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Horizon Hobby HANGAR 9 T-34 Mentor Assembly Manual

Horizon Hobby HANGAR 9 T-34 Mentor Assembly Manual

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Specifications
Wingspan: .............. 57.25 in (1454 mm)
Length: ................... 45 in (1146 mm)
Wing Area: ............ 555 sq in (35.8 sq dm)
The U.S. Navy's Cold War-era primary trainer is now available as a .40-size semi-scale ARF—the new
T-34 Mentor from Hangar 9
scheme, painted fiberglass cowl, realistic canopy, and instrument panel details. For those looking for
maximum realism, there's even a retract option. In the air, the Mentor's sport scale aerodynamics make
a wide variety of sport aerobatics possible. For sport scale warbird thrills in an economical package,
nothing can touch the new T-34 from Hangar 9.
WE GET PEOPLE FLYING
T-34 Mentor
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
®
. The Mentor has outstanding touches like an authentic Ultracote trim
TM
®
Weight: ................... 6–7 lb (2.7 kg–3.2 kg)
Radio: ..................... 4-channel w/5–7 servos
Engines: ................... .40–.58 2-stroke, .56–.72 4-stroke

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  • Page 1 ® WE GET PEOPLE FLYING T-34 Mentor ASSEMBLY MANUAL Specifications Wingspan: ....57.25 in (1454 mm) Weight: ....6–7 lb (2.7 kg–3.2 kg) Length: ....45 in (1146 mm) Radio: ..... 4-channel w/5–7 servos Wing Area: .... 555 sq in (35.8 sq dm) Engines: ....

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents ............. . 2 Additional Required Equipment .

  • Page 3: Additional Required Equipment

    Contents of Kit Large Parts A. Fuselage HAN2426 B. Wing Set w/Joiner and Ailerons HAN2427 C. Tail Set HAN2428 D. Canopy HAN2430 E. Painted Cowl HAN2431 Small Parts 1. Fixed Landing Gear Set HAN2432 2. Tail Cone HAN2429 Additional items sold separately Decal Set (not shown) HAN2433 Additional Required Equipment...

  • Page 4: Additional Required Tools And Adhesives

    Additional Required Tools and Adhesives Tools Other Required Items • Canopy Scissors • Epoxy brushes • Drill • Felt-tipped pen or pencil • Drill Bit: 1/16”, 3/32”, 1/8”, 7/32”. 1/4” • File • Flat blade screwdriver • Measuring device (e.g. ruler, tape measure) •...

  • Page 5: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information Horizon Hobby, Inc. guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any parts damage by use or modification. In no case shall Horizon Hobby's liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.

  • Page 6: Section 1: Joining The Wing Halves

    Section 1: Joining the Wing Halves Required Parts Step 2 • Left and right wing panels Without using any glue, test fit the wing panels • Wing joiner (large & small) together using the wing joiners. The panels must • Wing dowels (2) fit together without any gaps top or bottom.
  • Page 7 Section 1: Joining the Wing Halves Note: Read through the remaining steps of Step 6 this section before mixing any epoxy. Apply a generous amount of epoxy to the joiner cavity of the opposite wing panel. Hint: It is extremely important to use plenty of Step 7 epoxy when joining the wing panels.

  • Page 8: Section 2: Installing The Horizontal Stabilizer

    Section 1: Joining the Wing Halves Step 10 Use masking tape to securely hold the wing panels together. Place the wing assembly back onto the work surface (covered with wax paper) and check the dihedral angle. Allow the epoxy to fully cure before continuing to the next section.
  • Page 9 Section 2: Installing the Horizontal Stabilizer Step 3 Step 5 Measure from the trailing edge of the stabilizer Slide the stab into the fuselage. Center the stab in the opening by measuring the distance from the fuselage ". Use a felt-tipped pen to mark this location. to each tip.
  • Page 10 Section 2: Installing the Horizontal Stabilizer Step 7 Step 9 Check to make sure the wing and stabilizer are Remove the stab and use a hobby knife with a parallel. If they are not, lightly sand the opening brand new blade to remove the covering 1/16" in the fuselage for the stab until the stab is parallel inside the lines just drawn.

