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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ALMOST READY-TO-FLY

PRE-BUILT

90

%

WE GET PEOPLE FLYING

TM

TM

• Ultra Covering
• Pre-Finished Fiberglass Cowl
• Highest Quality Craftsmanship

Specifications

Wingspan:

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66"

Wing Area:

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579 sq. in.

Weight (Approx.):

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6–6.5 lbs.

Recommended Engines:

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.40–.50 2-cycle

.50–.65 4-cycle

S

K

Y

L

A

N

E

Summary of Contents for Cessna 182 Skylane

Page 1: ...BUILT 90 WE GET PEOPLE FLYING TM TM Ultra Covering Pre Finished Fiberglass Cowl Highest Quality Craftsmanship Specifications Wingspan 66 Wing Area 579 sq in Weight Approx 6 6 5 lbs Recommended Engines...

Page 2: ...er and Elevator 23 Section 8 Installing the Engine 24 Section 9 Installing the Nose Gear 26 Section 10 Installing the Landing Gear 27 Section 11 Assembling Mounting the Wheel Pants 28 Section 12 Assem...

Page 3: ...ng skill Don t worry we won t tell WARNING An R C aircraft is not a toy If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property Fly only in open areas preferably AMA Academy of Model Aerona...

Page 4: ...1 16 3 32 Small and medium Phillips screwdrivers Z bend pliers Needle nose pliers Pliers Small round file Adjustable wrench Razor saw Heat gun Moto Tool with sanding drum Hobby knife with 11 blade Mi...

Page 5: ...l 51mm 2 1 Music wire 1 5 450mm 1 16 173 4 1 Rubber wheel 64mm 21 2 2 Music wire 1 5 120mm 1 16 43 4 2 Spinner 51mm 1 Nylon clevis 5 Control horn 5 Engine mount set 1 Threaded rod 5 Fuel tank set 1 Pl...

Page 6: ...6 Field Equipment Required Airplane Fuel Starter Propeller Glow Driver 12V Sealed Battery Glow Plug Wrench Glow Plug Manual Fuel Pump...

Page 7: ...7 Optional Field Equipment 4 Way Wrench Field Box Cleaner Towels Extra Glow Plugs Misc Tools After Run Fuel Power Panel...

Page 8: ...should lightly contact the wing during this procedure Ideally when the hinge is glued in place a 1 32 gap or less will be maintained throughout the length of the aileron The hinge is constructed of a...

Page 9: ...ging the aileron in place Step 6 After both ailerons are securely hinged firmly grasp the wing and aileron to check that the hinges are immovable Do this by applying medium pressure trying to separate...

Page 10: ...l resting on the flat surface The opposite wing tip should be exactly 2 from the surface see illustration below If necessary sand the dihedral brace until this is achieved Step 4 Mix up approximately...

Page 11: ...the wing cavity of the other wing half Step 8 Now apply epoxy to all sides of the exposed area of the dihedral brace and uniformly coat both wing roots with epoxy Step 9 Carefully slide the two wing...

Page 12: ...y overnight Step 11 Install the hardwood wing locking block Note Using epoxy glue to the lower portion of the wing cut out noting that it s flush with the lower portion of the wing cut out Before glui...

Page 13: ...and the servo lead connector to insure that they will not become unplugged inside the wing Step 3 There are several options of how you pull the servo wires through the wing You can feed music wire or...

Page 14: ...t Note It does not matter which direction the servo is installed into the slot in other words if the servo horn is closer to the aileron However both wing servos should be mounted the same way Step 6...

Page 15: ...and drill two 1 16 holes through the aileron as marked Step 4 Attach the aileron control horn using the hardware provided two long screws and back plate and fasten it in place using a small Phillips...

Page 16: ...same for the other aileron linkage Step 10 Attach the linkages onto their respective aileron horns Step 11 With the servo arm centered as shown adjust the aileron linkage until the aileron is exactly...

Page 17: ...to Step 4 Step 3 Press the blind nuts into position below the rear wing hold down plate in the fuselage Use pliers to squeeze the blind nuts so the teeth penetrate the wood and stay in place Caution...

Page 18: ...ng bolts will make an indentation in the covering of the wing at the proper location to drill Step 6 Using a 1 4 drill bit drill the exact center of the marked locations on the bottom of the wing Be c...

Page 19: ...wing hold down plate in place Reattach the wing to the fuselage The wing hold down bolts will assist in holding the wing hold down plate in position until dry Also use masking tape around the edges of...

Page 20: ...ng a hobby knife carefully trim the covering from this notch Step 3 Using a hobby knife trim the covering on the top rear of the fuselage where the vertical fin inserts into the fuselage Step 4 Trial...

Page 21: ...ly check the fin to be sure it is aligned 90 degrees to the horizontal stabilizer Note The back of the vertical fin and the back of the horizontal stabilizer must be even with the back of the fuselage...

