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If you, as the original owner of this model, discover defects in pans or workmanship wilhin 90 days of purchase, Hobbico will repair or replace it - at the option
of our authorized U.S. repair facility, Hobby Services - without charge. Our liability does not include cost of shipping to us. However, Hobby Services will pay
shipping expenses lo return your model to you. You must provide proof of purchase, such as your original purchase invoice or receipt, for your model's
warranty to be honored. This warranty does not apply to damage or defects caused by misuse or improper assembly, service or shipment. Modifications,
alterations or repair by anyone other than Hobby Services void this warranty. We are sorry, but we cannot be responsible for crash damage and/or resulting
loss of kits. engines, accessories, etc.
Your Avistar must be returned directly to Hobby Services for warranty work. The address is: Hobby Services. Attn: Service Department. 1610 Interstate Drive,
Champaign, II. 61822 Phone: (217) 398-0007. Please follow the instructions below when returning your model. This will help our experienced technicians to
repair and return it as quickly as possible.
1. ALWAYS return your entire system, including airplane and radio.
2. Disconnect the receiver battery switch harness and make sure that the transmitter is turned off Disconnect all batteries and drain all fuel.
3. Include a list of all items returned and a THOROUGH, written explanation of the problem and service needed. If you expect the repair to be covered under
warranty, also include your proof of purchase.
•I. Include your full return address and a phone number where you can be reached during the day.
If your model is past the 90-day warranty period or is excluded from warranty coverage, you can still receive repair service through Hobby Services at a
nominal cost. Repair charges and postage may be prepaid or billed COD. Additional postage charges will be applied for non-warraiuy returns All repairs
shipped outside the United States must be prepaid in U.S. funds only All pictures, descriptions and specifications found in this instruction manual and on
the product package arc subject to change without notice. Hobbico maintains no responsibility for inadvertent errors.
Entire contents © Copyright 1999
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
90-Day Limited Warranty
Repair Service
HCAZ3037 for HCAA2016 V 1.0
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Page 1: Assembly Instructions
90-Day Limited Warranty If you, as the original owner of this model, discover defects in pans or workmanship wilhin 90 days of purchase, Hobbico will repair or replace it - at the option of our authorized U.S. repair facility, Hobby Services - without charge. Our liability does not include cost of shipping to us. However, Hobby Services will pay shipping expenses lo return your model to you. - Page 2 AVISTAR 40 ARF IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES? Please make notes of the following points in your instruction manual before beginning assembly. 6-32 X 3/4" This kit contains an adjustable engine mount. This will allow you mount almost any engine Machine Screws quickly and easily.
- Page 3 Know Your Model's Parts Take a moment now to match the box contents with the items listed below. Following the Avistar 40's assembly instructions will be quite easy if you identify and organize the parts before you begin.
- Page 4 #11 knife blades Large Phillips screwdriver Find A Flying Instructor #64 Rubber bands Small Phillips screwdriver The best way to begin flying your Avistar 40 is with Ruler 3 ft of 3/32" fuel tubing an experienced R/C pilot or flying instructor at Drill with drill bits: 1/16", 3/32", and 3/16"...
- Page 5 2. Your radio transmitter must be the FIRST thing Repair Service Your Avistar 40 must be returned directly to Hobby you turn ON, and the LAST thing you turn OFF. Services for warranty work. The address is: Fuel storage and care...
- Page 6 Clamping the wing joiner Q Find the two 1/8" (3mm) die-cut plywood wing l-l Use three clothes pins to clamp the wing joiners joiners. Draw a center line on both sides of the together firmly. The excess epoxy must be removed plywood wing joiners and balsa aileron servo tray mounting blocks.
- Page 7 Sanding the joiner Applying the epoxy Cl If the wing joiner will not Fit in the cavity, lightly l-l Mix l/2oz. (14.5ml) of 30-minute epoxy and sand the excess epoxy and uneven surface joints apply to the wing root rib and inside the joiner from the joiner edges and sides.
