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For two-stroke glow engines up to 7.45 cc capacity
This model requires a five-function radio control system
Specification Wingspan approx.
Length approx.
Wing area approx.
Tailplane area approx.
Total surface area approx.
All-up weight according to fittings approx.
Centre of Gravity, measured at
the root leading edge, approx.
Caution: this model is not a toy!
If you are a beginner to this type of powered model, please ask an experienced
model flyer for help and support. If you attempt to operate the model without knowing
what you are doing, you could easily injure yourself or somebody else. Please keep
your safety and well-being in mind at all times.
Important: before you start construction
Even if you have already built a large number of RC models please read right through
these instructions and check that all the kit components are actually present. We
have taken great trouble to keep construction as simple as possible, without making
any compromises in the area of safety.
Note regarding the film covering
Minor creases or bubbles may develop in the film covering due to major fluctuations
in weather conditions (temperature, humidity etc.); in rare cases you may even find a
slight warp in a component. These trivial faults are in the nature of film-covered built-
up wooden structures, and can easily be corrected using a heat gun, as commonly
used for modelling.
Creases:
Blow warm air over the area and rub down with a soft cloth.
Wing warp:
Hold the panel twisted gently in the opposite direction to the warp,
and apply warm air to remove the creases from the covering.
Instructions
CESSNA
four-stroke glow engines of 9.32 cc capacity
®
172 S
or
Cessna® emblems, logos and body
designs are trademarks of Textron
Innovation Inc. and are used under
license by Graupner GmbH & Co. KG
1675 mm
1300 mm
37.4 dm²
8.6 dm²
46 dm²
3450 gLongitudinal dihedral
0 - 0.5 degrees
80 - 85 mm
Order No. 9595
9595.M
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Summary of Contents for GRAUPNER CESSNA 172 S
- Page 1 This model requires a five-function radio control system Cessna® emblems, logos and body designs are trademarks of Textron Innovation Inc. and are used under license by Graupner GmbH & Co. KG Specification Wingspan approx. 1675 mm Length approx. 1300 mm Wing area approx.
- Page 2 Caution! do not heat the film more than is absolutely necessary. If the air or the iron is too hot, the film may melt and holes may be formed. This model is highly pre-fabricated and can be built in a very short time. However, the work which you have to carry out is important and must be done carefully.
- Page 3 eventually wear and need to be replaced or repaired. Radio interference caused by unknown sources can occur at any time without warning. If this should happen, your model will be uncontrollable and completely unpredictable. Never leave your radio control system unguarded, as other people might pick it up and try to use it.
- Page 4 When the engine is running it expels hot toxic gases from the exhaust • together with very hot fluid combustion residues which can burn you if you are not careful. Remove all unused fuel from the fueltank and engine after every session. •...
- Page 5 Unless otherwise prescribed by binding law, the obligation of the GRAUPNER company to pay compensation, regardless of the legal argument employed, is excluded. This includes personal injury, death, damage to...
- Page 6 We accept no liability for transport damage. Please send the offending item to GRAUPNER or to the approved service centre for your country, and include a concise, accurate description of the fault together with the dated purchase invoice.
- Page 7 We particularly recommend mc-22 to mc-24 computer systems. The model is designed for standard-size servos. We recommend the following receiver battery: GRAUPNER 4-2000 NIMH, Order No. 3415, which should be properly maintained before and after each flying session. Please remember that the pack needs to be cycled (charged and discharged) several times before it reaches full rated capacity.
- Page 8 Accessories for flying the model (not included) Synthetic oil based glow fuel, to suit engine Fuel filter, e.g. Order No. 1650.1 Fuel tubing, e.g. Order No. 1643 Manual fuel pump, e.g. Order No. 1610 or 6870 Glowplug energizer battery and clip, e.g. Order No. 3248 Electric starter, e.g.
- Page 9 The next step is to install the landing flaps; start by temporarily taping them to the wings. The distance from the edge of each flap to the inboard hinge should be about 50 mm; the distance to the outboard hinge should be about 35 mm. Tack each hinge to the wing and flap with two drops of cyano, as shown in the photo.
- Page 10 Cut out the undercarriage cuffs (fairings) along the marked lines, and trim them to fit snugly against the fuselage: this is accomplished by screwing the undercarriage legs to the fuselage and slipping the cuffs over the legs and against the fuselage. You may need to make minor adjustments to obtain a close fit.
- Page 11 At this point the marked fuel lines can be connected as follows: the overflow tube should be connected to the pressure take-off nipple mounted on the silencer. The fuel feed line (connected to the fuel pick-up in the tank) is connected to the nipple on the carburettor.
- Page 12 Screw the plastic horn lugs onto the M3 horn pillars, and set a lever length of about 23 mm for the rudder, and around 27 mm for both elevators. Slip the rudder and elevator pushrods into the guide sleeves from the tail end of the fuselage; you will need to melt the film over the pushrod openings with a hot soldering iron beforehand.
- Page 13 Control surface travels for normal flying Ailerons 10 mm up, 6 mm down Elevators 20 mm up, 20 mm down Rudder 40 mm left, 40 mm right Landing flaps take-off 8 mm down landing 30 mm down We recommend that you set the following Exponential values at the transmitter: Aileron Elevator Rudder...