Additional Items Required; Hardware And Accessories; Adhesives And Building Supplies; Optional Supplies And Tools - GREAT PLANES Ryan STA Instruction Manual

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

Hardware and Accessories

This is the list of hardware and accessories used to assemble
the Ryan. Order numbers are provided in parentheses.
Five-channel radio (see Radio System Requirements)
Three servos that have at least 45 oz.-in. or more of
torque (1 rudder, 2 elevators)
Three standard servos (1 throttle, 2 ailerons)
(2) 24" Servo extensions for ailerons (HCAM2200
®
for Futaba )
6" Servo extension for aileron (HCAM2000 for Futaba)
"Y" connector for ailerons (FUTM4130 for Futaba)
Engine (see engine selection)
Propeller & spare propellers
Medium Fuel Tubing (GPMQ4131)
4" Main wheels (ROBQ1537)
2-3/4" White spinner (GPMQ4525)
Switch & Charge Jack Mounting Set (GPMM1000)
Fuel filler valve for glow fuel (GPMQ4160)
Model Products #021 Remote glow plug adapter
(MODP1221)
R/C foam padding (1/4" HCAQ1000, or 1/2" HCAQ1050)
Williams Bros. #62500 1/4-scale Standard pilot
(WBRQ2625)
Black fuelproof paint for cockpit
Optional: 3/16" x 3/8" x 14" (or a similar size)
basswood stick and (6) #2 x 1/2" screws for removable
forward servo tray (see step 8 on page 12).
Adhesive and Building Supplies
In addition to common household tools (screw drivers, drill,
etc.), this is the list of most important items required to build the
Ryan. We recommend Great Planes Pro
1/2 oz. Thin CA (GPMR6002)
1/2 oz. Medium CA (GPMR6008)
CA Applicator Tips (HCAR3780)
30-Minute Epoxy (GPMR6047)
Threadlocker (GPMR6060)
Non-elastic monofilament or Kevlar fishing line (for
stab alignment)
Builders Triangle Set (HCAR0480) (for fin alignment)
Masking Tape (TOPR8018)
Silver solder (GPMR8070)
Small metal file
Drill bits: 1/16", #48 (or 5/64"), 3/32", 1/8", #29 (or
9/64"), 3/16", 7/32", 17/64" (or 1/4") drill and 8-32 tap
or Great Planes 8-32 tap and drill set (GPMR8103)
Sealing Iron (TOPR2100)
Covering sock (TOPR2175)
Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual.
If you haven't done so already, remove all the major
components such as the wings, fuselage, tail surfaces, cowl
and wheel pants from their bags. Inspect all items closely to
check for any damage. If any damage is found, contact the
place where your Ryan STA was purchased, or Hobby
Services, for a replacement of the damaged items.
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™ CA and Epoxy glue.
Sheet metal screws are designated by a number and a
length. For example #6 x 3/4"
Machine screws are designated by a number, threads per
inch and a length. For example 4-40 x 3/4"
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Optional Supplies & Tools
CA Debonder (GPMR6039)
6-Minute Epoxy (GPMR6045)
Milled Fiberglass (GPMR6165)
Microballoons (TOPR1090)
R/C-56 Canopy Glue (JOZR5007)
Epoxy Brushes (GPMR8060)
Mixing Sticks (GPMR8055)
Denatured Alcohol (for epoxy clean up)
Hobby Knife (HCAR0105), #11 Blades (HCAR0211)
™
Easy-Touch Bar Sander (GPMR6170, or similar)
Felt-Tip Marker (TOPQ2510)
Rotary tool such as Dremel
Rotary tool reinforced cut-off wheel (GPMR8020)
Curved Tip Canopy Scissors for Trimming Plastic
Parts (HCAR0667)
Hook and Loop Material (GPMQ4480)
Dead Center ™ Engine Mount Hole Locator (GPMR8130)
1/4" White Kwik Stripe striping tape (GPMQ1610)
1/8" Chrome Kwik Stripe striping tape (GPMQ10884)
Great Planes AccuThrow Deflection Gauge (for
measuring control throws, GPMR2405)

General Inspection

Building Notes
There are two types of screws used in this kit:
This is a number six screw that is 3/4" long.
This is a number four screw with forty threads
per inch that is 3/4" long.