SG Models SEA288 Assembly Manual

SG Models SEA288 Assembly Manual

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A S S E M B L Y M A N U A L
RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT
Code: SEA288
" Graphics and specifications may change without notice ".
Specifications:
Wingspan---------------90.0 in (228.6 cm).
Wing area---------------1218.3 sq.in ( 78.6 sq.dm).
Weight-------------------15.4-16.8 lbs ( 7.0-7.6 kg).
Length-------------------65.2 in (165.5 cm).
Engine-------------------30-45cc
Radio--------------------5 channels with 7 servos.
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  • Page 1 A S S E M B L Y M A N U A L RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT Code: SEA288 “ Graphics and specifications may change without notice ”. Specifications: Wingspan---------------90.0 in (228.6 cm). Wing area---------------1218.3 sq.in ( 78.6 sq.dm). Weight-------------------15.4-16.8 lbs ( 7.0-7.6 kg).
  • Page 2: Kit Contents

    Instruction Manual. INTRODUCTION. Thank you for choosing the RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT ARF by SG MODELS. The RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT 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 ARF, yet the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light.
  • Page 3: Additional Items Required

    INSTALL THE AILERONS KIT CONTENTS. CONTROL HORN. SEA288 RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT 1. Fuselage 2. Wing 3. Tail set 4. Cowling 5. Canopy and Pilot 6. Landing gear Fiberglass control horn Epoxy. ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED. 30-45cc gasoline engine. � Computer radio with 7 servos.
  • Page 4 RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT Instruction Manual. C/A glue 4) Use dental floss to secure the connec- Because the size of servos differ, you tion so they cannot become unplugged. may need to adjust the size of the precut opening in the mount. The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through.
  • Page 5: Aileron Pushrod Installation

    AILERON PUSHROD INSTALLATION. Please see below pictures. 70mm M3 lock nut. M3 clevis. 8) Set the aileron hatch in place and use a Phillips screw driver to install it with four wood screws. 2x10mm...
  • Page 6 RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT Instruction Manual. INSTALL FLAP CONTROL HORN. FLAP PUSHROD INSTALLATION. Repeat the procedure as aileron pushrod. Fiberglass control horn Epoxy. 70mm M3 lock nut. M3 clevis. Epoxy. INSTALLING THE FLAP SERVOS. Repeat the procedure as above for the flap servo.
  • Page 7: Wing Struts Installation

    WING STRUTS INSTALLATION. TOP VIEW :...
  • Page 8 RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT Instruction Manual. 3x12mm 3x12mm C/A glue. C/A glue.
  • Page 9: Bottom View

    BOTTOM VIEW : 3x6mm...
  • Page 10 RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT Instruction Manual. 3x12mm 3x12mm C/A glue. C/A glue.
  • Page 11 CENTER WING ASSEMBLE.
  • Page 12 RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT Instruction Manual. C/A glue. CENTER WING STRUTS. 3x12mm...
  • Page 13 Collar. Collar.
  • Page 14 RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT Instruction Manual. 3x12mm...
  • Page 15 C/A glue. Slide the wing tube into the wing tube socket. Slide the wing panel into position, guid- ing the extensions from the side wing into center wing.
  • Page 16 RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT Instruction Manual. INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS. Because the size of servos differ, you may need to adjust the size of the precut opening in the mount. The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through.
  • Page 17 INSTALLING THE ENGINE SWITCH. Throttle servo arm. Trim and cut. INSTALLING THE RECEIVER SWITCH. Install the switch into the precut hole in the side, in the fuselage. 3/32” Hole. Switch. INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY. 1) Using a modeling knife, carefully cut off the rear portion of one of the 3 nylon tubes leaving 1/2”...
  • Page 18: Fuel Tank Installation

    RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT Instruction Manual. Balsa wood - front Vent tube. Fuel pick up tube. Fuel fill tube. You should mark which tube is the vent and which is the fuel pickup when you attach 3) Carefully bend the second tube up at a 45º fuel tubing to the tubes in the stopper.
  • Page 19: Mounting The Engine

