INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Katana EP

HIGH

PERFORMANCE

KM0283010

Outrunner Motor Included !

Max Speed 12000 rpm

Operating Power 180 W

Operating Voltage 6-12 V

Operating Current 15 A

Peak Current 20 A (max 15 s)

Shaft diameter 3 mm

Diameter 28 mm

Length 30 mm

Weight 60 g

Outrunner Motor

A

LM

OS

T-READY-TO

-F

LY

Requires: 4-channel radio w/ 4 micro servos, 20A Brushless ESC,

3 cells 11.1V 2100mAh Li-Po battery & charger.

Specifications

Wing Span 40 in / 1020 mm

Wing Area 301 sq in / 19.4 sq dm

Flying Weight 27.5 oz / 780 g

Fuselage Length 35 in / 890 mm

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.*

Warning ! This model is not a toy.

It is designed for maximum performance. Please seek advice if one is not familiar with this kind of electric powered precision model. Operating this model without prior preparation may cause injuries. Remember, safety is the most important thing. Always keep this instruction manual at hand for quick reference.

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Katana EP

INDEX

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

P.1

PARTS LIST

ASSEMBLY

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

P.2

P.3-9

P.9

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

1 Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.

2 Check all parts. If you find any defective or missing parts contact your local dealer. Please DRY FIT and check for defects for all parts that will require CA or Epoxy for final assembly. Any parts you find to be defective after the gluing process may be difficult to remove for warranty replacement. The manufacturer will replace any defective parts, but will not extend to the parts that are good before gluing to defective parts during assembly. Warranty will not cover any parts modified by customer.

3 Symbols used throughout this instruction manual comprise of the following : -

Apply epoxy glue.

Assemble left and right sides the same way.

Peel off shaded portion covering film.

3mm

Drill holes with the specified diameter (here: 3mm).

Pay close attention here!

Pierce the shaded portion covering film.

Apply instant glue

(C.A.glue, super glue.)

Ensure smooth non-binding movement while assembling.

Cut off shaded portion.

Must be purchased separately !

Warning!

Do not overlook this symbol !

P. 1

Parts List

1. MAIN WING -- 1 pair

WING FAIRING -- 1 pair

2. CLEVIS -- 2 pcs

STRAPER -- 2 pcs

FUEL TUBE d2xD4x4mm -- 4 pcs

HORN -- 2 sets

SCREW PM2x22mm -- 4 pcs

PUSHROD Ø1.4x55mm w/ Threads(For Aileron) -- 2 pcs

3. FUSELAGE -- 1 pc.

STABILIZER & ELEVATOR -- 1 set

4. VERTICAL FIN & RUDDER--1 set

5. TAIL LANDING GEAR -- 1 set

TAIL WHEEL Ø23mm -- 1 pc.

PLASTIC COLLAR Ø1.1mm -- 1 set

SCREW PA2x8mm -- 2 pcs

SCREW PM2x8mm -- 1 pc.

M2 NUT--1 pc.

ALUMINUM PLATE 0.3mm -- 1 pc.

6. FUEL TUBE d2xD4x4mm -- 1 pc.

CLEVIS -- 1 pc.

HORN -- 1 set

SCREW PM2x8mm -- 2 pcs

PUSHROD Ø1.4x465mm w/ Threads(For Rudder) -- 1 pc.

7. FUEL TUBE d2xD4x4mm -- 2 pcs

SCREW PM2x8mm -- 4 pcs

HORN -- 2 sets

PUSHROD Ø1.4x355mm w/ Threads(For Elevator) -- 2 pcs

CLEVIS -- 2 pcs

8. KM0283010 OUTRUNNER MOTOR -- 1 set

HW2340100 PROPELLER ADAPTOR (d3xD5mm) -- 1 set

SCREW PM3X6mm -- 4 pcs

WASHER d3xD7mm -- 4 pcs

FOLDING PROPELLER SET(PL6314020) -- 1 set

SCREW PM2x12mm -- 2 pcs

COWLING -- 1 pc.

SCREW PWA2x8mm -- 4 pcs

SPINNER Ø45mm -- 1 pc.

P.2

9. MAIN LANDING GEAR -- 1 pc.

MAIN WHEEL Ø40mm -- 2 pcs

WHEEL PANTS -- 1 pair

SCREW PA2.6x8mm -- 3 pcs

SCREW PA2x6mm -- 4 pcs

SCREW PM3x25mm -- 2 pcs

WASHER d2xD5mm -- 4 pcs

PLATE 0.5mm -- 2 pcs

COLLAR Ø3.1mm w/ Set Screw -- 2 sets

COPPER TUBE d3.1xD4x5mm -- 2 pcs

M3 NUT -- 2 pcs

10. PUSHROD Ø1.4x70mm (For Elevator) -- 1 pc.

BATTERY TIE 200mm -- 1 pc.

FUEL TUBE d2xD4x4mm -- 2 pcs

STRAPER -- 2 pcs

PUSHROD CONNECTOR PL4410020 -- 1 set

SPONGE 10x50x150mm -- 1 pc.

DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE 30x35mm -- 1 pc.

11. EYE SCREW PA2.5x10x23mm -- 2 pcs

WING TUBE Ø9.6x211mm -- 1 pc.

RUBBER BAND D30x1mm -- 2 pcs

12. COCKPIT -- 1 pc.

SCREW PM2x14mm -- 1 pc.

M2 NUT -- 1 pc.

WASHER d2xD5mm -- 1 pc.

