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A26 INVADER

Instruction Manual

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Elevator Control

Aileron Control

9mm 
9mm 

Rudder Control

20mm 
20mm 

Flap Control

10-15mm 

11mm 

11mm 

Summary of Contents for A26 INVADER EP

Page 1: ...Propeller suit with your engine Engine 2 X 46 55 Glow engine two stroke not included Motor brushless outrunner 850 W 800 KV not included Experience level Intermediate Plane type Scale Warbird Gravity...

Page 2: ...ing notes Suggestion Flight warnings Flight warnings Covering tools Adhesives and required tools Academy of model aeronautics national Model aircraft safety code Preparations Installing the ailerons a...

Page 3: ...blow back into your eyes Always wear safety goggles a particle mask and rubber gloves when grinding drilling and sanding fiberglass parts Vacuum the parts and the work area thoroughly after working wi...

Page 4: ...luding fuel of 55 pounds unless in compliance with the AMA Large Model Airplane program AMA Document 520 A f Ensure the aircraft is identified with the name and address or AMA number of the owner on t...

Page 5: ...cuments 922 and 923 6 With the exception of events flown under official AMA Competition Regulations excluding takeoff and landing no powered model may be flown outdoors closer than 25 feet to any indi...

Page 6: ...fit the ailerons to the wing with the hinges If the hinges don t remain centered stick a pin through the middle of the hinge to hold it in position 2 Apply six drops of thin CA to the top and bottom o...

Page 7: ...alling the aileron pushrods 3 Place the servo into the servo tray Center the servo within the tray and drill pilot holes through the block of wood for each of the four mounting screws provided with th...

Page 8: ...erws securely If they come off during flight you will lose control of your aircraft Warning Supplied with the servo Cut away film only here Must be purchased separately Assemble left and right sides t...

Page 9: ...rod wire where it crosses the hole in the servo arm 7 Using pliers carefully make a 90 degree bend down at the mark made Cut off the excess wire leaving about 6mm beyond the bend 8 Insert the 90 degre...

Page 10: ...n Manual 9 Pull out servo cord with string 2x10mm 2mm Neutral 6mm Bend 90 Mark the spot to attach Cut off excess Apply threadlocker screw cement Assemble left and right sides the same way Aileron Rod...

Page 11: ...N LANDING GEAR For Left For Right Assemble left and right sides the same way Apply threadlocker screw cement 5x50mm Cap Screw 2 2 2 8 8 8 4x4mm Set Screw 4mm Washer 2 5mm Washer 4mm Spring Washer 4x25...

Page 12: ...A26 INVADER Instruction Manual 11 Assemble left and right sides the same way Air Hose Spring Air Hose Spring 700mm 750mm...

Page 13: ...le left and right sides the same way Wheel well A26 INVADER Instruction Manual 12 SUPERLOCK AIR RETRACTS VALUE ONE WAY 3 WAY CONNECTOR VALVE CONTROL AIR TANK SERVO 4 WAY CONNECTOR 4 WAY CONNECTOR MAIN...

Page 14: ...A26 INVADER Instruction Manual 13 Assemble left and right sides the same way Pull out servo cord with string Apply epoxy glue 4x25mm 4mm 4mm 4x25mm...

Page 15: ...ing a modeling knife If flashing is present make sure none of it falls into the tank 6 When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper assembly tighten the 3mm x 20mm machine screw until the rubber s...

Page 16: ...A26 INVADER Instruction Manual 15 Assemble left and right sides the same way Zip tie Silicone Tube Fuel Tank...

Page 17: ...uselage Insert the stabilizer in place and re align Double check all of your measurements one more time before the epoxy cures Remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol and hold...

Page 18: ...ERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION Cut off shaded portion Apply epoxy glue Apply instant glue CA glue super glue Align the center line of vertical fin with rudder Secure nylon hinges with instant glue be...

Page 19: ...A26 INVADER Instruction Manual 18 Apply threadlocker screw cement Cut off shaded portion 2 2 1200mm Cable rod Locknut 1 Close or clamp pipe to fix position 5x2mm 1 5x2mm 1 4mm Rod...

Page 20: ...A26 INVADER Instruction Manual 19 Cap screw...

Page 21: ...w 2 2 2 Aluminum ball INSTALLING THE RUDDER LINKAGES Set all screws securely If they come off during flight you will lose control of your aircraft 3x12mm 3x12mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm Pay close attention Mus...

Page 22: ...the two elevator pushrod using the metal domino 7 Locate one nylon servo arm and using wire cutters remove all but one of the arms Using a 2mm drill bit enlarge the third hole out from the center to...

Page 23: ...A26 INVADER Instruction Manual 22 Apply threadlocker screw cement Cut off shaded portion Assemble left and right sides the same way 3x20mm 2mm 2x10mm 2x10mm 2mm...

Page 24: ...INVADER Instruction Manual 23 approx 13mm Cut off shaded portion Must be purchased separately Pay close attention here Mark the spot to attach Cut off excess Elevator Elevator Rod Elevator Servo Domi...

Page 25: ...cement Aluminum ball 2 4 2 1000mm Cable rod 3x30mm Connector Locknut 1 5x30mm Spring 3 x 12mm Screw 2 3mm Nylon Nut 2 5 x 35mm Cap Screw 1 1 1 4 4 4x4mm Set Screw 4mm Washer 1 5mm Washer 4mm Spring W...

Page 26: ...A26 INVADER Instruction Manual 25 Air Hose 200mm Crimp Cable rod 4x20mm 4mm 4x20mm 4mm Crimp Cable rod Air Hose Spring 150mm...

