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Hangar 9 Saratoga Assembly Manual
Step 14
Secure the propeller to the engine following the instructions
provided with the engine. Make sure to place the spinner
backplate on the engine before the propeller. The spinner
cone is then installed and secured using two 3mm x 10mm
sheet metal screws and a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
EP version Motor and Cowling
Installation
Required Parts
Fuselage assembly
Painted cowling
Speed control
Motor with hardware
Hook and loop strap
Plywood battery tray
Hook and loop tape
Motor battery
#4 washer (2)
Spinner backplate
Spinner cone
Propeller
Fuel tubing (4)
1
7
/
8
-inch (48mm) standoffs (4)
8-32 x 2
1
/
2
-inch machine screws (4)
3mm x 10mm sheet metal screw (2)
4-40 x 1/2-inch socket head screw (4)
4-40 x 3/8-inch socket head screw (2)
Tools and Adhesives
Drill bit: 5/32-inch (4mm)
Drill
Phillips screwdriver: #1, #2 Threadlock
Hobby knife with #11 blade Metric propeller reamer
Ball driver or hex wrench: 3/32-inch
Step 1
Use a hobby knife and #11 blade to cut the supports to open
the cooling hole intakes from the firewall. There are four
supports for each.
Step 2
Use a drill and 5/32-inch (4mm) drill bit to enlarge the
mounting holes in the motor mount plate.
note
: It is highly recommended to use a drill press and
secure the mount. Use caution when using a hand drill
as the mount can easily rotate if the drill bit catches on
the aluminum during the drilling process.
