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AT 6 - TEXAN.

                                                                     

     Instruction Manual.

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 Install the spinner backplate, propeller and

spinner cone.  The spinner cone is held in
place using two 3mm x 12mm wood screws.

The propeller should not touch any part

of the spinner cone.  If it does, use a sharp
modeling knife and carefully trim away the
spinner cone where the propeller comes in
contact with it.

INSTALLING THE AIR SCOOP.

 

1) Using a modeling knife carefully cut out

the plastic air scoop along the outside edge of
the molded radius.  Leave about a 3/32” rim
around the perimeter to use as a gluing sur-
face.

 

2)Using 220 grit sandpaper with a sanding

block, carefully sand the edges of the scoop
smooth.  Also lightly sand the gluing surface
of the scoop to roughen the plastic.

Air Scoop

3/32”

Rim

Remove

Forward

Portion

 

3)The scoop is located on the left side of

the fuselage.  The front of the scoop should
be up against the rear edge of the cowl and
the bottom edge of the scoop should be even
with the cowl mounting screw.

 

4)Glue the scoop in place on the fuselage

side using Kwik Bond Thick C/A.  Hold the
scoop securely until the glue cures.

INSTALLING THE SPINNER.

1.5mm wire
(needle valve).

3mmX12mm.

Summary of Contents for AT 6 TEXAN

Page 1: ...them with smoke rockets for attack by fighter bombers The new Seagull Models AT 6 Texan ARF is the perfect standoff scale 40 size sport ARF of this classic design Construction is of light ply and balsa built by expert craftsmen and covered in the classic white yellow and red color scheme with a complete decal set What really sets this AT 6 apart from others is it s prepainted fiberglass cowl true ...

Page 2: ...ou contact your R C supplier and join your local R C Model Flying Club R C Model Flying Clubs offer a variety of training procedures designed to help the new pilot on his way to successful R C flight They will also be able to advise on any insurance and safety regulations that may apply ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED 46 52 2 stroke engine 72 82 4 stroke engine Computer radio with six servos Glow plug t...

Page 3: ... fit and are aligned properly before gluing This will ensure proper as sembly as the AT 6 TEXAN is made from natural materials and minor ad justments may have to be made The paint and plastic parts used in this kit are fuel proof However they are not tolerant of many harsh chemi cals including the following paint thinner cyano acrylate glue accel erator cyanoacrylategluede bonder and acetone Do no...

Page 4: ...for colour scheme of AT 6 1 One is standard colours White and yellow 2 One is Australia colour scheme Yellow With Australia colour scheme for AT 6 you should use black pen fuel proof to draw the panel lines on the air plane as same as pictures below Pen ...

Page 5: ...AT 6 TEXAN Instruction Manual 5 C A glue ...

Page 6: ...a T pin in the center of each hinge Slide each hinge into the aileron until the T pin is snug against the aileron This will help ensure an equal amount of hinge is on either side of the hinge line when the aileron is mounted to the wing panel HINGING THE AILERONS Note The hinge is constructed of a special material that allows the C A to wick or penetrate and distribute throughout the hinge securel...

Page 7: ...cedure for the other wing half INSTALLING THE MAIN GEAR WIRES MAIN LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION OPTION I 1 Using a modeling knife remove the cov ering from over the two main gear mounting slots located in the bottom of the wing One slot is located in each wing half 2 Insert the 90º bend of one main gear wire into the predrilled hole in one mounting slot 3 The landing gear wire is held in place using ...

Page 8: ... wire and install the straps using the four 3mm x 12mm wood screws Tighten the screws completely to secure the gear wire in place INSTALLING THE MAIN GEAR WHEELS 3mm x 12mm Repeat the procedure for the other wing half 2 X 8mm Plywood 2 X 8mm Cut Sanding ...

Page 9: ...LLING RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR OPTION II Remove covering Metal clevis Pushrod M2 clock 1mm screw bit Remove covering Electric wire exit Metal connector Servo for retractable only Servo arm Pre intalled without glue 15 mm 15 mm Trim and cut ...

Page 10: ...AT 6 TEXAN Instruction Manual 10 3mm x 12mm C A glue Plastic gear cover Trim and cut ...

Page 11: ... that you drew If not use 220 grit sandpaper with a sanding block and sand down the edges and ends of the brace until it fits properly Centre line 3 Remove the brace when satisfied with its fit in each wing half Coat both sides of one half of the dihedral brace with 30 minute epoxy Next poursomeepoxyintothedihedral box in one wing panel Make sure you cover the top and bottom as well as the sides o...

Page 12: ... Small weight Wing bottom Small weight Thread Attach a servo lead to the aileron servo Attach the string to the servo lead and carefully thread it though the wing Once you have thread the lead throught the wing remove the string so it can use for the other servo lead Tape the servo lead to the wing to prevent it from falling back into the wing Electric wire 1 Install the rubber grommets and brass ...

Page 13: ...aileron The clevis attachment holes should be positioned over the hinge line 4 Using a 1 5mm drill bit and the control horns as a guide drill the mounting holes through the aileron halves 6 Thread one nylon adjustable control horn on to each aileron control rod Thread the horns on until they are flush with the ends of the control rods 5 Mount the control horns by inserting the bolts through the co...

