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A S S E M B L Y M A N U A L
Code: SEA231
" Graphics and specifications may change without notice " .
Specifications:
Wingspan---------------80 in (203.2 cm).
Wing area---------------1235.4 sq.in (79.7 sq.dm).
Weight-------------------13.2-13.7 lbs (6.0-6.2 kg).
Length-------------------65.5 in (166.4 cm).
Engine-------------------33-38cc
Radio--------------------6 channels with 6 servos.
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  • Page 1 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM A S S E M B L Y M A N U A L Code: SEA231 “ Graphics and specifications may change without notice ” . Specifications: Wingspan---------------80 in (203.2 cm). Wing area---------------1235.4 sq.in (79.7 sq.dm). Weight-------------------13.2-13.7 lbs (6.0-6.2 kg).
  • Page 2: Kit Contents

    Instruction Manual. INTRODUCTION. Thank you for choosing the MONOCOUPE 110 SPECIAL ARF by SEAGULL MODELS COMPANY LTD,. The MONOCOUPE 110 SPECIAL was designed with the intermedi- ate/advanced sport flyer in mind. It is a semi scale airplane which is easy to fly and quick to assemble.
  • Page 3: Hinging The Aileron

    WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM HINGING THE AILERON. KIT CONTENTS. SEA231 MONOCOUPE 110 SPECIAL Note : The control surfaces, including the ai- lerons, elevators, and rudder, are prehinged SEA23101 Fuselage with hinges installed, but the hinges are not SEA23102 Wing set glued in place. It is imperative that you prop-...
  • Page 4 Monocoupe 110 Special Instruction Manual. 4) Deflect the aileron and completely satu- 8) After both ailerons are securely hinged, rate each hinge with thin C/A glue. The ailer- firmly grasp the wing panel and aileron to ons front surface should lightly contact the make sure the hinges are securely glued and wing during this procedure.
  • Page 5: Wing Assembly

    WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM Epoxy. Aileron control horn. WING ASSEMBLY. Please see below pictures INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS. Epoxy. Attach the aluminum tube into wing. Servos Small weight Thread...
  • Page 6 Monocoupe 110 Special Instruction Manual. 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. 1) Using a small weight (Weighted fuel pick-up works well) and string, feed the C/A glue...
  • Page 7 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 9) Set the aileron hatch in place and use a Phillips screw driver to install it with four wood screws. M2x10mm AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION. Please see below pictures.
  • Page 8: Hinging The Elevator

    Monocoupe 110 Special Instruction Manual. INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN. Fiberglass control horn. HINGING THE ELEVATOR. Glue the elevator hinges in place using the same techniques used to hinge the ai- lerons. Epoxy. Elevator fiberglass control horn. HINGING THE RUDDER. Glue the top two rudder hinges in place using the same techniques used to hinge the ailerons.
  • Page 9: Installing The Fuselage Servos

    WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 2) Secure the servos with the screws pro- INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL HORN. vided with your radio system. Repeat steps to install the rudder control horn as same as steps done for ailerons. Throttle servo. Elevator servo. Rudder servo. Fiberglass control horn. Elevator servo.
  • Page 10 Monocoupe 110 Special Instruction Manual. 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 Trim and cut. tubes leaving 1/2” protruding from the rear of the stopper. This will be the fuel pick up tube.
  • Page 11: Fuel Tank Installation

    WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM Vent tube. Fuel pick up tube. Fuel fill tube. 3) Carefully bend the second tube up at a 45º angle. This tube is the vent tube. 4) 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.
  • Page 12: Mounting The Engine

    Monocoupe 110 Special Instruction Manual. Blow through one of the lines to ensure the fuel lines have not become kinked inside the fuel tank compartment. Air should flow through easily. 5x80mm MOUNTING THE ENGINE.
  • Page 13 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 1) 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. 2) Move the throttle stick to the closed po- sition and move the carburetor to closed.
  • Page 14 Monocoupe 110 Special Instruction Manual. 2) Recommend the items necessary to in- stall the electric power conversion parts included with your model. - Motor : 110 - Propeller: 18x 8 ~ 20x10 - ESC : 75-100 A - Lipo Batteries : 9S-10S 3) Attach the electric motor box to the firewall suitable with the cross lines drawn on the electric motor box and fire-...
  • Page 15 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 4) Attach the motor to the front of the electric motor box using four 4mm blind nut, four M3x12mm hex head bolts to se- cure the motor. Please see picture shown. 4x15mm Epoxy 4 mm 5) Attach the speed control to the side of the motor box using two-sided tape and tie wraps.
  • Page 16: Installing The Propeller

