PIPER J - 3 CUB 26s I N D E X BEFORE YOU BEGIN P. 1 PARTS LIST P. 2 ASSEMBLY P. 3 -10 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS P.10 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do. Check all parts.
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Parts List 1. MAIN WING -- 1 pair 12. MAIN WHEEL Ø50mm -- 2 sets COLLAR Ø3.1mm w/ set screw -- 4 sets 2. WING JOINER 6x20x87mm -- 1 pc. BALSA 2x80x90mm (Main Landing Gear Cover) -- 1 pair PLYWOOD 9x9x12mm -- 4 pcs 3.
Main Wing Apply instant type CA glue to both sides of each hinge. Please dry fit wing joiner into left and right wing to make sure they fit with the proper Main Wing dihedral angle, mark the wing joiner if necessary. Apply epoxy glue to both sides of all surfaces in contact.
Wing Struts 362mm 71mm Screw PA2.6x12mm 90mm PA2.6x12mm Bottom View Vertical Fin / Horizontal Stabilizer (Stabilizer) Temporary install the main wing, adjust leveling of the stabilizer to make it as (Main Wing) parallel to the main wing as possible. B=B' Apply instant type CA glue to both sides of each hinge.
Engine Mount M3x20mm Socket Head Screw d3xD7mm Washer Engine Mount PL5111020 d3xD7mm Washer M3x20mm Socket Head Screw Lead the 1.2mm throttle rod through the plastic tube and attach the throttle rod Engine to the throttle lever on the engine. Installed Engine Position Socket Head Screw M3x25mm Ø45mm...
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Canopy PWA2.3x8mm Screw d1.5xD6.5mm Silicon Grommet d1.5xD6.5mm PWA2.3x8mm Silicon Grommet Please refer to the attached sheet for Cowling usage of the transparent 3D template. First insert the grommet to PWA2.6x12mm Screw the cowling then apply screw. d1.5xD6.5mm Silicon Grommet 1.5mm PWA2.6x12mm Silicon Grommet d1.5xD6.5mm...
Ø6x5mm Battery Rudder Servo Rudder Pushrod Ø1.8x485mm Elevator Pushrod Ø1mm pilot holes for The World Models tri-horn are pre-drilled. PB2x10mm Screw Please look for pin-hole marks at under side of control surfaces. PB 2 x 10mm Clevis Fuel Tube Ø6x5mm...
Rudder Pushrod PB2x10mm Screw Fuel Tube Ø6x5mm Clevis Tri-Horn Ø1mm pilot holes for The PB2x10mm M3x14mm World Models tri-horn are pre-drilled. Please look for pin-hole marks at side of control surfaces. Bottom View Main Wing/ Wing Struts HM3x30mm HM3x30mm Screw d3xD12mm Washer Plastic Plate1x24x84mm d3xD12mm Washer...
Adjust the control throws as shown in Control Throws the diagram. These throws are good for general flying. You can adjust according to your personal preference. Rudder 14mm 14mm Elevator 28mm 28mm Aileron C.G. The ideal C.G. position is 55mm (2.16 in) behind the leading edge measured at where the wing meets the fuselage.
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LINKAGE CONNECTOR HW7111050 & HW7111060 Drill 2mm hole at servo horn. Insert linkage connector into servo horn. Make sure shoulder of screw is cleared from servo horn. Add washer to reduce play if necessary. Shoulder Tighten up the round nut against the shoulder.
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Product Registration Form (US Customers) We would like to share with you any relevant information regarding your model, including product news and free upgrade parts when applicable. Please fill in the following and send to Air orne Models, 4749-K,Bennett Drive, Livermore, CA 94551 USA 1.Name: 2.Address: 3.Phone #:...
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Usage of the transparent 3D template This transparent 3D template is used for position guidance of the actual cutting of the pre-painted cowling. Simply cut the transparent 3D template to fit your engine and exhaust pipe, then slide onto the actual cowling and use as template to mark the openings required for final cutting.
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