    165mm 8) Connect the lines from the tank to the en- gine and muffler. The vent line will connect to the muffler and the line from the clunk to the carburetor. Blow through one of the lines to en- sure the fuel lines have not become kinked inside the fuel tank compartment.
  • Page 20 RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT Instruction Manual. Reinstall the servo horn by sliding the connector over the pushrod wire. Cent- er the throttle stick and trim and install the servo horn perpendiular to the servo center line. Move the throttle stick to the closed po- sition and move the carburetor to closed.
  • Page 21 6.5mm...
  • Page 22 RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT Instruction Manual. 1) Tape the cowl to the fuselage using low-tack tape. 2) Use a drill and drill bit to drill the holes for the cowl mounting screws. Make sure the cowl position is correct before drill- ing each hole.
  • Page 23 ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION. 1) Locate the items neccessary to install the electric power conversion included with your model. M5x25mm 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.
  • Page 24 RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT Instruction Manual. 6) Attach the speed control to the side of the motor box using two-sided tape and tie wraps. Connect the appropriate leads from the speed control to the mo- tor. Make sure the leads will not interfere with the operation of the motor.
  • Page 25: Installing The Spinner

    INSTALLING THE SPINNER. INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN. Fiberglass control horn The propeller should not touch any part of the spinner cone. If it does, use a sharp modeling knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone where the propel- ler comes in contact with it. Epoxy.
  • Page 26 RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT Instruction Manual. 5) Remove the stabilizer. Using the lines Draw center line you just drew as a guide, carefully remove the covering from between them using a modeling knife. Trim and cut 2) Using a modeling knife, carefully re- move the covering at mounting slot of horizontal stabilizer ( both side of fuse- lage).
  • Page 27: Hinging The Rudder

    Epoxy Epoxy. HINGING THE RUDDER. Rudder fiberglass control horn. Glue the three rudder hinges in place using the same techniques used to hinge INSTALLING VERTICAL STABILIZER the ailerons. 1) Using a modeling knife, remove the covering from over the precut hinge slot INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL HORN.
  • Page 28 RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT Instruction Manual. 4) When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of Flash 30 Minute Epoxy. Ap- ply a thin layer to the mounting slot and to bottom of the vertical stabilizer mounting area.
  • Page 29 3) Thread one clevis and M2 lock nut on to each elevator control rod. Thread the horns on until they are flush with the ends of the control rods. 4) Elevator and rudder pushrods assem- bly as pictures below. Elevator pushrod. Cut.
  • Page 30: Mounting The Tail Wheel

    RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT Instruction Manual. Elevator pushrod. Rudder pushrod. MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL. 860mm M2 lock nut. M2 clevis.
  • Page 31 INSTALL BRACING WIRE AND METAL BRACKET AT THE TAIL. TOP VIEW. 3x30mm 3x30mm Epoxy.
  • Page 32 RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT Instruction Manual. BOTTOM VIEW 3x12mm 3x30mm...
  • Page 33 ATTACHMENT WING- FUSELAGE. Wing bolt.
  • Page 34 RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT Instruction Manual. Then, install struts on the wings and fu- selage.
  • Page 36 Position decal on cockpit. (or you can order others scale the model where desired, using the pho- pilot figures made by SG Models. They tos on the box and aid in their location. are available at SG Models distributors.) INSTALLING BATTERY - RECEIVER.
  • Page 37 Epoxy. Epoxy.
  • Page 38 RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT Instruction Manual.
  • Page 39: Control Throws

    Lift the model. If the tail drops when BALANCING. you lift, the model is “tail heavy” and you must add weight* to the nose. If the nose 1) It is critical that your airplane be drops, it is “nose heavy” and you must balanced correctly.
  • Page 40 RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT Instruction Manual.
  • Page 41: Flight Preparation

    FLIGHT PREPARATION. PREFLIGHT CHECK. Check the operation and direction 1) Completely charge your trans- of the elevator, rudder, ailerons and mitter and receiver batteries before throttle. your first day of flying. A) Plug in your radio system per the 2) Check every bolt and every glue manufacturer’s instructions and turn joint in the RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT everything on.
  • Page 42 RYAN PT-22 RECRUIT Instruction Manual. If you have any queries, or are interested in our products, please feel free to contact us Factory : 12/101A - Hamlet 4 - Le Van Khuong Street - Dong Thanh Ward - Hoc Mon District - Ho Chi Minh City - Viet Nam. Office : 62/8 Ngo Tat To Street - Ward 19 - Binh Thanh District - Ho Chi Minh City - Viet Nam Phone : 848 - 86622289 or 848- 36018777...

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