MS: 74 ASSEMBLY MANUAL “Graphics and specfications may change without notice”. Specifications Wingspan---------------------------------------- 88.2 in---------------------------- 224cm. Wing area--------------------------------------- 1137.1 sq.in--------------- 73.4 sq.dm. Approximate flying weight--------------------9.95- 11 lbs------------------4.5 - 5kg. Length--------------------------------------------- 56.2in-------------------------- 142.7cm. Recommended engine size---------------- .1.2-1.5 cu.in----------------- 4-stroke. .91 - 1.2 cu.in----------------2-troske. Radio System required 4 channels with 6 servos Flying skill level Intermediate/advanced.
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CODE SEA 74. INTRODUCTION. Thank you for choosing the PIPER CUB ARTF by SEAGULL MODELS. The PIPER CUB was designed with the intermediate/advanced sport scale in mind. It is a semi scale airplane which is easy to fly and quick to assemble. The airframe is conventionally built using balsa, plywood to make it stronger than the average ARTF , yet the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light.
This will ensure proper Hinge. assembly as the PIPER CUB is made from natural materials and minor adjustments may have to be made. The paint and plastic parts 3) Slide the wing panel on the aileron until used in this kit are fuel proof.
Instruction Manual PIPER CUB_ CODE SEA 74. Installing the turnbuckle for the wing as 5) Turn the wing panel over and deflect the same as pictures below. aileron in the opposite direction from the opposite side. Apply thin C/A glue to each hinge, making sure that the C/A penetrates into washer.
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www.seagullmodels.com Wing. Aileron. Hinge. ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN. Install the elevator control horn using the same method as with the aileron control AILERON CONTROL HORN horns. Aileron control horn: See pictures below 2 sets. 2 sets. 3x35mm. 3x40mm. CONTRONL HORN M3 CONTRONL HORN Aluminum Washer.
Instruction Manual PIPER CUB_ CODE SEA 74. Elevator control horn. Rudder control horn. RUDDER CONTROL HORN. Rudder control horn: Using the same tectniques used aileron control ENGINE MOUNT INSTALLATION. horn. See picture below. See pictures below.Make yourself the 2 sets.
www.seagullmodels.com INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY. Vent tube. Fuel pick up tube. 1) Using a modeling knife, carefully cut off the rear portion of one of the 3 nylon tubes leaving 1/2” protruding from the rear of the Fuel fill tube. stopper.
Instruction Manual PIPER CUB_ CODE SEA 74. Blow through one of the lines to ensure the fuel lines have not become kinked in- side the fuel tank compartment. Air should flow through easily. Rubber band. WHEEL INSTALLATION. 1) Assemble and mounting the wheel as Fuel tank.
www.seagullmodels.com 3) A drop of C/A glue on the wheel collar screws will help keep them from coming lose during operation. Repeat the process for the other wheel. INSTALLING THE LANDING GEAR Wheel Fairing. 1.5mm diameter. 1.5mm diametter. MOUNTING THE ENGINE. 1) Install the pushrod housing through the predrilled hole in the firewall and into the servo compartment.
Instruction Manual PIPER CUB_ CODE SEA 74. COWLING INSTALLATION. 1) Slide the fiberglass cowl over the en- gine and line up the back edge of the cowl with the marks you made on the fuselage then trim and cut. 155mm Trim and cut.
www.seagullmodels.com Because of the size of the cowl, it may be nec- essary to use a needle valve extension for the high speed needle valve. Make this out of suf- ficient length 1.5mm wire and install it into the end of the needle valve. Secure the wire in place by tightening the set screw in the side of the needle valve.
Instruction Manual PIPER CUB_ CODE SEA 74. Elevator servo . Rudder servo . Throttle servo arm. Elevator servo . Switch. INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVO. Draw center line. Because the size of servos differ, you may need to adjust the size of the precut open- ing in the mount.
www.seagullmodels.com Put the vertical stabilizer into the in the top INSTALLING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER. of the horizontal fin. The bottom edge of the stabilizer should also be firmly pushed against the top of the horizontal stabilizer. Vertical Stabilizer. Horizontal 90º Stabilizer.
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Instruction Manual PIPER CUB_ CODE SEA 74. Aileron Servo. Servo electric wire. Wing rib. Wing. Small Weight. Small Weight. String. String. Attach the string to the servo lead and carefully thread it though the wing. INSTALLATION THE PUSHROD. Wing. Aileron.
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www.seagullmodels.com ELEVATOR - RUDDER PUSHROD INSTALLATION. Wing. Rudder control horn. M2 lock nut. Aileron. Elevator control horn. Repeat the procedure for the other wing. Elevator and rudder pushrods assembly follow pictures below. M2 clevis. M2 Lock nut. Attach to elevator - rudder control horn. Attach to servo arm in fuselage.
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Instruction Manual PIPER CUB_ CODE SEA 74. INSTALLING TAIL STRUT SUPPORT Control horn. The tail strut system assembly follow pic- Elevator Pushrod. tures below. M2 lock nut. Metal clevis. Elevator pushrod. 3x10mm. 3x15mm. Rudder pushrod. Elevator. Throttle. Rudder. Elevator. Vertical Fin.
Instruction Manual PIPER CUB_ CODE SEA 74. M3 x 10mm. MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL. See picture below. 3x25mm. 3 x10 mm.
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www.seagullmodels.com 3x25 mm. 120MM. Aluminum tail Landing gear. INSTALLING THE BATTERY-RECEIVER. 3x10 mm. 1) Plug the six servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver. Plug the battery pack lead into the switch also. 2) Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective foam rubber to protect them from vibration.
9.5cm. CONTROL THROWS. 1) We highly recommend setting up the PIPER CUB using the control throws listed at right. We have listed control throws for both Low Rate (initial test flying/sport flying) and High Rate (aerobatic flying).
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2) Check every bolt and every glue joint 8) Properly balance the propeller. An out in the PIPER CUB to ensure that everything of balance propeller will cause excessive vi- is tight and well bonded. bration which could lead to engine and/or air- 3) Double check the balance of the air- frame failure.
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