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Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF

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4. Secure the 9-inch (228mm) servo extension to the battery

pack lead using string or a commercially available connector.

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5. Use a hook and loop strap to secure the receiver

battery in the rear of the fuselage.

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6. Connect the lead from the switch to the receiver. The

receiver is secured in the fuselage using a hook and loop

strap. Make sure to use a piece of 1/4-inch (6mm) foam

between the plywood and receiver to prevent vibrations from

the airframe from entering the receiver.

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7. Use hook and loop tape (not included) to mount the

remote receiver in the wheel well of the fuselage.

Note

: We used short pieces of fuel tubing over the

antenna of the main and remote receivers to keep

them straight.

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8. Apply 2–3 drops of thin CA in the holes for the rudder

servo mounting screws.

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9. Remove the horn from the rudder servo. Use a #1

Phillips screwdriver and the screws provided with the servo

to mount the rudder servo in the fuselage. Note that the

output for the servo faces to the front of the fuselage.

Summary of Contents for Jackal 50 ARF

Page 1: ...Jackal 50 ARF Assembly Manual ...

Page 2: ...of Horizon Hobby Inc For up to date product literature visit http www horizonhobby com and click on the support tab for this product Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product NOTICE Procedures which if not properly followed create a possibility of physical property damage AND a...

Page 3: ...wheel 2 Main gear Hangar 9 Pro Lite 21 4 inch 57mm wheel 1 Nose gear 4mm wheel collars with setscrews 7 Wheel axles 6 nose wheel strut 1 Wood mount 4 Retract valve mount Nylon clevis 1 Retract Safety tubing 1 Retract 2 56 x 2 inch 50mm Pushrod 1 Retract Wood adapter plate 1 Air retract servo mount 11mm x 7mm x 48mm blocks 2 Nose gear mount spacer 3mm x 8mm washer head wood screw 2 Retract valve mo...

Page 4: ...and damage to property Components Use only with compatible components Should any compatibility questions exist please refer to the product instructions the component instructions or contact Horizon Hobby Inc Flight Fly only in open areas to ensure safety It is recommended flying be done at AMA Academy of Model Aeronautics approved flying sites Consult local ordinances before choosing a flying loca...

Page 5: ...N3011 Transmitter Requirements This model requires a minimum of a 6 channel radio to operate all the functions of your aircraft We suggest the following radio systems available through Horizon Hobby or your local hobby distributor Spektrum DX6i SPM6600 JR Systems X9503 2 4GHz JRP2930 JR Systems 12X 2 4GHz JRP1200 Radio Equipment Requirements The following items are recommended when installing the ...

Page 6: ... inspection Closely inspect the fuselage wing panels rudder and stabilizer for damage If you find any damaged or missing parts contact the place of purchase If you find any wrinkles in the covering use a heat gun or covering iron to remove them Use caution while working around areas where the colors overlap to prevent separating the colors HAN100 Heat Gun HAN150 Covering Glove HAN101 Sealing Iron ...

Page 7: ...even throw and undesirable flight characteristics 5 Once the torque rods are aligned remove them from the elevators Use medium grit sandpaper to scuff the wire where it contacts the elevator 6 Use 30 minute epoxy to glue the torque rod to the elevator Use a toothpick to force the epoxy into the hole in the leading edge of the elevator Use low tack tape to hold the torque rod in position until the ...

Page 8: ... tightly against the stabilizer 11 Separate the elevator from the stabilizer Attach the elevator to the stabilizer by mixing a small amount of 30 minute epoxy and applying it to the nylon bushing to secure the bushing to the stabilizer Make sure to slide the nylon torque rod bushing as close to the elevator as possible Important Make sure the bushing does not extend over the root edge of the stabi...

Page 9: ...bilizer If any hinges are loose re apply CA to the loose hinges 14 Break in the hinges by working the elevator up and down a number of times 15 Position the stabilizer in the stabilizer hatch cover Insert the torque rod through the slot then rotate the stabilizer and fit it into position 16 Lightly sand the stabilizer tubes using medium grit sandpaper Use rubbing alcohol and a paper towel to remov...

