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Instruction Manual
Wingspan : 1630mm (64.2 inch)
Length
g
Weight
Radio
Engine
: 1660mm (65.35 inch)
: 4500gr – 4800gr
: 6 servo hi torque / 4 channel
: 120 two stroke

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Summary of Contents for Phoenix Model SBACH size 120

  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Wingspan : 1630mm (64.2 inch) Length : 1660mm (65.35 inch) Weight : 4500gr – 4800gr Radio : 6 servo hi torque / 4 channel Engine : 120 two stroke...
  • Page 2: Kit Contents

    Instruction Manual SBACH 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. KIT CONTENTS MAIN GEAR ASSEMBLY RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM...
  • Page 3: Safety Precaution

    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 SBACH size 120 is hand made INSTALLING THE AILERONS from natural materials, every plane is unique and minor adjustments may have to be made.
  • Page 4: Installing The Control Horns

    Instruction Manual SBACH 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 SBACH 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 then install the clevis on the aileron control 3mm Screw horn.
  • Page 6: Installing The Horizontal Stabilizer

    Instruction Manual SBACH 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 SBACH 5. When you are sure that everything is aligned INSTALLING THE RUDDER correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the bottom Repeat step 1 - step 2 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 SBACH INSTALLING THE TAIL WHEEL 5. Connect the spring. 1. The tail wheel set. INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR 2. Remove the covering. 1. Nuts have been installed at the factory. 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: Installing The Wheel Pants

    Instruction Manual SBACH INSTALLING THE WHEEL PANTS Install with OS 120 two stroke 16 mm flat washer Glue with epoxy Collar Collar 4mm collar 4mm axle 8mm screw 120mm After installing the wheel pant, apply a small drop of thin C/A to the bottom nut. Installing the engine INSTALLING THE THROTTLE PUSHROD HOUSING 1.
  • Page 10: Installing The Stopper Assembly

    Instruction Manual SBACH 3. Now, remove the engine. Using a 5mm drill bit, 3. Carefully bend the second nylon tube up at a drill holes through the firewall and the forward 45 degree angle (using a cigarette lighter). This bulkhead at the marks made. tube will be the vent tube to the muffler.
  • Page 11: Installing The Throttle Servo

    Instruction Manual SBACH CA glue To vent tube To carburator To muffler 3. The elevator has a block wood plate for mounting the control horn. One elevator control INSTALLING THE THROTTLE SERVO horn in positioned on each elevator. 1. Install the rubber grommets and brass collets into the elevator, rudder and throttle servos.
  • Page 12: Installing The Rudder Linkages

    Instruction Manual SBACH . Repeat these step as installing the aileron INSTALLING THE RUDDER LINKAGES linkages (Page 4 and page 5). The rudder is controlled by two metal cables. Install the rudder linkages and cables as below. 1. Use a hobby knife to remove the covering from the openings for the rudder control cables.
  • Page 13: Installing The Throttle

    Instruction Manual SBACH 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: Mounting The Cowl

    Instruction Manual SBACH MOUNTING THE COWL FINAL ASSEMBLY 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 SBACH 3. Secure the wing joiner using a 4mm x 35mm wood screw. Switch Receiver Zip tie Battery open and close the canopy BALANCING 1. It is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly. Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control and crash.
  • Page 16: Lateral Balance

    SBACH LATERAL BALANCE 3-D PERFORMANCE SETTINGS The SBACH size 120 will perform 3-D aerobatics After you have balanced a plane on the C.G. You should laterally balance it. Doing this will help the easily if you use the largest engines airplane track straighter.
  • Page 17 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. This is a flying your aircraft close to people or built sleeves, scarves) or any other loose aircraft, which will cause serious...
  • Page 18 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. wind, this ensures that the model lands at the slowest possible speed.

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