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T-34 Mentor 40 ARF
Specifications
Wingspan. . ..................................57.75.in.(1454mm)
Wing.Area.............................555.sq.in.(35.8.sq.dm)
Length. . ............................................45.in.(1146mm)
Assembly mAnuAl
Weight. . ................................ .6–7.lb.(2.7.kg–3.2.kg)
Radio................................. 4-Channel.w/5–7.servos
Engines............. ..40–.52.2-stroke,..56–.72.4-stroke
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  • Page 1 ® T-34 Mentor 40 ARF Assembly mAnuAl Specifications Wingspan........57.75.in.(1454mm) Weight........6–7.lb.(2.7.kg–3.2.kg) Wing.Area......555.sq.in.(35.8.sq.dm) Radio......... 4-Channel.w/5–7.servos Length..........45.in.(1146mm) Engines....40–.52.2-stroke,..56–.72.4-stroke...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Contents.of.Kit..............3 UltraCote.Covering.Colors..

  • Page 3: Contents.of.kit

    Contents of Kit Replacement Parts Items Not Shown Fixed.Landing.Gear.Set. HAN2432 Large Parts Decal.Set. HAN2433 A..Fuselage. HAN4326 B..Wing.Set.w/Joiner.and.Ailerons. HAN4327 C..Tail.Set. HAN4328 D..Canopy. HAN4330 E..Painted.Cowl. HAN4331 F..Tail.Cone. HAN4329...

  • Page 4: Ultracote.covering.colors

    UltraCote Covering Colors ® •.White. HANU870. •.True.Red. HANU866 •.Black. HANU874 Radio and Power Systems Requirements Radio Equipment •.. 4 -channel.radio.system.(minimum). (5.if.using.retracts) JR XP9303 •.. 5 .standard.servos.(JRPS821,.JSPST47BB.recommended.or.equivalent). (2.retract.servos.required.if.using.retracts) Recommended JR ® or JR SPORT ™ Systems •.XP9303 •.XP7202 JR XP6102 •.XP6102 •.XP662 JR XP7202 Evolution .46NT...

  • Page 5: Required.tools.and.adhesives

    Required Tools and Adhesives Tools •.Canopy.Scissors. •.Drill •.Square. . •.Flat.blade.screwdriver •.Foam:.1/2".(6mm). •.Hobby.knife •.Masking.tape. •.Phillips.screwdriver.(large) •.Phillips.screwdriver.(small). •.Pliers •.Ruler. •.Sandpaper •.Drill.Bit:.1/16".(1.5mm),.3/32".(2.5mm),.1/8".(3mm),.7/32".(5.5mm),.1/4".(6mm) Adhesives •.6-minute.epoxy. •.30-minute.epoxy •.Thin.CA.(cyanoacrylate).glue. •.Thick.CA.(cyanoacrylate).glue •.CA.remover/debonder. •.Pacer.Z-42.Threadlock •.Canopy.glue.(RC-56). •.Masking.tape.(3M.blue.recommended) Other Required Items •.Epoxy.brushes. •.Felt-tipped.pen.or.pencil •.File. •.Measuring.device.(e.g..ruler,.tape.measure) •.Mixing.sticks.for.epoxy. •.Paper.towels •.Petroleum.jelly. •.Rubbing.alcohol •.Sanding.bar. •.Sandpaper.(medium) •.String.

  • Page 6: Limited.warranty.period

    Limited Warranty Period Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..guarantees.this.product.to.be.free.from.defects.in.both.material.and.workmanship.at.the.date.. of.purchase. Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability Pursuant.to.this.Limited.Warranty,.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..will,.at.its.option,.(i).repair.or.(ii).replace,.any.product.determined. by.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..to.be.defective..In.the.event.of.a.defect,.these.are.your.exclusive.remedies. This.warranty.does.not.cover.cosmetic.damage.or.damage.due.to.acts.of.God,.accident,.misuse,.abuse,.negligence,. commercial.use,.or.modification.of.or.to.any.part.of.the.product..This.warranty.does.not.cover.damage.due.to.improper. installation,.operation,.maintenance,.or.attempted.repair.by.anyone.other.than.an.authorized.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..service. center..This.warranty.is.limited.to.the.original.purchaser.and.is.not.transferable..In.no.case.shall.Horizon.Hobby’s. liability.exceed.the.original.cost.of.the.purchased.product.and.will.not.cover.consequential,.incidental.or.collateral. damage..Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..reserves.the.right.to.inspect.any.and.all.equipment.involved.in.a.warranty.claim..Repair. or.replacement.decisions.are.at.the.sole.discretion.of.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..Further,.Horizon.Hobby.reserves.the.right.to. change.or.modify.this.warranty.without.notice. REPAIR.OR.REPLACEMENT.AS.PROVIDED.UNDER.THIS.WARRANTY.IS.THE.EXCLUSIVE.REMEDY.OF.THE.CONSUMER.. HORIZON.HOBBY,.INC..SHALL.NOT.BE.LIABLE.FOR.ANY.INCIDENTAL.OR.CONSEQUENTIAL.DAMAGES. As.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..has.no.control.over.use,.setup,.final.assembly,.modification.or.misuse,.no.liability.shall.be. assumed.nor.accepted.for.any.resulting.damage.or.injury..By.the.act.of.use,.setup.or.assembly,.the.user.accepts.all. resulting.liability. If.you.as.the.purchaser.or.user.are.not.prepared.to.accept.the.liability.associated.with.the.use.of.this.product,.you.are. advised.to.return.this.product.immediately.in.new.and.unused.condition.to.the.place.of.purchase. Safety Precautions This.is.a.sophisticated.hobby.product.and.not.a.toy..It.must.be.operated.with.caution.and.common.sense.and.requires. some.basic.mechanical.ability..Failure.to.operate.this.product.in.a.safe.and.responsible.manner.could.result.in.injury.or. damage.to.the.product.or.other.property..This.product.is.not.intended.for.use.by.children.without.direct.adult.supervision. The.product.manual.contains.instructions.for.safety,.operation.and.maintenance..It.is.essential.to.read.and.follow.all.the. instructions.and.warnings.in.the.manual,.prior.to.assembly,.setup.or.use,.in.order.to.operate.correctly.and.avoid.damage. or.injury. Questions, Assistance, and Repairs Your.local.hobby.store.and/or.place.of.purchase.cannot.provide.warranty.support.or.repair..Once.assembly,.setup.or.use.

  • Page 7: Inspection.or.repairs

    Inspection or Repairs If.your.product.needs.to.be.inspected.or.repaired,.please.call.for.a.Return.Merchandise.Authorization.(RMA)..Pack.the. product.securely.using.a.shipping.carton..Please.note.that.original.boxes.may.be.included,.but.are.not.designed.to. withstand.the.rigors.of.shipping.without.additional.protection..Ship.via.a.carrier.that.provides.tracking.and.insurance.for. lost.or.damaged.parcels,.as.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..is.not.responsible.for.merchandise.until.it.arrives.and.is.accepted.at. our.facility..Include.your.complete.name,.address,.phone.number.where.you.can.be.reached.during.business.days,.RMA. number,.and.a.brief.summary.of.the.problem..Be.sure.your.name,.address,.and.RMA.number.are.clearly.written.on.the. shipping.carton. Warranty Inspection and Repairs To.receive.warranty.service,.you.must.include.your.original.sales.receipt.verifying.the.proof-of-purchase.date..Providing. warranty.conditions.have.been.met,.your.product.will.be.repaired.or.replaced.free.of.charge..Repair.or.replacement. decisions.are.at.the.sole.discretion.of.Horizon.Hobby. Non-Warranty Repairs Should.your.repair.not.be.covered.by.warranty.and.the.expense.exceeds.50%.of.the.retail.purchase.cost,.you.will.be. provided.with.an.estimate.advising.you.of.your.options..You.will.be.billed.for.any.return.freight.for.non-warranty.repairs.. Please.advise.us.of.your.preferred.method.of.payment..Horizon.Hobby.accepts.money.orders.and.cashiers.checks,.as. well.as.Visa,.MasterCard,.American.Express,.and.Discover.cards..If.you.choose.to.pay.by.credit.card,.please.include.your. credit.card.number.and.expiration.date..Any.repair.left.unpaid.or.unclaimed.after.90.days.will.be.considered.abandoned. and.will.be.disposed.of.accordingly. Electronics.and.engines.requiring.inspection.or.repair.should.be.shipped.to.the.following.address.(freight.prepaid): Horizon.Service.Center 4105.Fieldstone.Road Champaign,.Illinois.61822 All.other.products.requiring.inspection.or.repair.should.be.shipped.to.the.following.address.(freight.prepaid): Horizon.Product.Support 4105.Fieldstone.Road Champaign,.Illinois.61822...

