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WARRANTY.....
from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does
not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Top Flite's
liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Top Flite reserves the right to
change or modify this warranty without notice.
In that Top Flite has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no
liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of
the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the user-assembled product, the user
accepts all resulting liability.
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
Top Flite Models Champaign, IL
Entire Contents © Copyright 2009
Wingspan: 81 in [2060mm]
Wing Loading: 30 – 32 oz/ft
Wing Area: 898 sq in [57.9 dm
]
Length: 64 in [1630mm]
2
Weight: 11.5 – 12.5 lb [5220 – 5670g]
Radio: 5+ channel with 6 – 7 servos
Top Flite
Models guarantees this kit to be free
®
[92 – 98g/dm
]
Engine: .60 – .91 cu in [10 – 15cc] two-stroke,
2
2
Motor: RimFire
If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product,
the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place
of purchase.
To make a warranty claim send the defective part or
item to Hobby Services at the address:
Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as much contact information as
possible (daytime telephone number, fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of the
problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon receipt of the package the problem will
be evaluated as quickly as possible.
Telephone (217) 398-8970, Ext. 5
.91 – 1.20 cu in [15 – 20cc] four-stroke,
1.20 (50-65-450kV) Out-Runner Motor
™
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Dr., Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822 USA
airsupport@top-flite.com
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TOPA0906MNL V1.0

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  • Page 1 Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as much contact information as In that Top Flite has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no possible (daytime telephone number, fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of the liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Balance the Model Laterally ....33 to the Cessna 182 ARF visit the Top Flite web site at PREFLIGHT ......33 www.top-flite.com.

  • Page 3: Decisions You Must Make

    • Hobbico Extension 24" Futaba J (HCAM2200) ® Cessna 182 ARF that may require planning or decision You must check the operation of the model and all • Hobbico Extension 12" Futaba J (HCAM2100) making before starting to build. Order numbers are components before every flight.

  • Page 4: Scale Competition

    ™ CA and Epoxy glue. Compressed air 10 oz (TAEC1060) Though the Top Flite Cessna 182 ARF may not have 1/2 oz. [15g] Thin Pro CA (GPMR6001) Switch & charge jack mounting set (GPMM1000) the same level of detail as an “all-out” scratch-built...

  • Page 5: Important Building Notes

    4-40 x 3/4" [19mm]. replacement parts, please provide the full kit name available separately (an aileron cannot be purchased (Cessna 182 ARF) and the part numbers as listed in separately, but is only available with the wing kit). the Replacement Parts List.

  • Page 7: Kit Contents

    PREPARATIONS ASSEMBLE THE WING KIT CONTENTS 1. Right Wing Tip HINGE THE AILERONS AND FLAPS 1. If you have not done so already, remove the 2. Wheels (3) major parts of the kit from the box and inspect for 3. Right Wheel Pant damage.
  • Page 8 3. Coat the portion of each hinge point that fits Drill a 3/32" [2.4 mm] hole into the hinge pockets with epoxy. Insert the hinges 1/2" [13mm] deep, in the center into the pockets in the flap and wing as was done in of the hinge slot.

  • Page 9: Install The Aileron Servo & Linkage

    INSTALL THE AILERON SERVO & LINKAGE Temporary pin Before completing this section, confirm that the to keep the hinge servos that you will be using will properly fit between centered. the servo mounting block locations on the aileron and flap servo hatch covers. Make adjustments as necessary for your brand servos.
  • Page 10 7. Thread a nylon clevis 15 complete turns onto 3. Attach a 24" [610mm] servo extension to a 6" [152mm] pushrod. Slide a silicone clevis retainer each aileron servo and secure the connector using onto the clevis and connect the clevis to the outer tape or heat shrink tubing.

  • Page 11: Install The Flap Servo & Linkage

    horn directly over the aileron hinge line and mark the pushrod where it crosses the outer hole in the servo turns. Install a silicone clevis retainer onto the clevis. location of the control horn mounting holes. arm. Make a 90° bend at the mark on the pushrod Measure 3-1/4"...

