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2)

 

Rudder (NOTE – both the rudder and tailwheel cables are crossed) 

a.

 

Install rudder horn using Hysol 

b.

 

Glue rudder in place using Hysol 

c.

 

Install ball links in outer holes (3” spread). 

d.

 

Install pull-pull cable. Use the centered ball link, not the offset ball link (look at the way that the 
brass ball is machined and you will see a difference). Loop the cable through the terminator, then 
use heat shrink tubing.  

e.

 

Install the cables to the retractable tailwheel assembly. It may be necessary to remove the 
tailwheel assembly from the airplane. Connect the cables to the servo arm. 

f.

 

Before installing the rudder servo (Hitec HS-7955 for highest performance), install the included 
servo arm or use aftermarket servo arm (SWB 3” is recommended). Install 4 ball links for the 
rudder and tailwheel steering as shown in photo. Use the outside holes on the servo arm for the 
rudder and the inside servo holes for the tailwheel steering. Then install servo.  

g.

 

Connect the cables by pulling the cables taught, and marking them where they should pass 
through the terminator. Using a felt tip pen, mark the cable itself. Then disconnect the cable from 
the rudder and tailwheel steering arm. Then terminate the cables. Then reinstall and adjust as 
necessary. 

 
In the photo below, note that there are 2 holes in the top of the wing, under the fuselage, where the air lines and 
flap and aileron servo extensions enter the cockpit area. Note we have only airlines going through the left hole, 
and airlines and both the flap and aileron extensions on the right hole (close to the Rx).  
 
Note placement of air fill valve and pressure gauge. 

 

Summary of Contents for P-40

Page 1: ...l the air valve pressure gauge fuel dot and switches Optional spinner is CF painted in Olive Drab or Red Optional muffler for DA 85 is available Ailerons and Flaps are properly hinged at the factory I...

Page 2: ...Be sure to inventory all the parts 3 piece wing Fuselage Canopy Fuel tank Fuel line 4 20 blind nuts 2 1 4 20 bolts 20 locknuts 20 washers for engine All servo arms horns cable and clevis The servo ar...

Page 3: ...el line Loctite ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE PLEASE FOLLOW THE ORDER AS FOLLOWS FOR THE EASIEST INSTALLATION QUICK OVERVIEW 1 Rx switches and temporarily mount a battery 2 Rudder and tailwheel 3 Engine 4 Muffler...

Page 4: ...servo arm SWB 3 is recommended Install 4 ball links for the rudder and tailwheel steering as shown in photo Use the outside holes on the servo arm for the rudder and the inside servo holes for the tai...

Page 5: ...s to the choke and throttle arm of the DA 85 engine b Use the DA 85 template to drill 4 mounting holes c Use provided bolts blind nuts washers and locknuts to install engine Blind nuts alone are not s...

Page 6: ...tery switch and regulator to the ignition then install the ignition using Velcro Mount all these items inside the fuselage as far forward as possible Mount the switch in the dash board of the fuselage...

Page 7: ...d nut Without securing the muffler in some way the muffler will break in a variety of places In the photo above note the TBM overflow fitting installed It is a brass bulkhead fitting in the right side...

Page 8: ...haust stacks by bending them inwards as is done on Sullivan mufflers This definitely helps reduce noise but also lowers top rpm if you make the openings very small Just experiment a little In the phot...

Page 9: ...ll link to the Sullivan 584 push rod b Install two Hitec HS 225 servos as shown with arms pointed down c Connect throttle and choke linkage Make stand offs to hold the linkages using scrap wood if nec...

Page 10: ...e is the same for a few minutes then retract the gear and check again in a few minutes It s bad news when they leak in the up position and not the down position and you don t realize it until you are...

Page 11: ...r retract the landing gear on a maiden flight I leave that for a maiden flight of its own If you go to church pray for your gear to work 8 Wing Servos a Install the servos using metal servo arms as sh...

Page 12: ...ation 9 Glue in the wing spars a Trial fit everything Then glue the spars into the outer wing sections using Hysol Install the wing onto the plane to let the glue harden so that it lines up properly 1...

Page 13: ...Just separate the wing tip from the wing center section enough to get one finger onto the center section of the wing just in front of the spar and lift 14 Set up a Like most warbirds if you fly it lik...

Page 14: ...is correct If the plane climbs add weight to the nose e We did not remove all the dihedral so the plane rolls in the direction of the rudder Right rudder makes the plane roll to the right Also right o...

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