Phoenix Model SBACH 342 Instruction Manual

Phoenix Model SBACH 342 Instruction Manual

Gp/ep size 60cc scale 1:3 1/2 arf
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GP/EP Size 60cc Scale 1:3 ½ ARF
SPECIFICATION
- Wingspan: 2200mm (86.6 in)
- Length: 2083mm (82 in)
- Flying weight: 8200-8500gr
- Wing area: 96.2 dm2
- Wing loading: 85g/dm2
- Wing type: Naca airfoils
- Covering type: Genuine ORACOVER®
- Gear type: Aluminum Hi-grade for main
gear and spring wire for tail gear (included)
- Spinner size: Plastic 86mm (included)
- Radio: 8 channel minimum (not included)
- Servo: 8 standard hitorque servo: 2 aileron;
2 elevator; 1 rudder; 1 throttle (not included)
- Recommended receiver battery:
3000-4000mAh (not included)
- Servo mount: 21mm x 42 mm
Instruction Manual
SBACH 342
- Propeller: suit with your engine
- Engine: 55-60cc gas engine (not included)
- Gravity CG: 185 mm (7.3in) Back from the
leading edge of the wing, at the fuselage
- Control throw Ailerons: Low: 15mm up/down,
10% expo; High: 20mm up/down, 10% expo
- Control throw Elevators: Low: 15mm up/down,
12% expo; High: 20mm up/down, 12% expo
- Control throw Rudder: Low: 40mm right/left,
15% expo; High: 60mm right/left, 15% expo
- Experience level: Intermediate
- Plane type: Scale Aerobatic
RECOMMENDED MOTOR AND BATTERY SET UP
- Motor: hacker brushless Q80 (not included)
- Lipo cell: 12 cells / 6000 – 7000mAh (not included)
- Esc: 160A / HV (not included)
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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual version version SBACH 342 GP/EP Size 60cc Scale 1:3 ½ ARF SPECIFICATION - Wingspan: 2200mm (86.6 in) - Propeller: suit with your engine - Length: 2083mm (82 in) - Engine: 55-60cc gas engine (not included) - Flying weight: 8200-8500gr - Gravity CG: 185 mm (7.3in) Back from the...
  • Page 2: Tools And Supplies Needed

    This will assure proper assembly. The 2. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering from over SBACH 342 GP/EP Size 60cc Scale 1:3 ½ ARF is the servo box. hand made from natural materials, every plane is unique and minor adjustments may have to be made.
  • Page 3 SBACH 342 Instruction Manual Aileron Aileron Cut away film only. here Supplied with the servo Pull out servo cord with string. Tie the string. Must be purchased separately! Warning! Assemble left and right Set all scerws securely. If they come off during...
  • Page 4: Installing The Aileron Linkages

    SBACH 342 Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES 4. Center the aileron and hold it in place using a couple of pieces of masking tape. Adjust the 1. Install the control horn into the aileron. linkage until the aileron and the servo arm are both centered and then tighten the nut against.
  • Page 5 SBACH 342 Instruction Manual 3x12mm Aileron < Bottom view > Apply threadlocker (screw cement). Assemble left and right sides the same way SECURE The Wing To The Fuselage 6x45mm Plastic Screw Attach the wings to the fuselage and secure the wing panels using 4 plastic screw.
  • Page 6: Installing The Main Landing Gear

    SBACH 342 Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR 4 x 30mm Cap Screw 8mm Nut 4mm Washer 4mm Collar 4mm Spring Washer 8mm Washer < Main Gear (L) > < Main Gear (R) > Collar Washer Collar 4x30mm Assemble left and right...
  • Page 7 SBACH 342 Instruction Manual Wheel Pant Main gear Collar Plastic cover Plastic cover Collar Washer Washer Wheel Remove the covering Washer Apply instant glue (CA glue, super glue). Cut off shaded portion Assemble left and right sides the same way...
  • Page 8: Installing The Elevator Servo

    SBACH 342 Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR SERVO INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR LINKAGES 1. Remove the covering from the horizontal . Repeat these step as installing the aileron stabilizer. linkages. 2. Install two servo to the horizontal stabilizer as shown. 3. Repeat these step as installing the aileron...
  • Page 9 SBACH 342 Instruction Manual Aluminum ball Aluminum ball Elevator rod Aluminum ball Aluminum ball Apply threadlocker Assemble left and right (screw cement). sides the same way...
  • Page 10: Horizontal Stabilizer Installation

    SBACH 342 Instruction Manual HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION Make certain plane is aligned accurately per the diagram. Warning! A mis-aligned plane can fly erraticaliy and cause accidents. Cut off shaded portion Assemble left and right sides the same way. Pay close attention here...
  • Page 11: Installing The Rudder Linkages