  • Page 8: Safety,.Precautions,.And.warnings

    Safety, Precautions, and Warnings As.the.user.of.this.product,.you.are.solely.responsible.for.operating.it.in.manner.that.does.not.endanger.yourself.and. others.or.result.in.damage.to.the.product.or.the.property.of.others. Carefully.follow.the.directions.and.warnings.for.this.and.any.optional.support.equipment.(chargers,.rechargeable.battery. packs,.etc.).that.you.use.. This.model.is.controlled.by.a.radio.signal.that.is.subject.to.interference.from.many.sources.outside.your.control..This. interference.can.cause.momentary.loss.of.control.so.it.is.necessary.to.always.keep.a.safe.distance.in.all.directions.around. your.model,.as.this.margin.will.help.to.avoid.collisions.or.injury. •.Always.operate.your.model.in.an.open.area.away.from.cars,.traffic,.or.people. •.Avoid.operating.your.model.in.the.street.where.injury.or.damage.can.occur. •.Never.operate.the.model.out.into.the.street.or.populated.areas.for.any.reason. •.Never.operate.your.model.with.low.transmitter.batteries. •.. C arefully.follow.the.directions.and.warnings.for.this.and.any.optional.support.equipment.(chargers,.rechargeable. battery.packs,.etc.).that.you.use. •.Keep.all.chemicals,.small.parts.and.anything.electrical.out.of.the.reach.of.children. •.. M oisture.causes.damage.to.electronics..Avoid.water.exposure.to.all.equipment.not.specifically.designed.and.protected. for.this.purpose. Before Starting Assembly Before.beginning.the.assembly.of.the.Sopwith.Camel,.remove.each.part.from.its.bag.for.inspection..Closely.inspect.the. fuselage,.wing.panels,.rudder,.and.stabilizer.for.damage..If.you.find.any.damaged.or.missing.parts,.contact.the.place.of. purchase. If.you.find.any.wrinkles.in.the.covering,.use.a.heat.gun.or.sealing.iron.to.remove.them..Use.caution.while.working.around. areas.where.the.colors.overlap.to.prevent.separating.the.colors. HAN101 – Sealing Iron HAN100 – Heat Gun HAN141 –...

  • Page 9: Section.1:.Joining.the.wing.halves

    Section 1: Joining the Wing Halves Required Parts  .Step 3 •.Left.and.right.wing.panels With.the.wing.panels.together,.check.for.correct.dihedral.. •.Wing.joiner.(large.&.small) Place.the.wing.on.a.large.flat.surface.with.one.panel. resting.flat.on.the.surface..The.center.of.the.opposite. •.Wing.dowels.(2) wing.tip.should.be.6 ".to.7".(175mm–178mm).from.the. Required Tools and Adhesives work.surface..Once.satisfied.with.the.fit,.separate.the.wing. •.Ruler. •.Masking.tape panels.and.remove.the.wing.joiner. •.30-minute.epoxy. •.Epoxy.brush •.Mixing.stick. •.Rubbing.alcohol •.Paper.towels  .Step 1 Test.the.fit.of.the.wing.joiners.into.the.right.and.left.wing. panels..The.joiners.should.slide.into.the.panels.with.little. resistance..The.larger.joiner.is.located.in.the.slot.towards. the.leading.edge.of.the.wing..Lightly.sand.the.joiners.if. they.are.a.tight.fit. Note:.Read.through.the.remaining.steps.
  • Page 10 Section 1: Joining the Wing Halves   .Step 5 .Step 9 Completely.coat.one.half.of.the.each.wing.joiner.with. Carefully.slide.the.wing.panels.together..Apply.enough. epoxy..Be.sure.to.apply.epoxy.to.the.top.and.bottom.of.the. pressure.to.firmly.seat.the.two.wing.panels.together,. joiner.also..Insert.the.epoxy-coated.side.of.the.joiner.into. causing.any.excess.epoxy.to.ooze.out.from.between.the. the.wing.joiner.cavity.up.to.the.mark.on.the.joiner..If.you. panels..Use.rubbing.alcohol.and.a.paper.towel.to.remove. have.used.enough.epoxy,.it.will.ooze.out.of.the.cavity.as. the.excess.epoxy..Check.to.make.sure.there.are.no.visible. the.joiner.is.installed..Remove.any.excess.epoxy.using.a. gaps.between.the.panels. paper.towel.and.rubbing.alcohol.  .Step 10  .Step 6 Use.masking.tape.to.securely.hold.the.wing.panels. Apply.a.generous.amount.of.epoxy.to.the.joiner.cavity.of. together..Place.the.wing.assembly.back.onto.the.work. the.opposite.wing.panel. surface.(covered.with.wax.paper).and.check.the.dihedral.  .Step 7 angle..Allow.the.epoxy.to.fully.cure.before.continuing.to. the.next.section.

  • Page 11: Section.2:.Installing.the.horizontal.stabilizer

    Section 2: Installing the Horizontal Stabilizer Required Parts  .Step 3 •.Assembled.wing. •.Fuselage Measure.from.the.trailing.edge.of.the.stabilizer.1 ". •.Stabilizer (30mm)..Use.a.felt-tipped.pen.to.mark.this.location. •.1/4-20.x.2".nylon.bolts.(2) Required Tools and Adhesives •.Screwdriver.(slotted). •.Hobby.knife •.Felt-tipped.pen. •.Drill •.Drill.bit:.1/4".(6mm). •.Square  .Step 1 Place.the.wing.onto.the.fuselage.and.check.the.fit..Make. any.adjustments.necessary.to.the.wing.bolt.holes.and. attach.the.wing.using.the.two.1/4-20.x.2".nylon.bolts.  .Step 4 Drill.a.hole.at.the.location.marked.in.the.previous.step. using.a.1/4".(6mm).drill.bit..It.is.highly.suggested.to.use. a.drill.press.to.make.sure.the.hole.is.perpendicular.to.the. stabilizer.
  • Page 12 Section 2: Installing the Horizontal Stabilizer   .Step 5 .Step 7 Slide.the.stab.into.the.fuselage..Center.the.stab.in.the. Check.to.make.sure.the.wing.and.stabilizer.are.parallel..If. opening.by.measuring.the.distance.from.the.fuselage.to. they.are.not,.lightly.sand.the.opening.in.the.fuselage.for. each.tip..The.stab.is.aligned.when.both.measurements.are. the.stab.until.the.stab.is.parallel.to.the.wing. identical.  .Step 8 Use.a.felt-tipped.pen.to.trace.the.outline.of.the.fuselage.on. the.stab.  .Step 6 Check.the.distance.from.each.stab.tip.to.each.wing.tip.. These.measurements.must.be.equal.for.the.stab.to.be. aligned.
  • Page 13 Section 2: Installing the Horizontal Stabilizer   .Step 9 .Step 10 Remove.the.stab.and.use.a.hobby.knife.with.a.brand.new. Mix.1/2.ounce.(15ml).of.30-minute.epoxy..Apply.epoxy.to. blade.to.remove.the.covering.1/16".(1.5mm).inside.the. the.top.and.bottom.of.the.exposed.wood.of.the.stabilizer.. lines.just.drawn..Use.rubbing.alcohol.and.a.paper.towel.to. Apply.epoxy.to.the.corresponding.surfaces.of.the.slot.in. remove.the.lines.once.they.are.no.longer.needed. the.fuselage.for.the.stabilizer..Slide.the.stabilizer.into.the. slot.in.the.fuselage..Double-check.the.alignment.to.verify. it’s.correct..Remove.any.excess.epoxy.using.a.paper.towel. and.rubbing.alcohol. Note:.Use.care.not.to.cut.into.the.underlying. wood.and.weaken.the.structure..Doing. so.could.cause.the.stab.to.fail.in.flight,. resulting.in.the.loss.of.your.airplane.

