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Hangar 9 Cessna 182 Skylane Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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• Ultra Covering
• Pre-Finished Fiberglass Cowl
• Highest Quality Craftsmanship
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Specifications
Wingspan:
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Wing Area:
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Weight (Approx.):
Recommended Engines:
66"
579 sq. in.
6–6.5 lbs.
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.40–.50 2-cycle
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.50–.65 4-cycle

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL • Ultra Covering • Pre-Finished Fiberglass Cowl • Highest Quality Craftsmanship PRE-BUILT ALMOST READY-TO-FLY Specifications Wingspan: 66" ........Wing Area: 579 sq.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Adhesives, Tools and Supplies Required Kit Contents Field Equipment Required Optional Field Equipment Section 1: Hinging the Ailerons Section 2: Joining the Wing Halves Section 3: Installing the Aileron Servos Section 4: Installing the Aileron Linkage Section 5: Mounting the Wing Section 6: Installing the Tail Section 7: Hinging the Rudder and Elevator...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Cessna 182. This timeless classic is perhaps even more famous today than when it was first introduced. Hangar 9’s Cessna 182 offers traditional scale appearance in a .40 size model aircraft and can be powered with any standard .40–.50 2-cycle engine.

  • Page 4: Adhesives, Tools And Supplies Required

    Adhesives, Tools and Supplies Required Adhesives Instant thin CA (Cyanoacrylate) glue Thick CA glue CA remover/debonder White canopy glue (e.g., R/C 56 or Formula 560) 6-minute epoxy 12-minute epoxy 30-minute epoxy Blue Locktite 242 Tools and Supplies Drill Drill bits: 1/4″, 1/8″, 1/16″, 3/32″ Small and medium Phillips screwdrivers Z-bend pliers Needle nose pliers...

  • Page 5: Kit Contents

    Kit Contents Main Parts Fuselage (1) Horizontal stabilizer (1) Wing (2) Vertical stabilizer (1) Accessories Main-gear (set)-2 Hardwood wing strut-2 Music wire, 1.5 × 380mm ( × 15″)-1 Nose-gear (set)-1 ⁄ Music wire, 1.5 × 450mm ( × 17 ″)-1 Rubber wheel, 51mm (2″)-1 ⁄...

  • Page 6: Field Equipment Required

    Field Equipment Required Airplane Fuel Starter Propeller Glow Plug Manual Fuel Pump Glow Driver Glow Plug Wrench 12V Sealed Battery...

  • Page 7: Optional Field Equipment

    Optional Field Equipment Field Box Cleaner & Towels 4-Way Wrench Misc. Tools After-Run Fuel Extra Glow Plugs Power Panel...

  • Page 8: Section 1: Hinging The Ailerons

    Section 1: Hinging the Ailerons Parts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed • Right wing panel with aileron and hinges • Instant thin CA glue • Left wing panel with aileron and hinges • CA remover/debonder • Paper towels Important: Only use thin CA on hinges. Step 3: Turn the wing panel over and deflect the aileron in the opposite direction and from the opposite side.
  • Page 9 Section 1: Hinging the Ailerons CONTINUED Step 5: Repeat this process with the other wing panel, securely hinging the aileron in place. Step 6: After both ailerons are securely hinged, firmly grasp the wing and aileron to check that the hinges are immovable. Do this by applying medium pressure, trying to separate the aileron from the wing.

  • Page 10: Section 2: Joining The Wing Halves

    Section 2: Joining the Wing Halves Parts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed • Right wing panel from Section One • 30-minute epoxy • Left wing panel from Section One • Masking tape • Dihedral brace • Paper towels • Trim tape •...
  • Page 11 Section 2: Joining the Wing Halves CONTINUED Step 6: Coat one half of the dihedral brace with epoxy up to the Step 8: Now apply epoxy to all sides of the exposed area of the pencil line drawn in Step 1. Note the orientation of the V side of dihedral brace and uniformly coat both wing roots with epoxy.
  • Page 12 Section 2: Joining the Wing Halves CONTINUED Step 10: Apply masking tape at the wing joint to hold the wing Step 11: Install the hardwood wing locking block. halves together securely. Place the wing on a large, flat surface. With one wing panel lying flat on the surface, the opposite wing Note: Using epoxy, glue to the lower portion of the wing tip should be propped up exactly 2″...