Page 10: ...remaining hinges and place them in the slots in the elevator Insert the torque rod into the stabilizer hatch 20 You will need to position the stabilizer so the bushing from the torque rod can be placed and the hinges installed Remember the torque rod bushing must be positioned as close to the end of the elevator as possible or the stabilizer won t fit correctly 21 Slide the stabilizer into positio...

Page 11: ...the stabilizer hatch with the output facing away from the elevators Use the screws included with the servo to secure it in the hatch Make sure to install the grommets and brass eyelets before securing the servo Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws Note Although there are two elevator servo positions we DO NOT recommend using two servos This will add too much weight to the rear of the...

Page 12: ...tor backplate 2 9 inch 228mm servo extension 1 4 inch 6mm foam rubber not included Required Tools and Adhesives Pin vise Thin CA Phillips screwdriver 1 Side cutter String Ruler Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm 5 64 inch 2mm 1 Locate the items to install the rudder linkage and receiver You will also need to have the fuselage and receiver battery for this section of the manual 2 Secure the 9 inch 228mm ser...

Page 13: ... the plywood and receiver to prevent vibrations from the airframe from entering the receiver 7 Use hook and loop tape not included to mount the remote receiver in the wheel well of the fuselage Note We used short pieces of fuel tubing over the antenna of the main and remote receivers to keep them straight 8 Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA in the holes for the rudder servo mounting screws 9 Remove the h...

Page 14: ...t the brass pushrod connectors in the inner holes as shown Use a nylon connector backplate to secure the connectors to the servo horn 13 Insert the Z bend of the 171 8 inch 435mm pushrod in the outer hole of the servo horn You will need to trim the nylon backplate to provide clearance for the pushrod 14 Insert the pushrod in the rudder tube inside the fuselage Center the rudder servo using the rad...

Page 15: ... Parts Fuselage 4 washer 3 4 lock washer 3 Stabilizer elevator assembly 24 inch 610mm servo extension 4 40 x 1 inch socket head machine screw 3 Required Tools and Adhesives String Hex wrench or ball driver 3 32 inch 1 Locate the hardware to attach the stabilizer assembly to the fuselage You will also need the fuselage and stabilizer assembly at this time 2 Use string or a commercially available co...

Page 16: ...r 30 minute epoxy Mixing stick Pencil Side cutter Pin vise Drill Ruler Mixing cups Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm 5 64 inch 2mm 1 Locate the servo covers and hardwood blocks to mount the servos to the covers Note If you are not using the recommended servos you will need to center the servo horn in the slot in the cover and mark the location for the servo 2 Use a pencil to draw two lines on the cover Th...

Page 17: ...osition the aileron servo with the grommets resting on the first mounting block and the servo parallel to the line on the cover Space the servo so it is not resting on the servo cover as this will cause vibrations from the airframe to be transferred to the servo Use a pencil to mark the location for the remaining servo mounting block 8 Use 30 minute epoxy to glue the remaining block to the cover D...

Page 18: ...ection and continue to Flap Stay Installation the next section of this manual Important The flap servos cannot be operated using a standard Y harness They will move in opposite directions The options for connecting the flaps to the receiver are as follows Option 1 Use a computer radio to mix the flap channel to an auxiliary channel This will allow the greatest versatility for the actuation of the ...

Page 19: ...lock to the servo cover Allow the epoxy to fully cure before proceeding 4 Prepare the flap servo by installing the rubber grommets and brass eyelets as shown in the radio or servo instructions Center the flap servo using the radio system Enlarge the hole in the servo arm using a pin vise and 5 64 inch 2mm drill bit that is 1 2 inch 13mm from the center of the servo horn Use side cutters to remove ...

