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Hangar 9 Twist 3D .40 Assembly Manual

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Twist
Specifications
Wingspan: ..............47.75 in (1212.85mm)
Length: ...................48.38 in (1228.73mm)
Wing Area: ............747.37 sq in (48.2 sq dm)
Weight: ...................5.0–6.0 lb (2.27 kg–2.72 kg)
WE GET PEOPLE FLYING
™
3D .40 ARF
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Engines: ...................40–.46 2-stroke
Radio: ......................4-channel w/5 servos
TM
®
• Great sport 3D performer
• Covered in genuine UltraCote
.56–.72 4-stroke
®

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  • Page 1 ® WE GET PEOPLE FLYING Twist ™ 3D .40 ARF ASSEMBLY MANUAL • Great sport 3D performer • Covered in genuine UltraCote ® Specifications Wingspan: ....47.75 in (1212.85mm) Length: ....48.38 in (1228.73mm) Engines: ....40–.46 2-stroke Wing Area: ....747.37 sq in (48.2 sq dm) .56–.72 4-stroke Weight: ....5.0–6.0 lb (2.27 kg–2.72 kg) Radio: ......4-channel w/5 servos...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Covering Colors ............2 Table of Contents .

  • Page 3: Contents Of Kit

    Contents of Kit Large Parts: Small Parts: A. Wing Set HAN2651 1. 2 " Wheels HAN305 B. Fuselage HAN2652 2. Fuel Tank HAN1986 C. Tail Set HAN2653 3. Engine Mount HAN1985 D. Landing Gear HAN2654 E. Canopy HAN2656 Items Not Shown: Decal Set HAN2655 Required Radio and Engine...

  • Page 4: Field Equipment Required

    Field Equipment Required • Propeller (MAS1060) • Glow Plug Igniter with Charger (HAN7101) • Fuel • Glow Plug (HAN3001/3006) • Glow Plug Wrench (HAN2510) • Manual Fuel Pump (HAN118) Additional Required Tools and Adhesives Adhesives Tools • 6-Minute Epoxy (HAN8000) •...

  • Page 5: Before Starting Assembly

    Before Starting Assembly Before beginning the assembly of your Twist™, remove each part from its bag for inspection. Closely inspect the fuselage, wing panels, rudder, and stabilizer for damage. If you find any damaged or missing parts, contact the place of purchase. If you find any wrinkles in the covering, use a heat gun or covering iron to remove them.

  • Page 6: Section 1: Attaching The Wing To The Fuselage

    Section 1: Attaching the Wing to the Fuselage Required Parts Step 3 • Wing • Fuselage Place the wing onto the fuselage. Secure the wing • 1/4" x 1 " wing dowel using the 1/4-20 x 2" nylon bolt. • 1/4-20 x 2" nylon bolt Required Tools and Adhesives •...

  • Page 7: Section 2: Installing The Horizontal Stabilizer

    Section 2: Installing the Horizontal Stabilizer Required Parts Step 2 • Wing • Fuselage Check the distance from each stab tip to each wing • Horizontal stabilizer • Elevator joiner wire tip. These measurements must also be equal. Required Tools and Adhesives •...
  • Page 8 Section 2: Installing the Horizontal Stabilizer Note: DO NOT cut into the underlying wood. Step 4 Let the knife “float” across the covering. Use a felt-tipped pen to trace the outline of the Cutting into the wood will weaken the fuselage on the top and bottom of the stab.

  • Page 9: Section 3: Installing The Vertical Stabilizer

    Section 2: Installing the Horizontal Stabilizer Step 7 Photo for Step 7 Slide the stabilizer from the fuselage far enough to expose the uncovered area. Mix 1/2 ounce of 30- minute epoxy. Apply the epoxy to the exposed area on both the top and bottom of the stab. Slide the stab back into position and double-check the alignment of the stab.
  • Page 10 Section 3: Installing the Vertical Stabilizer Step 2 Step 4 Check the alignment between the fin and stab. The Remove the covering 1/16" below the line drawn fin must be 90-degrees to the stab to be in in the last step. alignment.

