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PC-9                       Item code: BH151

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Instruction Manual

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Some more parts.

 

 

HARDWARE PACK

 

COWLING.

 

Landing gear.....

This instruction manual is designed to help you build a  great flying aeroplane. Please read this manual thoroughly 
before starting assembly of your 

PC-9

. Use the parts listing below to identify all parts.

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.

 

PC-9

 

ARF is hand made from natural materials, 

every plane is unique and minor adjustments may have 

to be made.  However, you should find the fit superior and  

assembly simple.

The painted and plastic parts used in this kit are fuel 

proof. However, they are not tolerant of many harsh 

chemicals  including  the  following:  paint  thinner,  C/A 

glue accelerator, C/A glue debonder and acetone. Do 

not let these chemicals come in contact with the colors 

on the covering and the plastic parts.

FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY

 

(1)  Fuselage.

WING ASSEMBLY

 

(1) Right wing half with pre-installed aileron.

 

(1) Left wing half with pre-installed aileron.

TAIL SECTION ASSEMBLY

 

(1) Vertical stabilizer with pre-installed rud-
der.

 

(1) Horizontal stabilizer with pre-installed 
elevator halves.

To  avoid  scratching  your  new  airplane,  do  not 

unwrap  the  pieces  until  they  are  needed  for  

assembly. Cover your workbench with an old towel or 

brown paper, both to protect the aircraft and to protect 

the table. Keep a couple of jars or bowls handy to hold 

the small parts after you open the bag.

SUGGESTION

NOTE

Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is capable of causing 
injury to people or property. WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU ASSUME ALL RISK & RESPONSIBILITY.

If you are inexperienced with basic R/C flight we strongly recommend you contact your R/C supplier and join your 
local R/C Model Flying Club. R/C Model Flying Clubs offer a variety of training procedures designed to help the new 
pilot on his way to successful R/C flight. They will also be able to advise on any insurance and safety regulations 
that may apply.

  WARNING

 

Thick cyanoacrylate glue.

 

30 minute epoxy.

 

5 minute epoxy.

 

Hand or electric drill.

 

Assorted drill bits.

 

Modelling knife.

 

Straight edge ruler.

 

2mm ball driver.

 

Phillips head screwdriver.

 

220 grit sandpaper.

 

90° square or builder’s triangle.

 

Wire cutters.

 

Masking tape & T-pins.

 

Thread-lock.

 

Paper towels.

TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED

PARTS LISTING

Summary of Contents for PILATUS PC-9

Page 1: ...2 015mm 79 33in Weight 7 8 kg 17 16 lbs Wing area 64 4dm2 Wing loading 121g dm2 Wing type NACA airfoils Spinner 90mm Gear type Air retract gear CNC Suspension Metal Struts included SPECIFICATION Parts listing required Not included Engine O S GT 33 cc Gas Radio 08 channels Servo 07 servos size 40 x 20 x 38 mm 3 servos size 32x16x33 mm elevator rudder Standard high torque servos ...

Page 2: ...ilizer with pre installed rud der 1 Horizontal stabilizer with pre installed elevator halves To avoid scratching your new airplane do not unwrap the pieces until they are needed for assembly Cover your workbench with an old towel or brown paper both to protect the aircraft and to protect the table Keep a couple of jars or bowls handy to hold the small parts after you open the bag SUGGESTION NOTE P...

Page 3: ...and rub down with a soft cloth Wing warp Hold the panel twisted gently in the opposite direction to the warp and apply warm air to remove the creases from the covering Caution do not heat the film more than is absolutely necessary If the air or the iron is too hot the film may melt and holes may be formed This model is highly pre fabricated and can be built in a very short time However the work wh...

Page 4: ...Aluminium tube horizontal stabilizer F Pilot K Cowling G Decal sheet M Cockpit top hatch N Canopy clear B1 C2 B2 E1 E2 F K D C1 A G M N 1 Air retracts main gear 2 Air retract nose gear 3 Push pull cable nose gear 4 Air tank 5 4 ways connector 6 3 way connector 7 Air line sets 8 Valve control 9 Valve one way 8 1 9 2 11 12 13 3 4 5 6 7 11a 11b 10 10 10 Wheels 11 Fuel tank 12 Connector 13 Spinner ...

Page 5: ...using mask ing tape tape the servo lead to the end of the thread carefully pull the thread out When you have pulled the servo lead out remove the masking tape and the servo lead from the thread 4 Place the servo into the servo tray Center the servo within the tray and drill 1 5mm pilot holes through the block of wood for each of the four mount ing screws provided with the servo Drill a hole 1 5mm ...

