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Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc ARF Assembly Manual

Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc ARF Assembly Manual

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Taylorcraft 20cc ARF
Assembly Manual
Specifications
Wingspan: ..........................................................................................80.5 in (2045.5mm)
Length: ..................................................................................................63.7 in (1618mm)
Wing Area: ............................................................................1152.73 sq in (74.4 sq dm)
Weight: .....................................................................................13-14.5 lb (5.90-6.58 kg)
Radio: ..........................................................................................4-channel w/6 servos
Engine: ....................1.00–1.60 2-stroke; 1.20–1.80 4-stroke; 20–26cc gas; Power110

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  • Page 1 Taylorcraft 20cc ARF Assembly Manual Specifications Wingspan: ..................80.5 in (2045.5mm) Length: ....................63.7 in (1618mm) Wing Area: ................1152.73 sq in (74.4 sq dm) Weight: ..................13-14.5 lb (5.90-6.58 kg) Radio: ..................4-channel w/6 servos Engine: ....1.00–1.60 2-stroke; 1.20–1.80 4-stroke; 20–26cc gas; Power110...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Small Parts Bag Safety Do’s and Don’ts for Pilots..........51 10. HAN4911 Wing Strut Assembly LR Dual Rate................51 Age Requirements..............51 Daily Flight Checks...............51 Safety, Precautions and Warnings........52 Warranty Information............52 2009 Official Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code......55 Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 3: Included Hardware

    4-40 x 4 5/16-inch pushrod Aluminum tab 2-56 x 13-inch pushrod Aileron Bag 8-inch nylon pushrod housing #2 x 1/4-inch self-tapping screws 21 3/4 x 3/4-inch aluminum wing tube 20mmx 20mm x 10mm hardwood block Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 4: Using The Manual

    Product immediately in new and unused heat gun or covering iron. Use caution while working condition to the place of purchase. around edges and areas where colors overlap to prevent separating the covering. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 5: Required Tools And Equipment

    Horizon Hobby wants to ensure that you get It is a good practice to maintain a clean work area, Low-tack tape Pliers maximum enjoyment from your Hangar 9 products. both to prevent damage to your model and to keep Ruler Sidecutters We strongly encourage you to register your product track of parts and hardware.

  • Page 6: Rudder And Elevator Servo Installation

    Step 5 Remove the servo screw and apply a drop of thin CA in each hole to strengthen the wood. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 7: Tail Installation

    Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install the rudder and compartment through the holes in the bulkhead. elevator servos. The elevator servos (outer locations) have the output shaft towards the tail, the rudder servo mounts in the center with the output shaft forward. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...
  • Page 8 Step 6 Use a 3/32-inch hex wrench to install the four stabilizer bolts. Use care to not tighten the bolts Step 3 excessively and crush the stabilizer structure. Separate the stabilizer halves from each other. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 9: Elevator Pushrod And Rudder Pull-Pull Cable Installation

    180 degree servo arm. of the elevator pushrod until approximately 3/8-inch of Prepare the elevator pushrods by threading a 4-40 thread remains exposed. hex nut and 4-40 clevis onto one end. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 10: Steel

    Adjust the clevis so that the elevator is centered when the cable and fold it against itself to find the center. cable. connected to the center hole in the elevator horn. Use sidecutters to cut the cable into two equal lengths. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...
  • Page 11 5/8-inch long containing the rigging coupler, and leave coupler. Use pliers to grip the coupler while threading onto the servo arm. about 3/16-inch protruding from the crimp. the ball link on. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...
  • Page 12 Use your radio or JR Matchmaker to center the rudder Step 21 copper crimp. servo, and use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to secure the Slide a copper crimp onto the pull-pull cable. arm to the servo. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...
  • Page 13 Check that the rudder servo arm and rudder are rigging coupler between the clevis and the hex nut. centered then use crimping pliers or sidecutters to secure the copper crimp to the pull-pull cables. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 14: Tailwheel Installation