    SBACH 342 Instruction Manual Plate of plywood Aluminum Apply instant glue (CA glue, super glue). Take off the main wing after put a rudder. INSTALLING THE RUDDER LINKAGES Slide a crimp onto the cable, then pass the cable through the threaded cable end. Pass The rudder is controlled by two metal cables.
  • Page 12 SBACH 342 Instruction Manual Cable rod Cable rod 3x12mm Cable 3x35mm Apply threadlocker (screw cement). Rudder servo Pay close attention here Must be purchased separately! Cut off shaded portion...
  • Page 13: Installing The Tail Wheel

    SBACH 342 Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE Tail wheel 4mm Spring Washer 3 x 12mm TP Screw 4 x 20mm Cap Screw Spring 3x12mm 4x20mm Spring Cut off shaded portion...
  • Page 14: Installing The Fuel Tank

    SBACH 342 Instruction Manual 6. When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper INSTALLING THE Fuel Tank assembly tighten the 3mm x 20mm machine screw until the rubber stopper expands and 1. The stopper has been pre-assembled at the seals the tank opening. Do not over tighten the factory.
  • Page 15: Installing The Engine

    SBACH 342 Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE ENGINE May be you also need to trim some wood from the tri-angle wood for the installation is easy. Choke rod Silicone 3 x 135mm Choke rod Bend 90 3 x 185mm Throttle rod...
  • Page 16 SBACH 342 Instruction Manual Zip tie Zip tie Electronic Ignition System Foam Choke rod Bend 90 Must be purchased separately!
  • Page 17: Installing The Throttle

    SBACH 342 Instruction Manual Throttle Lever Silicone Choke Lever Silicone Choke rod Zip tie Must be purchased separately! INSTALLING THE THROTTLE 1. Plug the throttle servo into the receiver and turn on the radio system. Check to ensure that the throttle servo output shaft is moving in the correct direction.
  • Page 18: Mounting The Cowl

    SBACH 342 Instruction Manual MOUNTING THE COWL 4. While holding the cowl firmly in position, drill four 1,6mm pilot holes through both the cowl 1. Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly and the side edges of the firewall. from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cowl over the 5.
  • Page 19: Installing The Spinner

    SBACH 342 Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE SPINNER Install the spinner back-plate, propeller and spinner cone. The spinner cone is held in place using two screws. The propeller should not touch any part of the spinner cone. If it dose, use a sharp modeling knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone where the propeller comes in contact with it.
  • Page 20: Installing The Electric Motor ( Ep Version )

    SBACH 342 Instruction Manual Switch Foam Pad Tape Receiver Battery Battery Must be purchased separately! Tape Tape Foam Pad Foam Pad INSTALLING THE ELECTRIC MOTOR ( EP VERSION ) 5mm Washer 5 x 60mm Cap Screw 5 x 40mm Cap Screw...
  • Page 21 SBACH 342 Instruction Manual Mount Nut 12x35mm 5mm 5mm 5x60mm Battery Cord Velcro Battery Must be purchased separately! Apply threadlocker (screw cement).
  • Page 22 SBACH 342 Instruction Manual < Check the motor rotation > When rotating clock wise, change the connection of 2 wires. White glue Must be purchased separately! BALANCING 3. Turn the airplane upside down. Place your fingers 1. It is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly.
  • Page 23: Lateral Balance

    SBACH 342 Instruction Manual 185mm (7.3 in) LATERAL BALANCE 15mm After you have balanced a plane on the C.G. 15mm You should laterally balance it. Doing this will help the airplane track straighter. Aileron Control 1. Turn the airplane upside down. Attach one loop...
  • Page 24 SBACH 342 Instruction Manual FOR YOUR RADIO INSTALLATION BASIC CONNECTION FOR AIRPLANE AND ADJUSTMENT OF SERVOS Example of connection For more information, refer to radio system instruction manual. Follow instruction manual of Engine and Battery. Switch Aileron Aileron Servo Battery (Receiver)
  • Page 25: Exploded View

    SBACH 342 Instruction Manual Main Gear Dimensional Detail 36.0 21.0 Ø8.0 Ø7.0 357.0 EXPLODED VIEW 16x5mm 5x40mm 12x15mm 3x15mm(TP) 12x35mm 5x60mm Mount Nut 3x12mm...
  • Page 26 EXPLODED VIEW 3x25mm 3x12mm 3x25mm 3x30mm 3x12mm 3x12mm Aluminum 3x12mm Plate of plywood 3x40mm 3x12mm 3x12mm 4x20mm Cable rod 3x12mm 3x12mm 3x30mm 4x30mm...
  • Page 27 I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS Always operate in open areas, away Keep all onlookers (especially small from factories, hospitals, schools, THE PROPELLER IS DANGEROUS children and animals) well back from buildings and houses etc. NEVER fly Keep fingers, clothing (ties, shirt the area of operation. This is a flying your aircraft close to people or built sleeves, scarves) or any other loose aircraft, which will cause serious...
  • Page 28 I/C FLIGHT GUIDELINES Operate the control sticks on the When ready to fly, first extend the transmitter and check that the control transmitter aerial. surfaces move freely and in the ALWAYS land the model INTO the CORRECT directions. wind, this ensures that the model lands at the slowest possible speed.

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