3D AEROWORKS Pilatus PC-21 Assembly Manual And User Manual Download Page 2

OVERVIEW:

This replica of the Pilatus PC-21 is designed for quick and easy construction and printed
using light-weight PLA (LW-PLA). For best results the canopy should be printed with clear
PLA, and the motor mount and propeller assembly in regular PLA or PETG. A semi scale
propeller and hub is included in the plans designed to suit the 2804 2300kv outrunner (7x5)
in 2 blade configuration. Utilising full 4 channel controls; aileron, elevator, rudder and throttle,
this model performs extremely well given its small size and lightweight. Links to components
used can be found on the last page of the user guide.

This model has taken many hours of hard work and testing in order to provide a nice flying
aircraft. Please do not share it. Please show your appreciation by directing interested parties
to the link below.

https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/pilatus-pc-21-600mm

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

WINGSPAN:

600mm

PRINT WEIGHT:

205g

FLYING WEIGHT:

340g

ELECTRICS

MOTOR:

2804 2300KV

ESC:

10amp (min) 20amp (recommended)

SERVOS:

3.7g MICRO

BATTERY:

950MAH 2S (or similar)

INCLUDED

STL FILES OF ALL COMPONENTS

FACTORY FILES FOR SIMPLIFY 3D FOR PRINTERS:

200X200X200

Summary of Contents for Pilatus PC-21

Page 1: ...ASSEMBLY MANUAL AND USER GUIDE Pilatus PC 21 By 3D AEROWORKS ...

Page 2: ...performs extremely well given its small size and lightweight Links to components used can be found on the last page of the user guide This model has taken many hours of hard work and testing in order to provide a nice flying aircraft Please do not share it Please show your appreciation by directing interested parties to the link below https cults3d com en 3d model various pilatus pc 21 600mm GENER...

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Page 5: ...ET ROUND X10 MICRO HINGES OPTIONAL VELCRO X2 x 200mm CARBON STRIP 3mm x 0 6mm OPTIONAL M2 x10mm SCREWS 1mm PIANO WIRE M2 PUSH ROD 200mm MINIMUM LENGTH This model comes with the option for fixed style landing gear The wings and fuselage sections have alternate parts which accommodate 2mm struts for the main gear and 1mm wire for the tailwheel It is advised that the geared option only be used for ta...

Page 6: ...be cleaned as LW PLA is prone to stringing Do this by gently sanding back the rough sections with a file sandpaper or blade until the surface is smooth 2 All faces which are to be glued to other parts need to be given a light sanding scuff the surface to assist with glue adhesion ...

Page 7: ... hole This will ensure the bit does not tear the print Test fit the sections of the fuse before gluing to ensure a clean fit 4 Glue all sections of the fuse together except fuse 1 This will be glued on last in order to allow for cg balancing 5 Once glued with a sharp knife remove the false floor of the battery hatch see pic highlighted faces NOTE The removed sections of LW PLA that is the false fl...

Page 8: ...its parent part this will make gluing the control surface easier when the time comes NOTE Do not force the hinge if it is too tight Loosen the slot by gently inserting a stanley knife Using the LW PLA as a hinge From the off cuts from the fuselage false floor cut small sections of 15mm x 7mm with the 7mm side being against the grain of the layers Test fit the pieces into the hinge slots of the con...

Page 9: ... to the control surface Then bend the hinges to 90deg back and forward a few times to make sure they are appropriately loose the outer aileron and elevator hinge may need to be trimmed See below 9 Fit the horizontal stabilisers to the fuselage using small sections of 3mm bbq skewers to align the stabilises and glue with CA ...

Page 10: ...ction to the horizontal stabilisers before gluing the wire to the elevators or the elevators to the tail plane There should be un obstructed travel 11 Glue the rudder elevators and ailerons in place Make sure each control surface has full and free movement 12 Glue the wingtips and tail cone in place if required ...

Page 11: ...red see image The cross structure of the fuselage spreads the load of the wings at the root which negates the need of a connecting spar in the fuselage 14 Run a string through the aileron servo wire tube from the mount hole for the aileron servo to the wing root Leave enough length so that you will be able to feed the string through the fuse later 15 Install all servos using a small amount of hot ...

Page 12: ...of skewer with 1mm steel wire on each end covered in heat shrink tubing connect the elevator and rudder to their relative servo Elevator left side Rudder right side 17 Install the magnets to both the fuselage and the canopy using CA ...

Page 13: ...g m2 screws The mount holes may need to be pre drilled with a 2mm drill bit 19 Wire up the ESC to the motor The esc is intended to sit below the battery floor with the wires connecting to the battery through the hole in the mid section of the fuselage floor ...

Page 14: ...e hub The propeller blades will need to be pre drilled with a 2mm drill bit for ease of fitment Installing the propeller Install the blade to the hub and secure it with an m2 x 10mm screw screw direction towards the back of the hub Install the hub to the motor Secure with either metal nut provided or printed nut Install the spinner The spinner is designed with an m5 thread to suit most small motor...

Page 15: ...f fuse 1 NOTE Balancing needs to be done with the propeller attached See below Fit the battery using Velcro as required and balance the aircraft inverted on the CG marking points located 60mm aft of the leading edge at the wing root Once balanced appropriately glue Fuse 1in place with ca ...

Page 16: ...er 25mm Aileron 15mm LAUNCHING It was found that the safest and most successful launch technique for this model was the under arm style The aircraft should be launched at approximately 20deg nose up at 50 to 75 power Too steep and the aircraft will stall too shallow and it will contact the ground ...

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Page 19: ...ank you for supporting us We hope you enjoy many hours of flying your micro PC 21 If you have any questions regarding the build process or set up of your model please contact us at Aeroworks3d outlook com ...

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