  • Page 11: Section 3: Installing The Vertical Stabilizer

    Section 2: Installing the Horizontal Stabilizer Step 10 Mix 1/2 ounce of 30-minute epoxy. Apply epoxy to the top and bottom of the exposed wood of the stabilizer. Apply epoxy to the corresponding surfaces of the slot in the fuselage for the stabilizer. Slide the stabilizer into the slot in the fuselage.
  • Page 12 Section 3: Installing the Vertical Stabilizer Step 3 Step 4 Remove the fin and use a hobby knife with a Check the alignment of the fin to the stabilizer brand new blade to remove the covering 1/16” using a square. The fin must be 90 degrees to the below the lines just drawn.

  • Page 13: Section 4: Installing The Ailerons

    Section 3: Installing the Vertical Stabilizer Step 5 Step 6 Remove the covering 1/16" inside the lines drawn on Mix 1/2 ounce of 30-minute epoxy. Apply the epoxy the fuselage using a sharp hobby knife. to both the exposed wood on the fin and the slot in the fuselage.
  • Page 14 Section 4: Installing the Ailerons Step 2 Step 4 Place the hinges in the precut slots in the aileron. Remove the T-Pins and move the aileron to provide The T-pin will rest against the leading edge of the the best access to the hinge. Apply thin CA to each aileron when installed correctly.

  • Page 15: Section 5: Installing The Elevators

    Section 4: Installing the Ailerons Step 5 Step 6 Firmly grasp the wing and aileron and gently pull Work the aileron up and down several times to work on the aileron to ensure the hinges are secure and in the hinges and check for proper movement. cannot be pulled apart.
  • Page 16 Section 5: Installing the Elevators Step 4 Step 6 Place the hinges into the elevator halves. Check the movement of the elevators and make sure there is plenty of clearance for the elevator control horn. It may be necessary to trim the stabilizer and fuselage as shown to allow for clearance of the horn.

  • Page 17: Section 6: Installing The Rudder

    Section 5: Installing the Elevators Step 8 Photo for Step 9 Check to make sure both elevators move freely. They should not rub against the stabilizer at the tips. Apply thin CA to both sides of the hinge. Make sure to saturate the hinge;...
  • Page 18 Section 6: Installing the Rudder Step 2 Step 5 Locate three CA hinges and place a T-pin in the Remove the rudder from the fin. Mix 1/2 ounce of center of each hinge. Place the hinges into the rudder. 30-minute epoxy and apply it to the groove and hole in the rudder.

  • Page 19: Section 7: Fixed Gear Installation

    Section 7: Fixed Gear Installation Required Parts • 2 " main wheel (2) • 2" nose wheel • Main gear wire (2) • Nose gear wire • Main gear mount (2) • Nose gear mount • 4mm wheel collar (6) • 4mm brass wheel collar •...
  • Page 20 Section 7: Fixed Gear Installation Step 4 Step 7 Drill the locations marked in the previous step using Slide the steering arm onto the nose gear wire, but a 3/32" drill bit. do not tighten the screw. Slide the nose gear wire into the nose gear mount.
  • Page 21 Section 7: Fixed Gear Installation Step 9 Step 11 Slide the nose gear wire towards the bottom of the Use a sharp hobby knife to remove the covering from fuselage. Slide the steering arm up against the nose the wing for the main gear. Use a covering iron to gear mount and secure the steering arm using an seal the edges of the covering to the opening.
  • Page 22 Section 7: Fixed Gear Installation Step 13 Step 15 Drill the locations marked in the previous step using Insert the main gear wire into the mount. Adjust the a 3/32" drill bit. Work slowly as to avoid drilling height of the wire to 3" as shown. through the top of the wing.
  • Page 23 Section 7: Fixed Gear Installation Step 17 Step 19 Install one of the M3x12 machine screws. Tighten Install the main gear wire and secure its location the screw as to mark the main gear wire. using an M3x12 machine screw. Remember to check the height of the gear as described in Step 15.

  • Page 24: Section 8: Retract Installation

    Section 8: Retract Installation Required Parts • 2 " main wheel (2) • 2" nose wheel • 4mm wheel collar (6) • M3x6 machine screws (6) • M3x12 sheet metal screw (12) • 3/8" x 5/8" x 6 " nose gear rail (2) Required Tools and Adhesives •...
  • Page 25 Section 8: Retract Installation Step 5 Step 8 Drill the locations marked in the previous step using Attach the nose gear using four M3x12 sheet a 3/32" drill bit. metal screws. Step 9 Slide the axle supplied with the retracts onto the nose Step 6 gear wire.
  • Page 26 Section 8: Retract Installation Step 10 Step 12 Install the nose wheel using two 4mm wheel collars Position the main gear retract in the wing. The coil and two M3x6 machine screws. Apply threadlocking in the wire will face towards the trailing edge of the compound to the screws to prevent them from wing.
  • Page 27 Section 8: Retract Installation Step 14 Step 16 Attach the main gear mount using four M3x12 Rotate the axle parallel to the centerline of the wing. sheet metal screws. The goal is to have both main wheels pointing straight forward when installed. Step 15 Hint: You can also use the mounting screws Slide the axle supplied with the retracts onto the...

