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Hangar 9 AT-6 Texan Assembly Manual

Hangar 9 AT-6 Texan Assembly Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Hangar 9
does have some construction features that can be challenging to the less experienced modeler. If you encounter difficulty
in any construction sequence, please feel free to contact one of our technicians—we stand ready to provide any
assistance we can concerning the construction of your Hangar 9 AT-6 Texan .60-Size ARF.
WE GET PEOPLE FLYING
AT-6 Texan
.60 ARF
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
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At-6 Texan ARF. Although this is an ARF (Almost Ready-to-Fly) kit, it
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Specifications

Wingspan: .............. 67.5 in (1714mm)
Length: .................... 48 in (1219mm)
Wing Area:............. 706 sq in (45.54 sq dm)
Weight: ................... 7–8.5 lb (3.17–3.85 kg)
Engine:..................... .60–.78 2-Stroke
.65–1.00 4-stroke
Radio: ...................... 5-channels w/5 servos

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  • Page 1: Specifications

    If you encounter difficulty in any construction sequence, please feel free to contact one of our technicians—we stand ready to provide any assistance we can concerning the construction of your Hangar 9 AT-6 Texan .60-Size ARF.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents ............. . 2 Warranty Information .

  • Page 3: Contents Of Kit

    Contents of Kit Large Parts A. Fuselage (HAN1927) B. Wing Set w/Joiner (HAN1926) (does not include retracts) C. Mechanical Retract Set (HAN1930) D. Tail Set (HAN1928) E. Fiberglass Cowl (HAN1929) F. Canopy (HAN1936) G. Decal Sheet (HAN1932) Small Parts 1. Main wheels (HAN1934) 2.

  • Page 4: Additional Required Tools And Adhesives

    Additional Required Tools and Adhesives Tools Other Required Items • Drill • Mixing sticks for epoxy • Drill Bits: 1/16", 1/8", 3/32", 5/32" • Epoxy brushes • Phillips screwdriver (small, medium) • Rubbing alcohol • Pliers • Sanding bar • Moto-tool w/cut-off wheel •...

  • Page 5: Section 1: Hinging The Ailerons

    Section 1: Hinging the Ailerons Parts Needed Step 2 • Right and left wing panels w/ailerons Remove each hinge from the wing panel and place a T-pin in the center of each hinge as shown. Slide each hinge • CA hinges into the wing panel until the T-pin is snug against the Tools and Adhesives Needed trailing edge of the wing panel.
  • Page 6 Section 1: Hinging the Ailerons Step 4 Step 6 Deflect the aileron and completely saturate the hinge with Using CA remover/debonder and a paper towel, remove thin CA glue. Be sure not to deflect the aileron too far; the any excess CA glue that has accumulated on the wing top of the aileron should just touch the top of the wing or aileron surface.

  • Page 7: Section 2: Joining The Wing

    Section 2: Joining the Wing Parts Needed Step 2 photo • Center wing section w/retracts installed • Right wing panel assembly • Left wing panel assembly • Wing joiners Tools and Adhesives Needed • Ruler • Masking tape • 30-minute epoxy •...
  • Page 8 Section 2: Joining the Wing Step 4 Step 7 Mix approximately 1 ounce of 30-minute epoxy. Using an Apply epoxy to the exposed portion of the wing joiner epoxy brush, apply a generous amount of epoxy to the and to both wing roots. Locate the servo lead string in wing joiner cavity of the center wing panel.

  • Page 9: Section 3: Installing The Aileron Servos

    Section 2: Joining the Wing Step 9 Step 10 Use masking tape to securely hold the tip panel and Repeat the previous Steps 1 through 9 for the center section together. Place the wing assembly back opposite wing panel. onto the flat work surface (covered with wax paper) and check the dihedral again as in Step 3.
  • Page 10 Section 3: Installing the Aileron Servos Step 2 Step 4 Install the recommended servo hardware (grommets Place the aileron servo between the mounting blocks and and eyelets) supplied with your radio system onto use a felt-tipped pen to mark the location of the four servo the aileron servo.
  • Page 11 Section 3: Installing the Aileron Servos Step 5 photo Step 7 photo Step 6 Step 7 photo Locate the aileron Servo Lead Extension (18") (JRPA099) and connect it to the aileron servo lead. Secure the connectors by tying them in a knot or use a commercial connector that prevents the servo lead connections from becoming disconnected.

