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INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER.

Remove the covering.

 Pen.

 Epoxy.

Remove the covering.

 Epoxy.

Summary of Contents for SEA 94 Pilatus PC-9

Page 1: ... 71 in 180 3cm Wing area 789 sq in 50 9 sq dm Weight 10 1 11 9lbs 4 6 5 4 kg Length 66 1 in 167 9cm Recommended engine size 1 20 cu in 2 stroke 1 10 1 25 cu in 4 stroke ELECTRICCONVERSION OPTIONAL MS SEA 94 Graphics and Specfications may change without notice PC 9 ASSEMBLY MANUAL Radio System required 6 channel with 8 servos Flying skill levelIntermediate advanced ...

Page 2: ...Y 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 1 20 cu in 2 s...

Page 3: ...ing panel on the aileron until there is only a slight gap The hinge is now centered on the wing panel and aileron Remove the T pins and snug the aileron against the wing panel A gap of 1 64 or less should be maintained between the wing panel and aileron The control surfaces including the ailerons elevators and rudder are prehinged with hinges installed but the hinges are not glued in place It is i...

Page 4: ...nstallation See pictures below AILERON CONTROL HORN M3 LOCK NUT ALUMINUM WASHER ALUMINUM WASHER CONTRONLHORN M3 SCREW Epoxy Epoxy 2 sets Wing bottom 8 After both ailerons are securely hinged firmly grasp the wing panel and aileron to make sure the hinges are securely glued and cannot be pulled out Do this by carefully applying medium pressure trying to separate the aileron from the wing panel Use ...

Page 5: ...trol horn See picture below RUDDER CONTROL HORN Rudder control horn ENGINE MOUNT INSTALLATION see pictures below Make yourself the template of your engine on paper Aluminum Washer CONTRONL HORN M3 M3 LOCK NUT Epoxy Aluminum Washer Horizontal stabilizer Elevator CONTRONL HORN M3 SCREW ALUMINUM WASHER ALUMINUM WASHER M3 LOCK NUT EPOXY FUSELAGE Rudder 18mm EPOXY Fuselage Rudder Horizontal Stabilizer ...

Page 6: ...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 Vent tube Fuel pick up tube Fuel fill 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 Carefully use a lighter o...

Page 7: ...led inside the fuselage it may be difficult to determine which is which Fuel tank Blow through one of the lines to ensure the fuel lines have not become kinked inside the fuel tank compartment Air should flow through easily 4 Remove the engine Using an drill bit drill the mounting holes through the engine mount at the four locations marked 3 When you are satisfied with the align ment mark the loca...

Page 8: ...end of the needle valve Secure the wire in place by tightening the set screw in the side of the needle valve 2 While keeping the back edge 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 ...

Page 9: ...he 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 needlevalve Machine Screw M3x10mm Machine Screw M3x10mm Diameter 4 2mm Electric Conversion Ep Power OPTION M5 nut ...

Page 10: ... M6 x 120mm 155mm A Aluminum tube B B B B Battery 1 C A glue Aluminum spacers Aluminum tube B A 4 sets Electric motor M3 x 15mm Electric motor 1 The removable top hatch provides easy access To fuel tank or electric power battery ...

Page 11: ...with it 2 Secure the servos with the screws pro vided with your radio system INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVO 1 Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto the throttle servo Test fit the servo into the aileron servo mount Because the size of servos differ you may need to adjust the size of the precut open ing in the mount The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass throug...

Page 12: ... arm Rudder Stearing servo THROTTLE RETRACT SERVO ARM INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE SWITCH Install the switch into the precut hole in the side of fuselage Cut Adjustable Servo connector Servo arm Loctite secure 1 Diameter 2mm 2 Retract servo 1 Servo for retractable only 2 Diameter 3mm Adjustable servo connector 25mm Servo arm Loctile secure ...

Page 13: ...www seagullmodels com 13 145mm 135mm PUSHROD INSTALLATION Remove covering GEAR INSTALLATION Electric wire Wing bottom 1 2 3 1 M3 x 15mm 135mm 2 3 1 ...

Page 14: ...PC 9 Instruction Manual 14 servo arm 12mm Close Position 25mm Open Position servo arm ...

Page 15: ...g Small Weight Wing Wing rib String Small Weight Installing the aileron servo in place using the same techniques used to flap servo Servos Small weight Thread String Small weight AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION Aileron 90mm INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS M3 lock nut M3 clevis 110mm Aileron Wing Wing Aileron AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION ...

Page 16: ...ction Manual 16 Remove the covering Epoxy Epoxy WING TIP INSTALLATION Masking tape Masking tape Epoxy Repeat the procedure for the other wing Wing Aileron M3 lock nut WING ASSEMBLY Aluminum tube diameter 19x806mm ...

Page 17: ...www seagullmodels com 17 INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER Remove the covering Pen Epoxy Remove the covering Epoxy ...

Page 18: ...low ELEVATOR RUDDER PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION 2 Install servos arm to servos Notice the position of the servo arms on the servos See picture below Epoxy Pen Remove the covering INSTALLING THE VERITICAL STABILIZER Rudder control horn Control horn Elevator Pushrod Metal clevis M3lock nut ...

Page 19: ...o servo arm in fuselage Throttle Stearing servo M2 Lock nut Attach to elevator rudder control horn Rudder sevor Elevator Cable pull pul system Rudder pushrod M2 lock nut M3 lock nut M3 clevis 155mm MOUNTING THE NOSE WHEEL See picture below 1 2 3 ...

Page 20: ...PC 9 Instruction Manual 20 M3 x 15mm 2 3 3 Wheel Landing gear 3 3 Wheel 2 Pull Pull cable stearing 1 ...

Page 21: ...www seagullmodels com 21 OPTIONAL PARTS INSTALLING Battery Tie Wrap INSTALLING THE BATTERY Stearing sevor Throttle Rudder Battery Plastic Screw 2 2 Pull Pull cable stearing 1 ...

Page 22: ...g the servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver Plug the battery pack lead into the switch also 2 Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective foam rubber to protect them from vibration INSTALLING THE RECEIVER Receiver Tie Wrap Bolt the wing to fuselage ATTACHMENT WING FUSELAGE INSTALLTION PILOT 45mm 363mm 5mm 180mm 5mm 5mm M2 x 6mm Pull Pull cable stearing ...

Page 23: ...ransmitter in neutral center the control surfaces by making adjustments to the clevises or adjustable servo connectors The servo arms should be centered also 1 We highly recommend setting up the PC 9 using the control throws listed at right We have listed control throws for Low Rate initial test flying sport flying aerobatic fly ing CONTROL THROWS 3 When the elevator rudder and aileron control sur...

Page 24: ...y thing on C Check the elevator first Pull back on the elevator stick The elevator halves should move up If it they do not flip the servo re versing switch on your transmitter to change the direction A Check the operation and direction of the elevator rudder ailerons and throttle 5 If your radio transmitter is equipped with dual rate switches double check that they are on the low rate setting for ...

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