INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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0.40-0.46 cu. in. displacement 2-stroke
Require : 4
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channel servos
Wing Span
Wing Area
Flying Weight
Fuselage Length
Specifications
54 in / 1370 mm
556 sq in / 35.9 sq dm
5 lb / 2200 g
48 in / 1220 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 engine 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.
FACTORY PRE-FABRICATED
ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY (ARF) SERIES
MADE IN CHINA
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I N D E X
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS LIST
ASSEMBLY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
P. 1
P. 2
P. 3 -11
P.11
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.
Apply instant glue
(C.A.glue , super glue.)
Apply thread locker
Ensure smooth non-bindin g movement while assembling .
Assembl e left and right sides the same way.
Peel off shaded portion covering film.
3m m
Drill holes with the specified diameter (here: 3mm) .
Pay close attention here!
Cut off shaded portio n .
Must be purchased separately !
Pierce the shaded portion covering film.
Warning!
Do not overlook this symbol !
P.1
Parts List
1. MAIN WING -- 1 pair
2. WING JOINER 6x26x147mm -- 1 pc.
3. CLEVIS -- 2 pcs
STRAPER -- 2 pcs
FUEL TUBE Ø6x5mm -- 4 pcs
PUSHROD Ø1.8x135mm w/ Threads (For Aileron) -- 2 pcs
TRI-HORN M3x14mm (S) --2 sets
SCREW PB2x14mm -- 4 pcs
SCREW PB2x12mm -- 2 pcs
4. FUSELAGE -- 1 pc.
STABILIZER & ELEVATOR -- 1 set
SCREW PM3x25mm -- 2 pcs
WASHER d3xD7mm -- 2 pcs
5. VERTICAL FIN & RUDDER -- 1 set
6. MAIN LANDING GEAR -- 1 set
MAIN WHEEL Ø62mm -- 2 pcs
COLLAR Ø4.1mm w/ set screw -- 4 sets
MOUNTING PLATE 10x20mm (For Main Landing Gear) -- 2 pcs
SCREW PA3x10mm -- 4 pcs
7. TAIL LANDING GEAR -- 1 set
COLLAR Ø2.1mm w/ set screw -- 1 set
TAIL WHEEL Ø25mm -- 1 pc.
ALUMINUM REINFORCEMENT PLATE --1 pc.
SCREW PM2x12mm -- 1 pc.
SCREW PA3x8mm -- 2 pcs
M2 NUT -- 1 pc.
8. ENGINE MOUNT PL5111030 -- 1 set
SOCKET HEAD SCREW M3x20mm -- 4 pcs
WASHER d3xD7mm -- 4 pcs
9. FUEL TANK 260cc -- 1 set
BALSA 9x9x77mm (For Fuel Tank Position Fixing) -- 1 pc.
10. LINKAGE CONNECTOR Ø2.1mm w/ set screw -- 1 set
11. PUSHROD Ø1.8x700mm w/ Threads (For Elevator) -- 1 pc.
CLEVIS -- 1 pc.
TRI-HORN M3x14mm (S) -- 1 set
FUEL TUBE Ø6x5mm -- 1 pc.
SCREW PB2x12mm -- 3 pcs
12. PUSHROD Ø1.8x700mm w/ Threads (For Rudder) -- 1 pc.
CLEVIS -- 1 pc.
TRI-HORN M3x14mm (S) -- 1 set
FUEL TUBE Ø6x5mm -- 1 pc.
SCREW PB2x10mm -- 3 pcs
13. SOCKET HEAD SCREW M3x25mm -- 4 pcs
M3 NUT -- 8 pcs
WASHER d3xD7mm -- 8 pcs
PLASTIC TUBE d2xD3x230mm -- 1 pc.
14. STRAPER -- 2 pcs
FUEL TUBE Ø6x5mm -- 2 pcs
SPONGE 60x70x80mm -- 1 pc.
15. SOCKET HEAD SCREW M4x30mm -- 2 pcs
WASHER d4xD12mm -- 2 pcs
PLYWOOD 2x22x78mm (For Wing Protection) -- 1 pc.
16. SCREW PWA2.3x8mm -- 4 pcs
SILICON GROMMET d1.5xD6.5mm -- 4 pcs
CANOPY -- 1 pc.
DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE -- 1 pc.
PC001063A (for blue and green color scheme) -- 1 pc.
PC001063B (for black and orange color scheme) -- 1 pc.
P.2
17. SCREW PWA2.6x12mm -- 4 pcs
SILICON GROMMET d1.5xD6.5mm -- 4 pcs
COWLING -- 1 pc.
