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Hangar 9 Cessna 182 Skylane Assembly Manual

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Cessna 182 Skylane
Specifications
Wingspan: ..........94.75 in (2406 mm)
Length:................76.75 in (1949 mm)
Wing Area:.........1246 sq in (80.39 sq dm)
Weight: ...............16.5–18.5 lb (7.48–8.22 kg)
Engine: ................1.08–1.48 2-stroke, 1.20–1.80 4-stroke
23–38cc Gas
Radio:..................5-channels w/8 servos
From commercial flight to skydiving to cross country transport, the Cessna 182 Skylane has been among the world's most popular high-
performance single engine airplanes for almost 50 years. The Skylane of today, with its powerful engine, comfortable interior and exemplary
safety record, is the SUV of the airways—a powerful, classy ride that works hard during the week and plays hard on the weekends. Now you
will 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
Skylane 1.50 ARF, based on the latest version of the real plane, is an easy-to-assemble, easy-to-fly blast that boasts scale details never before
seen in an ARF model.
Although this is an ARF (Almost Ready-to-Fly) kit, it 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 Cessna 182 Skylane 1.50-size ARF.
WE GET PEOPLE FLYING
1.50 ARF
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
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  • Page 1 Radio:....5-channels w/8 servos From commercial flight to skydiving to cross country transport, the Cessna 182 Skylane has been among the world’s most popular high- performance single engine airplanes for almost 50 years. The Skylane of today, with its powerful engine, comfortable interior and exemplary safety record, is the SUV of the airways—a powerful, classy ride that works hard during the week and plays hard on the weekends.

  • 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. Cowl (HAN1891) J. Left Wing Panel (HAN1876) B. Fuselage (HAN1880) K. Right Wing Panel (HAN1877) C. Wing Tube (HAN1890) L. Landing Gear (HAN1883) D. Instrument Panel M. Wheel Pants (Mains) (HAN1884) E. Windshields (HAN1886) N.

  • Page 4: Warning

    Additional Required Adhesives and Tools Tools Adhesives • Drill • CA (cyanoacrylate) glue: Thin and Medium • Drill Bits: 1/16", 1/8", 5/32" • Canopy glue (Formula 560) • Soldering iron • 6-minute epoxy • Phillips screwdriver (small and medium) • 30-minute epoxy •...

  • Page 5: Section 1: Hinging The Ailerons

    Section 1: Hinging the Ailerons Parts Needed Step 2 Photo • Wing panels with ailerons (right and left) • CA hinges (8) Tools and Adhesives Needed • T-pins • Thin CA • CA remover/debonder • Paper towels Caution: The hinges included with the Cessna are made of a special material that allows the thin CA to wick or penetrate and distribute throughout the hinge, securely bonding them to the wood...
  • Page 6 Section 1: Hinging the Ailerons Continued Step 4 Step 6 Deflect the aileron down. Use a high-quality thin CA to saturate Wipe away any excess CA using CA remover/debonder and each hinge with glue. Be sure to use enough CA to completely paper towels.

  • Page 7: Section 2: Hinging The Flaps

    Section 2: Hinging the Flaps Parts Needed • Wing panel assembly with flap (right and left) • Flap hinge points (6) Tools and Adhesives Needed • Sandpaper (Medium) • 30-minute epoxy • Mixing cups and sticks • Glue syringe • Rubbing alcohol •...

  • Page 8: Section 3: Installing The Aileron Servos

    Section 3: Installing the Aileron Servos Parts Needed Step 2 • Wing panel assembly (right and left) Install the recommended servo hardware (grommets and eyelets) supplied with your radio system onto the aileron servo. • Aileron servos (2) (JRPS537 or equivalent) Install a long servo arm (JRPA212) onto the servo and trim off •...
  • Page 9 Section 3: Installing the Aileron Servos Continued Step 3 Step 4 Locate the servo mounting blocks, and using a few drops of Place the aileron servo between the mounting blocks and thin CA, tack glue them in place on the marks made in the mark the location of the four servo mounting screws.
  • Page 10 Section 3: Installing the Aileron Servos Continued Step 6 Note: To keep the aileron servo leads from interfering with the flap servo, route the aileron Connect an 24" servo lead extension (JRPA102) to the aileron lead through the forward holes in the ribs adjacent servo.

