Seagull Models WESTLAND LYSANDER MK. III 55CC SEA216 Assembly Manual

Seagull Models WESTLAND LYSANDER MK. III 55CC SEA216 Assembly Manual

Intermediate/advanced sport flyer

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A S S E M B L Y M A N U A L
" Graphics and specifications may change without notice " .
Code : SEA216
Specifications:
Wingspan---------------118 in (299.7 cm).
Wing area---------------1471 sq.in (94.9 sq.dm).
Weight-------------------22 lbs (10 kg).
Length-------------------70.4 in (178.8 cm).
Engine-------------------33-55cc gasoline - 2 stroke
----------------------------40-60cc - 4 stroke
----------------------------OS & Saito 5 Cylinder Radial
Radio---------------------6 channels with 8 servos.
Electric conversion: Optional.
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  • Page 1 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM A S S E M B L Y M A N U A L “ Graphics and specifications may change without notice “ . Code : SEA216 Specifications: Wingspan---------------118 in (299.7 cm). Wing area---------------1471 sq.in (94.9 sq.dm). Weight-------------------22 lbs (10 kg). Length-------------------70.4 in (178.8 cm).
  • Page 2 Westland Lysander Instruction Manual. INTRODUCTION. Westland Lysander ARTF by SEAGULL MODELS COMPANY Thank you for choosing the Westland Lysander LTD,. The was designed with the intermediate/advanced sport flyer in mind. It is a semi scale airplane which is easy to fly and quick to assemble. The airframe is conventionally built using balsa, plywood to make it stronger than the average ARTF, yet the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light.
  • Page 3 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM KIT CONTENTS. INSTALL THE AILERONS CONTROL HORN. Westland Lysander 55cc SEA216 MK III SEA21601 Fuselage SEA21602 Wing set SEA21603 Tail set SEA21604 Canopy SEA21605 Pilot SEA21606 Cowling Fiberglass control horn SEA21607 Wing strut SEA21608 Wheel pants Epoxy. ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED. 33cc-55cc 2 stroke.
  • Page 4 Westland Lysander Instruction Manual. INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN. Epoxy. Fiberglass control horn Rudder fiberglass control horn. INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS. Because the size of servos differ, you may need to adjust the size of the precut Epoxy. opening in the mount. The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through.
  • Page 5 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM THROTTLE SERVO ARM INSTALLATION. Install adjustable servo connector in the servo arm as same as picture below: Loctite secure. Adjustable servo Switch. connector. INSTALLING THE ENGINE SWITCH. Servo arm. Trim and cut. Throttle servo arm. INSTALLING THE RECEIVER SWITCH. Install the switch into the precut hole in the side, in the fuselage.
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    Westland Lysander Instruction Manual. 5) With the stopper assembly in place, the weighted pick-up should rest away from the rear of the tank and move freely inside the tank. The top of the vent tube should rest just below the top of the tank. It should not touch the top of the tank.
  • Page 7 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM Blow through one of the lines to ensure the fuel lines have not become kinked inside the fuel tank compartment. Air should flow through easily. C/A glue. MOUNTING THE ENGINE . Please see below pictures. Balsa wood. Vent tube. Fuel fill tube.
  • Page 8 Westland Lysander Instruction Manual. COWLING. Please see these below pictures. Reinstall the servo horn by sliding the connector over the pushrod wire. Center the throttle stick and trim and install the servo horn perpendicular to the servo center line. Move the throttle stick to the closed po- sition and move the carburetor to closed.
  • Page 9 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 3x10mm 1) Slide the fiberglass cowl over the en- 3) Install the muffler and muffler extension gine and line up the back edge of the cowl onto the engine and make the cutout in the with the marks you made on the fuselage cowl for muffler clearance.
  • Page 10 Westland Lysander Instruction Manual. ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION. 1) Locate the items necessary to installl the electric power conversion included with your model. M5x35mm 2) Recommend the items necessary to in- stall the electric power conversion parts included with your model. - Motor: 50cc - Propeller: 22x10 ~ 26x12 - ESC: 120A...
  • Page 11 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM Blind nut. 4) Attach the motor to the front of the electric motor box using four 4mm blind nut, four M4x20mm hex head bolts to se- cure the motor. Please see picture shown. M4x20mm INSTALLING THE SPINNER. The propeller should not touch any part of the spinner cone.
  • Page 12 Westland Lysander Instruction Manual. 2) Place the servo between the mounting blocks and space it from the hatch. Use a pencil to mark the mounting hole loca- tions on the blocks. INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS. 3) Use drill bit in a pin vise to drill the mouting holes in the blocks.
  • Page 13 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 6) Secure the servo to the aileron hatch using Phillips screwdriver and the screws provided with the servo. 7) Apply 1-2 drops of thin C/A to each of the mounting tabs. Allow the C/A to cure without using accelerator. C/A glue 8) A string has been provided in the wing to pull the aileron lead through to the...
  • Page 14 Westland Lysander Instruction Manual. FLAP PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION. 50mm INSTALLING THE FLAP SERVOS. INSTALLING THE RUDDER SERVO. The process as aileron servo to install ser- vos for rudder. AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION. 60mm M3 lock nut. M3 clevis. 2x10mm Metal clevis. Hex nut.
  • Page 15 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR SERVO. Please see below pictures. Collar. Collar. WHEELS AND WHEEL PANTS. Please see these below pictures.
  • Page 16 Westland Lysander Instruction Manual. Epoxy. 4x10mm INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR. 4x25mm...
  • Page 17 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM INSTALLING HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. INSTALLING RUDDER HINGE. The rudder hinge assembly as below pic- tures.
  • Page 18 Westland Lysander Instruction Manual. 3x12mm Elevator control horn. 3) Thread one clevis and M3 lock nut on to each elevator control rod. Thread the horns on until they are flush with the ends of the control rods. Vertical 4) Elevator and rudder pushrods assem- Stabilizer.
  • Page 19 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM RUDDER PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION. Locate items necessaryto install rudder pushrod. 115mm M3 lock nut. M3 clevis. Rudder pushrod. Crimp. M3 clevis. MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL. Metal connector. Cable end. Tail gear. Collar.
  • Page 20 Westland Lysander Instruction Manual. C/A glue. INSTALLATION PILOT AND CANOPY. 1) Locate items necessary to install pilot, seats. 2) A scale pilot is included with this ARF. The Seagull Pilot included fitting well to the cockpit. (or you can order others scale pilot figures made by Seagull factory.
  • Page 21 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 3) Position the pilot figure on the canopy floor as show. Locate the oval shaped on the canopy floor and remove the cover- ing. Use epoxy to glue this into the base of the pilot figure and glue the cockpit panel in place with C/A glue, please see pictures as shown.
  • Page 22 Westland Lysander Instruction Manual. INSTALLING BATTERY - RECEIVER. 1) Plug the five servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver. Plug the battery pack lead into the switch also. 2) Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective foam rubber to protect them from vibration.
  • Page 23 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM INSTALLING STRUT WING-FUSELAGE. 4x15mm 4x25mm 4x25mm...
  • Page 24 Westland Lysander Instruction Manual. 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 GRAV- 27MM LOCATED FOR- WARD OF THE LEADING EDGE. 2) If the nose of the plane falls, the plane is “...
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  • Page 26 Westland Lysander Instruction Manual. FLIGHT PREPARATION. PREFLIGHT CHECK. 1) Completely charge your trans- Check the operation and direction mitter and receiver batteries before of the elevator, rudder, ailerons and your first day of flying. throttle. 2) Check every bolt and every glue A) Plug in your radio system per the Westland Lysander manufacturer’s instructions and turn...

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