  • Page 14: Section.3:.Installing.the.vertical.stabilizer

    Section 3: Installing the Vertical Stabilizer Required Parts  .Step 3 •.Fuselage.assembly. •.Fin Remove.the.fin.and.use.a.hobby.knife.with.a.brand.new. •.Rudder.control.rod blade.to.remove.the.covering.1/16".(1.5mm).below.the. lines.just.drawn..Use.rubbing.alcohol.and.a.paper.towel.to. Required Tools and Adhesives remove.the.lines.once.they.are.no.longer.needed. •.30-minute.epoxy. •.Square •.Drill. •.Drill.bit:.1/4".(6mm)  .Step 1 Locate.the.rudder.control.rod..Insert.the.threaded.end.of. the.control.rod.through.the.hole.drilled.in.the.stabilizer.. It.may.be.necessary.to.slightly.enlarge.the.hole.in.the. stabilizer.and.fuselage.slightly.to.make.the.installation. easier.  .Step 2 Test.fit.the.fin.to.the.fuselage..Slide.the.fin.as.far.forward. in.the.slot.as.possible.to.provide.clearance.for.the.rudder. control.rod..Trace.the.outline.of.the.fuselage.onto.the.fin. using.a.felt-tipped.pen.
  • Page 15 Section 3: Installing the Vertical Stabilizer   .Step 4 .Step 6 Check.the.alignment.of.the.fin.to.the.stabilizer.using.a. Remove.the.covering.1/16".(1.5mm).inside.the.lines. square..The.fin.must.be.90.degrees.to.the.stabilizer.when. drawn.on.the.fuselage.using.a.sharp.hobby.knife. properly.aligned..If.not,.carefully.sand.the.bottom.of.the. fin.to.provide.the.clearance.to.align.the.fin.  .Step 7 Mix.1/2.(15ml).ounce.of.30-minute.epoxy..Apply.the.  .Step 5 epoxy.to.both.the.exposed.wood.on.the.fin.and.the.slot. Trace.the.outline.of.the.fin.extension.onto.the.fuselage. in.the.fuselage..Also.apply.epoxy.to.the.exposed.wood. using.a.felt-tipped.pen. on.the.top.of.the.fuselage.where.the.fin.extension.will.be. glued..Use.care.not.to.get.epoxy.on.the.rudder.control. rod..Insert.the.fin.and.use.tape.to.hold.the.fin.in.position. until.the.epoxy.fully.cures. Note:.Check.the.alignment.of.the. fin.periodically.to.make.sure.it.isn’t. moving.while.the.epoxy.cures.

  • Page 16: Section.4:.Installing.the.ailerons

    Section 4: Installing the Ailerons Required Parts   .Step 3 •.Wing. •.Aileron.(left.and.right) Slide.the.aileron.and.wing.together..The.gap.between. •.CA.hinges.(6) the.leading.edge.of.the.aileron.and.wing.should.be.a. maximum.of.approximately.1/64".(.5mm)..Check.to.make. Required Tools and Adhesives sure.the.gap.at.both.ends.of.the.aileron.are.equal.and.it. •.Thin.CA. •.T-pins can.move.without.rubbing.on.the.wing.   .Step 1 Locate.six.of.the.CA.hinges..Place.a.T-pin.in.the.center.of. three.of.the.hinges. Note:.Do.not.use.CA.accelerator.during. the.hinging.process..The.CA.must.be. allowed.to.soak.into.the.hinge.to.provide. the.best.bond..Using.accelerator.will.not. provide.enough.time.for.this.process.   .Step 2 Place.the.hinges.in.the.precut.slots.in.the.aileron..The..
  • Page 17 Section 4: Installing the Ailerons     .Step 4 .Step 5 Remove.the.T-pins.and.move.the.aileron.to.provide.the. Firmly.grasp.the.wing.and.aileron.and.gently.pull.on.the. best.access.to.the.hinge..Apply.thin.CA.to.each.hinge.. aileron.to.ensure.the.hinges.are.secure.and.cannot.be. Make.sure.the.hinge.is.fully.saturated.with.CA..Use.a. pulled.apart..Use.caution.when.gripping.the.wing.and. paper.towel.and.CA.remover/debonder.to.clean.up.any. aileron.to.avoid.crushing.the.structure. excess.CA.from.the.wing.and/or.aileron.   .Step 6 Work.the.aileron.up.and.down.several.times.to.work.in.the. hinges.and.check.for.proper.movement.  .Step 7 Repeat.Steps.1.through.6.for.the.remaining.aileron.

  • Page 18: Section.5:.Installing.the.elevators

    Section 5: Installing the Elevators Required Parts  .Step 4 •.Fuselage.assembly Place.the.hinges.into.the.elevator.halves. •.Elevator.joiner.wire. •.CA.hinge.(6) •.Elevator.(left.and.right) Required Tools and Adhesives •.Thin.CA. •.T-pins •.30-minute.epoxy. •.Sandpaper.(medium)  .Step 1 Locate.the.elevator.joiner.wire..Use.medium.sandpaper.to. roughen.the.portion.of.the.wire.that.will.be.inserted.in.the. elevators.  .Step 5 Slide.the.elevator.and.stab.together..The.horn.on.the. elevator.joiner.wire.will.face.towards.the.bottom.of.the. fuselage.  .Step 2 Insert.the.joiner.into.each.of.the.elevator.halves.as.shown.  .Step 3 Locate.six.of.the.CA.hinges..Place.a.T-pin.in.the.center.of.
  • Page 19 Section 5: Installing the Elevators   .Step 6 .Step 8 Check.the.movement.of.the.elevators.and.make.sure.there. Check.to.make.sure.both.elevators.move.freely..They. is.plenty.of.clearance.for.the.elevator.control.horn..It.may. should.not.rub.against.the.stabilizer.at.the.tips..Apply.thin. be.necessary.to.trim.the.stabilizer.and.fuselage.as.shown. CA.to.both.sides.of.the.hinge..Make.sure.to.saturate.the. to.allow.for.clearance.of.the.horn. hinge;.don’t.use.accelerator.  .Step 9 Once.the.CA.and.epoxy.have.fully.cured,.gently.pull.on. the.elevator.and.stab.to.make.sure.the.hinges.are.well. glued..Flex.the.elevators.a.few.times.to.break.in.the. hinges.  .Step 7 Remove.the.elevators.from.the.stabilizer..Mix.1/2.ounce. (15ml).of.30-minute.epoxy.and.apply.it.to.the.groove.and. hole.in.the.elevator.halves..Insert.the.elevator.joiner.wire.. Remove.any.excess.epoxy.using.rubbing.alcohol.and.a. paper.towel. Note:.You.can.combine.the.previous.step.with. the.following.step.if.you.like..This.will.hold. the.elevator.in.position.while.the.epoxy.cures.

  • Page 20: Section.6:.Installing.the.rudder

    Section 6: Installing the Rudder Required Parts  .Step 4 •.Fuselage.assembly. •.Rudder Check.the.movement.of.the.rudder.to.make.sure.it.clears. •.CA.hinge.(3) the.fin.and.that.the.rudder.control.rod.is.not.binding.on. the.fuselage. Required Tools and Adhesives •.Thin.CA. •.T-pins •.30-minute.epoxy. •.Sandpaper.(medium)  .Step 1 Use.medium.sandpaper.to.roughen.the.portion.of.the. rudder.control.wire.that.will.be.inserted.in.the.rudder.  .Step 5 Remove.the.rudder.from.the.fin..Mix.1/2.ounce.(15ml). of.30-minute.epoxy.and.apply.it.to.the.groove.and.hole. in.the.rudder..Insert.the.rudder.control.rod..Remove.any. excess.epoxy.using.rubbing.alcohol.and.a.paper.towel. Note:.You.can.combine.the.previous.step.with. the.following.step.if.you.like..This.will.hold. the.rudder.in.position.while.the.epoxy.cures.  .Step 2 ...

