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Specifications

Wingspan:  ......................................................... 58.25 in (1480mm)
Length:  ................................................................ 50.4 in (1281mm)
Wing Area:   ................................................626 sq in (40.39 sq dm)
Weight:  ........................................................... 6.5–7 lb (2.9–3.2 kg)
Radio:  ...............................................4- to 6-channel w/5-8 servos
Engine:  ................................................  .40–.46 2-stroke, Power 46

P-51D Mustang Sport 40 ARF

Assembly Manual

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Summary of Contents for P-51D Mustang 40 ARF

Page 1: ...Wingspan 58 25 in 1480mm Length 50 4 in 1281mm Wing Area 626 sq in 40 39 sq dm Weight 6 5 7 lb 2 9 3 2 kg Radio 4 to 6 channel w 5 8 servos Engine 40 46 2 stroke Power 46 P 51D Mustang Sport 40 ARF A...

Page 2: ...ing Gear 34 OptionalInstalling the Retract Actuator 36 OptionalInstalling the Retract Mechanism 42 Attaching the Wing 45 Center of Gravity 46 Control Throws 47 Safety Do s and Don ts for Pilots 48 Fli...

Page 3: ...p hatch Wood servo blocks 8 aileron and flap servos 4 40 x 3 4 socket head cap screw 2 wing attachment 4 flat washer 2 wing attachment 4 lock washer 2 wing attachment Rudder Elevator Nylon clevis 2 ru...

Page 4: ...1 Note One less servo required for EP version 3 inch Servo Extension Retract JSP98100 6 inch Servo Extension ESC JSP98020 9 inch Servo Extension 2 Ailerons JRPA097 Y harness 2 JSP98020 Receiver Batter...

Page 5: ...ional Required Tools Drill File Pin vise Pliers Ruler Hobby scissors Side cutters Epoxy brushes Felt tipped pen Rotary tool Sanding drum String dental floss Mixing sticks Mixing cups Paper towels Rubb...

Page 6: ...ssary to remove the covering from the bottom of the fuselage to allow cooling air to exit the fuselage when using older batteries If you are using the new Thunder Power Generation 2 batteries or equiv...

Page 7: ...ighten the screws Step 4 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to thread one of the servo mounting screws into the holes in the radio tray as shown This will cut threads in the plywood for the next step Step 5...

Page 8: ...ime as well Step 10 Place the thicker piece of pre cut foam included with your model in the area for the receiver Step 11 Next place the pre cut foam with the opening for the receiver in the receiver...

Page 9: ...if necessary Step 14 Place the remaining pre cut foam over the receiver to fill the receiver area The amount of foam will be dependant on your choice of receiver Step 15 Secure the receiver hatch in p...

Page 10: ...ushrods in your model Step 2 Use a pin vise and 5 64 inch 2mm drill bit to enlarge the hole in the servo horn that is 5 8 inch 15mm from the center of the horn as shown Step 3 Use side cutters to remo...

Page 11: ...l be adjusted once the tail has been bolted to the fuselage Step 9 Thread the clevis 12 turns on the elevator pushrod The exact position of the clevis will be adjusted once the tail has been bolted to...

Page 12: ...er Step 3 Position the stabilizer elevator assembly so the control horn will face down away from the fin The threaded rods from the rudder fin assembly will slide into the two holes in the stabilizer...

Page 13: ...ght edge to make sure the elevator is aligned with the stabilizer Thread the clevis in or out until the stabilizer and elevator are aligned Note Once the rudder and elevator are adjusted slide the cle...

Page 14: ...our screws prepared in the previous step Step 4 Locate the engine mount straps Note that one side is smooth while the other side has dimples The smooth side will face up and away from the engine when...

Page 15: ...ke throttle linkage Use a pencil to mark the firewall in a location that aligns with the carburetor arm of your engine Step B Remove the engine from the mount and drill a 5 32 inch 4mm hole in the fir...

