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Hangar 9 showtime 4d 90 Assembly Manual

Hangar 9 showtime 4d 90 Assembly Manual

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ShowTime 4D 90
Specifications
Wingspan: ......................................66 in (1676mm)
Length: ........................................68.3 in (1734mm)
Wing Area: ...........................900 sq in (58.1sq dm)
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Weight: .................................... 8–9 lb (3.6–4.1 kg)
Radio: ................................... 4-channel w/6 servos
Recommended Engines: .............. .61–1.00 2-stroke
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.............. .91–1.10 4-stroke

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  • Page 1 � �� ShowTime 4D 90 ASSEMBLY MANUAL Specifications Wingspan: ........66 in (1676mm) Weight: ........8–9 lb (3.6–4.1 kg) Length: ........68.3 in (1734mm) Radio: ........4-channel w/6 servos Wing Area: ......900 sq in (58.1sq dm) Recommended Engines: ....61–1.00 2-stroke ....91–1.10 4-stroke...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Covering Colors ..............2 Contents of Kit .

  • Page 3: Contents Of Kit

    Contents of Kit Large Parts: A. Right Wing (HAN2802) B. Left Wing Panel (HAN2803) C. Fuselage (HAN2803) D. Stabilizer Set w/Elevators (HAN2804) E. Canopy (HAN2806) F. Cowling (HAN2808) G. Anodized Wing Tube (HAN2814) H. Canopy Hatch (HAN2807) I. Rudder (HAN2805) J.

  • Page 4: Additional Required Tools And Adhesives

    Additional Required Tools and Adhesives Tools Adhesives • 4-40 tap • 30-minute epoxy • Adjustable wrench (small) • Medium CA (cyanoacrylate) glue • Canopy scissors • CA remover/debonder • Drill (drill press preferred) • Pacer Z-42 Threadlock • Drill bit: 1/16”, 3/16”, 5/64”, 7/32”, #43, 5/32” •...

  • Page 5: Before Starting Assembly

    Before Starting Assembly Before beginning the assembly of your ShowTime, remove each part from its bag for inspection. Closely inspect the fuselage, wing panels, rudder, stabilizer and side force generators for damage. If you find any damaged or missing parts, contact the place of purchase.

  • Page 6: Section 1 - Hinging The Control Surfaces

    Section 1 – Hinging the Control Surfaces Required Parts    Step 3 • Wing w/aileron • Stabilizer w/elevators Slide the aileron onto the wing until there is only a slight • Fuselage • Rudder gap between the aileron and wing panel. Remove the •...
  • Page 7 Section 1 – Hinging the Control Surfaces    Step 5    Step 8 Turn the wing panel over, deflect the aileron in the Work the aileron up and down several times to work in the opposite direction and apply thin CA to the other side of hinges and check for proper movement.

  • Page 8: Section 2 - Aileron Servo Installation

    Section 1 – Hinging the Control Surfaces  Step 10  Step 11 Glue the elevator hinges in place using the same Since all that’s left is the rudder, this is a good time techniques used to hinge the ailerons. to install the four hinges here as well.
  • Page 9 Section 2 – Aileron Servo Installation   Step 2   Step 4 Plug a 12" servo extension onto the servo. Either tie Tie the string to the servo extension and insert the servo the servo leads together, using a commercially into the wing.
  • Page 10 The sequence is screw, ball link, servo arm, and nut. Note: Hangar 9® aluminum servo arms are suggested for ease of installation and durability. Use HD 1/2 Servo Arm 4-40: JR (HAN3574) for the aileron servos.

  • Page 11: Section 3 - Joiner Tube Installation

    Section 3 – Joiner Tube Installation Required Parts  Step 3 • Wing panels • Fuselage Carefully slide the remaining wing panel onto the wing • Wing tube • Stabilizer tube tube that projects from the fuselage. The fit may be tight; use caution when inserting the wing panels onto the wing •...
  • Page 12 Section 3 – Joiner Tube Installation  Step 6  Step 8 Mark the tube on both sides of the fuselage using a Slide the assembly into the fuselage. Slide the felt-tipped pen. remaining stab half onto the tube and drill and tap the location for the 4-40 retaining bolt.

  • Page 13: Section 4 -Elevator Servo Installation

    • 6-minute epoxy • Control horn ball ends (2) • 24" Servo Extensions (JRPA102) (2) • Hangar 9 3D XL 1/2 Servo Arm 4-40:JR (HAN3578) Note: Using two standard rotation servos and a standard Y-harness for the elevators will result in them moving in opposite directions instead of the same direction.
  • Page 14 Step 9 Remove the stock servo arms from the elevator servos and replace them with Hangar 9 3D XL 1/2 Servo Arm 4-40: Repeat Steps 1 through 8 for the remaining elevator servo JR. The arms need to face down as shown. Be sure to and linkage.

  • Page 15: Section 5 - Landing Gear Installation

    Section 5 – Landing Gear Installation Required Parts   Step 3 • Fuselage • #8 washer (2) Fit the pants over the axle on the landing gear. Align the • Main gear axle w/nut (2) • #4 washer (2) centerline of the wheel pant to the centerline of •...
  • Page 16 Section 5 – Landing Gear Installation   Step 4   Step 7 Remove the pant and use a 9/64" drill bit to drill the Secure the pant in place using a 4-40 x 1/2" socket head location marked in the previous step. screw and a #4 washer.

