Trimming Adjustments And Control Test; Making Trim Adjustments To The Horizontal Stabiliser & Rudder; Motor Test - Merlin CESSNA T-206 Instruction Manual

Trimming Adjustments & Control Tests
It is important that the control surfaces of your aeroplane are correctly set for it to fly correctly.
Warning: Keep everything clear of the propeller before starting the tests so you do not damage any property or harm
anyone.
Making Trim Adjustments to the Horizontal Stabiliser & Rudder
1. Make sure the throttle stick is in the "off" position by pulling it fully back.
2. Turn on the transmitter and check the LED power lights come on.
3. Set the aileron, elevator & rudder trim levers to the centre.
4. Install a fully charged battery into the battery compartment nearest the front of the aeroplane and plug in the
connector to switch on.
5. The control surfaces should move as the control sticks are moved.
6. Make certain the elevator is set to neutral and is flat with the horizontal stabiliser. Do this by removing the
clevis from the control horn and turning it on the threaded pushrod as needed. Once the adjustment is made,
re-attach the clevis.
7. Make certain the rudder is set to neutral and is flat with the tail fin. Do this by removing the clevis from the
control horn and turning it on the threaded pushrod as needed. Once the adjustment is made, re-attach the
clevis.
8. Make certain the ailerons when set to neutral are flat with the wing. Do this by removing the clevis from the
control horn and turning it on the threaded pushrod as needed. Once the adjustment is made, re-attach the
clevis.
9. If for any reason the controls move in opposite directions to those explained in the transmitter functioning then
change the position of the relevant reverse switch on the transmitter.
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Motor Test

With the transmitter and aeroplane already switched on from above
1. Hold the aeroplane firmly by its fuselage and keep everything clear of the propeller.
2. Push the throttle stick forwards slowly and the propeller should spin at speed.
3. When finished with the motor test, disconnect the battery and then turn off the transmitter. Follow this step
each time you need to turn the aeroplane off.
4. If for any reason the motor operates on full power with the control stick pulled backwards and is off in the
forward position then switch off the power and reverse the relevant reverse switch on the transmitter. Then
re-test as above.
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