    Do not use needs to fully penetrate the wood. with the forward edge of the rudder. Mark the accelerator as the CA needs to fully penetrate the wood. mounting holes with a felt-tipped pen. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...
  • Page 15 Use needle nose pliers to bend a loop in each end of Locate the aluminum mounting tab from the tail brace the tailwheel steering springs and attach them to each parts bag. end of the steering tiller on the rudder and tailwheel assembly. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 16: Nylon

    Use a 5/64-inch hex wrench and 1/4-inch open-end 5/64-inch hex wrench. wrench to tighten the brass strap and rear strut to the stabilizer. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 17: Tail Brace Installation

    Whether fin. Only a snug fit is necessary so as not to crush the the bolt head is on the left or right side is not critical. structure. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 18: Nylon Lock

    Repeat steps 5 through 16 for the opposite side. Place the 10 5/8-inch lower forward strut over the Place a drop of threadlock on a 4-40 x 5/8-inch button screw and thread on a 4-40 nylon locknut. head machine screw. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 19: Landing Gear Installation

    The cutout in the cuff is located rearwards and outboard on the landing gear leg. Note that the landing gear will angle forward on the airplane. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 20: Inch Wheel

    Step 7 Slide a 3-inch wheel onto the axle. Step 10 Locate the four 6-32 x 3/4-inch button head machine screws and place a #6 washer on each screw. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 21: Gas Engine Installation

    Apply threadlock to the screw and Use a pencil to mark the outline of the ignition unit on install the shock strut to the fuselage with a 3/32-inch the firewall. hex wrench. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...
  • Page 22 Clean out the extra wood between the holes nylon pushrod tube housing. Drill the holes so that they are located outside the with a hobby knife or file, forming a slot measuring outline of the ignition unit placement. 1/4 x 1/2-inches. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...
  • Page 23 Replace the fuel line with an equal length of gasoline compatible fuel tubing. Secure the tubing to the tube in the stopper with a small cable tie. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...
  • Page 24 8-inches. Connect the 5-inch piece to the tubing on the left side of the fuel tank stopper (feed line). Connect the 8-inch piece to the right side (vent line). Secure both fuel lines with small cable ties. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 25: Ignition And Engine Installation

    1 1/2-inch socket head cap screws. Use a 1/8-inch the firewall and use a second cable connected to the hex wrench to mount the engine with the bolts, #8 first tie to secure it. washers and 28mm aluminum standoffs. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...
  • Page 26 Use cable ties as necessary to bundle the leads and cap screw and washer provided with the engine. arrange them neatly in the engine compartment. Tighten with a 3mm hex wrench. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 27: Throttle Servo, Linkage & Carburetor Installation

    Trim the nylon throttle pushrod housing to a length of firewall and glue it in place with medium CA. accelerator, the CA needs to penetrate completely. 7 1/2-inches with a hobby knife. Use medium grit sandpaper to scuff 1-inch of one end. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...
  • Page 28 Remove the connector from the ball link assembly on sidecutters to remove three of the arms, leaving one the servo arm. the throttle arm. Thread it onto the 11 3/4-inch 2-56 short arm. throttle pushrod until approximately 1/2-inch of thread remains exposed. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...
  • Page 29 Step 15 Step 17 housing in the firewall. Reattach the ball link connector to the throttle arm. Use a felt-tipped pen to make a mark on the throttle pushrod 1/8-inch behind the first mark. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 30: Cowling Installation

    7/8-inch wide, 1/2-inch long and is offset to the left. slight bends or adjustments necessary for it to operate smoothly without binding. Connect the pushrod to the throttle servo and secure it with a snap keeper. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...
  • Page 31 Use a drum sander in a rotary tool to make the opening in the cowl for the inlet funnel. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...
  • Page 32 1/4-inch from one end. move a small amount when placed on the cowl. Offsetting the template 3/16-inch forward and outboard before marking the cowling will give a more accurate cutout location. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 33: Fuel System Connections

    Insert the fuel dot plug into the feed line. exhaust. Make any necessary adjustments so that the Place both lines in the cooling exit ramp on the engine does not contact the cowling. fuselage bottom temporarily. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 34: Aileron Servo Installation