  • Page 28: Section 9: Retract Linkage Installation

    Section 8: Retract Installation Step 19 Step 20 Install the axle and secure its location using the Install the main wheel using two 4mm wheel collars screw supplied with the retracts. Remember to and two M3x6 machine screws. Apply threadlocking check the height of the gear as described in Step 14.
  • Page 29 Section 9: Retract Linkage Installation Step 2 Step 4 Install a low-profile retract servo in the wing retract Install the linkage into the wing. Attach the clevis to servo tray using the hardware provided with the the retract actuator. Make a bend in the pushrod so servo.
  • Page 30 Section 9: Retract Linkage Installation Step 6 Step 8 Use a 3/32" drill bit to drill the appropriate holes Connect the retract servo to your radio system in the arm. and electronically move the servo to the retracted position. Slide the retract control wire through the easy connector as shown and secure the servo arm to the retract servo.
  • Page 31 Section 9: Retract Linkage Installation Step 10 Step 13 Repeat Steps 3 through 9 for the remaining main Slide the pushrod through the holes in the gear retract. firewall and former 2. Connect the clevis to the retract actuating lever. Step 11 Step 14 Slide a clevis retainer onto a clevis.
  • Page 32 Section 9: Retract Linkage Installation Step 15 Step 17 Position the servo tray so the edge is in alignment Select a servo arm from those included with your with the center opening of the servo tray. Use servo that has a distance of 1/2" from the center of 6-minute epoxy to glue the tray into position.

  • Page 33: Section 10: Engine Installation

    Section 10: Engine Installation Required Parts Step 3 • Engine mount (2) • 6-32 blind nut (4) Use a 3/32" drill bit to mark the locations for the engine mounting bolts. • 6-32 x 1" machine screw (4) • #6 x 5/8" sheet metal screw (4) Required Tools and Adhesives •...
  • Page 34 Section 10: Engine Installation Step 6 Attach the engine using four #6 x 5/8" socket head sheet metal screws. Photo for Step 7 Step 8 Drill the locations marked in the previous step using a 7/32" drill. Hint: Apply bar soap to the threads of the screws to make them thread easier into the mount.

  • Page 35: Section 11: Throttle Pushrod Installation

    Section 11: Throttle Pushrod Installation Required Parts Step 2 • Clevis retainer • Clevis Slide a clevis retainer onto a clevis. Attach the clevis • 2-56 x 14 " pushrod to the 2-56 x 14 " threaded pushrod. Required Tools and Adhesives Step 3 •...

  • Page 36: Section 12: Fuel Tank Assembly

    Section 12: Fuel Tank Assembly Required Parts Photo for Step 2 • Clunk (fuel pickup) • Metal caps (2) • Fuel pickup tubing • Fuel tank • Rubber stopper • M3x20 screw • Metal tubes (short and long) Required Tools and Adhesives •...
  • Page 37 Section 12: Fuel Tank Assembly Step 5 Step 7 Slide the vent tube into one of the remaining two Carefully insert the stopper assembly into the fuel holes in the stopper from the tank (small cap) side. tank. Note the position of the vent tube; it must be up at the top portion of the fuel tank to function properly.

  • Page 38: Section 13: Fuel Tank Installation

    Section 13: Fuel Tank Installation Required Parts • Fuselage assembly • Fuel tank assembly Note: Connect the red tube to the vent and the green tube to the pickup. • Fuel tubing (red and green) Required Tools and Adhesives Step 3 •...

  • Page 39: Section 14: Radio Installation

    Section 13: Fuel Tank Installation Step 5 Make the proper connections to the engine, using the engine manufacturer’s instructions. Section 14: Radio Installation Required Parts Step 2 • Fuselage assembly • Wing assembly Temporarily install the rudder, elevator, and throttle servos.
  • Page 40 Section 14: Radio Installation Step 3 Step 5 Remove the servo and drill the holes for the servo Mount the radio switch to the side of the fuselage. mounting screws using a 1/16" drill bit. Step 6 Hint: Place a drop of thin CA onto each screw Wrap the receiver and receiver battery in hole to harden the wood around the hole.
  • Page 41 Section 14: Radio Installation Step 8 Step 11 Temporarily mount the receiver and battery into the Temporarily install the aileron servo and mark the fuselage. It may be necessary to relocate the battery locations for the servos screws using a felt-tipped forward or aft to balance the model as described in pen.
  • Page 42 Section 14: Radio Installation Step 13 Step 15 Connect a 9" Servo Extension (JRPA097) to the Tie the string onto the servo extension. Gently servo lead. Secure the connectors by tying them in pull the extension through the wing using the a knot using dental floss (as shown) or by using a string.

