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MS:160
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
"Graphics and specifications may change without notice".
Specifications:
Wing span ------------------------------70.9in (180cm).
Wing area -----------------613.8sq.in (39.6sq dm).
Weight ------------------------9.7-10.6lbs (4.4-4.8kg).
Length ------------------------------58.8in (149.3cm).
Engine ------------------ 0.75-0.91cu.in -----2-stroke.
1.00-1.25cu.in -----4-stroke.
Radio ------------------- 6 channels with 11 servos.
Electric conversion: optional

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  • Page 1 MS:160 ASSEMBLY MANUAL “Graphics and specifications may change without notice”. Specifications: Wing span ------------------------------70.9in (180cm). Wing area -----------------613.8sq.in (39.6sq dm). Weight ------------------------9.7-10.6lbs (4.4-4.8kg). Length ------------------------------58.8in (149.3cm). Engine ------------------ 0.75-0.91cu.in -----2-stroke. 1.00-1.25cu.in -----4-stroke. Radio ------------------- 6 channels with 11 servos. Electric conversion: optional...

  • Page 2: Kit Contents

    You will find that most of the work has been done for you already.The motor mount has been fitted and the hinges are pre-installed . Flying the LANCAIR LEGACY is simply a joy. This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane. Please read this manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your LANCAIR LEGACY .

  • Page 3: Additional Items Required

    www.seagullmodels.com HINGING THE FLAP . CONTENTSTS SEA16001 Fuselage Note: The control surfaces, including the SEA16002 Wing Set ailerons, elevators, and rudder, are SEA16003 Tail Set prehinged with hinges installed, but SEA16004 Cowling SEA16006 Landing Gear the hinges are not glued in place. It SEA16007 Linkage Set is imperative that you properly...

  • Page 4: Hinging The Aileron

    Instruction Manual. LANCAIR LEGACY 8) After both flap are securely hinged, firmly grasp the wing panel and flap to make sure the hinges are securely glued and cannot be pulled out. Do this by carefully applying medium pressure, trying to separate the flap from the wing panel.
  • Page 5 www.seagullmodels.com T-pin. C/A Hinge. C/A glue. 3) Slide the aileron on the wing panel until there is only a slight gap. The hinge is now centered on the wing panel and aileron. Remove the T-pins and snug the aileron against the wing panel. A gap of 1/64” or less should be maintained between the wing panel and aileron.

  • Page 6: Hinging The Elevator

    Instruction Manual. LANCAIR LEGACY HINGING THE ELEVATOR. Glue the rudder hinges in place using the Aileron Fiberglass control horn. same techniques used to hinge the ailerons. Epoxy HINGING THE RUDDER. INSTALL FLAP CONTROL HORN. Glue the rudder hinges in place using the same techniques used to hinge the ailerons.

  • Page 7: Engine Mount Installation

    www.seagullmodels.com INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN. Epoxy. Fiberglass control horn. Rudder Fiberglass control horn. ENGINE MOUNT INSTALLATION. Epoxy 1) Locate the items necessary to install the engine mount included with your model. . Elevator Fiberglass control horn. 4x30mm. 2) Use four 4x30mm head bolts and four 4mm Epoxy washers to attach the engine mount rails to the firewall.

  • Page 8: Installing The Stopper Assembly

    Instruction Manual. LANCAIR LEGACY 3) Carefully bend the second nylon tube INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY. up at a 45º angle. This tube is the vent tube. 1) Using a modeling knife, carefully cut 4) Test fit the stopper assembly into the off the rear portion of one of the 3 nylon tubes tank.

  • Page 9: Installing The Fuselage Servos

    www.seagullmodels.com 8) Use plywood template to hold in place INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS. the fuel tank with C/A glue to secure the fuel tank inside the fuselage. Because the size of servos differ, you may need to adjust the size of the precut open- ing in the mount.