  • Page 13: Section 3: Installing The Aileron Servos

    Section 3: Installing the Aileron Servos Parts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed • Assembled wing • Hobby knife • Two standard size servos with mounting hardware • Small Phillips screwdriver • Y-harness • Drill • Servo extensions (2) • 1/16″ drill bit •...
  • Page 14 Section 3: Installing the Aileron Servos CONTINUED Step 4: Next, take the string and tie the end to your servo Step 7: Follow Steps 1-5 for the other aileron servo. extension lead, which is also connected to the servo lead. Make sure the connectors will not separate by temporarily using Step 8: Plug both aileron servo connectors into a Y-harness masking tape to secure the connectors together.

  • Page 15: Section 4: Installing The Aileron Linkage

    Section 4: Installing the Aileron Linkage Parts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed • Wing assembly from Section Three • Drill • Aileron linkages, 1/16″ × 7 ″ (2) ⁄ • 1/16″ drill bit • Control horns with linkages (2) • Z-bend pliers (optional) •...
  • Page 16 Section 4: Installing the Aileron Linkage CONTINUED Step 7: Install the clevis with the attached linkage to the aileron Step 9: Center the standard size servo horn and install the control horn. Center the servo horn as shown and, using a felt Z-bend into the outermost hole.

  • Page 17: Section 5: Mounting The Wing

    Section 5: Mounting the Wing Parts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed • Completed wing assembly • Drill • Fuselage • 1/4″ drill bit • Wing hold-down plate • Medium Phillips screwdriver • Wing hold-down screws • Small round file • Blind nuts (2) •...
  • Page 18 Section 5: Mounting the Wing CONTINUED Step 4: Thread the wing hold-down screws into the bottom side Step 6: Using a 1/4″ drill bit, drill the exact center of the of the blind nuts such that the ends of the screws extend 1/8″ of marked locations on the bottom of the wing.
  • Page 19 Section 5: Mounting the Wing CONTINUED Step 8: Remove the wing. Add the white tape to hide the wing Step 9: Using 12-minute epoxy, glue the wing hold-down plate joint seam. in place. Reattach the wing to the fuselage. The wing hold-down bolts will assist in holding the wing hold-down plate in position until dry.

  • Page 20: Section 6: Installing The Tail

    Section 6: Installing the Tail Parts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed • Fuselage and wing from Section 5 • Instant thin CA glue • Horizontal stabilizer with elevators • CA remover/debonder • Vertical stabilizer with rudder • 30-minute epoxy • Hobby knife with #11 blade •...
  • Page 21 Section 6: Installing the Tail CONTINUED Step 7: Double check the horizontal stabilizer and vertical fin alignment. It may be necessary to slightly trim the balsa wood on the fuselage with a sharp hobby knife to achieve exact alignment. Step 5: With the wing installed, check the alignment of the horizontal stabilizer by measuring from a fixed point on the wing to the hinge line at the tip of the horizontal stabilizer.
  • Page 22 Section 6: Installing the Tail CONTINUED Step 9: Remove the horizontal stabilizer and the vertical fin and Step 11: Apply 30-minute epoxy to the vertical fin where the carefully cut away the covering with a sharp hobby knife inside fuselage contacts the fin. Also apply epoxy to the base of the fin the lines you marked in Step 7.

  • Page 23: Section 7: Hinging The Rudder And Elevator

    Section 7: Hinging the Rudder and Elevator Parts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed • Fuselage from Section 6 • Instant thin CA glue • Rudder • CA remover/debonder • Rudder hinges (3) • Paper towels Step 1: Trial fit the rudder in position with the three (3) hinges Step 3: Work the rudder right and left, checking for free in place.

