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Wingspan:  ...............................  44

 

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" (1133.4mm)

Fuselage length:  ...........................  48" (1219.2mm)

Wing area:  ........................ 690 sq. in. (44.5 sq dm)

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

Tribute 4D 36

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Weight:  ................................  4–4.5 Lbs (1.8–2 kg)

Engine:  ....................  Evolution™ .36 NT (Included)

Radio:  .................................  4 channel w/ 5 servos

Specifications

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Summary of Contents for Tribute 4D 36 Plug-N-Play

Page 1: ...5 8 1133 4mm Fuselage length 48 1219 2mm Wing area 690 sq in 44 5 sq dm ASSEMBLY MANUAL Tribute 4D 36 Plug N Play Weight 4 4 5 Lbs 1 8 2 kg Engine Evolution 36 NT Included Radio 4 channel w 5 servos Specifications ...

Page 2: ... Information 5 Section 1 Receiver Installation 6 Section 2 Installing the Stabilizer 7 Section 3 Landing Gear Installation 8 Section 4 Propeller and Spinner 9 Section 5 Wing Installation 10 Adjusting the Engine 11 Control Throws 11 Flying Information 11 Balancing the Model 12 Range Testing the Radio 12 Preflight at the Field 12 Notes 13 2005 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code 14 Tabl...

Page 3: ...enerator HAN2928 D Elevator Stabilizer HAN2933 E Rudder HAN2934 Items Not Shown Fuel Tank Tail Wheel Assembly HAN2913 Decal Set HAN2932 Pushrod Set HAN2935 Landing Gear HAN2929 Wheels HAN2930 White HANU870 True Red HANU866 Deep Blue HANU873 JR XP6102 JR XP9303 Covering Colors Replacement Parts Layout Additional Required Equipment A B C D E ...

Page 4: ...e Covering Iron HAN101 Covering Glove HAN150 Sealing Iron Sock HAN141 An RC aircraft is not a toy If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property Fly only in open areas preferably at AMA Academy of Model Aeronautics approved flying sites following all instructions included with your radio and engine Propeller APC 11x4 APC11040 Fuel Glow Plug Wrench HAN2510 Glow Plug Igniter with...

Page 5: ...o control over the final assembly or material used for the final assembly no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use of the final assembled product By the act of using the assembled product the user accepts all resulting liability Please note that once assembly of the model has been started you must contact Horizon Hobby Inc directly regarding any warranty que...

Page 6: ...from vibration Place the receiver into the opening in the wing Step 2 A tube has been installed in the wing for the receiver antenna Route the antenna through the tube which exits the right wing tip Step 3 Secure the radio hatch using four 3mm x 12mm sheet metal screws Note The receiver and battery may be moved when checking the Center of Gravity Section 1 Receiver Installation ...

Page 7: ...face down away from the fin Carefully slide the assembly into the fuselage Step 2 Secure the stabilizer using the two stabilizer fixing screws It s a good idea to use a drop of threadlock on the threads to keep them from loosening during flight Step 3 Attach the clevis to the elevator horn With the radio on center the elevator servo Thread the clevis in or out so the elevator is in neutral Section...

Page 8: ...readlock Step 1 Slide the three 3mm x 40mm bolts into one of the landing gear halves Slide the bolts into the fuselage Step 2 Slide the remaining landing gear half onto the bolts Secure the gear using three 3mm wing nuts Note Use threadlock on the wing nuts to prevent them from loosening during flight Section 3 Landing Gear Installation ...

Page 9: ...t Rotate the propeller clockwise so it is resting against the lugs of the spinner backplate Use a crescent wrench to tighten the propeller nut Do not use pliers as the nut will not be tight enough and could come loose Note It is suggested to read the engine instructions at this time to learn more on the care and operation of your engine Step 3 Locate the two 4 x 5 8 sheet metal screws Position the...

Page 10: ...py hatch Use a flat blade screwdriver to tighten the bolt Once tightened go back and tighten the bolts installed in Step 1 Step 3 Slide the side force generators into the wing The one with the threaded rod slides in from the top Secure the generators using the 3mm wing nuts Do not over tighten the nuts and damage the generators Step 4 If you are not planning on using the side force generators secu...

Page 11: ...nt of throw Moving the pushrod wire at the servo arm will have the opposite effect Moving it closer to center will decrease throw and away from center will increase throw Work with a combination of the two to achieve the closest or exact control throws listed Exponential Recommended Expo Use to soften the response of the control around neutral Use positive values for JR Radios Negative values for ...

Page 12: ...the recommended charger supplied with your particular radio system following the instructions provided with the radio In most cases the radio should be charged the night before going out flying Step 2 Before each flying session be sure to range check your radio See your radio manual for the recommended range and instructions for your radio system Each radio manufacturer specifies different procedu...

Page 13: ...13 Notes ...

Page 14: ...explosive gases such as hydrogen filled balloons or ground mounted devices launching a projectile The only exceptions permitted are rockets flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code or those permanently attached as per JATO use also those items authorized for Air Show Team use as defined by AST Advisory Committee document available from AMA HQ In any case models using rocket...

Page 15: ...used no powered model may be flown closer than 25 feet to any person 9 Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a powered model in flight Organized RC Racing Event 10 An RC racing event whether or not an AMA Rule Book event is one in which model aircraft compete in flight over a prescribed course with the objective of finishing the course faster to determine the winner A In every o...

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