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Servo arm.

 loctile
secure.

Adjustable servo
     connector.

25mm.

Servo for retractable only.

Metal connector.

Servo arm.

25mm.

SERVO GEAR INSTALLATION.

Remove covering.

Remove covering.

Electric wire.

Wing bottom.

PUSHROD INSTALLATION.

M3x25mm.

Rudder control horn.

1

4

2

3

5

3mm.

Summary of Contents for AT-6 TEXAN

Page 1: ... stroke 72 82 cu in 4 stroke ELECTRICCONVERSION OPTIONAL RecommendedR C 4channels with 6 servos Flyingskilllevel Advanced Intermediate Kit features Ready made minimal assembly finishing required Ready covered includingdecals trim covering Factory installedpushrod Photo illustrated step by step AssemblyManual MS 110 Graphics and specifications may change without notice ASSEMBLY MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ILITY If you are inexperienced with basic R C flight we strongly recommend you 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 40 52 cu i...

Page 3: ...A glue 1 Carefully remove the aileron from one of the wing panels Note the position of the hinges 2 Remove each hinge from the wing panel and aileron and place 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 pan...

Page 4: ... the wing panel Use caution not to crush the wing structure 7 Repeat this process with the other wing panel securely hinging the aileron in place 6 Using C A remover debonder and a paper towel remove any excess C A glue that may have accumulated on the wing or in the aileron hinge area 5 Turn the wing panel over and deflect the aileron in the opposite direction from the opposite side Apply thin C ...

Page 5: ...lmodels com Aileron control horn See pictures below AILERON CONTROL HORN 2 sets 3x35mm Masking tape CONTROL HORN M3 SCREW 18mm Epoxy ALUMINUM WASHER M3LOCKNUT ALUMINUM WASHER Epoxy Install the wing edge to the wing ...

Page 6: ...control horn Using the same techniques used aileron control horn See picture below RUDDER CONTROL HORN 18mm Epoxy Elevator control horn Horizontal Stabilizer Aluminum Washer CONTROL HORN M3 M3 LOCK NUT Epoxy Aluminum Washer 2 sets 3x30mm 1 sets 3x30mm CONTROL HORN M3 SCREW ALUMINUMWASHER ALUMINUMWASHER M3 LOCK NUT EPOXY EPOXY Fuselage 18mm Rudder ...

Page 7: ... secure Adjustable servo connector 25mm Servo for retractable only Metal connector Servo arm 25mm SERVO GEAR INSTALLATION Remove covering Remove covering Electric wire Wing bottom PUSHROD INSTALLATION M3x25mm Rudder control horn 1 4 2 3 5 3mm ...

Page 8: ...AT 6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 110 8 3 x 25 mm 2 x 6 mm 1 2 2 3 5 4 Pushrod Metal clevis M3 lock ...

Page 9: ...9 www seagullmodels com Open Position Servo arm Repeat procedure for other landing gear Close Position Servo arm 12 mm Epoxy ...

Page 10: ...AT 6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 110 10 epoxy WING ASSEMBLY epoxy ...

Page 11: ...nylon tube up at a 45º angle This tube is the vent tube 2 Using a modeling knife cut one length of silicon fuel line Connect one end of the line to the weighted fuel pick up and the other end to the nylon pick up tube 4 Carefully heat the vent tube using a heat gun or lighter to permanently set the angle of the tube 1 5 Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank It may be necessary to remove some...

Page 12: ...come kinked inside the fuel tank compartment Air should flow through easily INSTALLING THE BATTERY Battery Tie wrap Fuel tank 1 1 Epoxy 7 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 Attach the silicone fuel and pressur...

Page 13: ...13 www seagullmodels com MOUNTING THE ENGINE Engine 4 stroke 115mm 1 5 mm M3 x 25 mm M3 x 25 mm Trim and cut M3 x 25 mm Pushrod wire ...

Page 14: ...AT 6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 110 14 M3 x 10 mm 1 5mm wire needle valve COWLING Dummy Engine Trim and cut Trim and cut M3 x10 mm Electric Conversion Ep Power OPTION Engine 2 stroke ...

Page 15: ...15 www seagullmodels com Diametrer 5 2 mm Epoxy M4 x 15 mm ...

Page 16: ...AT 6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 110 16 Battery Balsa block Electric motor Balsa block M3 x 15mm Speed control Electric motor 115mm Epoxy Epoxy ...

Page 17: ...com SPINNER INSTALLATION Small weight String Small weight Servos Thread INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS Aileron Servo String Attach the string to the servo lead and carefully thread it through the wing Small weight M2 x 12 mm ...

Page 18: ...ering itself Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it INSTALLING THE HORIZONTALSTABILIZER Elevator servo Throttle servo arm Rudder servo INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS SWITCH Switch Elevator Throttle Rudder M3 x15mm THROTTLE SERVO ARM INSTALLATION 1 Install adjustable servo connector in the servo arm as same as picture below Adjustable Servo connector Servo arm Nut ...

Page 19: ...19 www seagullmodels com Epoxy Remove covering 1 Trim and cut Epoxy INSTALLING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER Hinge slot 1 Pen ...

Page 20: ...rtical stabilizer into the in the top of the horizontal fin The bottom edge of the stabilizer should also be firmly pushed against the top of the horizontal stabilizer When cutting through the covering to re move it cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it Epoxy Remove covering Hinge C A glue INSTALLATION THE PUSHROD ...

Page 21: ...21 www seagullmodels com ELEVATOR RUDDER PUSHROD INSTALLATION Repeat the procedure for the other wing half Rudder control horn Elevator control horn M2 lock nut snap keeper M2 lock nut Rudder pushrod ...

Page 22: ...AT 6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 110 22 Fuel tank Throttle Rudder Elevator M2 clevis Attach to servo arm in fuselage 80mm Wire keeper M2 Lock nut Elevator and rudder pushrods assembly follow pictures below ...

Page 23: ...23 www seagullmodels com MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL See picture below INSTALLATION PILOT M3 x 12 mm M2 x 20 mm M2 x 6 mm 110mm 6mm 2mm 6mm 6mm Epoxy Epoxy C A glue C A glue 2pcs 2pcs ...

Page 24: ...AT 6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 110 24 C A glue 3 1 2 1 45mm 1 2 4 4 4 210mm 55mm C A glue M2 x 6mm C A glue ...

Page 25: ...e be balanced correctly Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control and crash The center of gravity is locate 60mm back from the leading edge of the wing measured at wing tip 2 If the nose of the plane falls the plane is nose heavy To correct this first move the battery pack further back in the fuselage If this is not possible or does not correct it stick small amounts of lead weight on...

Page 26: ...m behind the airplane move the rudder stick to the right The rudder should move to the right If it does not flip the servo reversing switch on your transmitter to change the direction A Plug in your radio system per the manufacturer s instructions and turn every thing on B Check the elevator first Pull back on the elevator stick The elevator halves should move up If it they do not flip the servo r...

Page 27: ...nce the propeller An out of balance propeller will cause excessive vi bration which could lead to engine and or air frame failure We wish you many safe and enjoyable flights with your AT 6 TEXAN 3 Double check the balance of the air plane Do this with the fuel tank empty 4 Check the control surfaces All should move in the correct direction and not bind in any way 2 Check every bolt and every glue ...

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