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  • Page 1 Katana 50 ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Notice ................2 Like the sword for which it’s named, Mike McConville, All instructions, warranties and other collateral Meaning of Special Language ...........2 champion aerobatic pilot, designed the Hangar 9 Katana 50, ® documents are subject to change at the sole discretion Introduction ..............2...

  • Page 3: Included Parts Listing

    M3 x 20 screw M2 x 12 machine screw Elevator ball link/ M4 lock washer Electric motor 100mm surgical tubing Internal clunk line control horn stand off M2 lock nut Elevator ball link/ Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...

  • Page 4: Contents Of Kit And Parts Listing

    Main Wheels and Tail Wheel This kit includes small parts and should not be left 13. HAN417014 Engine Mount with Hardware unattended near children as choking and serious injury 14. HAN417015 EP Motor Mount with Hardware could result. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...

  • Page 5: Important Information Regarding Warranty

    Two servos and mixing through the radio Optional Rudder servo (Tail mounted) A5030 Mini Digital Aircraft Servo SPMSA5030 24-inch (610mm) Servo Extension JSP98040 Optional Equipment 1/5 Civilian Pilot, Green HAN9120 Telemetry for the DX8 SPM9548 Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...

  • Page 6: Field Equipment Required

     Rotary tool  Ruler  Sanding drum  Scissors  Side cutters  Spray bottle  Straight edge  Tie wraps  Toothpicks  T-pins  Two-sided tape Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...

  • Page 7: Wing Root Extension Installation

    Use low-tack tape to hold the extension in than it will easily slide. position until the epoxy fully cures. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...

  • Page 8: Aileron Hinging

    SFG and wing the Side Force Generators when they are installed. tip to space the SFG away from the aileron. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...

  • Page 9: Aileron Servo Installation

    (1.5mm) drill bit to drill the holes for the mounting screws. Use care not to accidentally drill through the top of the wing.  7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 to install the remaining wing panel. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...
  • Page 10 4mm nut driver. degrees and recheck the alignment. Once aligned, mark the side of the servo horn facing the wing root, as it will need to be trimmed in the following steps. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...

  • Page 11: Rudder And Tail Wheel Installation

     14. Repeat steps 2 through 13 to install the remaining aileron servo and linkage.  15. Once the aileron servos are installed, remember to turn off the transmitter and receiver. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...
  • Page 12 Prepare the rudder and fuselage for the hinges by drilling a hole in the center of each hinge slot using a pin vise and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit.  Do not glue the rudder hinges until instructed to do so. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...
  • Page 13 M3 x 12 wood screws. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws.  If the bottom of the rudder is below the fuselage, installing the screws will cause the rudder to move up slightly. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...

  • Page 14: Main Landing Gear Installation

    Use a 7mm nut driver and a 10mm open-end wrench to tighten the hardware that attaches the axle to the landing gear. Make sure the flat area on the axle faces vertical and parallel to the landing gear leg as shown. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...

  • Page 15: Radio Installation

     It may be necessary to reposition the axle slightly using the 10mm open-end wrench to position the wheel pant. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...
  • Page 16 (610mm) servo extension to the servo lead using dental it from vibration. Connect the lead from the battery to the floss so it doesn’t accidentally become disconnected switch harness. inside the fuselage. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...
  • Page 17 10. Plug the rudder and elevator servos into the appropriate ports of the receiver. Also plug the Y-harness into the aileron port (or 6-inch extensions in the aileron and AUX1 ports), and the switch harness into the battery port. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...

  • Page 18: Rudder Cable Installation

    2. Measure up 1/2-inch (13mm) from the bottom of the rudder and use a felt-tipped pen to mark the location for the center of the control horn.  5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to install the remaining control horn. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...
  • Page 19 The cable then goes back through the pliers to secure the crimps to the cable. crimp. Do not tension the cable until instructed to do so.  15. Repeat steps 12 through 14 to prepare the opposite control horn and cable. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...

  • Page 20: Elevator And Stabilizer Installation

    Make sure the stabilizers remain positioned tightly against the fuselage until the epoxy has fully cured.  Read through the following steps before mixing epoxy. The epoxy must be applied and the stabilizer positioned before the epoxy begins to cure. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...
  • Page 21 Move the control surface through its range of motion several times to break in the hinges. This will reduce the initial load on the servo during your first flights. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...
  • Page 22  16. Repeat steps 4 through 15 to install the remaining elevator servo and linkage.  17. Once the elevator servos are installed, remember to turn off the transmitter and receiver. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...