Page 20: ...ch 1 5mm drill bit to drill the holes for the mounting screws 11 Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA in each hole drilled Also saturate the top of the block using thin CA to harden the block This will keep the block from splitting when the servo mounting screws are installed Important Do not use a CA accelerator Using an accelerator will not allow the CA to soak into the fibers of the wood hardening the bl...

Page 21: ...tal screws to secure the flap stay in the wing Note the stay faces the trailing edge of the wing and that the nylon portion of the stay is placed more into the servo pocket as shown 4 Optional If you choose to install the stay permanently use a small amount of 30 mionute epoxy on the wood portion of the stay where it contacts the wing ribs This will secure the stay in the wing making it impossible...

Page 22: ...ading edge of the wing with the aileron servo aligning with the aileron control horn 6 Guide the leads from the aileron and flap servos through the tube in the wing to the root Hint Place a piece of low tack tape on the end of the aileron servo lead so it can be distinguished from the flap servo lead before guiding them through the tube 7 Use six 1 5mm x 6mm sheet metal screws and a 1 Phillips scr...

Page 23: ...ar fuselage plate Steering arm with screw 6 x 1 2 inch sheet metal screw 4 4mm wheel collar with setscrew 3 Nose wheel 21 4 inch 57mm 1 6mm x 6mm sheet metal screw 6 Pull pull cable 42 inch 1070mm 5 16 inch 8mm copper crimp 4 Required Tools and Adhesives Phillips screwdriver 1 2 Drill Drill bit 3 32 inch 2 5mm Pencil Thin CA Threadlock Flat file Light machine oil Ruler Crimping tool or pliers Side...

Page 24: ...heel collar and steering arm setscrews Make sure the flat areas are parallel to the axle Make each flat 1 4 inch 6mm wide 8 Slide the steering arm on the nose gear strut then the landing gear base The wheel collar can now be placed and the setscrew tightened using a 1 5mm hex wrench Check the distance between the top edge of the base and axle as shown in Step 6 and adjust as necessary Slide the st...

Page 25: ...crews to harden the surrounding wood Use six 1 5mm x 6mm sheet metal screws to attach the fixed gear fuselage plate to the fuselage Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws 14 Use a flat file to make two 1 4 inch 6mm wide flat areas on the axle The first is at the end of the axle and the second centered 3 4 inch 18mm from the end of the axle 15 Secure the wheel on the axle using two 4mm ...

Page 26: ...tings to adjust the steering if you find your model does not taxi straight down the runway Nose Gear Installation Mechanical Retract Required Parts Fuselage Nose gear retract 2 56 nut Retract gear fuselage plate Pull pull fitting 2 Retract servo 2 Axle Axle keeper Nylon axle spacer Heavy duty servo arm 2 Y harness Transmitter 2 56 ball links not included 6 x 12 inch sheet metal screw 4 Nose wheel ...

Page 27: ...d them in position until the epoxy fully cures 3 Use a rotary tool and cutoff wheel to cut the length of the nose gear strut to 51 2 inch 140mm as shown in the photo below Measure from the bottom edge of the mounting flange of the retract housing 4 Use a drill and 3 16 inch 5mm drill bit to enlarge the hole in the wheel Note We recommend the use of a drill press to enlarge the hole in the wheel so...

Page 28: ...0 Before attaching the nose wheel assembly to the nose gear wire use a flat file to make flats for the setscrews on the nose gear wire for the adapter Make sure the nose wheel is aligned with the retract actuator when the steering arm is perpendicular to the actuator 11 Use the setscrews included with your retracts and threadlock to secure the adapter to the nose gear wire 12 Position the retract ...

Page 29: ...ly in the fuselage using four 6 x 1 inch sheet metal screws Tighten the screws using a 2 Phillips screwdriver Insert the steering cables into their respective tubes in the fuselage 18 Use 2 3 drops of thin CA in each of the holes for the screws to harden the surrounding wood Use six 1 5mm x 6mm sheet metal screws to attach the retract gear fuselage plate to the fuselage Use a 1 Phillips screwdrive...