Page 14: ...g from the rear of the stopper This will be the fuel pick up tube 2 Using a modeling knife cut one length of silicon fuel line Connect one end of the line to the weighted fuel pickup and the other end to the nylon pickup tube Snap keepper INSTALLING THE ENGINE MOUNT See pictures below M2 lock nut Snap keepper Mark point Pen Cut Repeat the procedure for the other wing half 4mm X 20mm ...

Page 15: ... 6 When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper assembly tighten the 3mm x 20mm machine screw until the rubber stopper ex pands and seals the tank opening Do not overtighten the assembly as this could cause the tank to split Slide the tank into the fuselage from inside so that the neck is at the top of the fuselage and it locates through the engine bulkhead Gently secure it to the top horizont...

Page 16: ...end of the plain wire pushrod 2 Place your engine onto the engine mount Adjust the engine is centered of the edges of the engine case 4 Remove the engine Using an drill bit drill the mounting holes through the engine mount at the four locations marked 5 Bolt the engine to the engine mount using the four machine screws Double cheek that all the screws are tight before proceeding 6 Attach the Z Bend...

Page 17: ... of the cowl flush with the marks align the front of the cowl with the crankshaft of the engine The front of the cowl should be positioned so the crankshaft is in nearly the middle of the cowl opening Use the spinner backplate as a guide Hold the cowl firmly in place using pieces of masking tape Because of the size of the cowl it may be necessary to use a needle valve extension for the high speed ...

Page 18: ...ed radius Leave about a 3 32 rim around the perimeter to use as a gluing sur face 2 Using 220 grit sandpaper with a sanding block carefully sand the edges of the scoop smooth Also lightly sand the gluing surface of the scoop to roughen the plastic Air Scoop 3 32 Rim Remove Forward Portion 3 The scoop is located on the left side of the fuselage The front of the scoop should be up against the rear e...

Page 19: ...HE FUSELAGE SERVOS INSTALLING THE SWITCH 1 Install the switch into the precut hole in the servo tray in the fuselage from the bot tom Use the two screws provided with the switch to secure it in place Drill two 3 32 holes through the tray for the screws to pass through 1 Carefully remove the elevator from one of the horizontal stabilizer panels Note the position of the hinges 2 Remove each hinge fr...

Page 20: ... both elevators are securely hinged firmly grasp the horizontal stabilizer panel and elevator to make sure the hinges are securely glued and cannot be pulled out Do this by carefully applying medium pressure trying to separate the elevator from the horizontal stabilizer panel Use caution not to crush the horizontal stabilizer structure 7 Repeat this process with the other horizontal stabilizer pan...

Page 21: ...e the covering from between them using a model ing knife Remove covering 8 After the epoxy has fully cured re move the masking tape or T pins used to hold the stabilizer in place Carefully inspect the glue joints Use more epoxy to fill in any gaps that may exist that were not filled previously and clean up the excess using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol in the fuselage Slide the stabilizer in p...

Page 22: ...er hinge should engage the precut hinge slot in the lower fuselage The bottom edge of the stabi lizer should also be firmly pushed against the top of the horizontal stabilizer 1 Using a modeling knife remove the covering from over the precut hinge slot cut into the lower rear portion of the fuselage This slot accepts the lower rudder hinge Hinge VERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION C A glue C A glue H...

Page 23: ...ount of 30MinuteEpoxy Applyathinlayertothemount ing slot in the top of the fuselage and to the sides and bottom of the vertical stabilizer mounting area Apply epoxy to the bottom and top edges of the filler block and to the lower hinge also Set the stabilizer in place and realign Double check all of your measurements once more be fore the epoxy cures Hold the stabilizer in place with T pins or mas...

Page 24: ...et the trim tabs on the transmitter to neutral and center the servo arms The eleva tor and rudder servo arms should be perpen dicular to the servos 3 One at a time hold the pushrods in po sition over the respective servos to check for proper servo direction If any servo turns in the wrong direction switch your radio s re versing switches as necessary to achieve the correct direction ELEVATOR RUDDE...

Page 25: ...with the rudder hinge line and the tail wheel bracket should be centered on the plywood plate 2 Using a pen mark the locations of the two mounting screws Remove the tail wheel bracket and drill 1mm pilot holes at the loca tions marked MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL BRACKET C A glue attached Rudder Elevator Throttle Elevator Switch 4 Install servos arm to servos Notice the position of the servo arms on th...

Page 26: ...ll amounts of lead weight on the fuselage sides under the horizontal stabilizer If the tail of the plane falls the plane is tail heavy To correct this move the battery and receiver for ward orif this is not possible stick weight onto the firewall or use a brass heavy hub spinner hub When balanced correctly the airplane should sit level or slightly nose down when you lift it up with your fingers CO...

Page 27: ...All should move in the correct direction and not bind in any way 8 Properly balance the propeller An out of balance propeller will cause excessive vi bration which could lead to engine and or air frame failure 5 If your radio transmitter is equipped with dual rate switches double check that they are on the low rate setting for your first few flights 6 Check to ensure the control surfaces are movin...

Page 28: ...feet more and gently pull it off the ground and into a shallow climb to altitude In the air the AT 6 flies like any other sport aerobatic plane Loops rolls low passes and most any other maneuvers are all possible It is very stable throughout the flight envelope and has no bad characteristics during slow flight When set up to aerobatic settings the airplane is just that very aerobatic Snap rolls kn...

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