Aileron Servos Installation ..........7 when operating this product: the 3.1m SU-26MM Sukhoi will deliver best of class Elevator Servo Installation ..........11 performance for any serious pilot wanting uncompromised Rudder Installation ............13 NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create precision.
HARdWARE bAGS Aileron and Elevator Control Horns, Plates and Nylon Wing Bolts Ball Links 2.5mm and 4-40 Screws Pushrods, Washers and Locknuts Left Horns (Shorter) are for Elevators and Longer Ones for Aileron Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
For advanced fliers ages 14 and above. This is not a toy. 11. HAN106011 Landing Gear, 3.1m Sukhoi MM ARF 23. HAN106023 Fiberglass Control Horn Set 12. HAN106012 Linkage Hdwr Set, 3.1m Sukhoi MM ARF Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
Remember to take your time and follow the Spektrun DX8 SPM8800 directions. JR Systems X9503 2.4GHz JRP2930 JR Systems 11X 2.4GHz JRP1100 JR Systems 12X 2.4GHz JRP1200 The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
3/32-inch (2.5mm), 3/16-inch (5mm) around areas where the colors overlap to prevent separating the colors. HAN100 – Heat Gun HAN150 – Covering Glove HAN101 – Sealing Iron HAN141 – Sealing Iron Sock Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
CA in the hole. Wait until CA is dry before installing the servo. Do this for every bay that a servo is to Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
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Repeat this with the stick fully deflected in the opposite direction. Once the center and both endpoints are set for the second servo, remember Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
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CA in the hole. Wait until CA is dry before installing the servo. See step 3 in precision wing setup for detail. Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
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3D wing setup. 6. 1.5-inch servo arms are used for 3D wing setup. Assemble the linkages and use threadlock on all the screws. Setscrews need only tightening and no threadlock. Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
Use threadlock on the center servo arm screw. Use a 48-inch JR Heavy-Duty extension from elevator to receiver. Servo needs to be installed in such way that output shaft is Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
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9. MatchBox is installed in the stab root. Apply a piece excess epoxy using alcohol swabs. of masking tape to the bottom of the MatchBox and using CA glue a piece of hook and loop to the MatchBox. Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
Make sure not to buckle the rod. This is a rather slow process and needs attention. 11. Mount the MatchBox. Use 48-inch extension from MatchBox to the receiver. Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
1. Prepare the servo by attaching the 48-inch extension and securing the connector with a string and masking tape over it. 3. Use a pin vise to drill the holes. Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
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10. Adjust the length of pushrod to achieve rudder center 7. Power up the servo and with sub-trim at 0, mount the while the arm is parallel to the hinge line. Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
Note that the collar shoulder is facing is shown being held using a ratchet with a #10 socket from the wheel hub. inside the canister tunnel. Gear needs to be installed with Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
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Hook the springs from the tiller arm to the T-bracket and secure them. 10. Drill a pilot hole using a pin vise, then mount the screws and remove them. Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
Cut off the silicone tubing to prepare the next pipe mount. Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
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8. Reinstall the mounts and allow time for epoxy to cure. 7. Remove the pipes and use an acid brush to apply 30-minute epoxy to the sides of the mount and fuselage. Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
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2. Insert the header and pipe into coupler, leave 1/8--1/4 inch gap between header and pipe. Slide the clamps on the Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
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Remove the canisters and apply glue to the sides of the mount and fuselage where they contact using 30-minute epoxy to enough have time for adjustment. Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
2. Dry fit everything and temporarily mount the bottom mounting ring and open the slots where the gussets sit on cowl to ensure correct alignment. Adjust if necessary. and around the engine box. Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
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5. Mount the lower half cowl. 6. Mount the upper half cowl. At the mid-point that both lower and upper half meet, use colored washers and 1/4 inch 4-40 screws. Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
4-40 rod into DA ball link and ball link provided with the high-temperature RTV and apply threadlock to the muffler kit. Apply threadlock to the servo arm screw. Throttle servo bolts. needs 24-inch extension. Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
2. Fill line is installed at the front left side of the fuselage using Hangar 9 fuel filler. Drill a small hole; then using a rotary tool and 3/8-inch diameter sanding drum or grinding bit, open the side of the fuselage for the fuel filler.
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8. Overflow line goes through the fuselage floor opening to the lower bottom cowl. 5. Glue a piece of hook and loop to the masking tape using medium CA. 10. Cut 1/4-inch fuel line. Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
4. The ignition module and battery will be installed as one piece, on top of each other. Apply masking tape to both sides of battery and bottom side of ignition module. Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
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10. Apply a piece of masking tape to the bottom of regulator and glue opposite side of hook and loop using CA. Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
Note: Connect battery to switch, output of the switch to regulator (6-inch extension is needed) and regulator output to ignition. With this method, battery can be charged directly through the switch charge port. Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
2. Glue using CA opposite side of hook and loop to the sides of the fuselage as shown below. 3. Overlap 2 inches of hook and loop straps provided in Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
See step 3 for the alternative method. masking tape. Note that even if the hook and loop is adhesive-backed, CA helps hold the hook and loop to the masking tape in high temperatures. Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
2. Glue the pilot using Shoo Goo to the place allocated in the lower body of the pilot through the head. the canopy. 3. Locate the foam pilot panel and pilot panel decal. Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
4. Glue the foam panel using foam-safe CA to the canopy. After the first flights, the CG position can be adjusted for your personal preference. 5. Canopy bolts to the fuselage using 4 (4mm) screws provided. Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
It is important to take all the wrinkles in the covering out and would be best to apply the decals after the plane has been taken to a flying field a couple of times and all the wrinkles have been removed. The following pictures show the location of decals. Wing Decal Close-up Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
If any critical switches are on without your knowledge, the transmitter alarm will sound a warning at this time. • 6. Check that all trim levers are in the proper location. • 7 . All servo pigtails and switch harness plugs should be secured in the receiver. Make sure the switch harness moves freely in both directions. Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
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In the case of airshows demonstrations straight line must be established. An area away from the line must be maintained for spectators. Intentional flying behind the line is prohibited. Hangar 9 3.1m Sukhoi SU-26MM ARF Assembly Manual...
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