Page 30: ...t may be necessary to check the tension of the cables periodically as they can stretch over time Also use the connectors and fittings to adjust the steering if you find your model does not taxi straight down the runway Note Although the retracts for the wing will not be installed until later in the manual we will be installing the main gear retract servo at this time Once the nose gear and throttl...

Page 31: ...r as it must be able to move to operate properly 31 Thread the ball end on the 2 56 x 151 4 inch pushrod wire Start by setting it at around 12 to 14 turns on the wire Its final position will be adjusted once the pushrod is installed 32 Insert the pushrod wire into the pushrod tube Once the threads are exposed near the nose gear thread a 2 56 nut on the threads as shown The pushrod can then be thre...

Page 32: ...0mm 5 16 inch 8mm copper crimp 4 Required Tools and Adhesives Phillips screwdriver 1 2 Drill Drill bit 3 32 inch 2 5mm Pencil Thin CA Threadlock Flat file Light machine oil Ruler Crimping tool Rotary tool with cutoff wheel Side cutter 30 minute epoxy Felt tipped pen Mixing cup Clamps Mixing stick Epoxy brush Denatured alcohol Needle nose pliers or hemostats Important Before installing the nose gea...

Page 33: ...the wheel so it is straight 5 Slide the axle through the hole in the wheel Slide a nylon spacer on the axle from the opposite side 6 Slide the adapter on the axle Use a felt tipped pen to mark the location for the setscrew and the outside edge where the axle will need trimmed 7 Use a rotary tool and cutoff wheel to trim the length of the axle Use a flat file to make a 1 4 inch 6mm wide flat where ...

Page 34: ...enter the mechanism on the rails and align the rear edge of the mechanism with end of the hardwood blocks Use a pencil to transfer the location of the mounting screws on the rails 12 Use a drill and 3 32 inch 2 5mm drill bit to drill the four holes for the landing gear base mounting screws 13 Place 2 3 drops of thin CA in each hole to harden the surrounding wood This will help prevent the screws f...

Page 35: ...d position before connecting the cables to the rudder servo If the gear is up the cables will not be installed correctly and your nose gear retract will not operate properly 18 Prepare the cables to connect to the rudder servo by sliding a copper crimp on the wire then a pull pull fitting The cable then goes back through the copper crimp DO NOT crimp the cable as it must be adjusted before securin...

Page 36: ...way Main Gear Installation Fixed Gear Required Parts Wing panel right and left Landing gear base with setscrew 2 Main wheel 21 2 inch 63 5mm 2 4mm wheel collar with setscrew 4 Main gear strut right and left 6 x 1 inch sheet metal screw 8 Required Tools and Adhesives Phillips screwdriver 2 Drill Drill bit 3 32 inch 2 5mm Pencil Thin CA Threadlock Flat file Light machine oil Hobby knife with 11 blad...

Page 37: ...n the wheel straight forward when installed 8 Use a 2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screw in the base on the wire This will leave a mark on the wire where you will need to file a flat area for the screw This will prevent the gear from rotating during takeoff and landing Use a flat file to make the flat on the wire 9 Once the flat is on the main gear wire insert it back into the base and tigh...

Page 38: ...prepare and install the remaining main landing gear Main Gear Installation Mechanical Retracts Required Parts Wing panel right and left Main gear retracts Nylon washer 2 Axle adapter 2 Axle 2 Transmitter 4 washer 2 2 56 nut 2 Fuselage assembly Aluminum wing tube 2 56 ball link 2 not included 4 40 x 1 inch socket head screw 2 Main wheel 2 5 inch 63 5mm 2 2 56 x 61 2 inch pushrod threaded both ends ...

Page 39: ...use of a drill press to enlarge the hole in the wheel so it is straight 4 Slide the axle through the hole in the wheel Slide two nylon spacers on the axle from the opposite side 5 Slide the adapter on the axle Use a felt tipped pen to mark the location for the setscrew and the outside edge where the axle will need trimmed 6 Use a rotary tool and cutoff wheel to trim the length of the axle Use a fl...