  • Page 10: Installing The Switch

    Instruction Manual. LANCAIR LEGACY 2) Use a pin drill and 4mm drill bit to drill a INSTALLING THE SWITCH. small indentation in the mount for the engine Install the switch into the precut hole in the mounting screw. side, in the fuselage.
  • Page 11 www.seagullmodels.com 7) Slide the throttle pushrod wire into the tube. Position the engine between the mounts. Use four M4x30mm machine screws to secure the engine to the mount as shown. 9) Move the throttle stick to the closed position Machine screw M4x30mm. and move the carburetor to closed.
  • Page 12 Instruction Manual. LANCAIR LEGACY 1) Install Wheel. Nose Retractable landing gear. Screw. Axle. 2) Install Nose landing gear at the Fuselage. Wheel Collar. Pen. Axle. Wheel Collar. Drill :2mm. Wheel. Axle. 2mm. Screw.
  • Page 13 www.seagullmodels.com Screw. M3x15mm. 3) Install Retractable landing gear pushrod. Cable Steering. 30mm. M2 clevis. M2 lock nut. Crimp. M3 clevis. Metal connector. Cable end. Retract pushrod.
  • Page 14 Instruction Manual. LANCAIR LEGACY M3x10mm. Trim and cut. 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.
  • Page 15 www.seagullmodels.com 3) Install the muffler and muffler extension M4x20mm. onto the engine and make the cutout in the cowl for muffler clearance. Connect the fuel and pressure lines to the carburetor, muffler and fuel filler valve. Secure the cowl to fuse- lage using the 3x10mm screws to tighten the screws.

  • Page 16: Installing The Spinner

    Instruction Manual. LANCAIR LEGACY Battery. M4x20mm Epoxy Electric Motor 5) Attach the speed control to the side of the motor box using two-sided tape and tie wraps. Connect the appropriate leads from the speed control to the motor. Make sure the leads will not interfere with the operation of the motor.

  • Page 17: Installing The Aileron - Flap Servos

    www.seagullmodels.com 2) Place the servo between the mounting blocks and space it from the hatch. Use a pencil to mark the mounting hole locations on the blocks. INSTALLING THE AILERON - FLAP SERVOS. 3) Use drill bit in a pin vise to drill the mouting holes in the blocks.
  • Page 18 Instruction Manual. LANCAIR LEGACY 7) Apply 1-2 drops of thin C/A to each of the mounting tabs. Allow the C/A to cure without using accelerator. 8) A string has been provided in the wing to pull the aileron lead through to the wing root.
  • Page 19 www.seagullmodels.com 9) Set the aileron hatch in place and use a Phillips screw driver to install it with four wood Wing. M2 lock nut. screws. Aileron. M2x10mm. INSTALLING THE FLAP SERVO Repeat the procedure for the aileron servo. AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION Wing.
  • Page 20 Instruction Manual. LANCAIR LEGACY INSTALLING RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR. 2mm. 1) Locate the items necessary to install the retractable landing gear as shown. Screw. 2) Install Retractable landing gear at the Wing. M3x15mm. 3) Install Wheel. Pen. Washer 2mm. Wheel.
  • Page 21 www.seagullmodels.com Wheel collar. Screw. Screw. RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR PUSHROD INSTALLATION 1) Locate items necessary to install landing gear pushrod . M3x10mm. M3x10mm.

  • Page 22: Installing The Horizontal Stabilizer

    Instruction Manual. LANCAIR LEGACY INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. 1) Using a ruler and a pen, locate the centerline of the horizontal stabilizer, at the trail- ing edge, and place a mark. Use a triangle and extend this mark, from back to front, across the top of the stabilizer.
  • Page 23 www.seagullmodels.com Fill epoxy. Fill epoxy. Pen. 5) Remove the stabilizer. Using the lines you just drew as a guide, carefully remove the covering from between them using a model- ing knife. INSTALLING VERITICAL FIN. Trim and cut. When cutting through the covering to re- move it, cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself.
  • Page 24 Instruction Manual. LANCAIR LEGACY While holding the vertical stabilizer 4) When you are sure that everything is firmly in place, use a pen and draw a line on aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of Flash 30 Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the...

  • Page 25: Apply The Decals

    www.seagullmodels.com 2) Install elevator and rudder pushrod. APPLY THE DECALS. Elevator pushrod. 1) If all the decals are precut and ready to stick. Please be certain the model is clean and free from oily fingerprints and dust. Position 660mm. decal on the model where desired, using the photos on the box and aid in their location.
  • Page 26 Instruction Manual. LANCAIR LEGACY Insert two wing panels as pictures below. BALANCING. 1) It is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly. Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control and crash. THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED 60 MM BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF THE WING AT THE WING ROOT.

  • Page 27: Control Throws

    www.seagullmodels.com CONTROL THROWS. Ailerons: Rudder: High Rate : High Rate : Up : 18 mm Right : 30 mm Down : 18 mm Left : 30 mm Low Rate : Low Rate : Up : 12 mm Right : 20 mm Down : 12 mm Left : 20 mm 60mm.

  • Page 28: Flight Preparation

    2) Check every bolt and every glue joint thing on. in the LANCAIR LEGACY to ensure that ev- erything is tight and well bonded. B) Check the elevator first. Pull back on the elevator stick. The elevator halves 3) Double check the balance of the air- plane.

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