  • Page 11: Section 4: Installing The Aileron Horn And Control Linkage

    Section 4: Installing the Aileron Horn and Control Linkage Continued Parts Needed Step 2 photo • Wing assembly • Control horn (2) • Horn back plate (2) • Mounting screws (6) • Aileron control wire (threaded on both ends) (2) •...
  • Page 12 Section 4: Installing the Aileron Horn and Control Linkage Continued Step 4 Step 6 With the mounting hole locations marked, drill the holes for the Locate the aileron control wire (threaded on both ends) and mounting screws using a 1/16" drill bit. Be sure to drill straight thread a 4-40 locknut and clevis a minimum of 12 turns onto through the aileron at a 90-degree angle to the flat work surface each end.

  • Page 13: Section 5: Installing The Flap Servos

    Section 5: Installing the Flap Servos Continued Parts Needed Step 2 photo • Wing panel assembly (right and left) • Flap servos with mounting hardware (2) (JRPS537 or equivalent) • Servo mounting blocks (4) • Long half servo arm (JRPA212) Tools and Adhesives Needed •...
  • Page 14 Section 5: Installing the Flap Servos Continued Step 4 Step 5 photo Install the recommended servo hardware (grommets and eyelets) supplied with your radio system onto the aileron servo. Temporarily install a long servo arm (JRPA212) onto the servo. Trim off the arm not used and test fit the servo to the hatch. The servo output shaft should be towards the leading edge of the wing and the arm aligned with the line made in the previous step.
  • Page 15 Section 5: Installing the Flap Servos Continued Step 7 Step 9 Remove the servo. Use a 1/16" drill bit to drill the four servo Locate four #2 wood screws. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to mount screw holes marked in the previous step. Using the secure the hatch to the wing.

  • Page 16: Section 6: Installing The Flap Linkage

    Section 6: Installing the Flap Linkage Continued Parts Needed Step 2 • Wing assembly Locate the flap control wires (2) 4-40 locknuts and clevises (4). Thread a locknut and clevis onto each end of the flap control • Flap control wire (threaded on both ends) (2) wires a minimum of 12 turns.
  • Page 17 Section 6: Installing the Flap Linkage Continued Step 4 Step 5 Feed the servo lead out through the wing root (no lead Secure the flap servo hatch in place with the #2 wood screws extension needed). Connect the flap linkage to the servo arm and check the flaps for freedom of movement.

  • Page 18: Section 7: Mounting The Wing To The Fuselage

    Section 7: Mounting the Wing to the Fuselage Continued Parts Needed Step 2 • Fuselage Locate the aluminum wing tube and slide it into the fuselage leaving an equal amount on either side of the fuselage. • Right wing assembly •...
  • Page 19 Section 7: Mounting the Wing to the Fuselage Continued Step 4 Step 7 Thread a 1/4" x 20 nylon wing bolt and washer through the Mark the wing bottom end of the strut 3/8" from the end and fuselage wing root and into the preinstalled blind nut in the leading edge.
  • Page 20 Section 7: Mounting the Wing to the Fuselage Continued Step 8 Mount the strut to the bottom of the wing using a 4-40 x 3/4" cap screw. Next, slide the strut fairing onto the strut and drill a hole at the cap screw location. Make the hole large enough to allow the screw to be removed.

  • Page 21: Section 8: Installing The Horizontal Stabilizer

    Section 8: Installing the Horizontal Stabilizer Continued Parts Needed Step 2 • Fuselage At the aft end of the fuselage is a notch cut out for the vertical stabilizer post to fit into. Slide the horizontal stabilizer into the • Right and left wings horizontal stabilizer saddle.
  • Page 22 Section 8: Installing the Horizontal Stabilizer Continued Step 5 Step 6 photo When you’re satisfied with the alignment of the horizontal stabilizer to the wing, carefully mark the stabilizer top and bottom at the junction where the horizontal stabilizer meets the fuselage. Step 7 Install the wing back onto the fuselage.
  • Page 23 Section 8: Installing the Horizontal Stabilizer Continued Step 8 Step 9 Mix approximately 1/2 ounce (minimum) of 30-minute epoxy Secure the stabilizer using T-pins and masking tape. Wipe to install the horizontal stabilizer to the fuselage. Coat both the off any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing stabilizer saddle area of the fuselage and the stabilizer.