Page 40: ...flat file to make a flat on the strut for the setscrews This will provide an area for the setscrews to be tightened on and prevent the wheel from rotating during take off and landing 11 You can now attach the wheel assembly to the strut using the setscrews and a 5 64 inch hex wrench Make sure to use threadlock on the setscrews to prevent them from vibrating loose Make sure the wheel is perpendicul...

Page 41: ...his will allow the linkage to clear the wheel when the retract is in the up position Jackal pushrods for mechanical mains 11 16 inch 27mm 5 16 inch 9mm 11 4 inch 32mm 43 16 inch 106mm 19 Thread the 2 56 nut on the threads of the short bent end of the pushrod The pushrod is then threaded into the actuator for the retracts With the pushrod positioned so the bend is toward the top of the retract use ...

Page 42: ... to get the ball end to align with the ball on the servo horn 26 Use the radio system to move the retract servo to the down position Check that the gear is down and locked at this time If not adjust the length of the linkage as necessary to make sure the gear is down and locked Note Check to make sure the nose gear and main gear are moving up and down together If you find the nose gear up when the...

Page 43: ...mm 1 Locate the items necessary to install the main pneumatic retracts in the wing panels You will also need the right and left wing panels from your model as well as the retract mechanism axles and air line kit for both wing panels 2 Use a rotary tool and cutoff wheel to cut the main gear strut so it is 41 2 inch 114mm when measured from the top edge of the retract mounting flange as shown 3 Use ...

Page 44: ... the main gear strut Use the setscrews provided with the axle adapters and a 5 64 inch hex wrench to tighten the setscrews The setscrews will leave a mark on the strut where you will file in the next step Hint With the retract mechanism in the up position hold the retract frame and wheel flat on your work surface This will set the wheel to the correct alignment 10 Use a flat file to make a flat on...

Page 45: ...h 25mm from the chuck to prevent accidentally drilling through the top of the wing 17 Drill the four mounting holes for the landing gear base using the drill and drill bit prepared in the previous step 18 Place 2 3 drops of thin CA in each hole to harden the surrounding wood This makes it difficult for the screw to pull loose on hard landings 19 Cut two 8 inch 230mm pieces of air line one of each ...

Page 46: ...ep it from kinking when installing the air line brace 23 Use 30 minute epoxy to glue the air line brace into the wing Set the brace back 1 8 inch 3mm from the wheel well so it does not interfere with the wheel when the gear is in the up position 24 Use side cutters to trim the tubing 11 2 inch 37mm from the end of the wing root Install the air line quick connect fittings on the tubes according to ...

Page 47: ...dlock Pin vise Felt tipped pen Phillips screwdriver 1 Ruler Open end wrench 12mm Side cutter Thin CA Pencil Rotary tool with sanding drum Drill bit 5 64 inch 3mm 9 64 inch 3 5mm Ball driver or hex wrench 5 64 inch 7 64 inch 1 8 inch 4mm or 5 32 inch 1 Locate the items necessary to install the engine You will also need the fuselage assembly which includes the fuel tank Don t forget the pushrod link...

Page 48: ...o the firewall when installing the rails back on the firewall 7 Use four 6 32 x 1 inch socket head machine screws four 6 washers and four 6 32 locknuts to attach the engine to the mounting rails Use a 5 16 inch nut driver and 7 64 inch hex wrench or ball driver to tighten the hardware 8 Trim the clear cowling to fit the engine We placed the spinner backplate on the engine crankshaft to help locate...

Page 49: ...l mounting holes to help in aligning the cowling while trimming The cowl only needs to fit over the engine at this time Final adjustments can be made once the cowl is secured to the fuselage 13 Check that there is a gap of 1 16 inch 1 5mm between the spinner backplate and cowling If not slightly oval the mounting holes in the cowl so there is a small gap to prevent the backplate from rubbing on th...