  • Page 21: Section.7:.Fixed.gear.installation

    Section 7: Fixed Gear Installation Required Parts •.2 ".(63.5mm).main.wheel.(2) •.2".(51mm).nose.wheel •.Main.gear.wire.(2). •.Nose.gear.wire •.Main.gear.mount.(2). •.Nose.gear.mount •.4mm.wheel.collar.(6) •.4mm.brass.wheel.collar •.3mm..setscrew •.3mm.x.6mm.machine.screws.(6) •.Steering.arm. •.M3x8.machine.screw •.3mm.x.12mm.machine.screw.(2) •.3mm.x.12mm.sheet.metal.screw.(12) •.. 3 /8".x.5/8".x.6 ".  .Step 2 (9.5mm.x.16mm.x.175mm).nose.gear.rail.(2) Fuel-proof.the.firewall,.nose.gear.rails,.fuel.tank.area,. cowl.mounting.blocks.and.any.other.wood.that.may.come. Required Tools and Adhesives in.contact.with.fuel.of.exhaust..Brush.a.light.coating.of. •.Phillips.screwdriver. •.File 30-minute.epoxy.thinned.with.rubbing.alcohol.onto.any. •.Drill exposed.wood..Doing.so.will.extend.the.life.of.your.model.
  • Page 22 Section 7: Fixed Gear Installation  .Step 4 Drill.the.locations.marked.in.the.previous.step.using.a. 3/32".(2.5mm).drill.bit. Note:.It.may.be.necessary.to.lightly. sand.the.nose.gear.wire.so.it.can.move. freely.in.the.nose.gear.mount.  .Step 5  .Step 8 Attach.the.nose.gear.mount.using.four.3mm.x.12mm. Slide.the.4mm.brass.wheel.collar.onto.the.nose.gear.wire.. sheet.metal.screws. Temporarily.secure.the.collar.to.the.nose.gear.wire.using. a.3mm..setscrew..Adjust.the.position.of.the.wheel.collar. until.the.nose.gear.is.positioned.5 ".(134mm).from.the. nose.gear.mount.as.shown.  .Step 7 Slide.the.steering.arm.onto.the.nose.gear.wire,.but.do.not. tighten.the.screw..Slide.the.nose.gear.wire.into.the.nose. gear.mount.
  • Page 23 Section 7: Fixed Gear Installation    .Step 9 .Step 11 Slide.the.nose.gear.wire.towards.the.bottom.of.the. Use.a.sharp.hobby.knife.to.remove.the.covering.from.the. fuselage..Slide.the.steering.arm.up.against.the.nose.. wing.for.the.main.gear..Use.a.covering.iron.to.seal.the. gear.mount.and.secure.the.steering.arm.using.a.. edges.of.the.covering.to.the.opening. 3mm.x.10mm.machine.screw.   .Step 12  .Step 10 Position.the.main.gear.mount.in.the.wing..The.location. Install.the.nose.wheel.using.two.4mm.wheel.collars.and. for.the.screw.will.face.towards.the.wing.tip..Mark.the. two.3mm.x.6mm.machine.screws..It.is.highly.suggested. locations.for.the.screws.using.a.felt-tipped.pen. to.apply.threadlocking.compound.to.the.screws.to.prevent. them.from.loosening.during.flight. Note:.It.may.be.necessary.to.sand.the. edges.of.the.mount.so.it.fits.into.position.
  • Page 24 Section 7: Fixed Gear Installation     .Step 13 .Step 15 Drill.the.locations.marked.in.the.previous.step.using.a. Insert.the.main.gear.wire.into.the.mount..Adjust.the.height. 3/32".(2.5mm).drill.bit..Work.slowly.as.to.avoid.drilling. of.the.wire.to.3".(76mm).as.shown. through.the.top.of.the.wing. Note:.It.may.be.necessary.to.lightly.   .Step 14 sand.the.main.gear.wire.so.it.can.be. inserted.into.the.main.gear.mount. Attach.the.main.gear.mount.using.four.3mm.x.12mm. sheet.metal.screws.   .Step 16 Rotate.the.main.gear.wire.parallel.to.the.centerline.of. the.wing..The.goal.is.to.have.both.main.wheels.pointing. straight.forward.when.installed. Hint:.You.can.also.use.the.mounting. screws.as.a.reference.
  • Page 25 Section 7: Fixed Gear Installation   .Step 19 Install.the.main.gear.wire.and.secure.its.location.using. an.3mm.x.12mm.machine.screw..Remember.to.check.the. height.of.the.gear.as.described.in.Step.15.   .Step 20 Install.the.main.wheel.using.two.4mm.wheel.collars.and. two.3mm.x.6mm.machine.screws..It.is.highly.suggested. to.apply.threadlocking.compound.to.the.screws.to.prevent. them.from.loosening.during.flight.  .Step 21 Repeat.Steps.11.though.20.for.the.remaining.main.gear.

  • Page 26: Section.8:.Retract.installation

    Section 8: Retract Installation Required Parts •.2.1/2".(63.5mm).main.wheel.(2) •.2".(51mm).nose.wheel •.4mm.wheel.collar.(6) •.3mm.x.6mm.machine.screws.(6) •.3mm.x.12mm.sheet.metal.screw.(12) •.. 3 /8".x.5/8".x.6 ". (9.5mm.x.16mm.x.175mm).nose.gear.rail.(2) Required Tools and Adhesives •.Drill •.Drill.bit:.3/32".(2.5mm).,.1/4".(6mm) •.30-minute.epoxy. •.Felt-tipped.pen  .Step 2 •.Hobby.knife. •.File Fuel-proof.the.firewall,.nose.gear.rails,.fuel.tank.area,. •.Phillips.screwdriver cowl.mounting.blocks.and.any.other.wood.that.may.come. •.Threadlocking.compound in.contact.with.fuel.of.exhaust..Brush.a.light.coating.of. •.Rotary.tool.and.cut-off.wheel 30-minute.epoxy.thinned.with.rubbing.alcohol.onto.any.  .Step 1 exposed.wood..Doing.so.will.extend.the.life.of.your.model. by.preventing.damage.to.wood.caused.by.fuel.contact.
  • Page 27 Section 8: Retract Installation   .Step 5 .Step 8 Drill.the.locations.marked.in.the.previous.step.using.a. Attach.the.nose.gear.using.four.3mm.x.12mm.sheet.metal. 3/32".(2.5mm).drill.bit. screws.  .Step 9 Slide.the.axle.supplied.with.the.retracts.onto.the.nose.  .Step 6 gear.wire..Temporarily.secure.the.axle.using.the.supplied. Mark.the.location.on.the.firewall.for.the.retract.actuator. screws..Adjust.the.position.of.the.axle.until.the.nose.gear. lever. is.positioned.5 ".(134mm).from.the.nose.gear.mount.as. shown..Tighten.the.screw.to.secure.the.axle.to.the.nose. gear.wire..Use.a.rotary.tool.and.cut-off.wheel.to.remove. the.excess.nose.gear.wire.  .Step 7 Drill.the.location.marked.in.the.previous.step.using.a.1/4". (6mm).drill.bit.
  • Page 28 Section 8: Retract Installation    .Step 10 .Step 12 Install.the.nose.wheel.using.two.4mm.wheel.collars.and. Position.the.main.gear.retract.in.the.wing..The.coil.in.the. two.3mm.x.6mm.machine.screws..Apply.threadlocking. wire.will.face.towards.the.trailing.edge.of.the.wing..Mark. compound.to.the.screws.to.prevent.them.from.loosening. the.locations.for.the.mounting.screws.using.a.felt-tipped. during.flight. pen.  .Step 11 Note:.It.may.be.necessary.to.sand.the. Use.a.sharp.hobby.knife.to.remove.the.covering.from.the. edges.of.the.mount.so.it.fits.into.position. wing.for.the.main.gear..Use.a.covering.iron.to.seal.the. edge.of.the.covering.into.the.opening.   .Step 13 Drill.the.locations.marked.in.the.previous.step.using.a. 3/32".(2.5mm).drill.bit..Work.slowly.to.avoid.drilling. through.the.top.of.the.wing.
  • Page 29 Section 8: Retract Installation     .Step 14 .Step 16 Attach.the.main.gear.mount.using.four.3mm.x.12mm. Rotate.the.axle.parallel.to.the.centerline.of.the.wing..The. sheet.metal.screws. goal.is.to.have.both.main.wheels.pointing.straight.forward. when.installed.   .Step 15 Hint:.You.can.also.use.the.mounting. Slide.the.axle.supplied.with.the.retracts.onto.the. screws.as.a.reference. main.gear.wire..Temporarily.secure.the.axle.using. the.screw.supplied.with.the.retracts..Adjust.the.position.   .Step 17 of.the.axle.so.it.is.3".(76mm).from.the.face.of.the.retract. mount. Temporarily.tighten.the.axle.screw..This.will.leave.a.mark. on.the.wire.for.use.in.the.next.step.   .Step 18 Remove.the.screw.and.axle..Make.a.flat.spot.on.the.wire. using.a.file.at.the.location.the.screw.contacted.the.wire.. This.will.prevent.the.axle.from.rotating.on.those.less-than- perfect.landings.
  • Page 30 Section 8: Retract Installation     .Step 19 .Step 20 Install.the.axle.and.secure.its.location.using.the.screw. Install.the.main.wheel.using.two.4mm.wheel.collars.and. supplied.with.the.retracts..Remember.to.check.the.height. two.3mm.x.6mm.machine.screws..Apply.threadlocking. of.the.gear.as.described.in.Step.14..Remove.the.excess. compound.to.the.screws.to.prevent.them.from.loosening. wire.that.extends.past.the.axle.using.a.rotary.tool.and.cut- during.flight. off.wheel.  .Step 21 Repeat.Steps.11.though.20.for.the.remaining. main.gear.