Page 6: ...pposite wing half After both linkages are completed connect both of the aileron servo loads using a Y harness you have purchased 3 INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES 3 Repeat the procedure to install the control horn on the opposite aileron Installing the aileron linkages as pictures below 55mm M2 lock nut 3x10mm Aileron control horn 1 A B Epoxy glue 2 Push in Aileron control horn Air retract ...

Page 7: ...ion Secure the air retract to the wing Install and secure the wheel Push in Secure 3 x 15mm Drill a hole 2mm diameter Air tube Install the tube to the air retract Repeat the procedure to install the opposite wing Bottom side IV INSTALLING THE ENGINE MOUNT 5 x 35 mm Secure Collar Drill a hole 6 2mm diameter Secure 5x70mm ...

Page 8: ...nk It may be necessary to remove some of the flashing around the tank opening using a modeling knife If flashing is present make sure none of it falls into the tank 6 When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper assembly tighten the 3mmx20mm machine screw until the rubber stopper expands and seals the tank opening Do not over tighten the assembly as this could cause the tank to split 7 Using a...

Page 9: ...owl opening Hold the cowl firmly in place using pieces of masking tape 3 Slide the cowl back over the engine and secure it in place using four wood screws See picture below 4 Install the muffler and muffler extension onto the engine and make the cutout in the cowl for muffler clearance Connect the fuel and pressure lines to the carburetor muffler and fuel filler valve 1 Slide the fiberglass cowl o...

Page 10: ...he control horn on the opposite elevator Repeat step 1 on the part I page 5 to install the elevator servo 2 ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN INSTALLATION Elevator control horn install as same as the way of aileron control horn Please see pictures below 1 A B Epoxy glue 2 Push in Control horn Repeat the procedure to install the elevator pushrod on the opposite elevator Elevator pushrod install as same as the ...

Page 11: ...1 Push in 2 Push in Secure Bottom side Rudder control horn Rudder pushrod See pictures below IX RUDDER INSTALLATION 2 Push in Rudder servo and control horn install as same as the way of aileron Rudder pushrod install as same as the way of elevator pushrod Please see pictures below RUDDER CONTROL HORN INSTALLATION Cut Aluminium 1 Push in ...

Page 12: ...control servo Air supply Air tank Left main gear wing Nose gear Right main gear wing Secure Zip tie Install the servo to the fuselage Please see pictures below XI INSTALLING SERVO USING FOR VALVE CONTROL Please see pictures below X INSTALLING THE AIR TANK Air tank Tie wrap A B Epoxy glue Attach the valve control to servo Connector ...

Page 13: ... GEAR Nose air retractable landing gear install as same as the way of air retractable landing gear on the part III see page 6 7 Push pull cable nose gear INSTALLING NOSE GEAR SERVO Nose gear servo Throttle servo Valve control servo Please see pictures below Push pull cable nose gear Push pull cable nose gear ...

Page 14: ...PC 9 Item code BH151 Instruction Manual 14 Item code BH151 ...

Page 15: ...e receiver and battery until after balancing the model 4 Using a 2mm drill bit drill a hole through the side of the fuselage near the receiver for the antenna to exit XIV INSTALLING THE RECEIVER AND BATTERY Switch of receiver 1 Cut out the switch hole using a modeling knife Use a 2mm drill bit and drill out the two mounting holes through the fuselage side 2 Secure the switch in place using the two...

Page 16: ...poxy glue C A glue C A glue Top side Close and Open Position the canopy so the rear frame on the canopy is aligned with the rear edge of the cockpit opening Use canopy glue to secure the canopy to the canopy hatch Use low tack tape to hold the canopy in position until the glue fully cures Wrap the tape completely around the canopy hatch as the tape does not stick well to the covering We used balsa...

Page 17: ...nstalled ready to fly and empty fuel tanks hold the model at the marked balance point with the stabilizer level Lift the model If the tail drops when you lift the model is tail heavy and you must add weigh to the nose If the nose drops it is nose heavy and you must add weight to the tail to balance If possible first attempt to balance the model by changing the position of the receiver battery and ...

Page 18: ... to an explosion Keep all onlookers especially small children and animals well back from the area of operation This is a flying aircraft which will cause serious injury in case of impact with a person or animal NEVER fly near power lines aerials or other dangerous areas including airports motorways etc ALWAYS adjust the engine from behind the propeller and do not allow any part of your body to be ...

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