    2 & 3 on page 6. hole for the body of the fuel dot fitting. opposite side of the scoop. Use a tapered reamer to make a suitably sized hole for the vent line from the fuel tank. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...
  • Page 35 Step 3 of the hatch. Remove the aileron hatch from the wing and place the servo on the inside of the hatch. Align the servo arm with the edge of the hatch. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...
  • Page 36 Apply Use a 1/16-inch drill bit in a pin vise to drill the servo a very small drop of thin CA to the knot to prevent it mounting holes. working loose. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...
  • Page 37 #4 x 1/4-inch self- neutral position. Wrap the tape around the trailing edge tape and string. tapping screws. and onto the top surface so the aileron can’t move. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 38: Wing Strut Assembly

    Place a drop of threadlock at the end of each clevis. Step 1 Apply a drop of threadlock to the end of a 4-40 x 5/8- inch socket head cap screw. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 39: Rear

    The flat sides of the fitting will be Use a 4-40 x 3/8-inch button head machine screw to oriented forward and aft. connect each jury strut to the attachment bracket on the wing strut. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...
  • Page 40 Step 12 nylon locknut. Use a 5/64-inch hex wrench and 1/4-inch machine screw. Repeat steps 1 through 11 to complete the strut open-end wrench to secure the struts. assembly for the opposite wing panel. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 41: Radio Installation

    Use the self-tapping screws provided with the switch. floor with double-sided tape then fasten the hook and strap and loop it through the slots on the left hand loop tape over the battery. side of the radio compartment. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...
  • Page 42 Fasten the hook and loop tape over the receiver. Plug the rudder and two elevator servo leads into the ceiver for the ailerons. Route the leads to each side of receiver. the fuselage and up through the unused switch port. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 43: Ignition Battery Installation

    If you are using a glow engine the remote receiver can be mounted on the radio compartment floor. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 44: Windshield And Landing Gear Cuff Installation

    Use low- small amount of thin CA to the knot to prevent it tack tape to hold the windshield in position while the coming loose. glue cures. Allow time for the glue to dry completely. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 45: Final Assembly

    Place the cowl nose down on Apply 1–2 drops of thin CA to each of the radio cover a flat surface and allow the glue to cure fully. mounting holes. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 46: X 3/4-Inch Aluminum Wing

    #4 x 1/4-inch self-tapping screws. The the alignment tube into its hole in the fuselage as the window is shaped such that it will only fit one way. wing is pushed on completely. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 47: Strut Pin &

    Install the pilot figure, shown here with helmet and life the fuselage. Insert the strut pins and spacers. jacket removed. The boots have also been removed for ease of installation. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 48: Center Of Gravity

    5/64-inch hex wrench. After the first flights, the CG position may be adjusted to suit your personal preference. Prototypes have been flown with the CG as far back as 4 1/8-inch (105mm). Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 49: Control Throws

    Note: It is very important to reconnect the lines to not listed and should be adjusted according to the correct place. If they are reconnected each individual model and preference. incorrectly, the engine will not run properly. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 50: Maintaining Your Model

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  • Page 51: Safety Do's And Don'ts For Pilots

    Check that all trim levers are in the proper location. Step 7 All servo pigtails and switch harness plugs should be secured in the receiver. Make sure that the switch moves freely in both directions. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 52: Safety, Precautions And Warnings

    ● Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children. ● Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...
  • Page 53 Provided 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. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...
  • Page 54 Horizon Product Support 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 Please call 877-504-0233 or e-mail us at productsupport@horizonhobby.com with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...

  • Page 55: 2009 Official Academy Of Model Aeronautics Safety Code

    Rocket motors up to a G-series size may- An area away from the line must be maintained for spectators. Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual Hangar 9 Taylorcraft 20cc Assembly Manual...
  • Page 56 © 2009 Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 (877) 504-0233 horizonhobby.com Hangar-9.com 15660 Printed 07/09...

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