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- Page 1 I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Wingspan : mm (68.31in) 1735 Length 540 mm (60.63 in) Weight : 4500gr - 5000gr Engine : 120 two stroke Radio : 4 channels / 5 high torque servos standard servo...
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Page 2: Kit Contents
Instruction Manual Katana 120 KIT CONTENTS: We have organized the parts as they come out of the box for better identification during assembly. We recommend that you regroup the parts in the same manner. This will ensure you have all of parts required before you begin assembly. -
Page 3: Tools And Supplies Needed
1. Please trial fit all the parts. Make sure you have the correct parts and that they fit and are aligned properly before gluing! This will assure proper assembly. The KATANA 120 is hand made from INSTALLING THE AILERONS natural materials, every plane is unique and minor adjustments may have to be made. -
Page 4: Installing The Control Horns
Instruction Manual Katana 120 INSTALL THE AILERONS SERVOS & PUSHRODS 1. Install the servo in the wing require the use of one 305mm servo extension for each aileron servo. One Y-harness connector is required and is used to allow the aileron servo to plug into one slot in your receiver. -
Page 5: Installing The Aileron Linkages
Instruction Manual Katana 120 2. Secure the control horn into the aileron. 1. Locate the pushrod wire. Slide a silicon clevis retainer onto a clevis. Screw a M3 nut and a threaded metal clevis onto the threaded end of the wire. Tighten the nut against the clevis and... -
Page 6: Installing The Horizontal Stabilizer
Instruction Manual Katana 120 2. Remove the covering from the stabilizer. When cutting through the covering to remove it, cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering it's self. Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it. This could lead to possible failure during flight. -
Page 7: Installing The Rudder
Instruction Manual Katana 120 INSTALLING THE RUDDER 5. When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the bottom Repeat step 1 - step 6 from the installing aileron and to the top of the stabilizer mounting area for the installing rudder. -
Page 8: Installing The Tail Wheel
Instruction Manual Katana 120 INSTALLING THE TAIL WHEEL 5. Connect the spring. 1. The tail wheel set. INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR 1. Nuts have been installed at the factory. 2. Remove the covering. 2. Install main landing gear into the fuselage using (4) 4mm x 20mm socket head screws and flat washers provided in the kit. - Page 9 Instruction Manual Katana 120 Installing the engine Install with OS 22cc Engine Collar Collar 4mm collar 150mm 4mm axle 8mm screw After installing the wheel pant, apply a small drop of thin C/A to the bottom nut. Install with OS 120 two stroke INSTALLING THE THROTTLE PUSHROD HOUSING 1.
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Page 10: Installing The Stopper Assembly
Instruction Manual Katana 120 6. When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper assembly tighten the 3mm x 20mm machine screw until the rubber stopper expands and seals the tank opening. Do not over tighten the assembly as this could cause the tank to split. -
Page 11: Installing The Throttle Servo
Instruction Manual Katana 120 INSTALLING THE THROTTLE SERVO 3. The elevator has a block wood plate for mounting the control horn. One elevator control horn in positioned on each elevator. Using a 1. Install the rubber grommets and brass collets ruler and a pen, locate and mark the location of into the elevator, rudder and throttle servos. -
Page 12: Installing The Rudder Servo
Instruction Manual Katana 120 The elevator linkages are assembled as shown below 22mm 22mm 170mm Remove the covering . Repeat these step for the second servo elevator. 2. The rudder has a block wood plate for mounting the control horn. Two control horn in positioned on both side rudder (left and right). -
Page 13: Installing The Throttle
Instruction Manual Katana 120 Aluminum ball Crimp Cable Plastic ball link Cable end Metal connector 5. Thread the metal connector to the link ball. INSTALLING THE THROTTLE 1. Install one adjustable metal connector through the third hole out from the center of one servo arm, enlarge the hole in the servo arm using a 2mm drill bit to accommodate the servo connector. -
Page 14: Final Assembly
Instruction Manual Katana 120 FINAL ASSEMBLY MOUNTING THE COWL 1. Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly INSTALLING THE SPINNER from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cowl over the engine. Install the spinner back-plate, propeller and spinner cone. The spinner cone is held in place 2. - Page 15 Instruction Manual Katana 120 open and close the canopy Battery Receiver Zip tie Zip tie INSTALLING and secure the wing Glue the scooper wing to the fuselage. 1. Find the hole on the top of the wing by taking measurements as picture below.
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Page 16: Lateral Balance
This may require two people to make it easier. The KATANA 120 will perform 3-D aerobatics easily if you use the largest engines 2. If one side of the wing fall, that side is heavier recommended within the engine range. - Page 17 Instruction Manual Katana 120 I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS Always operate in open areas, away Keep all onlookers (especially small from factories, hospitals, schools, THE PROPELLER IS DANGEROUS children and animals) well back from buildings and houses etc. NEVER fly Keep fingers, clothing (ties, shirt the area of operation.
- Page 18 Instruction Manual Katana 120 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.