  • Page 24: Section 9: Installing The Vertical Stabilizer (Fin)

    Section 9: Installing the Vertical Stabilizer (Fin) Continued Parts Needed Step 3 • Paper towels Insert the vertical stabilizer into the slot in the rear of the fuselage and make sure it’s firmly seated against the rear of the • 90-degree square fuselage.
  • Page 25 Section 9: Installing the Vertical Stabilizer (Fin) Continued Step 4 Step 5 photo Remove the vertical stabilizer. Using a sharp hobby knife and straight edge, carefully cut away the covering on the fuselage approximately 1/16" inside the lines you just marked in Step 3. Caution: Do not press hard enough to cut into the wood structure, as doing so could weaken the vertical stabilizer.

  • Page 26: Section 10: Hinging The Rudder

    Section 10: Hinging the Rudder Continued Parts Needed • Fuselage Assembly • Rudder • Rudder torque rod assembly • CA hinges Tools and Adhesives Needed • Thin CA • CA remover/debonder • 6-minute epoxy • Sharp hobby knife • Drill Step 2 •...
  • Page 27 Section 10: Hinging the Rudder Continued Step 4 Step 7 Mix at least 1/4 ounce of 6-minute epoxy and using a Install the rudder and wipe off any excess epoxy using rubbing toothpick, coat the inside of the hole you drilled in the rudder. alcohol and paper towels.

  • Page 28: Section 11: Hinging The Elevators

    Section 11: Hinging the Elevators Continued Parts Needed Step 2 • Fuselage assembly Remove the elevators. Use a 3/32" drill bit to carefully drill the holes into the elevators using the marks you made in • Left and right elevator halves the previous step as a guide.
  • Page 29 Section 11: Hinging the Elevators Continued Step 4 Step 6 photo Place a T-pin in the center of each hinge and slide the hinges into the horizontal stabilizer until the T-pin is snug against the trailing edge as shown. Step 6 photo Note: In the following steps, you will permanently install the elevators.

  • Page 30: Section 12: Installing The Elevator And Rudder Servos And Linkage

    Section 12: Installing the Elevator and Rudder Servos and Linkage Continued the stabilizer or elevator. Step 3 Replace the servos into the openings with the output shaft to Parts Needed the rear of the fuselage as shown. Secure the servos using the •...
  • Page 31 Section 12: Installing the Elevator and Rudder Servos and Linkage Continued Step 5 Step 8 Install a nylon horn bracket onto the rudder torque rod. Locate the tail cone and mounting blocks. Use masking tape to Thread it on until the hole is approximately 1/2" from the locate the hole in the tail cone.

  • Page 32: Section 13: Installing The Main Landing Gear And Wheel Pants

    Section 13: Installing the Main Landing Gear and Wheel Pants Continued Parts Needed Step 1 photo • Fuselage • Aluminum main landing gear (right & left) • Wheel pants (2 main) • 5/32" Axles (2) • 3.5" main wheels (2) •...
  • Page 33 Section 13: Installing the Main Landing Gear and Wheel Pants Continued Step 3 Step 5 photo Use a moto-tool to enlarge the hole and allow the axle base to slide through the wheel pant. Step 6 Remove the wheel pants and carefully drill a 9/64" hole through the wheel pants at the mark made in the previous step.
  • Page 34 Section 13: Installing the Main Landing Gear and Wheel Pants Continued Step 8 Caution: Do not over tighten the mounting bolts. The bolts thread directly into the aluminum Install the following items onto the axle: wheel pant, landing gear and will strip if over tightened Use 5/32"...

  • Page 35: Section 14: Installing The Nose Landing Gear And Steering Servo

    Section 14: Installing the Nose Landing Gear and Steering Servo Continued Parts Needed Step 3 • Fuselage Install the wheel and axle assembly into the nose gear/wheel pant and secure it in place using two each 4-40 x 1/2" cap •...
  • Page 36 Section 14: Installing the Nose Landing Gear and Steering Servo Continued Step 5 Step 7 photo Mount the nose gear assembly in place using the screws and blind nuts provided. Use threadlock on the threads to prevent them from backing out. Note: The steering servo is connected to the rudder channel via a Y-harness.