  • Page 12: Finish The Wing

    FINISH THE WING 4. When satisfied with the operation of the flap, slide the silicone clevis retainer to the end of the clevis. Install the flap servo hatch cover onto the wing using four #2 x 3/8" [9.5mm] self-tapping screws. Be sure to reinforce the screw holes with thin CA glue.

  • Page 13: Install The Tail, Landing Gear & Servos

    Read through all of step 4 before proceeding. If you feel that you need extra working time, the wing panels can be joined to the center section one at a time. 5. Locate the two nylon wing dowels. Use epoxy to glue the wing dowels into the holes in the LE of the wing center section.
  • Page 14 upside-down (see the photo at step 2 for a close-up). fuselage. Slide the stab into position in front of the elevator joiner wire and clean them with alcohol. Test Stand back 15 to 20ft [5 to 6m] and check to be sure elevator joiner rod.

  • Page 15: Install The Landing Gear

    4. Loosely thread a 6-32 x 1/4" [6mm] SHCS into 2. Install the axles onto the main landing gear each wheel collar along with threadlocking compound. 5. Insert the rudder steering rod up through the legs using two 5/16"-24 nylon locknuts. Reinstall the wheel collars and wheels onto the axles access hatch beneath the stab and in front of the and tighten the SHCS against the flat spots.

  • Page 16: Install The Tail Servos & Pushrods

    flat spot on the nose gear wire and tighten the set screw in the wheel collar against the upper flat spot. Be careful when tightening the SHCS in the steering arm to prevent stripping the brass insert in the arm. 6.
  • Page 17 hardwood rails using a 1/16" [1.6mm] drill bit. Thread a hole in the remaining arm with a 5/64" [2mm] drill bit. #2 x 3/8" [9.5mm] self-tapping screw into each hole and Install the servo arm perpendicular to the length of back it out.
  • Page 18 9. Install a brass screw-lock pushrod connector into the outer hole of the steering arm with a nylon screw-lock pushrod connector retainer. The connector should be installed on the underside of the arm. Loosely thread a 4-40 x 1/8" [3.2mm] SHCS into the screw-lock pushrod connector.

  • Page 19: Install The Power System

    INSTALL THE POWER SYSTEM lock pushrod connector and position it so that the tank would need to be done through the carb line, or forward end protrudes approximately 3/8" [9.5mm] an optional fuel fill valve (not included). The tank can beyond the connector.
  • Page 20 Adjust the length of the fuel tubing accordingly. When satisfied, tighten the 3 x 25mm screw in the stopper to secure it in place (do not overtighten). Mark the side of the tank that must face up when installed in the plane, and we also suggest marking the tubes in the stopper.
  • Page 21 holes. Attach the engine to the mount using four 8-32 x 1" [25mm] SHCS, four #8 flat washers, and four #8 lock washers. 7. Install the throttle servo in the location shown. Because of the tight working space here, a Hobbico Pin Vise (HCAR0696) is very useful in this step.

  • Page 22: Brushless Motor Installation

    BRUSHLESS MOTOR INSTALLATION the ESC in place. If your ESC has mounting tabs for screws, the hook and loop strap plus one screw at the aft end is sufficient to secure the ESC. If the ESC The installation of a brand of out-runner brushless does not have mounting tabs for screws, use self- motor other than the Great Planes RimFire 1.20 adhesive hook and loop material (not included) plus...
  • Page 23 cutout. With the receiver tray pushed as far forward as it will go, confirm that the tab is holding the receiver tray down by gently pulling upward on the tray. When satisfied, drill a 1/16" [1.6mm] hole through the screw hole on the receiver tray and into the fuel tank tray.

