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ZLIN 50.

  

                                                                                         

Instruction Manual

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Epoxy.

- Model size: .75-.90 size models
- Motor: 50mm 310 rev per volt
- Propeller: 14x10 ~ 15x10
- ESC: 60A
- Lipo Batteries: 8 cell 3200mA

  ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION.

1)  Locate the items neccessary 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.

Needle valve.

Balsa block.

Epoxy.

Summary of Contents for ZLIN 50

Page 1: ...cations may change without notice Specifications Wingspan 67 7in 172cm Wingarea 779 7sq in 50 3sqdm Weight 8 6 9 7lbs 3 9 4 4kg Length 49 1in 124 6cm Engine 75 91cu in 2 stroke 91 1 00cu in 4 stroke R...

Page 2: ...u build a great flying aeroplane Please read this manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your ZLIN 50 Use the parts listing below to identify all parts WARNING Please be aware that this aeropla...

Page 3: ...cowl 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 wing panel until the T pin is snug against the wing panel This will he...

Page 4: ...completely saturate each hinge with thin C A glue The ailerons front surface should lightly contact the wing during this procedure Ideally when the hinges are glued in place a 1 64 gap or less will b...

Page 5: ...all the control horns for the ailerons 2 Position the control horn on the bottom of the aileron You will see pre drill hole 3mm for the horn mounting screw on the aileron 3 Place epoxy into hole This...

Page 6: ...RUDDER CONTROL HORN Horizontal Stabilizer Elevator control horn Horizontal Stabilizer Elevator 2 sets 3x50mm CONTROL HORN M3 SCREW ALUMINUM WASHER ALUMINUM WASHER M3 LOCK NUT EPOXY FUSELAGE Rudder 18m...

Page 7: ...p prevent them from vibrating loose 3 Carefully bend the second nylon tube up at a 45 angle This tube is the vent tube 1 Using a modeling knife carefully cut off the rear portion of one of the 3 nylon...

Page 8: ...ch the top of the tank Carefully use a lighter or heat gun to permenently set the angle of the vent tube 6 When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper assembly tighten the 3 x 20mm machine screw...

Page 9: ...gh one of the lines to ensure the fuel lines have not become kinked in side the fuel tank compartment Air should flow through easily 1 Locate the items neccessary to install the wheel and wheel pants...

Page 10: ...threaded portion of the axle will fit the notch of the wheel pant as shown 6 Slide the threaded end of the axle through the hole in the bottom of the landing gear leg Use a washer and locknut to tight...

Page 11: ...they don t vibrate loose INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVO Throttle servo Elevator servo Rudder servo 1 Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto the throttle servo Test fit the servo into the a...

Page 12: ...n the engine mount rails 4 2 mm diameter 4 On the fire wall has the location for the throttle pusshrod tube pre drill 7 Slide the throttle pushrod wire into the tube Position the engine between the mo...

Page 13: ...that secures the throttle pushrod wire Make sure to use threadlock on the screw so it does not vibrate loose 1 Slide the fiberglass cowl over the engine and line up the back edge of the cowl with the...

Page 14: ...POWER CONVERSION 1 Locate the items neccessary 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...

Page 15: ...4mm blind nut four M4x15mm hex head bolts to secure the motor Please see picture shown 5 2mm Epoxy Epoxy 140mm 5 2mm M3x15mm 4 Locate the plywood battery tray to the fuselage Tighten the screws using...

Page 16: ...modeling knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone where the propeller comes in contact with it String Small weight 1 Using a small weight Weighted fuel pick up works well and string feed the st...

Page 17: ...ad through the wing and remove the string 4 Apply 2 3 drops of thin C A to each of the mounting holes Allow the C A to cure without using accelerator 6 Secure the servo to the aileron hatch using Phil...

Page 18: ...INSTALLATION 9 Set the aileron hatch in place and use a Phillips screw driver to install it with four wood screws Mark Pen Snap keeper Servo arm 3 Connect the linkage as shown and secure the control w...

Page 19: ...Only slide the tube in as far as it will easily slide Forcing the tube could possibly damage the wing 3 Slide the wings onto the tube and connect the aileron leads from the wing to the servo extensio...

Page 20: ...to front across the top of the stabilizer Also extend this mark down the back of the trailing edge of the stabilizer 2 Using a modeling knife carefully re move the covering at mounting slot of horizo...

Page 21: ...m the tips of the wing 3 Put the stabilizer into place in the po sition of the fuselage 6 With the stabilizer held firmly in place use a pen and draw lines onto the stabilizer where it and the fuselag...

Page 22: ...Vertical Stabilizer Horizontal Stabilizer Tail strut INSTALLING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER Hinge Masking tape 10 After the epoxy has fully cured re move the masking tape or T pins used to hold the stabil...

Page 23: ...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 t...

Page 24: ...ey are flush with the ends of the con trol rods Elevator control horn Rudder control horn C A glue 4 Install the elevator control horn using the same method as with the aileron control horns 5 Positio...

Page 25: ...ntrol horn A A 8 With both the rudder servo and rudder centered mark the rudder pushrod at the hole it crosses in the rudder servo arm using a felt tipped pen 9 Enlarge the outer hole in the rudder se...

Page 26: ...ING THE TAIL WHEEL Locate items necessary to install tail gear M3 x 12mm 1 2 8mm M2 lock nut M2 clevis 10 Elevator and rudder pushrods assembly follow pictures below 11 Install servos arm to servos No...

Page 27: ...ot holes at the loca tions marked Cut M3 x 12mm 2 1 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...

Page 28: ...l the decals are precut and ready to stick Please be certain the model is clean and free from oily fingerprints and dust Position decal on the model where desired using the photos on the box and aid i...

Page 29: ...aracteristics Moving the balance forward may improve the smoothness and arrow like tracking but it may then require more speed for take off and make it more difficult to slow down for landing Moving t...

Page 30: ...es should move up If it they do not flip the servo re versing switch on your transmitter to change the direction F From behind the airplane look at the aileron on the right wing half Move the aileron...

Page 31: ...ECK 1 Completely charge your transmitter and receiver batteries before your first day of flying 3 Double check the balance of the air plane Do this with the fuel tank empty 6 Check to ensure the contr...

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