  • Page 24: Section 8: Installing The Engine

    • Measuring device • 30-minute epoxy • Epoxy brush Note: The Hangar 9 Cessna 182 is designed for .40–.50 size Step 2: Locate the three balsa triangle stock pieces. These are 2-cycle or .50–.65 size 4-cycle engines. For the used to reinforce the motor mount. Using 30-minute epoxy, glue ultimate in scale sound and realism, we recommend these triangular pieces in place as shown.
  • Page 25 Section 8: Installing the Engine CONTINUED Step 5: Locate the engine mounting hardware included in the Step 9: Remove the engine and mount plates. Drill four holes in bag with the motor mount. You should find four 3 x 3mm the engine mount plates for the motor.

  • Page 26: Section 9: Installing The Nose Gear

    Section 9: Installing the Nose Gear Parts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed • Nose gear • Medium Phillips screwdriver • Suspension spring • Blue Locktite 242 • Steering arm • Wheel collar with screws (2) Step 1: The nose gear mount is pre-assembled onto the front Step 2: Insert the nose gear assembly from Step 1 onto the firewall of the fuselage.

  • Page 27: Section 10: Installing The Landing Gear

    Section 10: Installing the Landing Gear Parts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed • Aluminum landing gear • Medium Phillips screwdriver • Landing gear hardware • 30-minute epoxy • Hobby knife • Mixing stick • Rubbing alcohol • Paper towels • Pencil Step 1: Locate the main aluminum landing gear.

  • Page 28: Section 11: Assembling & Mounting The Wheel Pants

    Section 11: Assembling and Mounting the Wheel Pants Parts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed • Wheel pants (3) • Drill • Foam wheels (3) • 5/32″ drill bit • Wheel collars with screws (3) • 1/16″ drill bit • Wheel pant decal sheet •...
  • Page 29 Section 11: Assembling and Mounting the Wheel Pants CONTINUED Step 3: Using a 1/16″ bit, drill a second hole 7/16″ above the Step 7: The wheel can be centered in the wheel pant by making axle hole. adjustments to the two sets of “double” nuts, which is the means of locking the nuts in position.
  • Page 30 Section 11: Assembling and Mounting the Wheel Pants CONTINUED Step 9: Epoxy the plywood spacer to the inside of the pant, on Step 11: Measure up approximately 1/4″ in the groove of the either side of the indentation in the nose wheel pant. nose wheel pant and mark the location.

  • Page 31: Section 12: Assembling & Installing The Fuel Tank

    Section 12: Assembling and Installing the Fuel Tank Parts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed • Brass clunk (fuel pickup) • Hobby knife • Cooper tube, long (vent) • Small Phillips screwdriver • Cooper tube, short (pickup) • Cooper tube, long (optional fill tube) •...
  • Page 32 Section 12: Assembling and Installing the Fuel Tank CONTINUED Step 5: Locate the small diameter fuel tubing and cut it to 3″ in Step 8: Carefully insert the assembly into the fuel tank. Note the length. This tubing will be used for the fuel pickup inside the position of the vent tube;...
  • Page 33 Section 12: Assembling and Installing the Fuel Tank CONTINUED Step 10: Note that the fuel stopper is mounted closer to one Step 12: Plumb the fuel tank and the engine accordingly. edge of the tank than the other. This “closer edge” is the top of Connect the vent tube from the fuel tank to the muffler pressure the tank.

  • Page 34: Section 13: Installing The Radio

    Section 13: Installing the Radio Parts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed • 4-channel radio system with three remaining servos and • Drill hardware (not included) • 1/16” drill bit • Fuselage • Small Phillips screwdriver • Radio packing foam (not included) •...
  • Page 35 Section 13: Installing the Radio CONTINUED Step 5: The switch can be installed in the left side of the Step 6: Hook up the servos and switch harness to the receiver fuselage (typical installation). Or a cut-out is provided in the and the battery pack as per the instructions included with your radio tray, allowing you to mount the switch internally and radio system.