  • Page 31: Section.9:.Retract.linkage.installation

    Section 9: Retract Linkage Installation Required Parts  .Step 2 •.Large.quick.connector.(3). •.Metal.clevis.(3) Install.a.low-profile.retract.servo.in.the.wing.retract.servo. •.Clevis.retainer.(3). •.4-40.x.1/4".screw.(3) tray.using.the.hardware.provided.with.the.servo..Prevent. splitting.the.servo.tray.by.drilling.1/16”.(1.5mm).holes.for. •.4-40.x.7".threaded.rod.(2). •.4-40.x.9 ".rod the.servo.mounting.screws. •.Wing.retract.servo.tray •.Fuselage.retract.servo.tray •.Quick.connector.retainer.(3) Required Tools and Adhesives •.6-minute.epoxy. •.3/32".hex.wrench •.Drill. •.Thick.CA •.Drill.bit:.1/16".(1.5mm),.3/32".(2.5mm),.1/4".(6mm) •.Retract.Servo.(JRPS703) •.Retract.Servo.(JRPS513)  .Step 1 Locate.the.wing.retract.servo.tray..Use.6-minute.epoxy.to. glue.the.servo.tray.into.position..The.wide.edge.of.the.tray. will.be.positioned.towards.the.leading.edge.of.the.wing.
  • Page 32 Section 9: Retract Linkage Installation     .Step 4 .Step 6 Install.the.linkage.into.the.wing..Attach.the.clevis.to.the. Use.a.3/32".(2.5mm).drill.bit.to.drill.the.appropriate.holes. retract.actuator.. in.the.arm.   Note:.Make.a.bend.in.the.pushrod.so.the. .Step 7 pushrod.will.be.positioned.as.close.to.the.top. Attach.a.large.quick.connector.(not.included).to.the.servo. of.the.wing.sheeting.as.possible.to.provide. arm.using.a.quick.connector.retainer. clearance.for.the.wheel.when.retracted.   .Step 5 Select.a.servo.arm.from.those.included.with.your.servo. that.has.a.distance.of.approximately.7/8".(22mm).between. equally.spaced.holes.as.shown.
  • Page 33 Section 9: Retract Linkage Installation    .Step 8 .Step 10 Connect.the.retract.servo.to.your.radio.system. Repeat.Steps.3.through.9.for.the.remaining.main. and.electronically.move.the.servo.to.the.retracted.position.. gear.retract. Slide.the.retract.control.wire.through.the.easy.connector. as.shown.and.secure.the.servo.arm.to.the.retract.servo.  .Step 11 Slide.a.clevis.retainer.onto.a.clevis..Attach.the.clevis.to.a.   .Step 9 4-40.x.9 ".threaded.pushrod. With.the.retract.servo.in.the.retracted.position,.push.the.  .Step 12 retract.linkage.to.manually.retract.the.landing.gear..Install. Drill.a.1/4".(6mm).hole.in.former.2.centered.between.the. a.4-40.x.1/4".screw.into.the.easy.connector.and.tighten.it. nose.gear.rails..The.center.of.the.hole.will.be.3/4".(19mm). to.secure.the.retract.linkage. below.the.edge.of.the.former.as.shown.
  • Page 34 Section 9: Retract Linkage Installation   .Step 13 .Step 15 Slide.the.pushrod.through.the.holes.in.the.firewall.and. Position.the.servo.tray.so.the.edge.is.in.alignment.with. former.2..Connect.the.clevis.to.the.retract.actuating.lever. the.center.opening.of.the.servo.tray..Use.6-minute.epoxy. to.glue.the.tray.into.position.  .Step 14  .Step 16 Apply.a.bead.of.thick.CA.to.the.corners.of.the.fuselage. retract.servo.tray. Install.a.retract.servo.in.the.servo.tray.using.the.hardware. provided.with.the.servo..Prevent.splitting.the.servo.tray. by.drilling.1/16".(1.5mm).holes.for.the.servo.mounting. screws.
  • Page 35 Section 9: Retract Linkage Installation   .Step 17 .Step 18 Select.a.servo.arm.from.those.included.with.your.servo. Connect.the.retract.servo.to.your.radio.system.and. that.has.a.distance.of.1/2".(13mm).from.the.center.of.. electronically.move.the.servo.to.the.retracted.position.. the.arm..Use.a.3/32".(2.5mm).drill.bit.to.drill.the. Slide.the.retract.control.wire.through.the.easy.connector. appropriate.holes.in.the.arm..Attach.a.large.quick. as.shown.and.secure.the.servo.wheel.to.the.retract.servo.. connector.(not.included).to.the.servo.arm.using.a.. With.the.retract.servo.in.the.retracted.position,.push.the. quick.connector.retainer. retract.linkage.to.manually.retract.the.landing.gear..Install. a.4-40.x.1/4".screw.into.the.easy.connector.and.tighten.it. to.secure.the.retract.linkage.  .Step 19 Cycle.the.retract.system.several.times.to.make.sure.there. is.no.binding..Also.check.to.verify.the.gear.locks.in.both. the.extended.and.retracted.positions..Make.any.necessary. adjustments.to.be.sure.the.retracts.are.working.and. locking.correctly.

  • Page 36: Section.10:.Engine.installation

    Section 10: Engine Installation Required Parts  .Step 3 •.Engine.mount.(2). •.6-32.blind.nut.(4) Use.a.3/32".(2.5mm).drill.bit.to.mark.the.locations.for.the. •.6-32.x.1".machine.screw.(4) engine.mounting.bolts. •.#6.x.5/8".sheet.metal.screw.(4) Required Tools and Adhesives •.Drill •.Drill.bit:.3/32".(2.5mm).,.7/32".5.5mm) •.Clamps. •.Felt-tipped.pen  .Step 1 Position.the.engine.on.the.engine.mounts..Measure.the. distance.from.the.work.surface.to.the.drive.washer..Adjust. the.mounts.so.the.distance.is.4 ".(118mm)..Use.clamps. to.hold.the.mounts.to.the.engine.  .Step 4 Remove.the.engine.and.drill.the.locations.marked.in.the. previous.step.using.a.3/32".(2.5mm).drill.bit. Note:.Use.a.drill.press.for.the.best. results..This.makes.holes.perfectly.  .Step 2 perpendicular.(square).to.the.mount.
  • Page 37 Section 10: Engine Installation  .Step 6 Attach.the.engine.using.four.#6.x.5/8".socket.head.sheet. metal.screws.  .Step 8 Drill.the.locations.marked.in.the.previous.step.using.a. 7/32".(5.5mm).drill. Hint:.Apply.bar.soap.to.the.threads. of.the.screws.to.make.them.thread. more.easily.into.the.mount.  .Step 7 Position.the.engine.on.the.firewall.so.the.tick.marks.on. the.mount.align.with.the.vertical.centerline..Position.the. engine.horizontally.so.it.is.centered.on.the.horizontal. centerline..Mark.the.location.of.the.mounting.holes.for.the. engine.mount.onto.the.firewall.  .Step 9 Mount.the.engine.to.the.firewall.by.installing.the.6-32. blind.nuts.into.the.backside.of.the.firewall.and.securing. the.mount.with.the.6-32.x.1".machine.screws.

  • Page 38: Section.11:.Throttle.pushrod.installation

    Section 11: Throttle Pushrod Installation Required Parts  .Step 3 •.Clevis.retainer. •.Clevis Slide.the.pushrod.into.the.fuselage.from.the.front..Make. •.2-56.x.14 ".pushrod any.necessary.bends.in.the.pushrod.wire.to.attach.it.to.the. throttle.arm.of.the.engine..Make.sure.it.will.not.interfere. Required Tools and Adhesives with.the.muffler.when.installed. •.Drill •.Drill.bit:.3/32".(2.5mm) •.Pliers  .Step 1 Drill.a.3/32".(2.5mm).hole.in.the.firewall.and.former.2.as. shown..The.position.is.not.critical.as.long.as.they.align. parallel.to.the.nose.gear.rail.  .Step 2 Slide.a.clevis.retainer.onto.a.clevis..Attach.the.clevis.to. the.2-56.x.14 ".threaded.pushrod.

