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"Graphics and specifications may change without notice".

Specifications

Wing span-------------------------------------- 70.9 in------------------------------ 180cm.
Wing area-------------------------------------- 837 sq.in------------------------54 sq.dm.
Approximate flying weight------------------7.5-8.8 lbs---------------------3.4-4.0kg.
Length------------------------------------------ 47.6in------------------------------- 121cm.
Recommended engine size-------------- .75cu.in-------------------------- 2-stroke.
Radio System required 4 channels with 6 servos
Flying skill level Intermediate/advanced.
Kit features.
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Ready-made—minimal assembly & finishing required.
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Ready-covered covering.
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Photo-illustrated step-by-step Assembly Manual.
Made in Vietnam.
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
.91cu.in--------------------------4-stroke.
MS: 86

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  • Page 1: Specifications

    MS: 86 ASSEMBLY MANUAL “Graphics and specifications may change without notice”. Specifications Wing span-------------------------------------- 70.9 in------------------------------ 180cm. Wing area-------------------------------------- 837 sq.in------------------------54 sq.dm. Approximate flying weight------------------7.5-8.8 lbs---------------------3.4-4.0kg. Length------------------------------------------ 47.6in------------------------------- 121cm. Recommended engine size-------------- .75cu.in-------------------------- 2-stroke. .91cu.in--------------------------4-stroke. Radio System required 4 channels with 6 servos Flying skill level Intermediate/advanced.

  • Page 2: Fuselage Assembly

    CODE SEA 86 INTRODUCTION. Thank you for choosing the DECATHLON ARTF by SEAGULL MODELS. The DECATHLON was designed with the intermediate/advanced sport scale in mind. It is a semi scale airplane which is easy to fly and quick to assemble. The airframe is conventionally built using balsa, plywood to make it stronger than the average ARTF , yet the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light.

  • Page 3: Hinging The Ailerons

    www.seagullmodels.com NOTE: To avoid scratching your new aero- plane we suggest that you cover your work- bench with an old towel. Keep a couple of jars or bowls handy to hold the small parts after you T- pin. open the bags. Please trial fit all parts.
  • Page 4 Instruction Manual DECATHLON _ CODE SEA 86 Installing the turnbuckle for the wing as 5) Turn the wing panel over and deflect the same as pictures below. aileron in the opposite direction from the opposite side. Apply thin C/A glue to each hinge, making sure that the C/A penetrates into washer.

  • Page 5: Hinging The Rudder

    www.seagullmodels.com Installing the turnbuckle for tail strut of hori- zontal fin as same as pictures below. CONTRONL HORN M3 SCREW Tail fin bottom. Epoxy. Turnbuckle. ALUMINUM WASHER Wing Horizontal fin bottom. M3 LOCK ALUMINUM WASHER HINGING THE RUDDER. Glue the rudder hinges in place using the same tectniques used to hinge the ailerons.

  • Page 6: Rudder Control Horn

    Instruction Manual DECATHLON _ CODE SEA 86 CONTRONL HORN CONTRONL HORN M3 M3 SCREW ALUMINUM WASHER. Aluminum Washer. EPOXY. Epoxy. FUSELAGE Rudder Horizontal Stabilize ALUMINUM WASHER. M3 LOCK NUT Aluminum Washer. M3 LOCK NUT EPOXY. Rudder Epoxy. FUSELAGE Horizontal Stabilizer. 16mm.

  • Page 7: Installing The Stopper Assembly

    www.seagullmodels.com Mark and drill 4 holes for engine mount. Insert 4 blind nuts to firewall. Thread locker glue. Vent tube. Fuel pick up tube. Fuel fill tube. Carefully use a lighter or heat gun to INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY. permenently set the angle of the vent tube. 1) Using a modeling knife, carefully cut Important: When the stopper assembly is in- off the rear portion of one of the 3 nylon tubes...

  • Page 8: Fuel Tank Installation

    Instruction Manual DECATHLON _ CODE SEA 86 FUEL TANK INSTALLATION. Plastic tape. You should mark which tube is the vent and which is the fuel pickup when you attach fuel tubing to the tubes in the stopper. 2) Follow diagram below for wheel pant Once the tank is installed inside the fuselage, it may be difficult to determine which is which.

