Black Horse Model products. By the commonly used for modelling. act of using the user-assembled products, the user Creases: Blow warm air over the area and rub down accepts all resulting liability.
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH58A SAFETY PRECAUTION: This model is not a toy and pilots must be over the Do not flip the propeller with your fingers. age of 14. Keep loose clothing and wires away from the Be sure that no other flyers are using your radio propeller.
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH58A * Apply drops of thin CA to the top and bottom of each 1. INSTALLING THE AILERONS hinge. Do not use CA accelerator. After the CA has fully hardened, test the hinges by pulling on the aileron.
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH58A 3. INSTALLING THE CONTROL HORNS, LINKAGES Silicone tube Insert the 90 degree bend down through the hole in the - - - 2 control horn. Install one nylon snap keeper over the wire to secure it to the control horn.
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH58A Fuel tank Fuel tank INSTALLING THE THROTTLE PUSHROD 500mm Pushrod wire Connector - - 1 - - - 1 * Locate the long piece of wire used for the throttle pushrod. One end of the wire has been pre-bend in to a "Z"...
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH58A 145mm Secure 4x30mm 5. INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS 1) Install the rubber grommets and brass collets into the elevator, rudder and throttle servos. Test fit the servos into the servo tray. Trim the tray if necessary to fit your servos.
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH58A 3) Install one adjustable metal connector through the third hole out from the center of one servo arm, enlarge the hole in the servo arm using a 2mm drill bit to accommodate the servo connector. Remove the excess material from the arm.
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Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH58A 3x12mm Screw - - - - 4 Drill two holes 2.5mm and secure 3x12mm. Drill two holes 2.5mm and secure 3x12mm.
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH58A 3) Check the fit of the horizontal stabilizer in its slot. 8. INSTALLING HORIZONTAL STABILIZER Make sure the horizontal stabilizer is square and centered to the fuselage by taking measurements, but Silicone tube don't glue anything yet.
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH58A ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN AND PUSHROD INSTALLATION Elevator pushrod Control horn and linkages for Elevator are installed the same way as the ailerons before (see page 5). Silicone Tube Horn Bottom side. Drill a hole 1.5 mm...
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Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH58A Control horn and linkages for Rudder are installed the Bottom side. same way as the Elevator before (see page 10). Silicone Tube Rudder pushrod Rudder A+B Epoxy glue Rudder Mark Control horn...
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH58A 10. INSTALLING THE TAIL WHEEL 2. Set the tail wheel assembly in place on the plywood plate. Mark the locations of the two mounting 3mm Colar screws. - - 2 3x15mm Screw...
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH58A 11. INSTALLING THE SWITCH, RECEIVER AND BATTERY. 1) Cut out the switch hole using a modeling knife. Use a 4) Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective 2mm drill bit and drill out the two mounting holes foam to protect them from vibration.
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH58A Fuselage Bottom side Secure 4x15mm Attach the aluminium tube into the fuselage. WING ATTACHMENT Locate the aluminium wing dihedral brace. 19mm Aluminium tube. 640mm *** Test fit the aluminium tube dihedral brace into each wing haft.
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH58A BALANCING CONTROL THROWS 1) It is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly. 1) We highly recommend setting up a plane using the Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control control throws listed.
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I/C FLINGT WARNINGS Always operate in open areas, away from NEVER fly near power lines,aerials or ALWAYS adjust the engine from behind factories, hospitals, schools, buildings the propeller, and do not allow any part of other dangerous areas including airports, and houses etc.
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