PLASTIC PLATE PL4114015 (Canopy Latch) -- 1 pc.

PILOT(PC101050A) -- 1 pc.

13. DECALS -- 1 set

COVERING:--

LIGHTEX SGX 100 WHITE

LIGHTEX SGX 330 CADMIUM YELLOW

1 Main Wing

Aileron Servo Lead

Apply instant type CA glue to both sides of each hinge.

Bottom View

2 Aileron Servos

PM2x22mm Screw

4

Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models tri-horn are pre-drilled.

Please look for pin-hole marks at under side of control surfaces.

Straper

Fuel Tube d2xD4x4mm

PM2x22mm

Clevis

2mm

Pushrod

Ø1.4x55mm

Horn

Bottom View

P.3

3 Stabilizer & Elevator

Temporary install the main wing, adjust leveling of the stabilizer to make it as parallel to the main wing as possible. *Also refer to step 13 Wing Setting.

1

B

(Stabilizer)

B

(Main Wing)

B=B

A A

A=A

Apply instant type CA glue to both sides of each hinge.

2

4 Vertical Fin & Rudder

3

Completed

Apply instant type CA glue to both sides of each hinge.

(Vertical Fin)

C C’

C=C’

(Rudder)

1

2

P.4

3

Completed

5

Tail Landing Gear

PA2x8mm Screw

2

PM2x8mm Screw

1

M2 Nut

1

Plastic Collar

M2 Nut

Aluminum Plate

PA2x8mm

1mm

2mm

PM2x8mm Bottom View

6

Rudder Pushrod

PM2x8mm Screw

2

≈15mm

Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models tri-horn are pre-drilled.

Please look for pin-hole marks at side of control surfaces.

≈76mm

Horn

Pushrod

Ø1.4x465mm

Clevis

2mm

Fuel Tube d2xD4x4mm PM2x8mm

Bottom View

7

Elevator Pushrod

PM2x8mm Screw

4

≈122mm

Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models tri-horn are pre-drilled.

Please look for pin-hole marks at under side of control surfaces.

Fuel Tube d2xD4x4mm

PM2x8mm

≈26mm

Pushrod

Ø1.4x355mm

Clevis 2mm

Horn

Bottom View

P.5

8

Outrunner Motor / Cowling

PWA2x8mm Screw

4

PM2x12mm Screw

PM3x6mm Screw

4

PA2.6x8mm

Screw d3xD7mm Washer

4

1

2

Make sure rotating motor casing is not in contact with wirings or anything.

Don't over-tighten the

PM3 screws, too much stress on the screws could split the firewall.

3

PM3x6mm

PM2x12mm

4 5

PM2x12mm

Don’t over-tighten the PM2 screws, let the propeller blades align themselves when spinning.

Ø45mm

Spinner

1.5mm

PWA2x8mm

PA2.6x8mm

Completed

M5 Nut

9

Main Landing Gear

PA2x6mm Screw

4

PA2.6x8mm

Screw

3

PM3x25mm Screw

2

M3 Nut

2 d2xD5mm Washer

4 d3xD7mm Washer

4

3.1mm

Wheel Collar

2 d3.1xD4x5mm

Copper Tube

2

PA2.6x8mm

1.5mm

PM3x25mm d3xD7mm Washer 3mm

Set Screw

3.1mm

Collar

Plate 0.5mm

M3 Nut d2xD5mm

Washer

PA2x6mm

1mm

Bottom View

P.6

Completed

10

Radio Equipment

Install and arrange the servo as shown in the diagram.

Elevator Pushrod

Front

Double-Sided Tape

KA1.7x6mm

20A Brushless ESC

Sponge

Elevator Servo

Elevator Servo

Elevator Pushrod

Battery Battery Tie

11

Main Wing

Up

90°

Bottom

Straper

Completed

2 Wing Tube

Ø 9.6x211mm

Rudder Servo Rudder Pushrod

1

Eye Screw

PA2.5x10x23mm

Bottom View

3

Lead to Aileron Servo

Rubber Band

P.7

Completed

12 Cockpit

PM2x14mm Screw

1

M2 Nut

1 d2xD5mm Washer

1

2mm

Plastic Plate

PL4114015

PM2x14mm

M2 Nut d2xD5mm

Washer

Pilot

Completed

13 Wing Setting

Adjust the wing and fuselage configuration as shown in the diagrams.

A A’

C

B B’

C’

P.8

A=A'

B=B'

C=C'

14

Control Throws

Rudder

Elevator

Aileron

25mm

25mm

Adjust the control throws as shown in the diagram. These throws are good for general flying. You can adjust according to your personal preference.

15mm

15mm

12mm

12mm

15

C.G.

The ideal C.G. position is 75mm ( 2.96 in ) behind the leading edge measured at where the wing meets the fuselage. In order to obtain the C.G. specified, add weight to the fuselage or move the battery position. Check the C.G. before flying.

75mm

2.96 in

C.G.

Warning!

Important Safety Precautions

# First time flyer should never fly by himself/herself. Assistance from experienced flyer is

absolutely necessary.

#

Katana EP

is specially designed to be powered by KM0283010 Outrunner Motor.

# Make sure the air field is spacious, never fly the plane too close to people and never get

too close to a running propeller.

to remove the wrinkles. Please begin with lower temperature setting and gradually raise

the temperature until the wrinkles are gone. Too hot an iron may damage the covering.

# Check and re-tighten up all factory assembled screws, use thread locker if applicable.

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