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Seagull Models AT-6 TEXAN Assembly Manual

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"Graphics and specfications may change without notice".
Specifications:
Wingspan-------------------------------------------------- 70.9 in--------------------------------------- 180cm.
Wing area---------------------------------------------------734.7sq.in--------------------------- 47.4 sq.dm.
Approximate flying weight------------------------------7.1-8.8 lbs--------------------------3.6kg- 4.2 kg.
Length------------------------------------------------------ 46.1in---------------------------------------- 117cm.
Recommended engine size---------------------------.75cu.in------------------------------------- 2-stroke.
Recommended R/C --------------------------------------------- 4channels with 6servos.
Flying skill level ---------------------------------------------------- Advanced/Intermediate.
Kit features.
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Ready-made—minimal assembly & finishing required.
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Ready-covered—including decals, trim & covering.
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Factory-installed pushrod.
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Photo-illustrated step-by-step Assembly Manual.
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
-----------.91 cu.in-------------------------------- 4-stroke.
MS:88
Made in Vietnam.

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  • Page 1 MS:88 ASSEMBLY MANUAL “Graphics and specfications may change without notice”. Specifications: Wingspan-------------------------------------------------- 70.9 in--------------------------------------- 180cm. Wing area---------------------------------------------------734.7sq.in--------------------------- 47.4 sq.dm. Approximate flying weight------------------------------7.1-8.8 lbs--------------------------3.6kg- 4.2 kg. Length------------------------------------------------------ 46.1in---------------------------------------- 117cm. Recommended engine size---------------------------.75cu.in------------------------------------- 2-stroke. -----------.91 cu.in-------------------------------- 4-stroke. Recommended R/C --------------------------------------------- 4channels with 6servos. Flying skill level ---------------------------------------------------- Advanced/Intermediate.
  • Page 2 . Flying the AT-6 TEXAN is simply a joy. This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane. Please read this manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your AT-6 TEXAN . Use the parts listing below to identify all parts.

  • Page 3: Hinging The Ailerons

    This will ensure proper as- Hinge. sembly as the AT-6 TEXAN is made from natural materials and minor ad- justments may have to be made. The paint and plastic parts used in this kit 3) Slide the aileron on the wing panel until are fuel proof.

  • Page 4: Hinging The Rudder

    Instruction Manual. AT-6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 88 C/A glue. HINGING THE RUDDER. Glue the rudder hinges in place using the 5) Turn the wing panel over and deflect the same tectniques used to hinge the ailerons. aileron in the opposite direction from the opposite side.

  • Page 5: Rudder Control Horn

    www.seagullmodels.com Epoxy CONTRONL HORN M3 SCREW Horizontal Stabilizer Epoxy ALUMINUM WASHER 16mm Wing M3 LOCK NUT ALUMINUM WASHER Elevator control horn. Wing 16mm RUDDER CONTROL HORN. Epoxy Rudder control horn: ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN. Using the same tectniques used aileron control horn.

  • Page 6: Pushrod Installation

    Instruction Manual. AT-6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 88 EPOXY. Fuselage Rudder Remove covering. 20mm Remove covering. Rudder control horn. SERVO GEAR INSTALLATION. Electric wire. Metal connector. Wing bottom. 25mm. PUSHROD INSTALLATION. Servo arm. Servo for retractable only. Adjustable servo Servo arm.
  • Page 7 www.seagullmodels.com 155mm. 175mm. Wheel collar. Wheel. Metal clevis. Pushrod. Landing gear. M2 lock. Open Position Servo arm.
  • Page 8 Instruction Manual. AT-6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 88 Close Position 12 mm. Servo arm. C/A glue. 3 x 25mm. C/A glue. Repeat procedure for other landing gear.

  • Page 9: Wing Assembly

    www.seagullmodels.com WING ASSEMBLY. INSTALLING THE WHEEL FAIRING. NOTE: We highly recommend using 30 minute epoxy as it is stronger and provides more working time, allowing the builder to properly align the parts. Using fast cure epoxy when joining the wing halves could result in the glue drying before the wing halves are aligned properly which may result in failure of the wing centre section during flight.