Page 16: ...rks of the clevis to keep it from opening accidentally Note Special consideration for four stroke installation Step 10a Insert the Z bend made in the throttle pushrod in the outside hole of the carbur...

Page 17: ...e the guide at this time Step 15 Turn on the transmitter and receiver Center the throttle stick and trim Install the servo horn parallel to the servo center line as shown This will provide equal trave...

Page 18: ...the fuel tank according to the following drawing to determine the vent and clunk lines on the tank The vent line must face up when installing the tank or the engine will not operate properly Clunk Ven...

Page 19: ...ed cowl Trim the clear cowl to fit your particular engine Remember to leave enough room to install the muffler Step 5 Use hobby scissors and a rotary tool with a sanding drum to neatly trim the painte...

Page 20: ...ch of the four holes to harden the surrounding wood This will help prevent the screws from vibrating loose Step 9 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to install the four 2 x 3 8 inch self tapping screws that...

Page 21: ...o the engine using the hardware provided with the engine We also installed an exhaust diverter optional to direct the engine exhaust away from the fuselage Step 14 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to atta...

Page 22: ...p 2 Secure the X mount to the motor using the hardware provided with the motor Be sure to use threadlock on the screws to prevent them from vibrating loose Step 3 Slide a 8 lockwasher and 8 washer on...

Page 23: ...y Propeller Spinner assembly optional Exhaust stack right and left 2 x 3 8 inch self tapping screw 8 Required Tools and Adhesives Phillips screwdriver 1 Thin CA Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm Pin vise Hex...

Page 24: ...the adapter nut Step 7 Locate the four 6 32 x 1 2 inch self tapping socket head screws Position the spinner cone onto the spinner backplate making sure it keys into the backplate Use the screws and a...

Page 25: ...r Apply a bead of canopy glue to the canopy and position it on the canopy hatch Use low tack tape to keep the canopy in position until the glue fully cures Installing the Aileron Servos Required Parts...

Page 26: ...he servo Step 5 Use the radio system to center the aileron servo Install the arm so it is perpendicular to the servo center line as shown Step 6 Secure a 9 inch 228mm servo extension to the servo lead...

Page 27: ...ervo cover Allow the epoxy to fully cure before proceeding Step 11 Repeat Steps 2 through 10 to prepare the remaining servo cover for the servo Step 12 Position the servo between the servo mounting bl...

Page 28: ...ll the servo lead through the wing Hint If you are installing operational flaps leave a loop of string around the lead so it can be differentiated from the flap servo lead Step 18 Secure the servo cov...

Page 29: ...flight all the way up to performing aerobatics without upgrading or purchasing a new plane As you learn to fly and become ready for a little more challenge the P 51D Mustang will grow with you If you...

Page 30: ...the remaining flap linkage Make sure to adjust the flap on both the left and right wing panels or you may have difficulty trimming the roll aileron of your P 51D Mustang Installing the Optional Flap...

Page 31: ...operation of the servo Step 4 Use the radio system to center the flap servo Install the arm so it is perpendicular to the servo center line as shown Step 5 Remove the servo cover from the wing Positi...

Page 32: ...5mm drill bit to drill the four holes for the servo mounting screws Step 12 Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA in each hole to harden the surrounding wood This will help in preventing the screws from vibratin...

Page 33: ...he travel to achieve the correct up and down flap settings using your radio Step 18 Insert the bend in the 3 inch 76mm aileron pushrod through the hole in the servo horn that was enlarged back in Step...

Page 34: ...panel right and left Main gear right and left Strut mount 2 3mm x 4mm setscrew 2 6 washer 8 Tie wrap 4 Landing gear door right and left 6 32 x 1 2 inch socket head screw 8 Required Tools and Adhesive...

Page 35: ...del Insert the gear in the mount with the flat on the gear aligned with the hole for the setscrew Apply a drop of threadlock on the 3mm x 4mm setscrew Tighten the setscrew using a 1 5mm hex wrench Ste...

