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Seagull Models Piper Cub, Assembly Manual

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PIPER CUB _ 

CODE SEA 87

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Instruction Manual

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ATTACHMENT WING-FUSELAGE.

   Attach the aluminium tube into fuselage.

Antenna.

    Insert two wing panels as pictures below.

Wing tube.

M3x50mm.

Aluminum tube.

Wing bolt.

Plastic Screw.

C/A glue.

4.5-5mm diameter screw.

Summary of Contents for Piper Cub

Page 1: ...eredcovering Photo illustratedstep by stepAssemblyManual Specifications Wingspan 78 7in 200cm Wing area 906 8 sq in 58 5 sq dm Approximate flying weight 7 5 9 3 lbs 3 4 4 2kg Length 51 1in 129 8cm Recommended engine size 61 75 cu in 2 stroke 82 91cu in 4 troske Radio System required 4 channels with 6 servos Flying skill level Intermediate advanced MS 87 ...

Page 2: ...S AEROPLANE YOU ASSUME ALL RISK RESPONSIBILITY 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 a...

Page 3: ...he wing panel hinge line Note The hinge is constructed of a special material that allows the C A to wick or penetrate and distribute throughout the hinge securely bonding it to the wood structure of the wing panel and aileron To avoid scratching your new aero plane we suggest that you cover your work bench with an old towel Keep a couple of jars orbowlshandytoholdthesmallpartsafteryou open the bag...

Page 4: ...e turnbuckle for the wing as same as pictures below Work the aileron up and down several times to work in the hinges and check for proper movement Note Hinge The hole location of turnbuckles shown in pic ture below Washer washer Turnbuckle Turnbuckle 3x20mm TURNBUCKLE INSTALLATION The hole location of turnbuckles shown in pic ture below HINGING THE RUDDER Glue the rudder hinges in place using the ...

Page 5: ... Wing Install the elevator control horn using the same method as with the aileron control horns 2 sets 3x35mm 2 sets 3x40mm Aluminum Washer 16mm M3LOCKNUT Epoxy Epoxy Aluminum Washer Wing Aileron Horizontal Stabilizer Horizontal Stabilizer CONTRONLHORN M3 SCREW Installing the turnbuckle for tail strut of hori zontal fin as same as pictures below Horizontal fin bottom Turnbuckle Tail fin bottom ...

Page 6: ...l 4 holes for engine mount Insert 4 blind nuts to firewall 4x30mm Thread locker glue Rudder control horn Using the same tectniques used aileron control horn See picture below 2 sets 3x35mm EPOXY Rudder control horn Rudder FUSELAGE RUDDER CONTROL HORN Elevator control horn CONTRONL HORN M3 SCREW M3 LOCK NUT ALUMINUM WASHER EPOXY FUSELAGE ALUMINUM WASHER Rudder ...

Page 7: ...to determine which is which Plastic tape 4 Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank It may be necessary to remove some of the flashing around the tank opening using a modeling knife If flashing is present make sure none falls into the tank 5 With the stopper assembly in place the weighted pick up should rest away from the rear of the tank and move freely inside the tank The top of the vent tube...

Page 8: ...iagram below for wheel installation Blow through one of the lines to ensure the fuel lines have not become kinked in side the fuel tank compartment Air should flow through easily WHEEL INSTALLATION Landing gear Wheel Wheel collar Wheel collar Fuel pick up tube Fuel fill tube Vent tube Fuel tank Balsa Block C A glue M2 x 6mm ...

Page 9: ... through the engine mount at the four locations marked 2 Place your engine onto the engine mount Adjust the engine is centered of the edges of the engine case 3 When you are satisfied with the align ment mark the locations of the engine mounting 1 Install the pushrod housing through the predrilled hole in the firewall and into the servo compartment The pushrod housing should protrude 1 4 out past ...

Page 10: ...valve Make this out of suf ficient length 1 5mm wire and install it into the end of the needle valve Secure the wire in place by tightening the set screw in the side of the needle valve 6 Attach the Z Bend in the pushrod wire to the throttle arm on the carburetor 5 Bolt the engine to the engine mount using the four machine screws Double check that all the screws are tight before proceeding Machine...

Page 11: ...of the cowl opening Use the spinner backplate as a guide Hold the cowl firmly in place using pieces of masking tape 3 Install the muffler and muffler extension onto the engine and make the cut out in the cowl for muffler clearance Connect the fuel and pressure lines to the carburetor muffler and fuel filler valve Secure the cowl to fuse lage using the M3x10mm screws 4 Machine Screw M3x10mm 1 5mm w...

Page 12: ...t the servo into the aileron servo mount Throttle servo Elevator servo Elevator servo Rudder servo Throttle servo arm Elevator servo Elevator servo Rudder servo Install adjustable servo connector in the servo arm Adjustable Servo connector Servo arm Loctite secure 1 pcs pen INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVO Because the size of servos differ you may need to adjust t...

Page 13: ...dge of the stabilizer should also be firmly pushed against the top of the horizontal stabilizer INSTALLING THE VERTICAL 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 C A glue Hinge Epoxy 90º Vertical Stabilizer Horizontal Stabilizer ...

Page 14: ...carefully thread it though the wing INSTALLATION THE PUSHROD Wing Aileron String Small Weight Wing Wing rib String Small Weight Aileron Aileron Servo electric wire Aileron Servo M2 lock nut M2 clevis 75mm 110mm INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS String Small weight Servos Small weight Thread ...

Page 15: ...r and rudder pushrods assembly follow pictures below Attach to servo arm in fuselage Attach to elevator rudder control horn Wing Aileron M2 Lock nut M2 clevis ELEVATOR RUDDER PUSHROD INSTALLATION Elevator control horn Rudder control horn M2 lock nut Throttle Elevator Rudder ...

Page 16: ...l horn Elevator Pushrod Metal clevis Elevator pushrod M2 lock nut Elevator Elevator Rudder Throttle 15mm INSTALLING TAIL STRUT SUPPORT The tail strut system assembly follow pic tures below M3x10mm Alumium trap Bottom Fuselage bottom 1 2 2 Bottom Alumium trap M3 x 10mm ...

Page 17: ... battery pack in the protective foam rubber to protect them from vibration 3 Route the antenna in the antenna tube inside the fuselage and secure it to the bot tom of fuselage using a plastic tape INSTALLING THE BATTERY RECEIVER Battery Receiver 1 Plug the six servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver Plug the battery pack lead into the switch also ...

Page 18: ... Instruction Manual 18 ATTACHMENT WING FUSELAGE Attach the aluminium tube into fuselage Antenna Insert two wing panels as pictures below Wing tube M3x50mm Aluminum tube Wing bolt Plastic Screw C A glue 4 5 5mm diameter screw ...

Page 19: ...www seagullmodels com 19 Parts requirement See pictures below M4x25mm M3x50mm 85mm 60mm M3x50mm Turnbuckle 1 2 3 INSTALLING THE WING STRUT ...

Page 20: ... is not possible or does not correct it stick small 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 forward orif this is not possible stick weight onto the firewall When balanced correctly the airplane should sit level or slightly nose down when you lift it up with your...

Page 21: ...ol surface you will decrease the amount of throw of that control surface Moving the adjustable con trol horn toward the control surface will in crease the amount of throw 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 moving the proper amount for both low and hi...

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