  • Page 10: Installing The Aileron Servos

    Instruction Manual. AT-6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 88 Epoxy 3) Peel off the backing from the self adhe- sive covering strip. Apply the strip to the centre section of the wing starting from the bottom Epoxy trailing edge. Wrap the strip all the way around the wing until it meets the trailing edge again.

  • Page 11: Engine Mount Installation

    www.seagullmodels.com M2 clevis. M2 lock nut. 95 mm. wing. Electric Aileron servo wire. INSTALLATION THE PUSHROD. Aileron. 60mm. Wing Wing Aileron Aileron Wing. 4x30mm. M2 lock nut. Mark and drill 4 holes for engine mount. Insert 4 blind nuts to firewall. Thread locker glue.

  • Page 12: Installing The Stopper Assembly

    Instruction Manual. AT-6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 88 Vent tube. Fuel Pick up Tube. Fuel Fill Tube. When the stopper assembly is in- stalled in the tank, the top of the vent tube should rest just below the top surface of the tank.

  • Page 13: Installing The Fuselage Servos

    www.seagullmodels.com Elevator servo. You should mark which tube is the vent and which is the fuel pickup when you attach fuel tubing to the tubes in the stopper. Once the tank is installed inside the fuselage, it may be difficult to determine which is which.

  • Page 14: Installing The Horizontal Stabilizer

    Instruction Manual. AT-6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 88 M3 x 10mm. Switch. INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. Draw center line. M3 x 10mm. When cutting through the covering to re- INSTALLING THE SWITCH. move it, cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself. Cutting 1) Install the switch into the precut hole in into the balsa structure may weaken it.

  • Page 15: Installing The Vertical Stabilizer

    www.seagullmodels.com Hinge slot. Remove covering. Epoxy. Pen. Epoxy Remove covering. INSTALLING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER. Epoxy.
  • Page 16 Instruction Manual. AT-6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 88 When cutting through the covering to re- move it, cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself. Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it. Put the vertical stabilizer into the in the top of the horizontal fin.
  • Page 17 www.seagullmodels.com Elevator. Elevator. Rudder. Elevator. Rudder. Elevator. 16 mm. Servo arm. Rudder pushrod. Elevator pushrod. Servo arm. Rudder pushrod. 16 mm. Rudder pushrod. Elevator pushrod.

  • Page 18: Mounting The Engine

    Instruction Manual. AT-6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 88 MOUNTING THE ENGINE. Throttle servo. 140mm. INSTALLING THE BATTERY Battery. Diameter =4.2mm. Tie wrap. Pushrod wire. COWLING. Dummy Engine Machine Screw 4x30mm. Trim and cut. Cowling. Dummy Engine...
  • Page 19 www.seagullmodels.com Dummy Cowling. Engine Silicon glue. Machine Screw 3 x 10mm. 3 x 10mm. Oil cooling. Trim and cut. Remove the covering. C/A glue. Trim and cut.

  • Page 20: Mounting The Tail Wheel

    Instruction Manual. AT-6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 88 MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL. See picture below. Oil cooling. C/Aglue. 3x30mm. 3x25mm. 3x25 mm. Aluminum tail landing gear. 3 x 30mm.
  • Page 21 www.seagullmodels.com Tail landing gear. Spring. INSTALLATION PILOT. 2 x 6mm. 70mm. 240mm. 2 x 6mm.
  • Page 22 Instruction Manual. AT-6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 88 ATTACHMENT WING-FUSELAGE. C/A glue. Bolt the to fuselage.See pictures below. Wing bolt. INSTALLING THE BATTERY-RECEIVER. 1) Plug the six servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver. Plug the battery pack lead into the switch also.

  • Page 23: Control Throws

    1) We highly recommend setting up the control surface. Moving the adjustable con- AT-6 TEXAN using the control throws listed trol horn toward the control surface will in- at right. We have listed control throws for both crease the amount of throw.

  • Page 24: Flight Preparation

    A) Plug in your radio system per the 2) Check every bolt and every glue joint manufacturer's instructions and turn every- in the AT-6 TEXAN to ensure that everything thing on. is tight and well bonded. B) Check the elevator first. Pull back 3) Double check the balance of the air- on the elevator stick.

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