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INSTRUCTION MANUAL BOOK SPECIFICATION Recommended Motor and Battery set up Wingspan: 1,440 mm 56.69 in. Motor: RIMFIRE.46 (not included). Length: 1,250 mm 49.21 in. ...
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Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH47-A This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane. Please read this manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your YAK 54. Use the parts listing below to identify all parts. WARNING.
YAK 54 - Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH47-A Caution: this model is not a toy! SAFETY PRECAUTION. If you are a beginner to this type of powered + This is not a toy model, please ask an experienced model flyer + Be sure that no other flyers are using your for help and support.
YAK 54 - Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH47-A Temporary pin to keep hinge centered. Assemble then apply drops of thin C/A to center of hinge,on both sides. INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS. 1. Install the rubber grommets and brass eyelets onto the aileron servo.
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YAK 54 - Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH47-A 3. Using the thread as a guide and using INSTALLING THE AILERON CONTROL HORN. masking tape, tape the servo lead to the end Install aileron control horn as same of the thread: carefully pull the thread out.
YAK 54 - Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH47-A 6. Insert the 90 degree bend down through INSTALLING THE AILERON the hole in the servo arm. Install one nylon LINKAGES. snap keeper over the wire to secure it to the arm.
YAK 54 - Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH47-A Repeat the procedure for the other wing half. INSTALLING THE ENGINE MOUNT. THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS: 1. ELECTRIC MOTOR 2. ENGINE MOUNT. OPTION 1: ELECTRIC MOTOR. FUEL TANK. INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY Silicon not included ...
YAK 54 - Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH47-A 5. Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank. It may be necessary to remove some of the flashing around the tank opening using a modeling knife. If flashing is present, make Fuel tank.
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YAK 54 - Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH47-A COWLING. 1. Slide the fiberglass cowl over the en- gine and line up the back edge of the cowl with the marks you made on the fuselage. Secure Right side. 2. While keeping the back edge of the cowl flush with the marks, align the front of the cowl with the crankshaft of the engine.
YAK 54 - Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH47-A Right side 3x12mm. Drill a hole INSTALLING THE THROTTLE PUSHROD. Install one adjustable metal connector Right side 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 Secure.
YAK 54 - Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH47-A Drill a hole 1.5mm diameter Secure. Secure. HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION. Horizontal stabilize installation . See picture below. Top side. Throttle pushrod ELEVATOR INSTALLATION. SERVO INSTALLATION. Cut the covering 1. Install the rubber grommets and brass away from the collets into the elevator servo.
YAK 54 - Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH47-A Assemble then apply drops of thin C/A to center of hinge,on both sides. Mark point and drill 1.5mm. Top side 2) Install control horn as same as picture below. Bottom side...
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YAK 54 - Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH47-A 4) Using a ruler and a pen, locate the Remove centerline of the horizontal stabilizer, at the covering. trailing edge, and place a mark. Use a traingle and extend this mark, from back to front, across the top of the stabilizer.
YAK 54 - Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH47-A Elevator pushrod. Epoxy glue. Elevator Elevator pushrod. pushrod. Epoxy glue. Bottom side. Secure C/A glue. 9) After the epoxy has fully cured, remove the masking tape or T-pins used to hold the stabilizer in place.
YAK 54 - Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH47-A RUDDER SERVO INSTALLATION. Rudder servo install as same as method of elevator servo. See picture below: Rudder servo. Rudder servo. Secure. Elevator pushrod. VERTICAL INSTALLATION. See picture below: keeper. Hinge. Secure. Cut the covering...
YAK 54 - Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH47-A 3) Using a 1.5mm drill bit and the control horns as a guide, drill the mounting holes through the rudder halves. Temporary pin to keep hinge centered. Mark point and drill 1.5mm Assemble then apply drops of thin C/A to center of hinge,on both sides.
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YAK 54 - Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH47-A 6. While holding the vertical stabilizer firmly in place, use a pen and draw a line on each side of the vertical stabilizer where it meets the top of the fuselage.
YAK 54 - Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH47-A Bend C/A glue. Top side. RUDDER PUSHROD INSTALLATION. Rudder pushrod install as same as the way of aileron pushrod. M2 lock nut. Rudder pushrod. Rudder pushrod. Elevator R u d d e r control horn.
YAK 54 - Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH47-A Drill a hole R u d d e r pushrod Bottom side. MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL BRACKET. Secure 3x12mm. MAIN GEAR INSTALATION. PARTS REQUIRED 1. Set the tail wheel assembly in place on the plywood plate.
YAK 54 - Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH47-A Drill a hole Landing gear. 3. Using the hardware provided, mount the main landing gear to the fuselage. Secure. 4x15mm Secure Secure. Repeat the procedure for the other wheel pant .
YAK 54 - Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH47-A INSTALLING THE SWITCH. 1. Cut out the switch hole using a modeling knife. Use a 2mm drill bit and drill out the two mounting holes through the fuselage side.
YAK 54 - Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH47-A Right wing. INSTALLING COCKPIT FUSELAGE . See picture below: 3.Insert two wing panels as pictures below. Left wing. Epoxy glue.
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YAK 54 - Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH47-A BALANCING. 1) It is critical that your airplane be bal- anced correctly. Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control and crash. THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED 90mm BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF THE WING.
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