- Page 8 Installing the servo tray Assembling the servo tray Q Apply thick CA+ to the flat side of the balsa servo J Mix l/8oz. (3.5ml) of 6-minute epoxy to glue the servo tray to the bottom side of the wing. Apply tray mounting block.
- Page 10 Installing the servo tray Constructing the tail section Q Locate the horizontal stabilizer slot under the Mix l/8oz. (3.5ml) of 6-minute epoxy to glue the covering on the tail section of the fuselage by servo tray into the fuselage. Apply epoxy to all pressing lightly with your finger.
- Page 11 Removing the covering Preparing to install the stabilizer T-PIN STRING STRING Q Using a sharp hobby knife, cut 1/32" [1mm] inside the lines made with the felt-tip pen and remove the covering from the center of the horizontal stabilizer. Do not cut into the balsa sheeting on the horizontal stabilizer.
- Page 12 in "Installing the Ailerons" as a guide. Check for Installing the vertical stabilizer free movement in both directions. There should be no binding. Glue in the hinges by wicking 4 drops of thin CA into each side of the hinges. 90°...
- Page 13 Attaching the elevator control horn Locating the rudder exit hole Locate a nylon control horn. Place the horn on QThe precut rudder pushrod exit hole is located on the bottom of the elevator. Position it 1" (25.4mm) the same side as the rudder control horn, under the from center and aligned with the leading edge as covering.
- Page 14 Mounting the wheels Installing the landing gear Q Locate two foam wheels and four wheel collars. Place one wheel collar on each strut and secure its location using a 6-32 set screw. Place the wheel onto the strut, followed by another wheel collar. Secure the additional wheel collar with another 6-32 set screw.
- Page 15 Insert the control rod holding bracket on the fuselage firewall. Press a 5/32" wheel collar into the nylon steering arm. Make sure the hole in the arm lines up with the hole in the wheel collar. Place the nylon steering arm between the plastic bracket and motor mount.
- Page 16 Assembling the tank plug Installing the tank U Locate the two stopper plates. Push the aluminum tubes through the smaller stopper disc and the back of the rubber plug. Place the larger stopper disc on (-1 Insert the fuel tank into the fuselage as shown in the opposite side and insert the 3 x 20mm machine screw through the larger disc, the rubber plug and the photo.
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Page 17: Radio Installation
brackets, four 4 x 15mm screws, four 4mm lock Mounting the propeller and spinner washers and four 4mm nuts. The engine centerline Alignment Pegs must be in line with the fuselage centerline. Place the engine on the mount and secure the engine with the engine brackets. - Page 18 Installing the switch radio compartment. Route the antenna under the Q Cut a rectangular switch hole in the side of the plywood servo tray and up through the exit hole. Do fuselage opposite the exhaust using a hobby knife. not cut the antenna wire. The receiver is tuned to a Locate the receiver switch harness in the radio specific length of antenna.
- Page 19 a 90 degree bend in the pushrod at the mark (you may want to disconnect the clevis from the elevator control horn to pull the pushrod wire out of the fuselage to make it easier to bend). Cut off the excess wire 3/8"...
- Page 20 The IMPORTANT: Go back and check your installation. balance point (CG) on the Avistar 40 is located Be sure that all servo screws, horns and other 3-1/4" (83mm) back from the leading edge. This is components are secure.
- Page 21 3/8" up It is a good practice to periodically check the ground RUDDER: 3/4" right 3/4" left stance of your Avistar 40 - especially after a hard landing. The wire landing gear is designed to absorb AILERONS: 5/16" up 5/16" down shock from rough landings but occasionally may need to be bent back into position.
- Page 22 Find a Safe Place to Fly for loose servo connections or corrosion, loose The best place to fly your R/C model is an AMA bolts that may cause vibration, a defective on/off (Academy of Model Aeronautics) chartered club switch, low battery voltage or a defective cell, a field.
- Page 25 Avistar 40 behaves in each maneuver. back to idle. The Avistar 40 has a lot of lift so you After you have several flights on your Avistar 40, it's...