Requires: 4-channel radio w/ 4 micro servos, outrunner motor w/ propeller adaptor, 20a brushless esc, 3 cells 11.1v, 2100mah li - po battery & charger (16 pages)
Summary of Contents for THE WORLD MODELS Pilatus PC-6 Porter 40
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Operating this model without prior preparation may cause injuries. Remember, safety is the most important thing. Always keep this instruction manual at hand for quick reference. FACTORY PRE-FABRICATED The World Models ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY(ARF)SERIES Manufacturing Co., Ltd. MADE IN CHINA www.theworldmodels.com...
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INDEX BEFORE YOU BEGIN PARTS LIST ASSEMBLY P.3-P.13 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS P.14 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do. Check all parts. If you find any defective or missing parts contact your local dealer. Please DRY FIT and check for defects for all parts that will require CA or Epoxy for final assembly.
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Parts List 1. DECALS: A340 DEC -- set 10. SIDE WINDOWS -- 1 set MAIN WING -- 1 pair WIND SHIELD -- 1 pc. FUSELAGE -- 1 pc. SCREW PWA2.3x8mm -- 4 pcs SILICON GROMMETS PL1265035 d1.5xD6.5mm -- 4 pcs 2.
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Decals Cut out decal sheet, peel off backing sheet and apply on fuselage and wings. Decal Main wings Bottom View Fuselage Left View Right View Instrument Panel Top View A340PO30611410...
Stabilizer & Elevator Screw PM3x20mm Washer d3.2xD7mm Pre-glued PM3x20mm Washer d3.2xD7mm The hinges are factory glued. Vertical Fin & Rudder Pre-glued B=B' Right View The hinges are factory glued. Remove coverings for all surfaces in contact before applying A/B epoxy glue. Rudder Pushrod Screw PB2x14mm...
Elevator Pushrod Screw PB2x14mm PB2x14mm Fuel Tube D6x5mm Tri-horn M3 x 14mm Pushrod Ø1.8x590mm Clevis Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models horn are pre-drilled. Please look for pin-hole marks at under side of control surfaces. Tail Landing Gear Screw PA3x12mm Screw PM2x12mm PA3x12mm...
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This step is for electric powered. Please follow step 8B if your model is engine powered. Electric Screw PWA2.6x12mm M3x8mm Screw PA3x10mm d3xD7mm M3x12mm d1.5xD6.5mm Silicon Grommet Screw Propeller Adaptor HW2340300 Motor KP0011310 Solder Solder M2.5x11mm EZ Connector Brushless ESC Battery Tie Battery Optional Electric Power...
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Servos Setting Fuel Tube D6x5mm Rudder Pushrod Straper Rudder Servo Ø1.8x450mm J1(Pushrod Ø1.8x85mm) Elevator Servo Elevator Pushrod Ø1.8x410mm Elevator Servo Pushrod Connector Install and arrange the servo as shown in the diagram. Windows Screw PWA2.6x12mm d1.5xD6.5mm Silicon Grommet Screw PWA2.6x12mm d1.5xD6.5mm Securely glue the windows to the fuselage.
Aileron Servo Screw PWA2x8mm n PWA2x8mm 1.5mm Servo wire 1.5mm Pre-glued Bottom View The hinges are factory glued. Aileron Pushrod Screw PB2x20mm Screw PB2x18mm Fuel Tube Straper D6x5mm Pushrod PB2x20mm Ø1.8x86mm PB2x18mm Tri-horn Fuel Tube M3 x 14mm D6x5mm Clevis Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models horn are pre-drilled.
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Main Wing Screw PA3x20mm PA3x20mm d3.2xD12mm Washer d3.2xD12mm Insert carbon wing tubes into right wing, apply the PA Screws. PA3x20mm d3.2xD12mm Insert the right wing tubes through the Fuselage, and then install the left wing. Press the wings against the fuselage then apply PA screws to the left wing. Wing Struts M3x12mm Socket Head Screw Screw...
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Plug in the ESC Throttle wire to channel 3 Plug in the Rudder Servo wire to channel 4 Battery Mat Sponge 10x50x150mm Receiver If Pilatus PC-6 Porter 40 is engine powered. Please follow this step. Radio 180mm Y-Cord Aileron Servo (L) Elevator Servo Aileron Servo (R)
Control Throws Adjust the control throws as shown in the diagram. These throws are good for general flying. You can adjust according to your personal preference. Elevator 25mm 25mm Rudder 40mm 40mm Ailerons 30mm 30mm C.G. The ideal C.G. for electric powered model is 63mm ( 2.5 in. ) behind the leading edge measured at where the wing meets the fuselage.
Warning! Important Safety Precautions # First time flyer should never fly by himself / herself. Assistance from experienced flyer is absolutely necessary. # Pre-flight adjustment must be done before flying, it is very dangerous to fly a badly pre-adjusted aircraft. KM37490750 Outrunner Motor is specially designed to be powered by 2-stroke 0.40-0.46 engine, using a more powerful engine does not mean better performance.
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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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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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Pl8210010 Large Clevis Small Clevis Radial Mount Adaptor Set Outrunner Motor 37 / 49 -750kv Electronic Speed Control 15A KM37490750 Code No. Size KC2015A01 37 x 19 x 7mm 1 pc -Kv (rpm / V): 750 -Current : 15A continuous -Operating Power: 590 W -Weight : 22g (with wires) -Operating Voltage: 8.5 - 18V...
Optional Parts ACCESSORIES) Clevis Wrench 180mm Extension Code No. Size Package Code No. Size Package PL8210010 1 set KW0011800 180mm 1 set Small Clevis Large Clevis Special tool for clevis installation. Suitable for standard and small (EP) clevis. 180mm Y-Cord Code No.
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