  • Page 17: Section 6A - Engine Installation: Saito 1.00

    Section 6A – Engine Installation: Saito 1.00 Required Parts  Step 3 • Fuselage • Engine mount (2) Transfer the location of the holes on the engine mounting • 8-32 x 1" screw (4) • 8-32 locknut (4) lugs onto the engine mount. •...
  • Page 18 Section 6A – Engine Installation: Saito 1.00  Step 5  Step 7 Attach the engine to the mount using four 8-32 x 1 " Roughen the end of the pushrod tube using coarse bolts, eight #8 washers and four 8-32 locknuts. sandpaper.
  • Page 19 Section 6A – Engine Installation: Saito 1.00  Step 9  Step 11 Slide the clevis retainer onto the clevis, and then thread Connect two 12" pieces of fuel tubing for pickup and the clevis onto the throttle pushrod. Slide the pushrod into vent tubes.

  • Page 20: Section 6B - Engine Installation: Evolution 1.00

    Section 6B – Engine Installation: Evolution 1.00 Required Parts  Step 3 • Fuselage • Engine mount (2) Transfer the location of the holes on the engine mounting • 8-32 x 1" screw (4) • 8-32 locknut (4) lugs onto the engine mount. •...
  • Page 21 Section 6B – Engine Installation: Evolution 1.00  Step 5  Step 7 Attach the engine to the mount using four 8-32 x 1 " Roughen the end of the pushrod tube using coarse bolts, eight #8 washers and four 8-32 locknuts. sandpaper.
  • Page 22 Section 6B – Engine Installation: Evolution 1.00  Step 9  Step 11 Slide the clevis retainer onto the clevis, and then thread Connect two 12" pieces of fuel tubing for pickup and vent the clevis onto the throttle pushrod. Slide the pushrod into tubes.

  • Page 23: Section 7A - Rudder Servo Installation: Pull-Pull

    • 4-40 x 1/2" socket head screw (2) Required Tools and Adhesives • Threadlock • Ruler • Hangar 9 3D XL Full Servo Arm 4-40:JR (HAN3576) The rudder requires a minimum of 120 ounce inch of servo torque. In the prototype ShowTime we used JR8411SA servos with excellent results.
  • Page 24 Section 7A – Rudder Servo Installation: Pull-pull   Step 3  Step 5 Screw the molded swivel link onto the 8-32 screw until Using the screws included with the servo, fasten the servo the distance from the rudder surface to the top of the in place.
  • Page 25 Section 7A – Rudder Servo Installation: Pull-pull   Step 7  Step 9 Center the rudder servo and place the servo arm onto the Repeat Steps 2 through 8 to assemble and install the servo. Slide a crimp onto the cable, then a threaded end. second rudder cable.

  • Page 26: Section 7B - Rudder Servo Installation: Tail Mounted

    • Drill bit: 1/16" • Dental floss or string • 24" Servo Extensions (JRPA102) • Hangar 9 3D XL 1/2 Servo Arm 4-40:JR (HAN3578) The rudder requires a minimum of 120 ounce inch of servo torque. In the prototype ShowTimes we used JR® 8411SA servos with excellent results.
  • Page 27 Remove the stock servo arms from the rudder servo Screw a 4-40 ball link 5 to 6 turns onto a 5" rudder and replace it with a Hangar 9 3D XL 1/2 Servo Arm linkage. Screw the opposite end of the linkage into the 4-40: JR.

  • Page 28: Section 8 - Tail Wheel Installation

    Section 8 – Tail Wheel Installation Required Parts  Step 3 • Fuselage • Tail wheel spring (2) Use two #4 x 5/8" sheet metal screws to secure the tail • Tail wheel assembly wheel bracket in place. A hardwood plate is positioned •...

  • Page 29: Section 9 - Radio Installation

    Section 9 – Radio Installation Required Parts  Step 3 • Fuselage • Pushrod keeper Mount the throttle servo using the hardware provided with the servo. Plug the servo into the receiver and attach the Required Tools and Adhesives servo arm to the throttle servo. •...

  • Page 30: Section 10 - Cowling Installation

    Section 10 – Cowling Installation Required Parts  Step 3 • Fuselage assembly • Cowling Remove the cowl and remove the necessary material to • #4 washer (4) • 1/4" fuel tube (4) allow access to items such as needle valves, glow plugs, •...

  • Page 31: Section 11 - Final Assembly

    Section 11 – Final Assembly Required Parts  Step 3 • Hatch • Canopy Apply a bead of RCZ56 Canopy Glue (ZINJ5007) around • 4-40 x 1/2" screw (4) • #4 washer (4) the inside edge of the canopy. Position the canopy onto •...

  • Page 32: Flying Information

     Step 6 Apply the decals to customize your ShowTime. Flying Information For detailed information on setting up and flying the ShowTime 4D 90 by Mike McConville, go to www.hangar-9.com.

  • Page 33: Balancing The Model

    Balancing the Model Correctly balancing an aerobatic model is critical  Step 2 to its performance and flight characteristics. Checking Fully assemble the model. With the airplane upright, lift the balance on large-scale models is best done with the airplane with your index fingers to find the balance two people.

  • Page 34: 2005 Official Ama National Model Aircraft Safety Code

    2005 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...
  • Page 35 2005 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...
  • Page 36 � �� © 2005 Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 (877) 504-0233 horizonhobby.com 7566...

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