  • Page 23: Electric Motor Installation

    6. Remove the template. Use a drill and 11/64-inch (4.5mm) drill bit to enlarge the holes in the firewall.  2. Prepare the four M4 x 12 socket head screws by placing an M4 lock washer and M4 washer on each screw. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...
  • Page 24 The spacing of the laser-cut holes are wider on the left side of the fuselage to accommodate a larger speed control. The holes on the left side are closer together and more suitable for a smaller 60-amp speed controller. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...

  • Page 25: Glow Engine Installation

    3. Remove the template. Use a drill and 11/64-inch (4.5mm) drill bit to enlarge the holes in the firewall.  5. Locate the plywood tank disk. Use medium CA to glue the disk into the opening in the firewall as shown. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...
  • Page 26 11. Use medium grit sandpaper to roughen the first prongs of the blind nuts into the back side of the firewall. 1-inch (25mm) on each end of the throttle pushrod guide tube so the glue will adhere properly. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...
  • Page 27 The washers will be located between the nut and arm, as well as between the connector and arm. Make sure to use threadlock or the connector will vibrate loose. Double-check that the connector can move freely in the servo arm. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...

  • Page 28: Fuel Tank Assembly And Installation

    The stopper and silicone tubing included are not compatible with gas engine installations.  2. Remove the material so two of the three holes in the stopper pass completely through. Use a hobby knife and #11 blade for this procedure. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...
  • Page 29  9. Use medium CA to glue the four plywood hooks in the slots inside the fuselage. The hooks are installed by inserting them at an angle through the slots, then rotating them into position. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...

  • Page 30: Cowl, Propeller And Spinner Installation

     It may be necessary to remove the needle valve to center the cowl verticality. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...
  • Page 31 9. Use a rotary tool and cut-off wheel to shorten the muffler screws so they are 35mm in length.  If you are building your model for electric power, you can skip to step 14 and secure the cowl to the fuselage. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...
  • Page 32 To keep the screws from vibrating loose, apply a drop of canopy glue on each screw before threading them into position. You can also use a short 1/8-inch (3mm) piece of fuel tubing between the cowl and washer on each screw. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...

  • Page 33: Optional Side Force Generator And Pilot Installation

    5. Install the pilot in the cockpit using a brace under the pilot. Use medium CA to glue the pilot in the cockpit.  2. Use a hobby knife and #11 blade to remove the covering to expose the two blind nuts at the wing tip. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...

  • Page 34: Decal Installation

    After the first flights, the CG position can be adjusted for your personal preference. We have found the balance anywhere between 4 –4 -inch (111mm–120mm) while maintaining great flying characteristics. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...

  • Page 35: Control Throws

    Spektrum transmitter, please refer to your transmitter’s manual for detailed instructions on the range Low Rate: check process. -inches 30mm Down: -inches 30mm Rudder: High Rate: Right: -inches 98mm Left: -inches 98mm Low Rate: Right: -inches 65mm Left: -inches 65mm Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...

  • Page 36: Safety Do's And Don'ts For Pilots

    If any critical switches are on without your knowledge, the transmitter alarm will sound a warning. • 6. Check that all trim levers are in the proper location. • 7 . All servo pigtails and switch harness plugs should be secured in the receiver. Make sure the switch harness moves freely in both directions. Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...

  • Page 37: Warranty Services

    Champaign, Illinois waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city horizon Product Support office. 61822 USA office, your household waste disposal service or where you productsupport@horizonhobby.com purchased the product. 877-504-0233 Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...

  • Page 38: Academy Of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code

    5. RC model aircraft will not operate within three (3) miles of any pre-existing flying site without a frequency-management • F ree Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are agreement (AMA Documents #922- Testing for RF Interference; securely attached to the model aircraft during flight. #923- Frequency Management Agreement) Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...

  • Page 39: Building And Flying Notes

    Building and Flying Notes Hangar 9 Katana 50 ARF...
  • Page 40 Hangar9.com Hangar 9, Evolution, JR, DSM2, DSMX, Side Force Generators, PowerPro and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. Saito is a trademark of Saito Seisakusho Co. Ltd, Japan.

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