  • Page 11: Section 4: Installing The Ailerons

    Section 4: Installing the Ailerons Required Parts Step 3 • Wing • CA hinge (8) Slide the aileron and wing together. The gap • Aileron (left and right) between the aileron and wing should be infinitely small, approximately 1/64". Required Tools and Adhesives •...
  • Page 12 Section 4: Installing the Ailerons Step 5 Step 7 Remove the T-Pins and apply thin CA to each hinge. Work the aileron up and down several times to work Make sure the hinge is fully saturated with CA. Use in the hinges and check for proper movement. a paper towel and CA remover/debonder to clean up any excess CA from the wing and/or aileron.

  • Page 13: Section 5: Installing The Elevators

    Section 5: Installing the Elevators Required Parts Step 3 • Fuselage assembly • Elevator joiner wire Locate three CA hinges. Place a T-pin in the center • Elevator (left and right) • CA hinge (6) of the hinges. Place the hinges into the elevator half. Required Tools and Adhesives •...
  • Page 14 Section 5: Installing the Elevators Note: You can combine the previous step Step 7 with the following step if you like. This will Once the CA and epoxy have fully cured, gently hold the elevator in position while the epoxy pull on the elevator and stab to make sure the cures.

  • Page 15: Section 6: Installing The Tail Wheel

    Section 5: Installing the Elevators Step 8 Step 9 Hold the remaining elevator in position against the Drill the location marked in the previous step using stabilizer. Mark the location of the elevator joiner a 9/64" drill bit. wire onto the elevator. Step 10 Repeat Steps 2 through 7 to install the remaining elevator half.
  • Page 16 Section 6: Installing the Tail Wheel Step 2 Photo for Step 4 Cut a groove from the hole to the bottom of the rudder. This is necessary to provide clearance for the tail wheel bearing. Step 5 Test fit the tail wheel bearing into the slot. Make the slot large enough that the bushing will fit without Step 3 forcing the wood apart.

  • Page 17: Section 7: Installing The Rudder

    Section 7: Installing the Rudder Required Parts Step 4 • Fuselage assembly • Rudder Mix 1/2 ounce of 6-minute epoxy. Remove the • CA hinge (3) rudder, and place the epoxy only in the hole, not in the groove. Epoxy in the groove will probably make it Required Tools and Adhesives difficult to use the rudder.

  • Page 18: Section 8A: Engine Installation

    Section 8A: Engine Installation Required Parts Step 3 • Fuselage assembly • Engine mount (2) Mark the locations for the engine mounting bolts. • 8-32 x 3/4" screw (4) • 3mm washer (4) • 3mm x 20mm screw (4) • 3mm lock nut (4) Required Tools and Adhesives •...

  • Page 19: Section 8B: Electric Motor Installation

    Section 8B: Electric Motor Installation Required Parts Hint: Place nuts onto the rod before cutting. Removing the nuts over the cut ends will • Fuselage clean the threads. Required Tools and Adhesives • Electric motor (Hacker C50 10L recommended) Step 4 •...
  • Page 20 Step 7 Step 9 Attach the motor to the motor mount plate. Select a propeller appropriate for your motor system. Install the propeller and spinner as shown. Step 10 Prepare your ESC for connection to the motor and Step 8 motor battery following the instructions provided by Thread an 8-32 nut and #8 washers onto each of the manufacturer.

  • Page 21: Section 9: Throttle Pushrod Installation

    Section 9: Throttle Pushrod Installation Required Parts Step 2 • Fuselage assembly Test fit the throttle pushrod tube through the firewall, through former 2, and into the fuselage. • 10 " outer pushrod tube • Clevis Once satisfied with the fit, roughen the tube •...

  • Page 22: Section 10: Fuel Tank Assembly

    Section 9: Throttle Pushrod Installation Step 3 Step 4 Attach the clevis to the throttle arm on the Slide a clevis retainer onto a nylon clevis. Thread a carburetor. Slide the pushrod wire into the pushrod clevis onto a 14 "...
  • Page 23 Section 10: Fuel Tank Assembly Step 2 Step 4 Locate the rubber stopper. Insert one of the metal Bend the remaining fuel tube carefully to a fuel tubes into one of the holes in the stopper so 45-degree angle using your fingers. This will that an equal amount of tube extends from each be the fuel tank vent tube.
  • Page 24 Section 10: Fuel Tank Assembly Step 6 Step 8 Locate the short piece of silicone fuel tubing and the Tighten the M3 x 20 screw carefully—do not over fuel tank clunk. Install the clunk onto one end of the tighten. This allows the rubber stopper to form a silicone tubing.