  • Page 24: Install The Cowl

    INSTALL THE COWL 2. Remove the muffler from the engine. Mark the center of each cowl mounting block onto the fuselage with a felt-tip pen. Position the cowl onto the fuselage 1. Make paper templates for the location of the and mark where the bottom of the cowl will need to muffler outlets, glow plug, needle valve, etc.

  • Page 25: Install The Cockpit Windows

    INSTALL THE COCKPIT WINDOWS edge of the openings. If not, the light housings may interfere with the engine. When the epoxy has cured, use pieces of rubber band to hold the light wires out 1. Trim the covering from the window openings in the of the way of the engine.

  • Page 26: Install The Cockpit Kit

    INSTALL THE COCKPIT KIT made in the back of the top half as shown. Test fit the top half over the bottom half. The total height of When installing the cockpit kit, be sure to go slowly the seat bottom is not critical, but ours is 1" [25mm]. and only trim small amounts at a time.
  • Page 27 4. Fit the assembled seat back to the seat bottom. Make any final adjustments to the fit and glue the assemblies together. 6. Cut out the cockpit back panel. Slots will need to be 7. Rough cut the cockpit side panels leaving as made for the elevator and rudder pushrod tubes, as well much material as possible.
  • Page 28 Before installing the cockpit floor, review the inside of the fuselage one more time and confirm that all fine adjustments to the servos have been made, connections to the receiver are made and in place, etc.! You do not want to install the cockpit floor only to discover later that you forgot to connect the Y-harnesses for the flap and aileron servos to the receiver.

  • Page 29: Install The Spinner & Propeller

    INSTALL THE SPINNER & PROPELLER FINAL TOUCHES panel in place in the fuselage. It should fit snugly over the portion of the cockpit floor that rests on top of the fuel tank. Glue the instrument panel in position. 1. Locate the spinner hardware. A two-stroke and four-stroke spinner nut are provided.

  • Page 30: Apply The Decals

    Battery Precautions: There are two ways to connect multiple battery packs: In Series and in Parallel. 6. This completes the Cessna 182 ARF assembly! APPLY THE DECALS 4. If you installed a brushless motor, cut the covering around the perimeter of the battery hatch.

  • Page 31: Check The Control Directions

    4-CHANNEL RADIO SETUP (STANDARD MODE 2) ELEVATOR MOVES UP RIGHT AILERON MOVES UP LEFT AILERON MOVES DOWN Also NEVER connect battery packs with different capacities in Series or in Parallel. RUDDER MOVES RIGHT FULL THROTTLE 2. Connecting batteries in “Parallel” means to connect the +’s to the +’s and the -’s to the -’s.

  • Page 32: Balance The Model (C.g.)

    your radio does not have dual rates, we recommend IMPORTANT: To ensure a successful first flight, fly setting the throws at the low rate setting for your first your Cessna set up only according to the C.G. and few flights. control surface throws specified in this manual.

  • Page 33: Balance The Model Laterally

    AMA number on or inside your model. It is We use a Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer required at all AMA R/C club flying sites and AMA Get help from an experienced pilot when learning to (TOPQ5700) in the workshop and keep a Great Planes sanctioned flying events.

  • Page 34: Ama Safety Code (Excerpts)

    CHECK LIST Make all engine adjustments from behind the rotating 5) I will not fly my model unless it is identified with propeller. my name and address or AMA number, on or in the model. Note: This does not apply to models while During the last few moments of preparation The engine gets hot! Do not touch it during or right being flown indoors.

  • Page 35: Flying

    Identify 16. Use an incidence meter to check the wing for the Top Flite Cessna 182 ARF is capable of some which surface fluttered (so the problem may be twists and attempt to correct before flying.
  • Page 36 182 ARF needs to touch down with a nose high attitude to avoid whacking the nose gear and skipping back into the air. For this reason, landings with flaps require a deliberate flare with high rate elevator to raise the nose. Touch and go’s and go-arounds can be accomplished with full flaps.

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