  • Page 9: Installing The Main Landing Gear

    www.seagullmodels.com Landing Gear. wheel Pant. M4 x 10mm. Alumium Spar. Alumium Spar. Locker glue. 3) A drop of C/A glue on the wheel collar screws will help keep them from coming lose during operation. Repeat the process for the other wheel. MOUNTING THE ENGINE.

  • Page 10: Cowling Installation

    Instruction Manual DECATHLON _ CODE SEA 86 4) Bolt the engine to the engine mount using COWLING INSTALLATION. the four machine screws. Double check that all the screws are tight before proceeding. 4.2 mm diameter. Trim and cut. Pushrod wire. Trim and cut.

  • Page 11: Installing The Switch

    www.seagullmodels.com Switch. INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVO. Because the size of servos differ, you may need to adjust the size of the precut open- ing in the mount. The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through. 1) Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto the throttle servo.

  • Page 12: Installing The Horizontal Stabilizer

    Instruction Manual DECATHLON _ CODE SEA 86 Elevator servo. Rudder servo. Elevator servo. Throttle servo arm. INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. Draw center line. When cutting through the covering to re- move it, cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself. Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it.

  • Page 13: Installing The Aileron Servos

    www.seagullmodels.com Epoxy. Hinge. C/A glue. When cutting through the covering to re- move it, cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself. Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it. Epoxy. Put the vertical stabilizer into the in the top INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS.
  • Page 14 Instruction Manual DECATHLON _ CODE SEA 86 Wing rib. Wing. Small Weight. Small Weight. String. String. Attach the string to the servo lead and carefully thread it though the wing. INSTALLATION THE PUSHROD. Wing. Aileron. 75mm. M2 clevis. M2 lock nut. 110mm.
  • Page 15 www.seagullmodels.com 1) Elevator and rudder pushrods assembly follow pictures below. M2 clevis. M2 Lock nut. Attach to elevator - rudder control horn. Attach to servo arm in fuselage. Throttle. Elevator. Rudder. Control horn. Elevator Pushrod. M2 lock nut. Elevator pushrod. Metal clevis.
  • Page 16 Instruction Manual DECATHLON _ CODE SEA 86 Fuselage bottom. Elevator. Rudder. 70mm. Throttle. Elevator. Bottom. INSTALLING TAIL STRUT SUPPORT The tail strut system assembly follow pic- tures below. 3x10mm. 3x10cm(2pcs). Alumium Alumium trap. trap. Bottom. 70mm. Snap keeper. 7mm. 175mm.

  • Page 17: Mounting The Tail Wheel

    www.seagullmodels.com MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL. See pictures below. M2 x 20mm. M3 x 12mm.
  • Page 18 Instruction Manual DECATHLON _ CODE SEA 86 Wing tube. C/A glue. Insert two wing panels as pictures below. INSTALLING THE BATTERY-RECEIVER. 1) Plug the six servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver. Plug the battery pack lead into the switch also. 2) Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective foam rubber to protect them from vibration.

  • Page 19: Installing The Wing Strut

    www.seagullmodels.com INSTALLING THE WING STRUT. Parts requirement.See pictures below. 5mm diameter pilot horn. M3 x 15mm. M3x50mm. Turnbuckle. M3x50mm. 60mm. 85mm.
  • Page 20 Instruction Manual DECATHLON _ CODE SEA 86 M3x15mm. BALANCING. 1) It is critical that your airplane be bal- anced correctly. Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control and crash. The cen- 8.7cm ter of gravity is locate back from the leading edge of the wing, measured at wing tip.

  • Page 21: Control Throws

    www.seagullmodels.com 2) If the nose of the plane falls, the plane CONTROL THROWS. is nose heavy. To correct this first move the battery pack further back in the fuselage. If 1) We highly recommend setting up the this is not possible or does not correct it, stick DECATHLON using the control throws listed small amounts of lead weight on the fuselage at right.

  • Page 22: Flight Preparation

    Instruction Manual DECATHLON _ CODE SEA 86 AEROBATIC FLYING PREFLIGHT CHECK. FLIGHT PREPARATION. 1) Completely charge your transmitter A) Check the operation and direction of and receiver batteries before your first day of the elevator, rudder, ailerons and throttle. flying. 2) Check every bolt and every glue joint B) Plug in your radio system per the in the DECATHLON to ensure that everything...

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