Page 27: ...A26 INVADER Instruction Manual 26 3mm Cable rod Aluminum ball Nut Must be purchased separately Cut off shaded portion Pay close attention here Apply epoxy glue...

Page 28: ...DER Instruction Manual 27 Assemble left and right sides the same way Cut off excess INSTALLING THE GUN Gun 8 3mm 3mm 3x12mm 3mm Servo nose gear retract Epoxy or silicone glue 31mm 20mm 20mm 31mm Heati...

Page 29: ...for controlling the air valve The minimum torque of servo is 7kg Before installing the air valve please test the valve how does it work If it doesn t move smoothly please clean the air valve as showin...

Page 30: ...INVADER Instruction Manual 29 Pay close attention here Air flow direction Use linkage to push the piston in all the way Keep the piston inside the marked area 8 10mm Nylon Strap Loosen nut Tighten fir...

Page 31: ...A26 INVADER Instruction Manual 30 Apply epoxy glue Air valve Servo for retract gear Zip Tie Air tank Air tank Air tank...

Page 32: ...A26 INVADER Instruction Manual 31 Air Hose Air Valve Servo Air tank Air Hose Air Hose T Joint One way Valve Air Valve...

Page 33: ...ssemble left and right sides the same way Apply epoxy glue INSTALLING THE ENGINE Apply threadlocker screw cement Engine Mount 4x25mm 4mm May be you also need to trim some wood from the tri angle wood...

Page 34: ...od housing where it exits the firewall and where it passes through the forward bulkhead This will secure the housing in place 4 Using a modeling knife cut off the nylon pushrod housing 26mm in front o...

Page 35: ...all the servo arm retaining screw INSTALLING THE THROTTLE 1 Install one adjustable metal connector through the third hole out from the center of one servo arm enlarge the hole in the servo arm using a...

Page 36: ...im movement and the carburattor opening to the suitable position and screw in the 4x4mm set screw Throttle Idling approx 1mm Carburetor Throttle Servo Throttle position of Tx Throttle Hi Throttle Stop...

Page 37: ...Hold the cowl firmly in place using several pieces of masking tape 4 While holding the cowl firmly in position drill four 1 6mm pilot holes through both the cowl and the side edges of the firewall 5...

Page 38: ...A26 INVADER Instruction Manual 37 Apply epoxy glue Silicone Glue Cut off shaded portion Plate of plywood Assemble left and right sides the same way...

Page 39: ...er back plate propeller and spinner cone The propeller should not touch any part of the spinner cone If it dose use a sharp modeling knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone where the propeller...

Page 40: ...nd or masking tape to hold the foam in place Do not permanently secure the receiver and battery until after balancing the model INSTALLING THE SWITCH 1 The switch should be mounted on the fuselage sid...

Page 41: ...TALLING THE ELECTRIC MOTOR 3mm Washer 3mm Spring Washer 4 x 60mm Cap Screw 3mm Mount Nut 3 x 15mm Cap Screw 8 16 5mm Washer 16 10x35mm Aluminum 8 16 8 8 3x15mm 3mm 3x15mm 3mm Must be purchased separat...

Page 42: ...A26 INVADER Instruction Manual 41 RimFire 32 Must be purchased separately Electric Speed Controller Velcro Battery...

Page 43: ...R Instruction Manual 42 Cut off shaded portion When rotating clock wise change the connection of 2 wires Check the motor rotation Top Hatch Open and Close Adhesive tape Gun C A glue 220mm Cut off shad...

Page 44: ...top side of the wing 100mm 3 9 in back from the leading edge at the fuselage sides CONTROL THROWS 1 We highly recommend setting up a plane using the control throws listed 2 The control throws should...

Page 45: ...A26 INVADER Instruction Manual 44 Elevator Control Aileron Control 9mm 9mm Rudder Control 20mm 20mm Flap Control 10 15mm 11mm 11mm...

Page 46: ...y extended and not coiled up inside the fuselage 6 Properly balance the propeller BASIC CONNECTION FOR AIRPLANE AND ADJUSTMENT OF SERVOS FOR YOUR RADIO INSTALLATION Example of connection For more info...

Page 47: ...e valve In case the valve can not move smoothly please follow these steps as below Steps 4 Insert the piston into the valve Steps 3 Apply the new GREASE Grease is not included with the kit Please note...

Page 48: ...A26 INVADER Instruction Manual 47 Main Gear Dimensional Detail 35 6 140 0 114 0 30 0 Nose Gear Dimensional Detail 124 0 35 6 55 0 30 0 16 0 140 0 114 0 16 0...

Page 49: ...A26 INVADER Instruction Manual 48 DECORATION Top view Bottom view Side view Left Side view Right...

Page 50: ...4mm 4x60mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4x60mm 5mm 5mm 10x35mm 3x10mm TP 3x10mm TP 4x25mm 4x25mm 3x25mm 3x25mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 3x15mm 3mm 3x15mm 3mm 3x15mm 3mm 3x15mm 3mm 3 5mm 3x10mm TP 2mm 2mm 2x10mm 4x4mm 2mm 2mm...

Page 51: ...2mm 2x10mm 2mm 2x10mm 3x20mm 3x20mm 2x10mm TP 2x10mm TP 2x10mm TP 3x20mm 3x20mm 2mm 2mm 3mm 3mm 3x12mm 3mm 3mm 3x12mm 2mm 2x10mm 2mm 2x10mm 2mm 2x10mm 2mm 2x10mm 4x25mm 4x25mm 4mm 4mm 4x25mm 4mm 4mm...

Page 52: ...at the slowest possible speed Switch on the transmitter Switch off the transmitter Check that the transmitter batteries have adequate power Switch off the receiver Switch on the receiver ALWAYS take...

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