Page 50: ...it into the throttle port of the receiver 19 Prepare the servo horn for the throttle by enlarging a hole that is 1 2 inch 13mm from the center of the horn using a pin vise and 5 64 inch 2mm drill bit Insert the brass pushrod connector in the hole of the servo horn that is 1 2 inch 13mm from the center of the horn Use the connector backplate to secure the connector to the horn Use side cutters to r...

Page 51: ... metal screw 2 Retract air valve kit Required Tools and Adhesives Phillips screwdriver 1 Pin vise Medium CA Pin vise Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm 5 64 inch 2mm Zap A Dap A Goo similar or flexible adhesive 1 Locate the items necessary to install the air valve in the fuselage You will also need to have the fuselage along with the appropriate air control kit for your model 2 Attach an appropriate colore...

Page 52: ...h hole to harden the surrounding wood 7 Use the screws provided with the servo and a 1 Phillips screwdriver to secure the retract servo in the fuselage Make sure the output of the servo faces the rear of the fuselage Route the lead for the servo under the servo tray and plug it into the retract port of the receiver 8 Prepare a servo horn by enlarging the hole in the arm that is as close to the cen...

Page 53: ... the retract valve Check that the valve is in the center of the throw Adjust the clevis as necessary Slice the retainer over the forks of the clevis to keep it from opening accidentally 12 Use the ATV or endpoints in the programming of your radio system to properly operate the retract valve It will only take a few percents in both directions to operate the valve 13 Route the airlines in the fusela...

Page 54: ...anual 2 Plug the 9 inch 228mm servo extensions into the receiver for the flaps and ailerons Route the extensions out of the fuselage so the leads in the wing can be plugged in when the wing is installed 3 Use tie wraps to secure the servo leads inside the fuselage This will prevent them from interfering with the operation of the radio system inside the fuselage 4 Slide the wing tube into one of th...

Page 55: ...ch 3mm between the edge of the fairing and head of the screw 10 The head of the screw will fit into the keyed opening in the fuselage Slide the fairing rearward and against the leading edge of the wing If the screw is too far in it may be difficult to install the fairing Loosen the screw slightly until the fairing can be installed 11 Use a 1 7mm x 6mm sheet metal screw to secure the fairing in pos...

Page 56: ... you will also need the items listed under the optional required items 2 Before installing the pilots make sure to determine the front and rear of the canopy floor The front of the floor is wider than the rear as shown in the photo 3 Use medium CA to glue the forward pilot figure to the canopy floor Position the pilot about half way between the front and center mounting holes Make sure the shoulde...

Page 57: ...r of Gravity CG location for your model is 63 8 inch to 65 8 inch 162mm 168mm back from the leading edge of the wing as shown with the battery pack installed Mark the location of the CG on the top of the wing with a felt tipped pen When balancing your model support the plane inverted at the marks made on the wing with your fingers or a commercially available balancing stand This is the correct bal...

Page 58: ...s are not listed and should be adjusted according to each individual model and preference Preflight Check Your Radio Before going to the field be sure your batteries are fully charged per your radio s instructions Charge the transmitter and motor battery for your airplane Use the recommended charger supplied with your particular radio system following the instructions provided with the radio In mo...

Page 59: ...r Purchaser and is not transferable REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER This warranty covers only those Products purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer Third party transactions are not covered by this warranty Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims b Limitations HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION EXPRESS OR IMP...

Page 60: ...Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Non Warranty Repairs Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50 of the retail purchase cost By submitting the item for repair you are agree...

Page 61: ...here required by rule helmets must be properly worn and fastened They must be OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL or NOCSAE approved or comply with comparable standards RADIO CONTROL 1 All model flying shall be conducted in a manner to avoid over flight of unprotected people 2 I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground range check before the first flight of a new or repaired model aircraft 3 I will...

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