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Hangar 9 Saratoga 40 Assembly Manual

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Saratoga 40
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Specifications
Wingspan: ........................................................... 64.2 in (1630mm)
Length: ............................................................49.25 in (1251.8mm)
Wing Area: ................................................694 sq in (44.77 sq dm)
Weight: .................................................. 5.5–6.25 lb (2.49–2.83 kg)
Radio: .......................................................4-channel w/4–5 servos
Engine: ..................... .40–52 2-stroke; .56–82 4-stroke; Power 46

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  • Page 1 Saratoga 40 Assembly Manual Specifications Wingspan: ............64.2 in (1630mm) Length: ............49.25 in (1251.8mm) Wing Area: ..........694 sq in (44.77 sq dm) Weight: ..........5.5–6.25 lb (2.49–2.83 kg) Radio: ............4-channel w/4–5 servos Engine: ..... .40–52 2-stroke; .56–82 4-stroke; Power 46...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2009 Official Academy of HAN4144 -inch Spinner (yellow) Model Aeronautics Safety Code ........38 HAN40M Motor Mount: Universal, 40-Size Building and Flying Notes ..........39 * Will need to be cut down to 1-inch (25mm) for use with this model Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...

  • Page 3: Included Hardware

    #4 flat fender washers for bolt-on tail Nylon insert lock nuts for bolt-on tail MISCELLAnEouS BAg Velcro battery strap RuddER BAg 1.5mm hex wrench Nylon clevis Foam radio holder Pushrod keeper Pilot figure Silicone clevis retainer Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...

  • Page 4: Radio Systems Requirements

    FS One such as the T-REX, Blade CX2, Blade CP Extension (2) for receiver to aileron servos Drill File Pro, Hangar 9 P-51 and F-22 PTS. And as always, with the • Receiver Battery, 2700mAh Pin drill Pliers Hangar Pack, you still get all the same great features that •...

  • Page 5: Landing Gear Installation

    Make sure the hex on the axle is positioned as shown or you will have difficulty installing the wheel pants later. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...

  • Page 6: Flat

    Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screw and secure the wheel collar to the axle. The position of the wheel will be fine-tuned later in this section of the manual. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...

  • Page 7: Tail Installation

    Hint: Apply a small drop of lightweight oil to help to allow the wheels to roll smoothly. note: You may need to move the rudder to the left to allow the rudder control horn the clear the elevator. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...

  • Page 8: Servo Installation

    Hobby knife with #11 blade Pin drill Drill bit: 5/64-inch (2mm) Pliers  Step 1 Insert the rubber grommets and brass eyelets into the servos. Prepare three servos (two for electric-powered model) at this time. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...
  • Page 9  Step 4 Open the bag marked Miscellaneous. Remove one of the hook and loop straps and insert it through the strap supports inside the fuselage. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...
  • Page 10 Make sure the hook and loop strap is remaining piece of foam on the battery. Make sure to plug operation of the servos. the battery into the switch harness at this time. centered after installing the foam as shown in the photo. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...
  • Page 11 The antenna on the main receiver must be kept 90 degrees to the receiver. Make sure the foam does not bend the antenna down or the range of the radio may be reduced. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...
  • Page 12 Step 14. The wires will go into the holes from the top side of the servo arm.  Step 18 Install a pushrod keeper to secure the rudder and elevator pushrods at this time. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...

  • Page 13: Aileron Servo Installation

    Insert the rubber grommets and brass eyelets into the servos. Prepare two servos at this time. Secure a 6-inch (152mm) servo extension to the servo lead of the aileron servo using string or a commercially available connector. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...
  • Page 14 Remove the tape to expose the end of the string at the servo opening. Tie the string around the servo extension so it can be pulled to the center of the wing. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...
  • Page 15 The keeper will then be rotated and snapped onto the pushrod wire to secure the wire to the servo arm.  Step 13 Repeat Steps 1 through 12 to install the remaining aileron servo and linkage. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...

  • Page 16: 2-Stroke Engine Installation

    Electric Power (EP) version as they will not be used Slide the screw through the engine mount plate as shown. in the engine installation. Prepare two plates: one right and one left at this time. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...

  • Page 17: Nylon

    Thread the lock nut onto the screw.  Step 9 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screws evenly to clamp the engine in position on the engine mount. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...
  • Page 18 Slide a clevis retainer on the clevis. Thread the clevis 12 turns onto the 16 -inch (419mm) throttle pushrod wire. Slide the wire into the tube near the engine. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...
  • Page 19  Step 20 Use the radio to move the throttle to the closed position. Move the pushrod to close the carburetor and attach the servo horn back on the throttle servo. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...