  • Page 39: Section.12:.Fuel.tank.installation

    Section 12: Fuel Tank Installation Required Parts Note:.Make.sure.that.any.support. braces.installed.will.not.interfere.with.the. •.Fuselage.assembly. •.Fuel.tank.assembly installation.of.the.wing.or.linkages. •.Fuel.tubing.(red.and.green) Required Tools and Adhesives  .Step 3 •.Foam:.1/2".(13mm). •.Masking.tape Remove.the.covering.from.the.fuse.bottom.to.expose.the. opening.for.the.exhaust.if.using.a.2-stroke.engine..Install. When.installing.the.fuel.tank,.make.sure.to. the.muffler..There.should.be.an.even.amount.of.clearance. have.a.piece.of.foam.at.any.point.that.contacts. between.the.muffler.and.firewall..Sand.the.opening.in.the. any.structure.inside.the.fuselage..Without. firewall.if.this.is.not.the.case..Install.a.muffler.extension.to. the.foam,.vibrations.will.be.transmitted. route.the.exhaust.out.of.the.fuselage. to.the.fuel.tank,.which.could.cause.the. fuel.to.foam..In.turn,.you.will.not.get.the. optimum.performance.from.your.engine.  .Step 1 Wrap.the.fuel.tank.in.1/2".(13mm).foam.as.shown.  .Step 4 Make.the.proper.connections.to.the.engine,.using.the.

  • Page 40: Section.13:.Electric.motor.installation

    Section 13: Electric Motor Installation Required Parts  .Step 2 •.Fuselage Drill.the.locations.marked.in.the.previous.step.using.a. 7/32".(5.5mm).drill. •.8-32.x.1/2".screw.(4). •.8-32.blind.nut.(4) Required Tools and Adhesives •.Phillips.screwdriver. •.Threadlock •.Drill. •.Solder •.Male.Deans.connector.(3). •.Soldering.iron •.Drill.bit:.9/64".(3.5mm),.7/32".(5.5mm) •.Female.Deans.connector.w/wire •.EP.Motor.Mount.(HAN4245) •.4200mAh.2S2P.7.4V.Li-Po.(2) Note:.Although.the.T-34.Mentor.was.not. designed.as.an.electric.aircraft,.it.can.be.. easily.converted.to.electric.by.using.the..  .Step 3 Hangar.9 ® .Electric.Mount.and.a.little.ingenuity. Attach.the.motor.mount.to.the.firewall.using.the.four..  .Step 1 8-32.x.1/2".machine.screws,.four.8-32.washers.and.the.
  • Page 41 Section 13: Electric Motor Installation   .Step 4 .Step 6 Depending.on.your.motor.selection,.you’ll.need.to.have. Attach.the.motor.mount.front.to.the.motor.mount.sides. the.motor.output.shaft.protruding.through.the.non-rotating. using.four.8-32.x.1/2".socket.head.screws,.four.#8. end.of.the.motor..Follow.the.instructions.included.with. washers.and.four.8-32.lock.nuts..With.the.propeller. your.motor.if.necessary.to.relocate.the.output.shaft. adapter.installed,.position.the.motor.mount.so.the.face.of. the.adapter.is.4 ".(118mm).from.the.firewall.  .Step 5 Mount.the.motor.to.the.motor.mount.front.using.hardware. included.with.the.motor.  .Step 7 Build.a.wiring.harness.for.the.batteries.using.a.female. connector.and.two.male.connectors..Follow.the.wiring.in. the.photo.so.the.motor.sees.the.voltage.increase.of.the. two.batteries.
  • Page 42 Section 13: Electric Motor Installation   .Step 8 .Step 10 Solder.the.appropriate.connectors.onto.the.speed.control. Create.a.battery.tray.or.other.method.for.securing.the. batteries.inside.the.fuselage..Make.sure.that.if.you.are. installing.retracts,.the.batteries.won't.interfere.with.the. retract.servo.and.linkage.  .Step 9 Remove.the.covering.from.both.sides.of.the.fuselage.. as.shown.to.allow.for.cooling.air.across.the.motor.. and.batteries.  Step 11 Attach.the.speed.control.inside.the.fuselage.where.it.will. have.sufficient.air.flow..Plug.the.motor.into.the.speed. control..Plug.the.speed.control.into.the.receiver..Mount. the.speed.control.inside.the.fuselage.so.it.will.not.interfere. with.the.installation.and.removal.of.the.batteries.  .Step 12 Turn.on.the.radio.system..Plug.the.wiring.harness. assembled.in.Step.4.into.the.batteries.and.speed.control.. Use.the.throttle.on.the.transmitter.to.check.that.everything. is.working.correctly..Check.that.the.motor.is.rotating. counterclockwise..If.not,.follow.the.directions.included. with.the.speed.control.to.correct.the.situation.  .Step 13 Once.the.motor.is.working.and.rotating.in.the.correct.

  • Page 43: Section.14:.Radio.installation

    Section 14: Radio Installation Required Parts  .Step 3 •.Fuselage.assembly. •.Wing.assembly Remove.the.servo.and.drill.the.holes.for.the.servo. •.Servo.w/hardware.(5) mounting.screws.using.a.1/16".(1.5mm).drill.bit. Required Tools and Adhesives •.Drill •.Drill.bit:.1/16".(1.5mm),.3/32".(2.5mm) •.Phillips.screwdriver.(small) •.9".Servo.Extension.(JRPA097).(2)  .Step 1 Install.the.recommended.servo.hardware.(grommets.and. eyelets).supplied.with.your.radio.system.onto.five.servos. (elevator,.rudder,.throttle.and.2.ailerons).  .Step 2 Temporarily.install.the.rudder,.elevator,.and.throttle.servos.. Hint:.Place.a.drop.of.thin.CA.onto. Mark.the.locations.for.the.servos.screws.using.a.felt- each.screw.hole.to.harden.the.wood. tipped.pen. around.the.hole..Allow.the.CA.to.fully. cure.before.installing.the.servos.  .Step 4 Secure.the.servos.using.the.screws.provided.with.the.
  • Page 44 Section 14: Radio Installation   .Step 5 .Step 8 Mount.the.radio.switch.to.the.side.of.the.fuselage. Temporarily.mount.the.receiver.and.battery.into.the. fuselage..It.may.be.necessary.to.relocate.the.battery. forward.or.aft.to.balance.the.model.as.described.in.the. section.“Control.Throws.and.Center.of.Gravity.”  .Step 6 Wrap.the.receiver.and.receiver.battery.in.protective. foam.to.prevent.damage.that.may.be.caused.by.engine.  .Step 9 vibration. Route.the.antenna.through.the.bottom.of.the.fuselage.and. secure.it.to.a.location.at.the.tail.with.rubber.bands.  .Step 7 Connect.any.necessary.extensions.and.Y-harnesses. necessary.to.connect.the.retract.and.aileron.servos.. Connect.the.elevator,.rudder.and.throttle.servo.leads.. to.the.receiver.
  • Page 45 Section 14: Radio Installation     .Step 11 .Step 13 Temporarily.install.the.aileron.servo.and.mark.the. Connect.a.9".Servo.Extension.(JRPA097).to.the.servo. locations.for.the.servos.screws.using.a.felt-tipped.pen. lead..Secure.the.connectors.by.tying.them.in.a.knot. using.dental.floss.(as.shown).or.by.using.a.commercially. available.connector.clamp.to.prevent.the.servo.leads.from. becoming.disconnected.   .Step 12 Remove.the.servos.and.drill.holes.for.the.servo.mounting.   .Step 14 screws.using.a.1/16".(1.5mm).drill.bit. Use.a.piece.of.string.with.a.small.weight.(such.as.a.wheel. collar).attached.as.a.device.to.pull.the.servo.lead.through. the.wing..Lower.the.weight.through.the.servo.opening,. allowing.it.to.pass.through.the.ribs.and.out.of.the.hole.in. the.center.of.the.wing.
  • Page 46 Section 14: Radio Installation     .Step 15 .Step 16 Tie.the.string.onto.the.servo.extension..Gently.pull.the. Secure.the.aileron.servo.using.the.screws.provided.with. extension.through.the.wing.using.the.string..Untie.the. the.servo. string.when.the.servo.lead.has.been.pulled.through..Use. tape.to.secure.the.servo.lead.to.the.wing.to.prevent.it.from. falling.back.into.the.wing.panel.  .Step 17 Repeat.Steps.10.through.15.for.the.remaining.aileron. servo.

