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Phoenix Model TUCANO TURBOPROP Instruction Manual
Phoenix Model TUCANO TURBOPROP Instruction Manual

Phoenix Model TUCANO TURBOPROP Instruction Manual

2,567m 101" w/electric retract arf carbon

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SPECIFICATION
- Wingspan: 2567mm (101 in)
- Length: 2209mm (86.2 in)
- Flying weight: 16700 - 17700 gr
- Wing area: 100 dm2
- Wing loading: 167g/dm2
- Wing type: Naca airfoils
- Gear type: Electric Retract Gear With
CNC Suspension Metal Struts, Electric
Controller Box (included)
- Plastic Bomb not included
(purchasing separately)
- Spinner 3 blades: 105mm (Included)
- Radio: 8 channel minimum (Not Included)
- Servo: 8 standard hi-torque servo:
2 aileron; 2 flap; 2 elevator; 1 rudder;
1 steering nose (Not included)
- Servo mount: 21mm x 42 mm
- Propeller: suit with your engine
- Engine: Turboprop Kingtech K-45
(Not Included)
TUCANO TURBOPROP
2,567m 101" W/Electric Retract ARF CARBON
- Gravity CG: 141 mm (5.5 in) Back from
the leading edge of the wing, at the fuselage
- Control throw Ailerons: Low: 15mm up/down;
High: 20mm up/down
- Control throw Elevators: Low: 15mm up/down;
High: 20mm up/down
- Control throw Rudder: Low: 30mm right/left;
High: 45mm right/left
- Control throw Flaps: Mid: 25mm down;
Landing: 35mm down
- Experience level: Intermediate
- Plane type: Scale Military
UNDER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This radio control model is not a toy!
It is highly recommended that first-time builders seek advice of
experienced modelers before beginning assembly.
Assemble this kit only in places out of children's reach!
Take enough safety precautions prior to operating this model.
You are responsible for this model's assembly and safe operation!
Always keep this instruction manual ready at hand for quick
reference, even after completing the assembly.

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  • Page 1 TUCANO TURBOPROP 2,567m 101" W/Electric Retract ARF CARBON - Gravity CG: 141 mm (5.5 in) Back from SPECIFICATION the leading edge of the wing, at the fuselage - Wingspan: 2567mm (101 in) - Control throw Ailerons: Low: 15mm up/down; - Length: 2209mm (86.2 in)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for purchasing Phoenix Model products. With over 20 years experience in production and fly testing, Phoenix Model is committed to bring the best quality products and good service to customers. Along with a team of creative engineers and skilled workers, we will always accompany with customers by our great experiences, fully enthusiasm...
  • Page 3: Warranty

    Vacuum the parts and the work area to assemble and use this. thoroughly after working with fiberglass parts. In that Phoenix Model has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, Phoenix SUGGESTION Model is not responsible for loss of use , or other incidental or consequential damages.
  • Page 4: Flight Warnings

    Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP FLIGHT WARNINGS ADHESIVES AND REQUIRED TOOLS When ready to fly, first extend the transmitter aerial. Thin CA Switch on the transmitter. 30-minute epoxy Switch on the receiver. 6-minute epoxy Check that the wings are correctly fitted to the Threadlocker thread locking cement fuselage.
  • Page 5 Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP • Officially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized to use devices and practices as defined within the Team AMA Program Document. (AMA Document #718.) (j) Not operate a turbine-powered aircraft, unless in compliance with the AMA turbine regulations. (AMA Document #510-A.)
  • Page 6: Installing The Light Wing

    Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP INSTALLING THE Light wing 2 x 10mm TP Screw < Trim the plastic cover > Before After 2x5mm Light wing < Wing Bottom > < Wing Bottom > 2x10mm Remove the covering Light wing < Green light >...
  • Page 7 Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP Adhesive tape <Grey> Before After Before After Before After Apply instant glue light wing < Wing Bottom > Remove the covering Light wing Decoration for light wing < Wing Bottom > Adhesive tape Adhesive tape Cut off shaded portion Apply instant glue (CA glue, super glue).
  • Page 8: Preparations

    Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP Light INSTALLING (OPTIONAL) * LIGHT NOT INCLUDED (MUST BE PURCHASE SEPARATELY): LIGHT LED SYSTEM Receiver LED 1 Led Controller LED 2 POWER 7.4v -11.1v LED 3 LED 4 PREPARATIONS Use a covering iron with a covering sock on high heat to tighten the covering if necessary.
  • Page 9: Installing The Ailerons And Flaps

    Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP INSTALLING THE AILERONs AND FLAPs Main Wing < Bottom view > Aileron Flap Make certain the hinges are adequately secured with glue. If they come loose in flight accidents may result. Assemble left and right Cut off shaded portion...
  • Page 10: Installing The Ailerons And Flaps Linkages

    Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP Warning! Set all scerws securely. If they come off during flight you will lose control of your aircraft! Aileron Flap Must be purchased separately! < Bottom view > Assemble left and right sides the same way...
  • Page 11 Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP WARNINGS 3x15mm Aileron 1.5mm Please note that C.A glue must be apply to these holes before screw the control horn to the aileron. If not, it comes off during flights, you may lose control of your airplane, resulting in an accident !
  • Page 12 Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP Aileron Flap < top view > Flap 3x15mm Horn < Flap > 3x10mm Flap Assemble left and right Cut off shaded portion sides the same way...
  • Page 13 Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP 2 x 10mm TP Screw Aluminum ball 3x12mm 2x10mm 2x10mm Aileron Flap < Bottom view > 3mm Nylon nut < Right Wing > < Left Wing > Assemble left and right Must be purchased sides the same way...
  • Page 14: Installing The Plastic Cover

    Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP INSTALLING THE plastic cover Plastic cover Do not overlook this symbol! Plastic cover Aileron Flap < Bottom view > Apply instant glue (CA glue, super glue). Cut off shaded portion Assemble left and right sides the same way...
  • Page 15 Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP Aluminum ball Aluminum ball Apply epoxy glue Assemble left and right sides the same way...
  • Page 16 Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP 4 x 30mm Cap Screw 4mm Washer 4x30mm 4x30mm 4mm Spring Washer < Bottom view > Assemble left and right sides the same way...
  • Page 17: Electric Retract System

    Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP Assemble left and right sides the same way ELECTRIC RETRACT SYSTEM Brake - R Main Wheel Receiver Brake - L Main Wheel POWER 7.4v Power led Controller Box Test Front / Back Wheel Controller Box R5207...
  • Page 18: Joining The Fuselage

    Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP JOINING The Fuselage 4 x 20mm Cap Screw 4mm Washer #2 4 x 10mm Button Screw 4mm Washer Aluminum plate 2mm Aluminum ( #8-6mm) 4x10mm 4x10mm 4x20mm 4x20mm Push rod Aluminum Pay close attention here! Assemble left and right...
  • Page 19: Gluing The Plastic Cover

    Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP GLUING THE PLASTIC COVER <Top view> <Left view> <Perspective> Plastic cover Cut off shaded portion Apply instant glue (CA glue, super glue). Assemble left and right sides the same way INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR SERVO INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR LINKAGES 1.
  • Page 20 Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP Apply epoxy glue Must be purchased separately! Assemble left and right sides the same way 3x15mm Aluminum ball 3x10mm 3x15mm Assemble left and right sides the same way...
  • Page 21 Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP 3x12mm Assemble left and right sides the same way...
  • Page 22: Horizontal Stabilizer Installation

    Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION Ф12x390mm Cut off shaded portion Assemble left and right sides the same way. rudder INSTALLATION Please note that C.A glue must be apply to these holes before screw the control horn to the rudder.
  • Page 23: Installing The Rudder Pushrod

    Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP INSTALLING THE RUDDER PUSHROD 3 x 12mm Screw 3mm Washer 3 x 10mm Button Screw Rudder Rudder Aluminum ball 3mm Nylon Nut Aluminum ball 3x15mm 3 x 110mm Push rod 3 x 15mm TP Screw 2 x 10mm TP Screw...
  • Page 24 Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP Rudder Servo 3x10mm 2x10mm Plastic cover Must be purchased separately!
  • Page 25: Installing The Navigation Gear Light

    Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP INSTALLING THE Navigation Gear Light * GEAR LIGHT NOT INCLUDED (MUST BE PURCHASE SEPARATELY): 23mm 22mm < Top View > < Left View > < Bottom View > 19mm...
  • Page 26 Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP 3 x 12mm Button Screw Aluminum ball Aluminum ball 3mm Nylon Nut 3 x 20mm Push rod 3mm Washer 3x12mm Must be purchased separately!
  • Page 27: Installing The Nose Gear Retract

    Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP INSTALLING THE NOSE GEAR RETRACT 3 x 12mm Button Screw Plastic Hinges (#8) 3 x 15mm TP Screw 2 x 13mm TP Screw 4 x 6mm Button Screw 2 x 12mm Cap Screw 2mm Nut 6 x 120mm Alumium...
  • Page 28 Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP Aluminum ball Aluminum ball Must be purchased Drill holes with the separately! Specified diameter.
  • Page 29 Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP 4 x 30mm Cap Screw 4mm Washer 4mm Spring Washer...
  • Page 30: Secure The Wing To The Fuselage

    Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP SECURE The Wing To The Fuselage 2 x 10mm TP Screw 2x10mm Assemble left and right sides the same way GLUING THE PLASTIC COVER <Top view> <Left view> <Perspective> Plastic cover Assemble left and right Cut off shaded portion...
  • Page 31: Installing The Engine

    Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP INSTALLING THE Engine 4 x 20mm Cap Screw 4mm Washer 4mm Spring Washer 4x20mm Must be purchased separately!
  • Page 32 Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP 3x16mm 3x16mm 4x10mm Assemble left and right Must be purchased sides the same way separately!
  • Page 33: Mounting The Cowl

    Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP MOUNTING THE COWL 4 x 20mm Cap Screw 4 x 10mm Button Screw 4mm Washer #2 4mm Washer 4x20mm 4x20mm 4x20mm Assemble left and right sides the same way...
  • Page 34 Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP 4x20mm 4x20mm 4x10mm 4,2mm Assemble left and right sides the same way...
  • Page 35: Installing The Fuel Tank

    Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP INSTALLING THE SPINNER Install the spinner back-plate, propeller and spinner cone. The propeller should not touch any part of the spinner cone. If it dose, use a sharp modeling knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone where the propeller comes in contact with it.
  • Page 36 Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP Brass pipes Brass pipes Rubber Must be purchased separately!
  • Page 37 Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP Rubber washer Silicone tube ( Must be purchased separately! ) < Front View > Zip tie Fuel Tank Clunks Zip tie Zip tie 265mm Zip tie A<B Must be purchased separately!
  • Page 38 Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP Antena Fuel Tank 4mm Plastic Screw Silicone Tube Zip tie Velcro Fuel Tank Must be purchased separately!
  • Page 39: Balancing

    Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP BALANCING 2. If the nose of the plane falls, the plane is nose heavy. To correct this first move the battery pack 1. It is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly. further back in the fuselage. If this is not possible...
  • Page 40 Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP Plate of plywood White glue Cut off excess. Assemble left and right sides the same way Pay close attention here Apply instant glue (CA glue, super glue). In order to obtain the CG specified, reposition the receiver and other equipment.
  • Page 41: Lateral Balance

    Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP LATERAL BALANCE CONTROL THROWS After you have balanced a plane on the C.G. 1. We highly recommend setting up a plane using You should laterally balance it. Doing this will the control throws listed. help the airplane track straighter.
  • Page 42: For Your Radio Installation

    Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP FOR YOUR RADIO INSTALLATION BASIC CONNECTION FOR AIRPLANE AND ADJUSTMENT OF SERVOS Example of connection For more information, refer to radio system instruction manual. Follow instruction manual of Engine and Battery. Flap Flap Servo Switch Y-Harness...
  • Page 43: Main Gear Dimensional Detail

    Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP Main Gear Dimensional Detail Nose Gear Dimensional Detail...
  • Page 44: Decoration

    Instruction Manual TUCANO TURBOPROP DECORATION < Bottom view > < Top view > < Side view > Left < Side view > Right Cream Blue Ferrari Red White Silver Light Green Black Cadmium yellow...
  • Page 45: Exploded View

    4x10mm 4x20mm 4x20mm 4x10mm 4x10mm 3x8mm 4x20mm 3x8mm...
  • Page 46: Exploded View

    < Joining the Fuselage > 2x12mm 4x20mm 4x8mm 2x12mm 3x12mm 4x30mm 4x30mm 4x30mm...
  • Page 47: Exploded View

    3x10mm 3x15mm 3x15mm 3x15mm 3x10mm 3x12mm 3x15mm 3x12mm 3x10mm 3x10mm 3x12mm 3x12mm 3x15mm 2x10mm(TP) 3x10mm 2x10mm(TP) Antena 3x12mm 4mm Plastic Screw 2x10mm(TP) 3x15mm 3x10mm 3x15mm 3x12mm 3x10mm 3x12mm 2x10mm(TP) 2x10mm(TP)
  • Page 48 I/C FLIGHT GUIDELINES Operate the control sticks on the When ready to fly, first extend the transmitter and check that the control transmitter aerial. surfaces move freely and in the ALWAYS land the model INTO the CORRECT directions. wind, this ensures that the model lands at the slowest possible speed.

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