  • Page 20: 4-Stroke Engine Installation

    Open the bag marked Motor Mount. Set aside the four 48mm standoffs and four 8-32 x 2 -inch machine screws for the Electric Power (EP) version as they will not be used in the engine installation. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...
  • Page 21 Check the position of the needle valve in relation to the engine. If it does not match the photo below you may need to remove the carburetor and rotate it so the needle valve faces the correct direction. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...
  • Page 22 The plywood pushrod support will be glued in position after the fuel tank has been installed.  Step 12 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screws evenly to clamp the engine in position on the engine mount. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...
  • Page 23 If not, use isopropyl alcohol to remove the mark. The goal is to have the mark align with the same hole in the carburetor arm at both the open and closed positions. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...

  • Page 24: Cowling Installation

    Use cardstock to make template indicating the needle valve, as necessary to fine-tune the operation of the throttle if engine head and muffler, as well as any other items that may necessary. protrude through the cowling. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...
  • Page 25 After the clear cowl has been trimmed and fit, you can them Vent Line slide it over the painted cowl and transfer the outlines to the painted cowl. Top View To Muffler To Carburetor Vent Line (faces top of fuselage) Clunk Side View Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...
  • Page 26  Step 13 Use the screws from the previous step to secure the cowl to the fuselage. The screws are tightened using a 3/32-ball driver or hex wrench. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...

  • Page 27: Ep Version Motor And Cowling Installation

    It is highly recommended to use a drill press and secure the mount. Use caution when using a hand drill as the mount can easily rotate if the drill bit catches on the aluminum during the drilling process. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...
  • Page 28 Blind nuts have been installed for both the glow and EP versions. Make sure to install the mount at an angle as shown. The hardware for the glow mount will not match up to the EP blind nut installation. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...
  • Page 29 #4 washer on each screw, then a ¼-inch piece of be necessary to enlarge the hole in the backplate to fit the fuel tubing on the screw. The fuel tubing keeps the screws adapter. from vibrating loose without the need for threadlock. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...
  • Page 30 Tighten the spinner nut to secure the adapter to the motor shaft.  Step 18 Use a hobby knife to remove the covering from the rear opening in the fuselage to allow are to pass through the fuselage and over the motor battery.. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...

  • Page 31: Final Assembly

    Slide the remaining wing panel onto the tubes and tight holes in the fuselage. The wing will now rest against the against the opposite wing panel. fuselage. Make sure the wires from the receiver and aileron servos are inside the fuselage. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...

  • Page 32: Optional Float Installation

    Holes have also been pre-drilled for the mounting screws. Use Zap-A-Dap-A-Goo or thin CA to seal the wood and protect it from water. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...
  • Page 33 #4 x 1/2-inch sheet metal These different types of landing gear will make a screws and two landing gear straps. difference in the balance of your aircraft. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...

  • Page 34: Center Of Gravity

    Travel Adjust, Sub Trim and Dual Rates are After the first flights, the CG position can be adjusted for not listed and should be adjusted according to each your personal preference. individual model and preference. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...

  • Page 35: Flight Preparations

    If they are reconnected incorrectly, the at the servo for any wear or damage. If they look worn or in engine will not run properly. bad shape, replace them as well. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...

  • Page 36: Safety Do's And Don'ts For Pilots

    Check that all trim levers are in the proper location.  Step 7 All servo pigtails and switch harness plugs should be secured in the receiver. Make sure that the switch harness moves freely in both directions. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...

  • Page 37: Warranty Information

    Product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted repair by anyone other than Horizon. Return of any goods by Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before shipment. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...

  • Page 38: Ce Compliance Information For The European Union

    Officially designated office, your household waste disposal service or where you AMAAir Show Teams (AST) are authorized to use purchased the product. devices and practices as defined within the Air Show Advisory Committee Document. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...

  • Page 39: Building And Flying Notes

    AMA clubs and individual AMA members, or individual AMA members. Frequency-management agreements, including an interference test report if the agreement indicates no interference exists, will be signed by all parties and copies provided to AMA Headquarters. Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual...
  • Page 40 © 2009 Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 (877) 504-0233 horizonhobby.com Hangar-9.com 13819...

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