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ASSEMBLY MANUAL

Specifications:

Wing span ------------------------------63in (160cm).
Wing area -----------------643.3sq.in (41.5sq dm).
Weight ------------------------7.9lbs (3.6kg).
Length ------------------------------52.7in (133.8cm).
Engine  ------------------ 0.55cu.in ---- 2-stroke.

                                        0.72cu.in ---- 4-stroke.
Radio -------------------5 channels with  7 servos.
Electric conversion: optional
Flying skill level intermediate/advanced.

SIZE 55

Summary of Contents for Super chipmunk Size 55

Page 1: ...SEMBLY MANUAL Specifications Wingspan 63in 160cm Wingarea 643 3sq in 41 5sqdm Weight 7 9lbs 3 6kg Length 52 7in 133 8cm Engine 0 55cu in 2 stroke 0 72cu in 4 stroke Radio 5channelswith 7servos Electricconversion optional Flyingskilllevelintermediate advanced SIZE 55 ...

Page 2: ...his instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane Please read this manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your SUPER CHIPMUNK SIZE 55 Use the parts listing below to identify all parts WARNING Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is capable of causing injury to people or property WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU A...

Page 3: ...0 minute epoxy 5 minute epoxy Hand or electric drill Assorted drill bits Modellingknife Straight edge ruler 2mm ball driver Phillips head screwdriver 220 grit sandpaper 90 square or builder s triangle Wire cutters Masking tape T pins Thread lock Paper towels KIT CONTENTS TS 1 Fuselage 2 Wing Set 3 Tail Set 4 Canopy 5 Cowling 6 Wing Tube 7 Pilot 8 Fiberglass Wheel Pants 9 Landing Gear 10 Tail Wheel...

Page 4: ...ide of the hinge line when the aileron is mounted to the wing panel Hinge T pin 3 Slide the aileron on the wing panel 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 4 Deflect the aileron and completely saturate each hi...

Page 5: ...cumulated 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 A glue to each hinge making sure that the C A penetrates into both the aileron and wing panel Work the aileron up and down several times to work in the hinges and check for proper movement Note Aileron control horn INSTALL THE AILERONS ...

Page 6: ...osition the Control horn on the Aileron and use 30 minute Epoxy INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL HORN Repeat steps to install the rudder control horn as same as steps done for ailerons Fiberglass control horn Epoxy Epoxy INSTALL THE FLAP CONTROL HORN 1 Locate the hardware necessary to install the control horns for the ailerons Fiberglass control horn 2 Position the Control horn on the Aileron and use 30 min...

Page 7: ...hem from vibrating loose 4x30mm 1 Using a modeling knife carefully cut off the rear portion of one of the 3 nylon tubes leaving 1 2 protruding from the rear of the stopper This will be the fuel pick up tube INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY 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...

Page 8: ...low the top of the tank It should not touch the top of the tank 6 When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper assembly tighten the 3 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 4 Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank It may be necessary to remove some of the flashing around the ta...

Page 9: ...of the precut open ing in the mount The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through THROTTLE SERVO ARM INSTALLATION Install adjustable servo connector in the servo arm as same as picture below Throttle servo arm Elevator servo arm Rudder servo arm 3 32 Hole INSTALLING THE SWITCH Install the switch into the precut hole in the side in the fuselage 2 Use a pin drill and 2mm d...

Page 10: ...o it does not vibrate loose 3 Use a drill to drill the four holes in the engine mount rails 4 On the fire wall has the location for the throttle pusshrod tube pre drill 2mm Machine screw M3x25mm 7 Slide the throttle pushrod wire into the tube Position the engine between the mounts Use four M3x25mm machine screws to secure the engine to the mount as shown 5 Slide the pushrod tube in the firewall an...

Page 11: ... the fuselage then trim and cut as shown Trim and cut Machine screw M3x10mm Needle valve 3 Install the muffler and muffler extension onto the engine and make the cutout 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 2 While keeping the back edge of the cowl flush with the ma...

Page 12: ...sary to install the electric power conversion included with your model 2 Attach the electric motor box to the firewall suitable with the cross lines drawn on the electric motor box and firewall Using epoxy and balsa stick to secure the motor box to the firewall Please see pictures below Model size 45 52 size models Motor 35mm 830 rev per volt Propeller 12x6 13 x6 ESC 50A Lipo Batteries 4 cell 3200...

Page 13: ...tape and tie wraps Connect the appropriate leads from the speed control to the motor Make sure the leads will not interfere with the operation of the motor Install the spinner backplate propeller and spinner cone 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 ...