    Monocoupe 110 Special Instruction Manual. Tie wraps. INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR TO FUSELAGE. Battery. INSTALLING THE PROPELLER. 1) The blind nuts for securing the land- ing gear are already mounted inside the fuselage. 2) Using the hardware provided, mount the main landing gear to the fuselage.
  • Page 17: Installing Wheels

    WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM M4x20mm INSTALLING WHEELS. Collar. Collar. M4x20mm...
  • Page 18: Installing The Horizontal Stabilizer

    Monocoupe 110 Special Instruction Manual. INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. 1) Using a ruler and a pen, locate the cen- terline of the horizontal stabilizer, at the trailing edge, and place a mark. Use a tri- angle and extend this mark, from back to front, across the top of the stabilizer.
  • Page 19 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 6) Using a modeling knife, carefully re- 3) Slide the stabilizer into place in the move the covering that overlaps the sta- precut slot in the rear of the fuselage. The bilizer mounting platform sides in the stabilizer should be pushed firmly against fuselage.
  • Page 20: Installing Vertical Stabilizer

    Monocoupe 110 Special Instruction Manual. 2) Slide the vertical stabilizer into the slot in the top of the fuselage. The rear edge of the stabilizer should be flush with the rear edge of the fuselage and the lower rudder hinge should engage the precut hinge slot in the lower fuselage.
  • Page 21 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM Elevator control horn. 3) Thread one clevis and M2 lock nut on 5) When you are sure that everything is to each elevator control rod. Thread the aligned correctly, mix up a generous horns on until they are flush with the amount of Flash 30 Minute Epoxy.
  • Page 22 Monocoupe 110 Special Instruction Manual. Crimp. M3 clevis. Nylon Snap Keeper. Metal connector. Cable end. Elevator pushrod. M2 clevis. Fuel tubing. INSTALL BRACING WIRE AND METAL Hex nut. BRACKET AT THE TAIL. RUDDER PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION.
  • Page 23: Bottom View

    WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM TOP VIEW. 3x15mm BOTTOM VIEW...
  • Page 24: Mounting The Tail Wheel

    Monocoupe 110 Special Instruction Manual. MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL. Locate items necessary to install tail wheel. 3x25 mm. Aluminum tail landing gear. 3x15mm Springs...
  • Page 25: Apply The Decals

    WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM Epoxy. APPLY THE DECALS. 1) If all the decals are precut and ready to stick. Please be certain the model is clean and free from oily fingerprints and dust. Position decal on the model where de- sired, using the photos on the box and aid in their location.
  • Page 26 Monocoupe 110 Special Instruction Manual. ATTACHMENT WING - FUSELAGE. Wing bolt. INSTALLATION WING- FUSELAGE STRUTS. M3 clevis.
  • Page 27 WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 2) Mount the wing to the fuselage. Place a piece of masking tape on the bottom of each wing 137mm back from the leading edge at the wing root. 3) With the model upright, place your fingers on the masking tape and carefully lift the plane.
  • Page 28: Control Throws

    Monocoupe 110 Special Instruction Manual. CONTROL THROWS. Ailerons: Rudder: 137mm High Rate : High Rate : Up : 25 mm Right : 30 mm Down : 25 mm Left : 30 mm Low Rate : Low Rate : Up : 15 mm Right : 20 mm Down : 15 mm Left : 20 mm...
  • Page 29: Flight Preparation

    WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM FLIGHT PREPARATION. PREFLIGHT CHECK. 1) Completely charge your trans- Check the operation and direction mitter and receiver batteries before of the elevator, rudder, ailerons and your first day of flying. throttle. 2) Check every bolt and every glue A) Plug in your radio system per the joint in the MONOCOUPE 110 SPE- manufacturer’s instructions and turn...

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