SPINNER Ø52mm (PL2111052) -- 1 set
18. DECALSA235DEC -- 1 set
COVERING:
BLACK COLOR SCHEME:
TOUGHLON STL100 WHITE
TOUGHLON STL201 BLACK
TOUGHLON STL311 FERRARI RED
TOUGHLON STL402 CHECKER(BLACK /
TOUGHLON STL412 CHECKER(FERRARI RED / WHITE)
ORANGE COLOR SCHEME:
TOUGHLON STL100 WHITE
TOUGHLON STL311 FERRARI RED
TOUGHLON STL320 ORANGE
TOUGHLON STL412 CHECKER(FERRARI RED / WHITE)
TOUGHLON STL422 CHECKER(ORANGE / WHITE)
GREEN COLOR SCHEME:
TOUGHLON STL100 WHITE
TOUGHLON STL240 GREEN
TOUGHLON STL311 FERRARI RED
TOUGHLON STL412 CHECKER(FERRARI RED / WHITE)
TOUGHLON STL442 CHECKER(GREEN / WHITE)
BLUE COLOR SCHEME:
TOUGHLON STL100 WHITE
TOUGHLON STL250 BLUE
TOUGHLON STL311 FERRARI RED
TOUGHLON STL412 CHECKER(FERRARI RED / WHITE)
TOUGHLON STL452 CHECKER(BLUE / WHITE)
1
Main Wing
Ai er
Pre glued
2
Main Wing
Please dry fit wing joiner into left and right wing to make sure they fit with the proper dihedral angle, mark the wing joiner if necessary. Apply epoxy glue to both sides of all surfaces in contact. Use a stick to apply the glue to inner side of wing joiner sleeve, and apply the glue to wing joiner before putting them together. Wing joiner not glued properly will lead to wing failure and plane crash.
Wing Joiner 6 x 26 x 147mm
Completed
3
PB2x14mm Screw
4
PB2x12mm Screw
2 straper
1.5mm
PB2x14mm
PB2x12mm
Fuel Tube
Ø 6x5mm
Clevis
Tri-horn
M3x14mm
2mm
TWM PL8210010
CLEVIS WRENCH
P.3
Bottom View
4
Stabilizer / Elevator
PM3 x 25mm Screw
2 d3 x D7mm Washer
2
B
(Stabilizer)
B
(Main Wing)
B B'
A
A=A
A Use thread locker when tightening screw. Don't use
excessive force as you are dealing with balsa.
Pre glued
PM3 x 25mm d3 x D7mm washer
5
Vertical Fin & Rudder
C C
completed
Bottom View
C=C'
Pre glued
Completed
P.4
6
Main Landing Gear
4.1mm
Collar
4
PA3 x 10mm Screw
4
M3x 3mm Set Screw
PA3 x 10mm Plate
2m m
4.1mm Collar
7
Tail Landing Gear
PA3 X 8mm Screw
2
PM2 x 12mm Screw
1
M2 Nut
1
2.1mm
Collar
1
Bottom View
1 .
m
Aluminum
Reinforcement Plate
M2 Nut
PM2 x 12mm
2.1mm Collar
3mm Set Screw 1 .
m PA3 X 8mm
Bottom View
P.5
Completed
8
Engine Mount
M3 x 20mm
M3 x 20mm Socket Head Screw
4 d3 x D7mm Washer
4 d3xD7mm
Engine Mount
PL5111030
Apply thread locker to screws.
Blind nuts are off-centered to keep the spinner at the fuselage axis.
9
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
260cc
UP
Balsa 9x9x77mm
(For Fuel Tank Position F ixing )
Fuel Tank
260cc
Fuel Tank
260cc
Balsa 9x9x77mm
(For Fuel Tank
Position Fixing )
Bottom View
10
Servo Set
3x3mm Set Screw
Linkage Connector
1
1
M2 Nut
1
2mm Washer
2
2mm
Washer
2 m m
2mm
Washer
M2 Nut
3X3mm Set Screw
Throttle Servo.
Please refer to the attached sheet for linkage connector installation.
P.6
11
Elevator Pushrod
PB2 x 12mm Screw
3
PB2x12mm
TWM PL8210010
CLEVIS WRENCH
Clevis
Tri-horn
M3x14mm
Fuel Tube
Ø 6x5mm
2 m m
Pushrod
Ø1.8x700mm
12
PB2 x 10mm Screw
3
8m m
Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models tri-horn
are pre-drilled.
Please look for pin-hole marks
at under side of control surfaces.