Page 14: ... 1 2 drops of thin C A to each of the mounting tabs Allow the C A to cure without using accelerator INSTALLING THE AILERON FLAP SERVOS Servos Small weight Thread 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 through 1 Place the servo between the mounting blocks and space it from...

Page 15: ... Remove the string from the wing at the servo location and use the tape to attach it to the servo extension lead Pull the lead through the wing and remove the string AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION 9 Set the aileron hatch in place and use a Phillips screw driver to install it with four wood screws Mark Pen M2x10mm ...

Page 16: ...Snap keeper Servo arm 8mm Snap keeper M2 lock nut Metal clevis INSTALLING LANDING GEAR 1 Locate items necessary to install Spring Landing Gear 1 Mark the control wire where it crosses the servo arm hole Bend at the mark Snap keeper Servo arm 8mm Snap keeper 2 Make a 90 degree bend at the mark and cut off the excess wire leaving 8mm past the bend M2 lock nut Metal clevis 8mm Cut ...

Page 17: ...17 www seagullmodels com 2 Install Spring Landing Gear into Wings M3x15mm Landing Gear Plastic plate Drill 2mm Pen Drill 1 5mm Wheel Pant M2x10mm ...

Page 18: ...SUPER CHIPMUNK SIZE 55 Instruction Manual 18 4 Attach Fiberglass Wheel Pants into landing Gear 3 Install Wheels into Fiberglass Wheels Pants Washer Epoxy Alxe Wheel M3x10mm Drill hole Wheel collar Alxe ...

Page 19: ... from between them using a model ing knife 4 With the stabilizer held firmly in place use a pen and draw lines onto the stabilizer where it and the fuselage sides meet Do this on both the right and left sides and top and bottom of the stabilizer Cut 3 Slide the stabilizer into place in the pre cut slot in the rear of the fuselage The stabi lizer should be pushed firmly against the front of the slo...

Page 20: ... tom 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 measure ments once more before the epoxy cures Hold the stabilizer in place with T pins or masking tape and remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol Allow the ep oxy to fully cure before proceeding C A glue C A glue 7 When you are sure that ever...

Page 21: ...21 www seagullmodels com MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL 1 Locate the items for this section of the manual M3x12mm Platic part C A glue Cut ...

Page 22: ...rol horn on the both side of elevator 4 Elevator and rudder pushrods assembly as pictures below 3 Thread one clevis and M2 lock nut on to each elevator control rod Thread the horns on until they are flush with the ends of the con trol rods Elevator control horn C A glue M2 lock nut M2 clevis HINGING THE RUDDER Glue the rudder hinges in place using the same techniques used to hinge the ailerons Epo...

Page 23: ...23 www seagullmodels com 8mm 8mm RUDDER PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION 8mm M2 lock nut M2 clevis Pen 8mm Wire keeper Control horn M2 lock nut Metal clevis Elevator pushrod Elevator pushrod ...

Page 24: ...ing bar to sand the base of the figure so that it is flat M2x6mm INSTALLATION PILOT AND CANOPY 1 Locate items necessary to install pilot and canopy 2 A scale pilot is included with this ARF The Seagull Pilot included fitting well to the cockpit or you can order others scale pilot figures made by Seagull factory They are available at Seagull distributors 80mm 8mm Wire keeper 4 Position the canopy o...

Page 25: ...bration C A glue M2x6mm Apply a bead of canopy glue around the inside edge of the canopy Position the canopy onto the hatch Use tape to hold the canopy secure until the glue fully cures 2 If all the decals are not precut please use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the decals from the sheet Please be certain the model is clean and free from oily fingerprints and dust Position decal on the mod...

Page 26: ...gile with a lighter and snappier feel In any case please start at the location we recommend BALANCING 1 It is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control and crash THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED 88 MM BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF THE WING AT THE WING ROOT 2 Mount the wing to the fuselage Using a couple of pieces of masking tape place ...

Page 27: ...OWS Ailerons High Rate Up 25 mm Down 25 mm Low Rate Up 15 mm Down 15 mm Elevator High Rate Up 25 mm Down 25 mm Low Rate Up 15 mm Down 15 mm Rudder High Rate Right 40 mm Left 40 mm Low Rate Right 30 mm Left 30 mm Flap Mid 20 mm Full 30 mm ...

Page 28: ...u retor barrel If it does not flip the servo re versing switch on your transmitter to change the direction E From behind the airplane look at the aileron on the right wing half Move the aileron stick to the right The right aileron should move up and the other aileron should move down If it does not flip the servo re versing switch on your transmitter to change the direction C Check the rudder Look...

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