Page 36: ...valve T fitting 2 Air line connector 2 Air tank mount Air tank Plywood mini servo adapter 2 x 3 8 inch self tapping screw 4 Required Tools and Adhesives Thin CA Drill Medium CA Phillips screwdriver 1...

Page 37: ...the servo and a 1 Phillips screwdriver Attach the retract valve to the tray at this time as well Step 7 Cut a 1 inch 25mm piece of air line and attach it to the filler valve Place a T fitting on the...

Page 38: ...pencil to tansfer the locations for the servo mounting screws on the tray Step C Use a drill and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill the four holes for the servo mounting screws Step D Place 2 3 drops...

Page 39: ...If the pin is not vertical it will cause premature wear on the valve and it will begin to leak and not operate correctly Step 14 Use the endpoints of the radio to set the throw of the servo Slowly in...

Page 40: ...t Note the narrow side of the mount as the top of the mount Step 17 Place the mount in the fuselage Pass it between the pushrod linkages and turn it as shown in the photos Do not glue the mount in the...

Page 41: ...eceiver Use four 2 x 3 8 inch self tapping screws to secure the tray inside the tank Step 25 Cut three 3 inch 76mm pieces of air line Assemble the connector as shown below using the three pieces of ai...

Page 42: ...h socket head screws and 6 washers to hold the template in position Adjust the position of the template so the rear edge of the template is 315 16 inch 100mm from the front edge of the wing mounting t...

Page 43: ...the wheel well as shown Step 8 Cut a 6 inch 152mm piece of air line and attach it to the retract air cylinder as shown Step 9 Install the retract mechanism in the wing using four 6 32 x 1 2 inch socke...

Page 44: ...e a slight amount of toe in to help the ground tracking of your model during taxi take off and landing Step 15 Also check that the wheel is centered in the wheel well Step 16 Tighten the setscrews in...

Page 45: ...h socket head screw 2 Step 1 Locate the aluminum wing tube Slide the wing tube into the wing tube socket in one of the wing panels There is a stop inside the wing so don t force the tube further into...

Page 46: ...location for the model is 33 4 inch 95mm behind the leading edge of the wing against the fuselage The CG range for your model is 31 2 to 37 8 inches 89mm to 98mm from the leading edge of the wing If...

Page 47: ...n stick right will make the right aileron move up and the left aileron move down Step 4 Use a ruler to adjust the throw of the elevator ailerons and rudder Aileron High Rate Up 7 16 inch 11mm Down 7 1...

Page 48: ...particular field Checking the Controls Before starting your engine check to make sure the controls are operating in the correct directions and the linkages and surfaces are not binding anywhere Also l...

Page 49: ...will need to first lower the throttle and reduce your flight speed We recommend this take place on the downwind leg of your flight and that you have the flaps in the full down position prior to beginn...

Page 50: ...re aerodynamic stability Some sailplanes and trainer planes with large dihedral dispense with ailerons and use only the rudder to control the roll and yaw Elevator The hinged control surface on the ba...

Page 51: ...orizon s sole obligation hereunder shall be that Horizon will at its option i repair or ii replace any Product determined by Horizon to be defective In the event of a defect these are the Purchaser s...

Page 52: ...well as Visa MasterCard American Express and Discover cards If you choose to pay by credit card please include your credit card number and expiration date Any repair left unpaid or unclaimed after 90...

Page 53: ...When and where 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 sha...

Page 54: ...54 Hangar 9 P 51D Mustang Sport 40 Assembly Manual Building and Flying Notes...

Page 55: ...55 Hangar 9 P 51D Mustang Sport 40 Assembly Manual Building and Flying Notes...

Page 56: ...877 504 0233 Printed 10 2009 Horizon Hobby UK Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom 44 0 1279 641 097 Horizon Technischer Service Hamburger Strasse 10 25335 Elmshorn G...

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