  • Page 36: Section 14: Installing The Linkages

    Section 14: Installing the Linkages Parts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed • Balsa dowels • Thick CA glue • Fuselage • Drill • Heat shrink tubing • 1/8″ and 1/16″ drill bit • 1/16” threaded rod (4) • Heat gun •...
  • Page 37 Section 14: Installing the Linkages CONTINUED Step 4: Attach the other control horn to the opposite elevator Step 7: Drill these holes with a 1/16″ drill bit and install the half using the same method. rudder control horn using the two screws and back plate provided.
  • Page 38 Section 14: Installing the Linkages CONTINUED Step 10: Drill a 1/16″ hole through the balsa dowel at the four Step 13: Locate the following rods: ″ Threaded marked positions as shown. A) Four 7- ⁄ B) One 12″ Threaded ″ Non-Threaded C) Two 4- ⁄...
  • Page 39 Section 14: Installing the Linkages CONTINUED Step 16: Saturate the balsa with thick CA glue where the Step 17: Slide a piece of the heat shrink tubing over the end of threaded rods contact the balsa pushrod. the balsa dowel and, using a heat gun, shrink it in place as shown.
  • Page 40 Section 14: Installing the Linkages CONTINUED Step 20: Carefully cut away the covering at the tail of the Step 22: Insert the rudder pushrod into the fuselage, threaded fuselage where the pushrods exit. Note there are two cut-outs on end first. The threaded rod exits the fuselage at the top left the left side and the right side for the elevator and one cut-out on opening in the fuselage.
  • Page 41 Section 14: Installing the Linkages CONTINUED Step 25: Insert the Z-bend into the servo arm as shown. It may Step 27: To install the steering pushrod, locate the 12″ non- be necessary to enlarge the holes in the servo arm slightly to threaded rod.

  • Page 42: Section 15: Attaching The Cowl

    Section 15: Attaching the Cowl Parts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed • Fiberglass cowl • Moto-Tool with sanding drum • Sheet metal screws (4) • Small Phillips screwdriver • Fuselage • Drill • 1/16″ drill bit • Masking tape • Felt tipped pen •...

  • Page 43: Section 16: Installing The Windows

    Section 16: Installing the Windows Parts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed • Windshield and windows (6 pieces total) • Canopy glue (e.g., R/C 56 or Pacer Formula 560) • Fuselage • Scissors • Screws (4) • Masking tape • Small Phillips screwdriver Step 1: Using scissors, trim on the cut line etched in the Step 3: The front and rear windshields are further secured by windshield.

  • Page 44: Section 17: Scale Detailing

    Section 17: Scale Detailing Parts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed • Pre-covered wing struts • Small Phillips screwdriver • Sheet metal screws (4) • Drill • Metal tabs (4) • 1/16″ Drill bit • Clevis (4) • Short threaded rods Note: Two pre-covered wing struts are included in the Step 4: The attachment point for the wing strut mounts in the ″...

  • Page 45: Section 18: Balancing The Cessna 182

    Section 18: Balancing the Cessna 182 An important part of preparing any aircraft for flight is properly will be needed to balance the model. If you’re using a lighter balancing the model. Don’t inadvertently forget this crucial step. 2-cycle engine, expect to add weight. Stick-on weights are The recommended C.G.

  • Page 46: Pre-Flight Check

    Pre-Flight Check Step 1: Check that all control functions move in the correct direction. If not, use the respective reversing switch to correct the direction. CARBURETOR ELEVATOR 1/16” THROTTLE RUDDER ELEVATOR AILERON AILERON RUDDER Step 2: Check that each clevis is securely snapped into position.

  • Page 47: Ama Safety Code

    AMA Safety Code 1994 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any device that explodes, Effective January 1, 1994 burns, or propels a projectile of any kind) including, but not limited to, rockets, explosive bombs dropped from models, smoke bombs, all Model flying must be in accordance with this Code in explosive gases (such as hydrogen-filled balloons), ground mounted order for AMA liability protection to apply...
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