  • Page 43: Section 15: Linkage Installation

    Section 15: Linkage Installation Required Parts Step 2 • Fuselage assembly • Wing assembly Slide the pushrod assembly into the fuselage from the rear. Make sure the pushrod goes through the • 18 " pushrod wire • 4 " pushrod wire center hole in the fuselage former.
  • Page 44 Section 15: Linkage Installation Step 4 Step 6 Bend the wire 90 degrees at the mark made in the Thread the rudder control horn onto the rudder previous step control wire until the outer edge of the horn is flush with the end of the wire.
  • Page 45 Section 15: Linkage Installation Step 9 Step 12 Center the rudder servo electronically using the radio Drill a 3/32" hole in the firewall and former 2 as system. Install a servo arm onto the rudder servo. shown. The position is not critical as long as they Mark the pushrod where it crosses the holes in the align parallel to the nose gear rail.
  • Page 46 Section 15: Linkage Installation Step 14 Step 16 Slide the pushrod into the fuselage from the front. Use a 3/32" drill bit to drill out the holes in a servo Make any necessary bends in the pushrod wire to arm. Attach an easy connector to the arm using a attach it to the steering arm.
  • Page 47 Section 15: Linkage Installation Step 18 Step 20 Move the throttle stick and trim to low. Check to Drill three 1/16" holes through the ailerons at the make sure the carburetor will move to the closed locations marked in the previous step. position when operating the servo.
  • Page 48 Section 15: Linkage Installation Step 22 Step 23 Attach the control horn using three 2-56 x 3/4" Center the aileron servo electronically using the screws and the control horn backplate. radio system. Install a servo arm onto the aileron servo. Attach the pushrod with clevis to the control horn.

  • Page 49: Section 16: Cowling Installation

    Section 16: Cowling Installation Required Parts Step 2 • Fuselage assembly • Cowling Remove the engine. Position the cowl onto • #2 x 1/2" sheet metal screw (4) the fuselage so it is 4 " from the firewall. Transfer the location for the engine and needle Required Tools and Adhesives valve onto the cowl.
  • Page 50 Section 16: Cowling Installation Step 5 Step 7 Use the cardstock from Step 1 to locate the positions Make any cut outs in the cowling to clear items for the cowling screws. The goal is to drill into the such as the muffler, fueling valve, needle valve, cowl mounting blocks for the four screws that hold nose gear, etc.

  • Page 51: Section 17: Canopy And Decal Installation

    Section 17: Canopy and Decal Installation Required Parts Step 4 • Fuselage assembly • Canopy Apply a bead of RCZ56 Canopy Glue (ZINJ5007) around the inside edge of the canopy. Position the • Tail cone canopy onto the hatch. Use tape to hold the canopy •...

  • Page 52: Preflight At The Field

    Control Throws and Center of Gravity Recommended CG Location The amount of control throw should be adjusted as closely as possible using mechanical means, rather An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight than making large changes electronically at the radio. is properly balancing the model.

  • Page 53: Range Testing The Radio

    Adjusting the Engine Step 1 Step 3 Completely read the instructions included with your Before you fly, be sure that your engine idles reliably, engine and follow the recommended break-in procedure. transitions and runs at all throttle settings. Only when this is achieved should any plane be considered Step 2 ready for flight.

  • Page 54: 2003 Official Ama National Model Aircraft Safety Code

    2003 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2003 Model Flying MUST be in accordance with this Code in order for AMA Liability Protection to apply. GENERAL 7) I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any device that explodes, burns, or propels a projectile of any kind) 1) I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air including, but not limited to, rockets, explosive bombs...
  • Page 55 2003 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Continued 4) I will operate my model using only radio control Organized RC Racing Event frequencies currently allowed by the Federal 10) An RC racing event, whether or not an AMA Rule Communications Commission.
  • Page 56 ® WE GET PEOPLE FLYING © 2003, Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 (217) 355-9511 www.horizonhobby.com 5912...

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