  • Page 37: Section 15: Mounting The Engine

    Step 3 In this section we will install the Zenoah ® G26 gas engine. We have included a Hangar 9 ® aluminum engine mount for beam Draw a line across the top of the engine box 1/4" down from mounting 2- and 4-stroke glow engines ranging in size from the top.
  • Page 38 Section 15: Mounting the Engine Continued Step 4 Step 6 photo Carefully drill the four mounting hole locations in the firewall using a 3/16" bit. Step 6 photo Step 5 Install the blind nuts into the holes by first pressing them in place with your finger and then seating them using the mounting plate and screwdriver as shown.
  • Page 39 Section 15: Mounting the Engine Continued Step 8 Step 9 Connect the throttle linkage using the 2-56 wire threaded Mount the Zenoah ® Kill Switch (ZEN20000) to the right side on one end and nylon clevis. With the servo centered and of the fuselage.

  • Page 40: Section 16: Assembly And Installation Of The Fuel Tank

    Section 16: Assembly and Installation of the Fuel Tank Continued Parts Needed • Metal tubes (2) • Clunk (fuel pickup) • Fuel tubing (silicone for glow, neoprene or Tygon for gas) • Fuel tank • Metal caps (2) • Fuel stopper (gas/glow) •...
  • Page 41 Section 16: Assembly and Installation of the Fuel Tank Continued Step 5 Step 8 Slide the vent tube into one of the two remaining holes in the Carefully insert the assembly into the fuel tank. Note the stopper from the tank (small cap) side. position of the vent tube.
  • Page 42 Step 12 Connect the fuel pickup line to the engine and secure the vent ® line to the firewall. In this case we used a Hangar 9 Fuel Filler (HAN115) for ease of fueling when the cowl is in place.

  • Page 43: Section 17: Mounting The Cowl

    Section 17: Mounting the Cowl Parts Needed Step 3 photo • Fuselage assembly • Cowl • 4-40 x 1" mounting bolts (4) • 4-40 blind nuts (4) • Fuel filler (HAN115) Tools and Adhesives Needed • Pliers • Hex Wrench: 3/32" •...

  • Page 44: Section 18: Installing The Radio

    Section 18: Installing the Radio Parts Needed Step 3 • Fuselage assembly Wrap the receiver and receiver battery in foam and secure them in the radio compartment. Connect the elevator, rudder and • Radio hatch throttle servos to the receiver as well as the switch harness. •...

  • Page 45: Section 19: Installing The Windows And Scale Detail

    Section 19: Installing the Windows and Scale Detail Continued Parts Needed Step 3 • Fuselage assembly The windshield and windows are installed from inside the cockpit. Use canopy scissors to trim the windows where • Dash panel necessary. Test fit the windows before gluing them in place. •...

  • Page 46: Section 20: Mounting The Engine

    Section 20: Mounting the Engine Continued Step 6 Step 8 To attach the seats to the cockpit floor, glue balsa blocks to the Secure the top hatch in place using the #2 wood screws floor. Use hook and loop tape to secure the seats to the balsa provided.

  • Page 47: Center Of Gravity (Cg) And Control Throws

    Setting up Dual Ailerons and Flaps Non-Computer Radio Computer Radio The Hangar 9 Cessna has two aileron and two flap servos. Use When using a computer radio you will connect one of the a Y-harness to connect the two aileron servos to the aileron aileron servos to the aileron port of the receiver and then mix port of the receiver.

  • Page 48: 2003 Official Ama National Model Aircraft Safety Code

    2003 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Continued 9) Children under 6 years old are only allowed on the flight line Flap/Elevator Mix " down at full (3") down flap as a pilot or while under flight instruction. Effective January 1, 2003 RADIO CONTROL Model Flying MUST be in accordance with this Code 1) I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground...
  • Page 49 2003 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Continued powered model may be flown closer than 25 feet to any person. 9) Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a powered model in flight. Organized RC Racing Event 10) An RC racing event, whether or not an AMA Rule Book event, is one in which model aircraft compete in flight over a prescribed course with the objective of finishing the course...
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  • Page 52 ® WE GET PEOPLE FLYING Copyright 2003, Horizon Hobby, Inc. www.horizonhobby.com For HAN1875...

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