  • Page 12: Section 4: Installing The Aileron Control Horns And Linkages

    Section 3: Installing the Aileron Servos Step 9 Step 10 Locate four #2 x 3/8" wood screws and, using a Phillips Repeat Steps 1 through 9 for the opposite aileron servo. screwdriver, secure the hatch to the wing. Section 4: Installing the Aileron Control Horns and Linkages Parts Needed Step 1...
  • Page 13 Section 4: Installing the Aileron Control Horns and Linkages Step 2 Step 4 Place the wing assembly upside down on a flat work With the mounting hole locations marked, drill the holes surface. Place a triangle on the aileron hinge line and for the mounting screws using a 1/16"...
  • Page 14 Section 4: Installing the Aileron Control Horns and Linkages Step 6 Step 7 Locate the aileron control wire (6" threaded on one end) Remove the clevis and wire from the control horn and and thread on a clevis a minimum of 12 turns. Attach make a 90-degree bend at the mark made in the previous the clevis to the middle hole in the control horn.
  • Page 15 Section 4: Installing the Aileron Control Horns and Linkages Step 10 Step 11 Locate the wing strake pieces (4), noting the top and Mix 1/2 ounce of 30-minute epoxy and coat the wing bottom. Using CA glue, join the top and bottom strake between the lines made in the previous step and install pieces together forming an airfoil shape.

  • Page 16: Section 5: Installing The Retract Servo

    Note: The retract mechanism and retract and secure the plate to the servo rails using CA glue. control wires for the Texan come preinstalled ® from Hangar 9 . The Texan retract system is designed to use a Low-Profile Retract Servo, such as the JRPS703.
  • Page 17 Section 5: Installing the Retract Servo Step 4 Step 5 photo With the servo in place, use a 1/16" drill bit to drill the pilot holes for the servo mounting screws and secure the retract servo using the screws supplied with the servo. Caution: Drill only deep enough for the mounting screws.
  • Page 18 Section 5: Installing the Retract Servo Step 8 Step 9 photo With the retract servo in the extended gear position, pull on the retract wires to manually extend the landing gear. Tighten the set screw on the quick connects. Step 9 Cycle the retract system several times and check to make sure there is no binding.

  • Page 19: Section 6: Installing The Main Landing Gear Wheels And Fairings

    Section 6: Installing the Main Landing Gear Wheels and Fairings Parts Needed Step 2 photo • Wing assembly • Main landing gear wheels (2) • Large wheel collars w/set screws (4) • Landing gear fairing (2) • Fairing mounting straps (4) •...
  • Page 20 Section 6: Installing the Main Landing Gear Wheels and Fairings Step 5 Step 7 Locate the landing gear fairing, two mounting straps, Turn the fairing over and draw a line from the top to the mounting screws, nuts and washers. bottom using the marks made in the previous step as a guide.

  • Page 21: Section 7: Mounting The Wing To The Fuselage

    Section 6: Installing the Main Landing Gear Wheels and Fairings Step 9 Step 9 photo With the landing gear extended, remove the wheel and mount the fairing to the landing gear using the mounting straps, screws and locknuts. Once both fairings are installed, test the retract unit to ensure the mounting screws do not bind in the wheel well.
  • Page 22 Section 7: Mounting the Wing to the Fuselage Step 2 Step 4 Locate the predrilled holes in the fuselage wing mount Locate the plywood wing mounting plate. Align the plate and install the blind nuts into these holes. Seat the plate with the trailing edge of the wing, centered nuts completely into the plate using a 3/8"...

  • Page 23: Section 8: Installing The Tail Group (Horizontal And Vertical Fin)

    Section 7: Mounting the Wing to the Fuselage Step 6 Step 7 Once the epoxy has fully cured, use a drill and 1/4" drill Mount the wing to the fuselage using the two provided bit to drill through the plywood plate. Use the predrilled mounting bolts and washers.
  • Page 24 Section 8: Installing the Tail Group (Horizontal and Vertical Fin) Step 2 Step 4 Locate the horizontal stabilizer and elevator assembly and Slide the horizontal stabilizer through the saddle opening remove the elevators and hinges. Use a felt-tipped pen or and align the marks you made in the two previous steps.
  • Page 25 Section 8: Installing the Tail Group (Horizontal and Vertical Fin) Step 6 Step 8 With the horizontal stabilizer properly aligned, carefully Re-install the stabilizer into the fuselage. Use the lines mark the stabilizer with a felt-tipped pen or pencil where drawn in Step 6 to reposition the stab correctly.
  • Page 26 Section 8: Installing the Tail Group (Horizontal and Vertical Fin) Step 10 Step 13 Remove the fin and use a sharp hobby knife to Insert the stabilizer into the fuselage and align with the remove the covering where the fin inserts into the wing.