  • Page 47: Section.15:.Linkage.installation

    Section 15: Linkage Installation Required Parts  .Step 2 •.Fuselage.assembly. •.Wing.assembly Slide.the.pushrod.assembly.into.the.fuselage.from.the. •.18 ".pushrod.wire. •.4 ".pushrod.wire rear..Make.sure.the.pushrod.goes.through.the.center.hole. in.the.fuselage.former..Attach.the.clevis.to.the.center.hole. •.Nylon.clevis.(5). •.Clevis.retainer.(5) in.the.elevator.control.wire. •.Nylon.wire.keeper.(5). •.Rudder.control.horn •.Nylon.control.horn.(2). •.2-56.x.3/4".screw.(6) •.Quick.connector •.Quick.connector.backplate •.3mm.x.6mm.machine.screw •.23 ".assembled.pushrod •.24 ".assembled.pushrod Required Tools and Adhesives •.Drill •.Drill.bit:.1/16".(1.5mm),.3/32".(2.5mm) •.Phillips.screwdriver.(small)  .Step 1 Slide.a.clevis.retainer.onto.a.nylon.clevis..Thread.a.clevis.
  • Page 48 Section 15: Linkage Installation   .Step 4 .Step 6 Bend.the.wire.90.degrees.at.the.mark.made.in.the. Thread.the.rudder.control.horn.onto.the.rudder.control. previous.step. wire.until.the.outer.edge.of.the.horn.is.flush.with.the.end. of.the.wire.  .Step 5  .Step 7 Slide.the.wire.through.the.outer.hole.in.the.elevator.servo. arm..Secure.the.wire.using.a.nylon.wire.keeper. Slide.a.clevis.retainer.onto.a.nylon.clevis..Thread. a.clevis.onto.the.23 ".assembled.pushrod.a.minimum.. of.10.turns.  .Step 8 Slide.the.pushrod.assembly.into.the.fuselage.from.the. radio.compartment..Make.sure.the.pushrod.goes.through. the.outer.hole.in.the.fuselage.former..Attach.the.clevis.to. the.rudder.control.horn..Make.adjustments.to.the.pushrod. and.fuselage.to.provide.free.movement.of.the.rudder.and. pushrod.
  • Page 49 Section 15: Linkage Installation   .Step 9 .Step 12 Center.the.rudder.servo.electronically.using.the.radio. Drill.a.3/32".(2.5mm).hole.in.the.firewall.and.former.2.as. system..Install.a.servo.arm.onto.the.rudder.servo..Mark. shown..The.position.is.not.critical.as.long.as.they.align. the.pushrod.where.it.crosses.the.holes.in.the.servo.arm. parallel.to.the.nose.gear.rail.  .Step 10 Bend.the.wire.90.degrees.at.the.mark.made.in.the. previous.step.  .Step 11 Slide.the.wire.through.the.center.hole.in.the.rudder.servo. arm..Secure.the.wire.using.a.nylon.wire.keeper.  .Step 13 Slide.a.clevis.retainer.onto.a.clevis..Attach.the.clevis.to. the.2-56.x.18 ".threaded.pushrod.
  • Page 50 Section 15: Linkage Installation   .Step 14 .Step 16 Slide.the.pushrod.into.the.fuselage.from.the.front..Make. Use.a.3/32".(2.5mm).drill.bit.to.drill.out.the.holes.in.a. any.necessary.bends.in.the.pushrod.wire.to.attach.it.to.the. servo.arm..Attach.an.easy.connector.to.the.arm.using.a. steering.arm..Make.sure.it.will.not.interfere.with.the.nose. connector.back.plate. gear.rail.when.it.is.installed.  .Step 17 Center.the.throttle.stick.and.trim.with.both.the.receiver. and.transmitter.on..Slide.the.easy.connector.onto.the. Note:.Steps.12.through.14.show.the.retract,. throttle.pushrod..Install.the.throttle.servo.arm.in.the. but.the.procedure.is.identical.for.fixed.gear. neutral.position.as.shown.  .Step 15 Mark.the.pushrod.where.it.crosses.the.holes.in.the.servo. arm..Bend.the.wire.90.degrees.at.the.mark.made.in.the. previous.step..Slide.the.wire.through.the.center.hole.in. the.rudder.servo.arm..Secure.the.wire.using.a.nylon.wire. keeper.
  • Page 51 Section 15: Linkage Installation    .Step 18 .Step 20 Move.the.throttle.stick.and.trim.to.low..Check.to.make. Drill.three.3/32".(2mm).holes.through.the.ailerons.at.the. sure.the.carburetor.will.move.to.the.closed.position.when. locations.marked.in.the.previous.step. operating.the.servo..Install.an.3mm.x.8mm.screw.to. secure.the.easy.connector.to.the.throttle.pushrod..Check. the.movement.of.the.throttle.to.verify.there.is.no.binding. at.either.low.or.high.throttle,.and.that.the.carburetor.can. move.through.the.full.range.of.movement..If.there.is.any. binding,.make.the.necessary.adjustment.to.eliminate. any.binding..Install.the.throttle.servo.arm.screw.when. complete.   .Step 21 Place.2–3.drops.of.thin.CA.into.the.hole.to.harden.the. wood..This.will.eliminate.the.potential.of.the.screw. crushing.of.the.wood..Repeat.this.for.each.of.the.three. holes.   .Step 19 Position.the.control.horn.on.the.aileron.so.the.horn.aligns. with.the.hinge.line.of.the.aileron..Mark.the.position.for.the. mounting.holes.using.a.felt-tipped.pen.
  • Page 52 Section 15: Linkage Installation     .Step 22 .Step 23 Attach.the.control.horn.using.three.2-56.x.3/4".screws. Center.the.aileron.servo.electronically.using.the.radio. and.the.control.horn.backplate. system..Install.a.servo.arm.onto.the.aileron.servo..Attach. the.pushrod.with.clevis.to.the.control.horn..Physically. place.the.aileron.control.surface.in.neutral..Mark.the. pushrod.where.it.crosses.the.holes.in.the.servo.arm.   .Step 24 Bend.the.wire.90.degrees.at.the.mark.made.in.the. previous.step..Cut.the.wire.1/2".(13mm).above.the.bend.. Drill.1.3/32".(2mm).hole.in.the.servo.arm.then.slide.the. wire.through.the.hole.in.the.aileron.servo.arm..Secure.the. wire.using.a.nylon.wire.keeper. Note:.Remove.the.excess.arms.from. the.servo.horn.using.side.cutters.  .Step 25 Repeat.Steps.19.through.24.for.the.other.aileron.servo.

  • Page 53: Section.16:.Cowling.installation

    Section 16: Cowling Installation Required Parts  .Step 3 •.Fuselage.assembly. •.Cowling Remove.the.cowl.and.remove.the.necessary.material.to.fit. •.#2.x.1/2".sheet.metal.screw.(4) the.cowl.over.the.engine..Install.the.engine.back.onto.the. firewall.and.test.fit.the.cowl.over.the.engine. Required Tools and Adhesives Hint:.Start.by.removing.only.a.little.material. •.Drill at.a.time..You.can.always.make.the.holes. •.Drill.bit:.3/32".(2.5mm),.1/8".(3mm) bigger,.but.you.can’t.make.them.smaller..Work. •.Hobby.scissors until.the.cowl.fits.nicely.over.the.engine. •.Phillips.screwdriver.(small) •.Rotary.tool.with.sanding.drum  .Step 4  .Step 1 Slide.the.cowling.onto.the.fuselage..Temporarily.install. the.propeller.and.spinner.back.plate..Position.the.cowl.so. Use.a.piece.of.cardstock.to.indicate.the.location.of.the. there.is.1/8".(3mm).gap.between.the.back.plate.and.the. engine.head,.muffler,.needle.valve.and.firewall. cowl. ...
  • Page 54 Section 16: Cowling Installation  .Step 6 Enlarge.the.holes.drilled.in.the.cowling.using.a. 1/8".(3mm).drill.bit.  .Step 7 Make.any.cutouts.in.the.cowling.to.clear.items.such.as.the. muffler,.fueling.valve,.needle.valve,.nose.gear,.etc.  .Step 8 Attach.the.cowl.using.four.#2.x.1/2".sheet.metal.screws. Hint:.Apply.a.couple.drops.of.CA.into.the. screw.holes.after.threading.the.screws.in.a. couple.times..This.will.harden.the.wood.and. keep.the.screws.from.loosening.during.flight.

