Instruction Manual. CESSNA TURBO SKYLANE 182 ELECTRIC 69” WINGSPAN PNP INTRODUCTION hank you for choosing the CESSNA TURBO SKYLANE 182 ELECTRIC 69” WING- SPAN PNP ARTF by SG MODELS. he CESSNA TURBO SKYLANE 182 ELECTRIC 69” WINGSPAN PNP was designed with the intermediate/advanced sport lyer in mind. It is a semi scale airplane which is easy to ly and quick to assemble.
KIT CONTENTS RECEIVER INSTALLATION SEA376 PNP electric Make the connections from the rudder and elevator servos to the receiver. Also connect CESSNA TURBO SKYLANE 182 the extensions for the laps and ailerons. ELECTRIC 69” WINGSPAN PNP 1. Fuselage All servo extensions have been provided 2.
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Instruction Manual. CESSNA TURBO SKYLANE 182 ELECTRIC 69” WINGSPAN PNP Check that the servo arms for the eleva- Use a ruler and carefully cut the covering tor (1) and rudder (2) are at 90-degrees to the 1/8 inch (3mm) inside the line drawn on the pushrods.
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he elevator joiner wire must be lush with Continue the assembly of your model once the leading edge of the elevator as shown. joiner wire has been correctly checked and adjusted. Check to make sure the elevator halves are Remove the elevators from the joiner wire. in alignment with each other.
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Instruction Manual. CESSNA TURBO SKYLANE 182 ELECTRIC 69” WINGSPAN PNP Use a pin vise and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit to drill a hole in the center of each hinge slot to allow the CA to wick into the hinge. Drill holes in both the elevators and stabiliz- er surfaces at this time.
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Check the it of both elevators at this time. Use a toothpick to apply epoxy to the stabi- Once checked, remove the elevators. lizer where it contacts the joiner wire. Fit the elevators back into position. Remove Use a small strip of the clear packaging ma- the T-pins and slide the elevators tightly terial and slide it between the joiner wire and against the stabilizer.
Instruction Manual. CESSNA TURBO SKYLANE 182 ELECTRIC 69” WINGSPAN PNP Flex the elevator slightly, making sure to Flex the control surface through its range keep the gap between the elevator and stabi- of motion a few times to break-in the hinges. lizer as narrow as possible.
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Instruction Manual. CESSNA TURBO SKYLANE 182 ELECTRIC 69” WINGSPAN PNP If the elevator and stabilizer are not aligned, thread the ball on the elevator in or out to correct the alignment. Make sure to thread the ball end at the control horn and servo arm equally as not to damage the ball ends.
LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION Slide an M4 washer on the M4 x 20 socket head cap screw. Place a drop of threadlock on the screw. Prepare all three screws. It is not essential to use threadlock if the model will be disassembled for transport.
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Instruction Manual. CESSNA TURBO SKYLANE 182 ELECTRIC 69” WINGSPAN PNP head locker glue C/A glue Use the screws to attach the landing gear to the bottom of the fuselage. Use a 3mm hex wrench to tighten the screws. Do not over-tighten the screws and damage the fuselage.
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MOTOR BATTERY AND ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION PROPELLER INSTALLATION - Please see below pictures. he photo shows the order of the items as installed on the motor. Use caution around the motor once the propeller has been installed. he propel- ler can cause injury if the motor starts when the battery is connected.
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Instruction Manual. CESSNA TURBO SKYLANE 182 ELECTRIC 69” WINGSPAN PNP Secure the motor battery in the fuselage using the hook and loop straps. SUse hook and loop tape (not included) between the battery and battery tray to secure the battery during more aggressive lying.
With the radio on and the lap switch centered, check that the lap is aligned with the aileron. Adjust the linkage as necessary to correct the alignment. WING INSTALLATION Connect the leads from the lap and Slide the wing tube into the wing tube aileron extensions to the leads from the socket.
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Instruction Manual. CESSNA TURBO SKYLANE 182 ELECTRIC 69” WINGSPAN PNP C/A glue 3x12mm Connect the leads for the laps and ai- lerons. Make sure the extensions will not inter- fere with the operation of the rudder and elevator servos.
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BALANCING An important part of preparing the air- crat for light is properly balancing the model. 1) Attach the wing panels to the fuselage. Make sure to connect the leads from the aileron to the appropriate leads from the receiver. Make sure the leads are not ex- posed outside the fuselage before tight- Place the wing bolt plate on the wing, ening the wing bolts.
Instruction Manual. CESSNA TURBO SKYLANE 182 ELECTRIC 69” WINGSPAN PNP CONTROL THROWS Ailerons: Rudder: High Rate : High Rate : Up : 20 mm Right : 30 mm Down : 20 mm Let : 30 mm Low Rate : Low Rate : 80mm Up : 15 mm Right : 25 mm...
FLIGHT PREPARATION PREFLIGHT CHECK Check the operation and direction of the 1) Completely charge your transmit- elevator, rudder, ailerons and throttle. ter and receiver batteries before your irst day of lying. A) Plug in your radio system per the 2) Check every bolt and every glue joint manufacturer’s instructions and turn eve- in the CESSNA TURBO SKYLANE 182 rything on.
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Instruction Manual. CESSNA TURBO SKYLANE 182 ELECTRIC 69” WINGSPAN PNP 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 hanh Ward - Hoc Mon District - Ho Chi Minh City - Viet Nam.
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