  • Page 27: Section 9: Hinging The Elevators

    Section 8: Installing the Tail Group (Horizontal and Vertical Fin) Step 15 Step 15 photo Double-check the alignment of the horizontal stabilizer and vertical fin and use masking tape to secure it in place. Use rubbing alcohol and paper towels to clean the epoxy off of the elevator joiner wire.
  • Page 28 Section 9: Hinging the Elevators Step 2 Step 4 Remove the elevators. Using a 3/32" drill bit, carefully Place a T-pin in the center of each hinge and slide the drill the holes into the elevators using the marks you hinges into the horizontal stabilizer until the T-pin is snug made in the previous step as a guide.
  • Page 29 Section 9: Hinging the Elevators Step 6 Step 7 Install each elevator onto the hinges and the joiner wire. Once the epoxy has cured, deflect the elevators Remove the T-pins and push the elevators close to the down and use a high-quality thin CA to completely stabilizer until there is only a slight gap (1/32"...

  • Page 30: Section 10: Installing The Rudder And Tail Wheel Assembly

    Section 9: Hinging the Elevators Step 9 Step 9 photo Once the CA has dried, check the hinges for security by trying to pull the elevators from the stabilizer. Use only slight pressure and be sure not to crush the wood structure of the stabilizer or elevator.
  • Page 31 Section 10: Installing the Rudder and Tail Wheel Assembly Step 2 Step 4 Temporarily install the rudder using the hinges Use a sharp hobby knife to make a notch in the bottom provided; do not glue the hinges at this time. Hold portion of the rudder to accept the tail wheel wire and the tail wheel assembly up to the fuselage as shown allow the rudder to seat properly against the vertical fin.
  • Page 32 Section 10: Installing the Rudder and Tail Wheel Assembly Step 6 Step 8 Install the rudder hinges placing a T-pin through Deflect the rudder fully in one direction and saturate each the center of each hinge to keep it centered while hinge with thin CA.

  • Page 33: Section 11: Installing The Elevator And Rudder Control Horns

    Section 11: Installing the Elevator and Rudder Control Horns Parts Needed Step 2 • Fuselage • Wing Place the center of the control horn on the elevator at the mark made in the previous step. Mark the position • Control horn w/back plate (2) of the control horn mounting holes with a felt-tipped •...
  • Page 34 Section 11: Installing the Elevator and Rudder Control Horns Step 4 Step 6 Using the provided screws and back plate, attach Center the control horn over the mark you’ve just made. the elevator control horn and fasten in place with Make sure the horn is positioned over the hinge line, a Phillips screwdriver.

  • Page 35: Section 12: Assembling The Fuel Tank

    Section 12: Assembling the Fuel Tank Parts Needed Step 2 • Clunk (fuel pickup) • Metal caps (2) Locate the rubber stopper. Insert the shorter metal fuel tube into one of the holes in the stopper so that an • Fuel pickup tubing •...
  • Page 36 Section 12: Assembling the Fuel Tank Step 5 Step 7 photo Slide the vent tube into one of the two remaining holes in the stopper from the tank (small cap) side. Step 8 Tighten the 3mm screw carefully—do not over tighten. Step 6 This allows the rubber stopper to form a seal by being Locate the short piece of silicone fuel tubing and the fuel...

  • Page 37: Section 13: Mounting The Engine

    Section 13: Mounting the Engine Parts Needed Step 2 • Engine • Fuselage assembly Temporarily install the engine to the rails using four 8-32 bolts, washers and lock nuts. • Engine mount • Assembled fuel tank • Foam (not included) •...
  • Page 38 Section 13: Mounting the Engine Step 4 Step 6 Install the 8-32 blind nuts from inside the fuselage. Seat Determine the proper location for the throttle pushrod. the blind nuts by tightening the bolts. Remove the bolts Mark the location with a felt-tipped pen or pencil and drill and carefully glue the blind nuts in place with thin CA.
  • Page 39 Section 13: Mounting the Engine Step 8 Step 9 Install the throttle control wire into the tube and connect Connect two pieces of fuel tubing 12" in length to the fuel the throttle control wire to the throttle. You may need to tanks pickup and vent tubes.