Page 22: ...oxy and apply it to the top and bottom of the horizontal stabilizer where the fuselage comes in contact with the stabilizer Wipe away any excess epoxy with a paper towel and rubbing alcohol Step 11 Ap...

Page 23: ...e by attempting to pull the rudder from the vertical stabilizer There should be a minimal gap between the rudder and the fin Wipe away any excess CA using CA remover and a paper towel Step 3 Work the...

Page 24: ...the firewall Be sure the motor mount is firmly pressed against the firewall Set this assembly aside to dry Step 2 Locate the three balsa triangle stock pieces These are used to reinforce the motor mou...

Page 25: ...ance at approximately 4 1 4 mark the location of the engine mount plates You can also mark the engine location by marking through the engine mount flanges Note The key is to mount your engine so the s...

Page 26: ...tays in position and rests against the nose gear mount Install the steering arm on the landing gear flush with the landing gear and secure it into position with a screw and the Blue Locktite 242 You w...

Page 27: ...he plastic covering from the ends of the landing gear block so the epoxy will adhere You will need to trim the balsa block to ensure a smooth fit Mix up a 1 4 cup of 30 minute epoxy and apply it to th...

Page 28: ...rk measure up approximately 1 4 and use that as the point where you ll drill the hole for the axle Use that point as a guide for drilling a hole through the wheel pants with a 5 32 drill bit Section 1...

Page 29: ...axle Continue to thread the axle into the wheel pant and attach the main wheel Continue to screw the axle into the wheel pant and as the axle protrudes from the wheel attach the last washer and the t...

Page 30: ...pant with the wheel inside to the nose gear As the gear is threaded through to the wheel pant attach the wheel collar to the axle Once the wheel is centered in the opening tighten the wheel collar scr...

Page 31: ...stopper as shown Step 4 Slide the two white plastic caps over the copper tubes as shown Note the orientation of the caps the small inside cap and the three pegs face away from the black rubber stoppe...

Page 32: ...ess the 3mm nut between the three pegs on the inside white plastic cap as shown Step 8 Carefully insert the assembly into the fuel tank Note the position of the vent tube it must be at the top of the...

Page 33: ...of the tank is positioned toward the top of the fuselage Step 11 Press the tank into position until the stopper inserts into the hole in the firewall Step 12 Plumb the fuel tank and the engine accordi...

Page 34: ...d layer of foam the size of the compartment that s in front of the servo tray Cut out another layer of foam that s the same size only this time cut out an open area in the center to accept a battery p...

Page 35: ...vos and switch harness to the receiver and the battery pack as per the instructions included with your radio system Turn on your transmitter and receiver and center the trims on your transmitter Turn...

Page 36: ...two 1 16 holes in each elevator half The control horns should be positioned so the holes are over the center line of the hinge line Step 3 Attach the elevator control horn using the hardware provided...

Page 37: ...enter the control horn over the mark you just made and using a pencil mark the mounting hold locations through both holes onto the rudder Make sure the horn is centered over the hinge line Step 7 Dril...

Page 38: ...n Threaded D One 13 3 4 Threaded E One 17 3 4 Threaded Step 14 Find the two 4 3 4 non threaded rods Using needle nose pliers bend a 90 angle 1 4 from one end on each of the rods Find the two 7 7 8 thr...

Page 39: ...e as shown Step 18 Locate one of the unthreaded rods and insert the 90 degree angle into the opposite end of the balsa dowel Using thick CA adhere the rod to the balsa dowel and heat shrink it in plac...

Page 40: ...idea to place a piece of fuel tubing over the clevis to prevent the clevis from accidentally coming open Step 22 Insert the rudder pushrod into the fuselage threaded end first The threaded rod exits...

Page 41: ...allow the pushrod to reattach to the throttle arm Be careful not to drill into the fuel tank when you drill this hole Step 27 To install the steering pushrod locate the 12 non threaded rod Step 28 Ca...

Page 42: ...enings before you drill the cowl mounting holes Step 3 Tape the cowl securely into position and check that it fits correctly There should be ample clearance 1 8 around the engine and muffler Also chec...

Page 43: ...de windows Tape them in place until dry Step 3 The front and rear windshields are further secured by using the screws provided Holding the windshields in place with masking tape may be helpful Note Be...

Page 44: ...strut Repeat this proceedure for the other threaded rod Allow the epoxy to cure completely before attempting to connect the clevis to the wing metal tabs utilized for mounting the wing strut Step 4 T...

Page 45: ...t visibility and presence in flight Stalls are very soft with no tendencies to drop a tip After you gain some experience you will be able to do touch and go s Mild aerobatics such as loops rolls and e...

Page 46: ...ocedure At the field adjust the engine to a slightly rich setting at full throttle and adjust the idle and low speed needle so that a consistent idle is achieved Before you fly be sure that your engin...

Page 47: ...operate models with metal bladed propellers or with gaseous boosts in which gases other than air enter their internal combustion engine s nor will I operate models with extremely hazardous fuels such...

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