38m m
188 mm
TWM PL8210010
CLEVIS WRENCH
Fuel Tube
Ø 6x5mm
2 m m
Tri-horn
M3x14mm
PB2x10mm
Pushrod
Ø1.8x700mm
Clevis
P.7
13
M3 x 25mm Socket Head Screw
4 d3 x D7mm Washer
8
M3 Nut
8
Throttle Pushwire w/ plastic tube
M3 x 25mm d3 x D7mm
Washer
100mm
3.9 in
3 2 m m d3 x D7mm
Washer
M3 Nut
14
Radio Equipment
Battery Switch
Install and arrange the servo as shown in the diagram.
Throttle Servo Rudder Servo
Rudder
Pushrod
Sponge
Ø 6 x 5mm
Elevator
Pushrod d2 x D3 x 230mm
Recevier
Throttle Pushwire
Ø1.2x360mm
P.8
Elevator Servo
Charge Receptacles
KP0041300
Bottom View
15
M4 x 30mm Socket Head Screw
2 d4 x D12mm Washer
2 d4 x D12mm
Washer
M4 x 30mm
Plywood
2x22x78mm
16
Canopy & Pilot
PWA2.3 X 8mm Screw
4 d1.5 x D6.5mm Silicon Grommet
4
1 m m
PM4 x 30mm d4 x D12mm
Washer
Plywood
2x22x78mm
Bottom View
Pilot
PWA2.3 X 8mm
Silicon Grommet d1.5 x D6.5mm
Apply double-sided tape
18
Cowling
PWA 2.6
X 12 mm Screw
4 d1.5 x D6.5mm Silicon Grommet
4
First insert the grommet to the canopy then apply screw.
Spinner
Ø 52mm
PWA2.6 X 12mm
Silicon Grommet d1.5 x D6.5mm
Fuel Filler
PL8110030
1 m m
P.9
18
Wing Setting
Adjust the wing and fuselage configuration as shown in the diagrams.
A A
C
B
B
C
A=A B=B C=C
P.10
19
Control Throws
Elevator
Rudder
Ailerons
15mm
15mm
20mm
20mm
Adjust the control throws as shown in the diagram.
These throws are good for general flying. You can adjust according to your personal preference.
6mm
6mm
20
C.G
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85mm
3.35in
Warning!
Important Safety Precautions
# First time flyer should never fly by himself / herself. Assistance from experienced
flyer is absolutely necessary.
# Pre-flight adjustment must be done before flying, it is very dangerous to fly a badly
pre-adjusted aircraft.
# is specially designed to be powered by 2C 0.40-0.46
engine, using a more powerful engine does not mean better performance. In fact, over powered engine may cause severe damage and injuries.
# Make sure the air field is spacious, never fly the plane too close to people and never
get too close to a running propeller.
# If you find wrinkles on the covering as a result of weather changes, you can use hot iron 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. Don't use hot iron near the seams or edges, hot iron will
melt the glue and shrink the covering at the same time, causing the seams to pull away.
# Check and re-tighten up all factory assembled screws, use thread locker if necessary.
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LINKAGE CONNECTOR
HW7111050 & HW7111060
Drill 2mm hole at servo horn.
Insert linkage connector into servo horn.
Make sure shoulder of screw is cleared from servo horn.
Add washer to reduce play if necessary.
Shoulder
Tighten up the round nut against the shoulder. Apply
CA or permanent thread locker.
After fastening the round nut, make sure that the linkage connector can rotate freely.
Product Registration Form (US Customers)
We would like to share with you any relevant information regarding your model, including product news and free upgrade parts when applicable. Please fill in the following and send to
AirBorne Models, 2403 Research Drive, Livermore, CA 94550 USA.
1. Name:
2. Address:
3. Phone #: E-mail:
4. Model:
Wing QC# Fuselage QC#
(QC numbers are stamped on wing and fuselage)
5. Date of Purchase:
6. Store Name:
Please call AirBorne Models at 925 371 0922 for any assistance in filling this form.
Thank you very much for purchasing our product.
Usage of the transparent 3D template
This transparent 3D template is used for position guidance of the actual cutting of the pre-painted cowling.
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Simply cut the transparent 3D template to fit your engine and exhaust pipe, then slide onto the actual cowling and use as template to mark the openings required for final cutting.
180mm Extension
Code No .
Size Package Code No .
Size Package
Code No .
Size Package
Code No .
KP0041300
Size Package
Code No .
Size Package
Small Clevis Large Clevis
Special tool for clevis installation .
Suitable for standard and small
( EP ) clevis .
Code No SV4031
Code No .
Size Package
Duct Fan Pat ern
Funf y
Gl der
Boat
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