  • Page 40: Section 14: Installing The Radio

    Section 14: Installing the Radio Parts Needed Step 3 • Fuselage assembly • Plywood servo tray Remove the servos and drill the holes for the servo mounting screws using a 1/16" drill bit. • Foam • Servos (3) (not included) •...
  • Page 41 Section 14: Installing the Radio Step 5 Step 7 Mount the radio switch into the side of the fuselage. Use Wrap the receiver in protective foam to prevent damage caution not to cut through the balsa stringers that run that may be caused from engine vibration. Secure the the length of the fuselage.

  • Page 42: Section 15: Installing The Rudder And Elevator Linkage

    Section 14: Installing the Radio Step 9 Route the antenna out through the bottom of the fuselage and secure it to the tail wheel with rubber bands as shown. Section 15: Installing the Rudder and Elevator Linkage Parts Needed Step 1 •...
  • Page 43 Section 15: Installing the Rudder and Elevator Linkage Step 2 Step 3 photo With the radio system turned on and the throttle stick centered, slide the EZ connector through the wire and mount the arm to the servo. With the throttle stick centered move the throttle arm on your engine to the center of its throw (1/2 throttle) and tighten the setscrew on the EZ connector.
  • Page 44 Section 15: Installing the Rudder and Elevator Linkage Step 5 Step 8 Locate a long control wire threaded on one end. Measure Once the epoxy has set, remove the masking tape and 1⁄4" from the non-threaded end and make an L-bend. The slide the heat shrink tubing (provided) and use a heat gun L-bend will insert into the dowel.
  • Page 45 Section 15: Installing the Rudder and Elevator Linkage Step 10 Step 11 Install the elevator control rod through the slot in the rear With the elevator at neutral and the servo centered, mark of the fuselage. Thread a nylon clevis onto the wire a the wire where it crosses the servo arm.

  • Page 46: Section 16: Attaching The Cowl

    Section 16: Attaching the Cowl Parts Needed Step 2 • Fuselage assembly • Cowl Mark the location for the mounting blocks. The upper mounting blocks are located where the blue and black • Mounting screws (4) covering meet. The lower blocks are mounted in line with •...
  • Page 47 Section 16: Attaching the Cowl Step 4 Step 6 Mix 1⁄4 ounce of 12-minute epoxy and glue the blocks in Center the cowl on the fuselage and using a 1/16" drill place. Use masking tape and T-pins to secure the blocks bit, carefully drill the four cowl mounting screw locations.

  • Page 48: Section 17: Attaching The Canopy

    • 6-minute epoxy • Canopy glue • Rubbing alcohol • Paper towels ® Note: The Texan canopy from Hangar 9 comes painted. Step 1 Step 4 Locate the cockpit detail included with the Texan. We Mix a small amount of 6-minute epoxy and glue the have included the rear seat instrument panel pod and pod and seat back to the cockpit as shown.

  • Page 49: Section 18: Application Of Decals

    Section 17: Attaching the Canopy Step 5 Step 6 Carefully cut out the canopy following the outline. Glue Mount the plastic air scoop detail to the left side of the the canopy to the fuselage using RC560 canopy glue. fuselage. Locate the scoop just behind the cowl and Tape the canopy in place using masking tape and allow centered on the fuselage.
  • Page 50 Section 18: Application of Decals Step 2 Step 2 photo Once satisfied with the position, use a paper towel to squeegee out the water and any air bubbles. Allow the decal to dry over night. Note: There may be some clouding under the decal, but this will go away as the decal dries.

  • Page 51: Control Throws And Center Of Gravity

    Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step! Recommended Control Throws The recommended Center of Gravity (C.G.) location for Aileron 5/16" up, 5/16" down the AT-6 Texan 60 is 4 ⁄ " behind the leading edge of the Elevator 7/8" up, 7/8" down wing.

  • Page 52: 2003 Official Ama National Model Aircraft Safety Code

    2003 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2003 7) I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any device Model Flying MUST be in accordance with this that explodes, burns, or propels a projectile of any kind) Code in order for AMA Liability Protection to including, but not limited to, rockets, explosive bombs apply.
  • Page 53 2003 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Continued 5) Flying sites separated by three miles or more are Organized RC Racing Event considered safe from site-to site interference, even when 10) An RC racing event, whether or not an AMA Rule both sites use the same frequencies.
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  • Page 55 The Cessna 182 Skylane has been among the world’s most popular airplanes for almost 50 years. Now you can experience the spirit of the Cessna in this giant-scale dream—Hangar 9’s 1.50-sized replica of the real thing. ® The Hangar 9 Cessna 182 Skylane 1.50 ARF, based...
  • Page 56 ® WE GET PEOPLE FLYING © 2003, Horizon Hobby, Inc. www.horizonhobby.com 5766...

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