  • Page 55: Section.17:.Canopy.and.decal.installation

    Section 17: Canopy and Decal Installation Required Parts  .Step 4 •.Fuselage.assembly. •.Canopy Apply.a.bead.of.RCZ56.Canopy.Glue.(ZINJ5007).around. •.Tail.cone the.inside.edge.of.the.canopy..Position.the.canopy.onto. the.hatch..Use.tape.to.hold.the.canopy.secure.until.the. •.#2.x.1/2".sheet.metal.screw.(2) glue.fully.cures. Required Tools and Adhesives •.Canopy.glue.(RC-56) •.Sandpaper.(medium.grit) •.Drill •.Drill.bit:.3/32".(2.5mm)  .Step 1 Install.a.pilot.of.your.choosing..Use.epoxy.or. Zap-A-Dap-A-Goo.to.secure.the.pilot.  .Step 2 Position.the.canopy.onto.the.fuselage..Trace. around.the.canopy.and.onto.the.fuselage.using.  .Step 5 a.felt-tipped.pen.

  • Page 56: Recommended.cg.location

    Recommended CG Location An.important.part.of.preparing.the.aircraft.for.flight. is.properly.balancing.the.model..This.is.especially. important.when.various.engines.are.mounted. Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step! The.recommended.Center.of.Gravity.(C.G.).location.for. the.T-34.is.4 ".(121mm).behind.the.leading.edge.of.the. wing.against.the.fuselage..If.necessary,.move.the.battery. pack.or.add.weight.to.either.the.nose.or.the.tail.until.the. correct.balance.is.achieved..Stick-on.weights.are.available. at.your.local.hobby.store.and.work.well.for.this.purpose. Recommended Control Throws The.amount.of.control.throw.should.be.adjusted.as.closely. Note:.Control.throws.are.measured.at.the.widest.part.of. as.possible.using.mechanical.means,.rather.than.making. the.elevator,.rudder,.and.aileron.unless.noted.otherwise. large.changes.electronically.at.the.radio..By.moving. Once.the.control.throws.have.been.set,.use.the.supplied. the.position.of.the.clevis.at.the.control.horn.toward.the. tubing.on.each.clevis.to.prevent.them.from.opening. outermost.hole,.you.will.decrease.the.amount.of.control. during.flight. throw.of.the.control.surface..Moving.it.toward.the.control. surface.will.increase.the.amount.of.throw..Moving.the. pushrod.wire.at.the.servo.arm.will.have.the.opposite. effect:.Moving.it.closer.to.center.will.decrease.throw,. and.away.from.center.will.increase.throw..Work.with.a. combination.of.the.two.to.achieve.the.closest.or.exact. control.throws.listed. Aileron.

  • Page 57: Adjusting.the.engine

    Adjusting the Engine   .Step 1 .Step 3 Completely.read.the.instructions.included.with.your. Before.you.fly,.be.sure.that.your.engine.idles.reliably,. engine.and.follow.the.recommended.break-in.procedure. transitions.and.runs.at.all.throttle.settings..Only.. when.this.is.achieved.should.any.plane.be.considered.  .Step 2 ready.for.flight. At.the.field,.adjust.the.engine.to.a.slightly.rich.setting.at. full.throttle.and.adjust.the.idle.and.low-speed.needle.so. that.a.consistent.idle.is.achieved. Pre-Flight Charge.both.the.transmitter.and.receiver.pack.for.your. Check.the.radio.installation.and.make.sure.all.the. airplane..Use.the.recommended.charger.supplied.with. control.surfaces.are.moving.correctly.(i.e..the.correct. your.particular.radio.system,.following.the.instructions. direction.and.with.the.recommended.throws)..Test.run. provided.with.the.radio..In.most.cases,.the.radio.should. the.engine.and.make.sure.it.transitions.smoothly.from. be.charged.the.night.before.going.out.flying. idle.to.full.throttle.and.back..Also.ensure.the.engine.is. tuned.according.to.the.manufacturer’s.instructions,.and.it. will.run.consistently.and.constantly.at.full.throttle.when. adjusted. Check.all.the.control.horns,.servo.horns.and.clevises.to. make.sure.they.are.secure.and.in.good.condition..Replace. any.items.that.would.be.considered.questionable..Failure. of.any.of.these.components.in.flight.would.mean.the.loss. of.your.aircraft. Range Test Your Radio Range.check.your.radio.system.before.each.flying.session..

  • Page 58: 2006.Official.ama.national.model.aircraft.safety.code

    2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code GENERAL 7).I.will.not.operate.models.with.pyrotechnics.(any. device.that.explodes,.burns,.or.propels.a.projectile. 1).I.will.not.fly.my.model.aircraft.in.sanctioned. of.any.kind).including,.but.not.limited.to,.rockets,. events,.air.shows.or.model.flying.demonstrations.until. explosive.bombs.dropped.from.models,.smoke. it.has.been.proven.to.be.airworthy.by.having.been. bombs,.all.explosive.gases.(such.as.hydrogen-filled. previously,.successfully.flight.tested. balloons),.or.ground.mounted.devices.launching.a. 2).I.will.not.fly.my.model.higher.than.approximately. projectile..The.only.exceptions.permitted.are.rockets. 400.feet.within.3.miles.of.an.airport.without.notifying. flown.in.accordance.with.the.National.Model.Rocketry. the.airport.operator..I.will.give.right-of-way.and.avoid. Safety.Code.or.those.permanently.attached.(as.per. flying.in.the.proximity.of.full-scale.aircraft..Where. JATO.use);.also.those.items.authorized.for.Air.Show. necessary,.an.observer.shall.be.utilized.to.supervise. Team.use.as.defined.by.AST.Advisory.Committee. flying.to.avoid.having.models.fly.in.the.proximity.of. (document.available.from.AMA.HQ)..In.any.case,. full-scale.aircraft. models.using.rocket.motors.as.a.primary.means.of. 3).Where.established,.I.will.abide.by.the.safety.rules. propulsion.are.limited.to.a.maximum.weight.of.3.3. for.the.flying.site.I.use,.and.I.will.not.willfully.and. pounds.and.a.G.series.motor..(A.model.aircraft.is. deliberately.fly.my.models.in.a.careless,.reckless.and/ defined.as.an.aircraft.with.or.without.engine,.not.able. or.dangerous.manner. to.carry.a.human.being.) 4).The.maximum.takeoff.weight.of.a.model.is.55.
  • Page 59 2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code 5).Flying.sites.separated.by.three.miles.or.more. Organized RC Racing Event are.considered.safe.from.site-to.site.interference,. 10).An.RC.racing.event,.whether.or.not.an.AMA.Rule. even.when.both.sites.use.the.same.frequencies..Any. Book.event,.is.one.in.which.model.aircraft.compete. circumstances.under.three.miles.separation.require. in.flight.over.a.prescribed.course.with.the.objective.of. a.frequency.management.arrangement,.which.may. finishing.the.course.faster.to.determine.the.winner. be.either.an.allocation.of.specific.frequencies.for. A..In.every.organized.racing.event.in.which. each.site.or.testing.to.determine.that.freedom.from. contestants,.callers.and.officials.are.on.the.course: interference.exists..Allocation.plans.or.interference. 1..All.officials,.callers.and.contestants.must.properly. test.reports.shall.be.signed.by.the.parties.involved. wear.helmets,.which.are.OSHA,.DOT,.ANSI,.SNELL.or. and.provided.to.AMA.Headquarters..Documents.of. NOCSAE.approved.or.comparable.standard.while.on. agreement.and.reports.may.exist.between.(1).two. the.racecourse. or.more.AMA.Chartered.Clubs,.(2).AMA.clubs.and. 2..All.officials.will.be.off.the.course.except.for.the. individual.AMA.members.not.associated.with.AMA. starter.and.their.assistant. Clubs,.or.(3).two.or.more.individual.AMA.members. 3.”On.the.course”.is.defined.to.mean.any.area.beyond. 6).For.Combat,.distance.between.combat.engagement. the.pilot/staging.area.where.actual.flying.takes.place.
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