  • Page 25: Section 11: Fuel Tank Installation

    Section 11: Fuel Tank Installation Required Parts Step 3 • Fuselage assembly • Fuel tank assembly Install the fuel tank into the fuselage. Make • Fuel tubing (red and green) any necessary supports to keep the tank from moving during flight. Required Tools and Adhesives •...

  • Page 26: Section 12: Landing Gear Installation

    Section 12: Landing Gear Installation Required Parts Step 3 • Fuselage assembly • 2 " wheel (2) Attach the wheel to the axle using a wheel collar and 3mm x 5mm screw. • 5/32" x 1" axle w/nut (2) • 1" wheel •...

  • Page 27: Section 13: Radio Installation

    Section 13: Radio Installation Required Parts Hint: Place a drop of thin CA onto each screw hole to harden the wood around the • Fuselage assembly • Wing assembly hole. Allow the CA to fully cure before • Servo w/hardware (5) installing the servos.
  • Page 28 Section 13: Radio Installation Step 7 Photo for Step 9 Temporarily install the aileron servo and mark the locations for the servo screws using a felt-tipped pen. Step 10 Tie the string onto the servo extension. Gently pull the extension through the wing using the string. Untie the string when the servo lead has been pulled through.
  • Page 29 Section 13: Radio Installation Step 12 Step 14 Secure the throttle servo using the screws supplied Temporarily mount the receiver and battery into with the servo. the fuselage. It may be necessary to relocate the battery forward or aft to balance the model as described in the section "Control Throws and Center of Gravity."...

  • Page 30: Section 14: Linkage Installation

    Section 14: Linkage Installation Required Parts Step 3 • Fuselage assembly • Wing assembly Position the control horn on the elevator so the horn aligns with the hinge line of the elevator. • 4 " pushrod wire (2) • Nylon clevis (4) Mark the position for the mounting holes using •...
  • Page 31 Section 14: Linkage Installation Step 5 Step 7 Place 2–3 drops of thin CA into the hole to harden Center the elevator servo electronically using the the wood. Repeat this for each of the three holes. radio system. Install a servo arm onto the elevator servo.
  • Page 32 Section 14: Linkage Installation Step 9 Step 12 Cut the wire 3/8" above the bend. Slide a clevis retainer onto a nylon clevis. Thread a clevis onto a 4 " wire a minimum of 10 turns. Step 13 Remove the back plate from a control horn using side cutters or a sharp hobby knife.
  • Page 33 Section 14: Linkage Installation Step 18 Step 21 Center the aileron servo electronically using the Repeat Steps 12 through 20 for the other radio system. Install a servo arm onto the aileron aileron servo. servo. Attach the pushrod with clevis to the control Step 22 horn.

  • Page 34: Section 15: Canopy Installation

    Section 14: Linkage Installation Step 24 Step 25 Make a 90-degree bend at the mark made in the Secure the throttle pushrod to the servo arm using last step. Temporarily connect the pushrod to the a nylon wire keeper. Install the throttle servo arm throttle arm.
  • Page 35 Section 15: Canopy Installation Step 3 Step 5 Use a hobby knife and scissors to trim the canopy Lightly sand the inside edge of the canopy and along the lines drawn in the previous step. slightly inside the line drawn on the hatch using medium sandpaper.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Engine

    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 transitions and runs at all throttle settings. Only procedure. when this is achieved should any plane be considered ready for flight.

  • Page 37: Preflight

    Preflight Charge both the transmitter and receiver pack for direction and with the recommended throws). Test- your airplane. Use the recommended charger run the engine and make sure it transitions smoothly supplied with your particular radio system, following from idle to full throttle and back. Also ensure the the instructions provided with the radio.

  • Page 38: 2004 Official Ama National Model Aircraft Safety Code

    2004 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code 7) I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any GENERAL device that explodes, burns, or propels a projectile of 1) I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned any kind) including, but not limited to, rockets, events, air shows or model flying demonstrations explosive bombs dropped from models, smoke until it has been proven to be airworthy by having...
  • Page 39 2004 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code equipment on Amateur Band frequencies.) 9) Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a powered model in flight. 5) Flying sites separated by three miles or more are considered safe from site-to site interference, even Organized RC Racing Event when both sites use the same frequencies.
  • Page 40 ® WE GET PEOPLE FLYING © 2004, Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 (877) 504-0233 www.horizonhobby.com 6369...

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