Motor Installation - Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF Assembly Manual

Motor Installation

Required Parts
Fuselage assembly
3mm lock nut (4) 3mm washer (8)
Electronic speed control
Motor with hardware and X-mount
Aluminum stand-off, 3/4-inch (22mm) (4) (Power 25)
Aluminum stand-off, 1 / -inch (27mm) (4) (Power 32)
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Plywood engine mount template
3mm x 30mm socket head screw (4) (Power 25)
3mm x 35mm socket head screw (4) (Power 32)
Hook and loop tape (not included)
Required Tools and Adhesives
Drill Needle nose pliers
Hemostats Threadlock
Ball driver: 2.5mm Nut driver: 5.5mm
Hobby knife with #11 blade
Drill bit: 1/8-inch (3mm)
Phillips screwdriver: #2
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1. Locate the plywood engine mount template. The
template will fit into the recess of the firewall. If not, lightly
sand the edges of the template so it fits into position.
Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF
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2. Use a drill and 1/8-inch (3mm) drill bit to drill the four
holes for mounting the engine. Use the inner set of holes for
the Power 25, the outer set of holes for the Power 32.
Note: The following steps will show the recommended
Power 32 motor installation. The Power 25
follows the same procedure, but will mount in
the holes drilled in step 2 for the Power 25.
Note: Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal
fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose.
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3. Use the hardware provided with the motor to attach the
X-mount. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws.
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4. Use a hobby knife and a #11 blade to remove the plywood
to access the fuselage for the speed control installation.
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