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THE WORLD MODELS

MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.

FACTORY PRE-FABRICATED

ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY (ARF) SERIES

MADE IN CHINA

www.theworldmodels.com

Warning! This model is not a toy.

It is designed for maximum performance.  Please seek advice if one is not familiar with this kind

of engine powered precision model.  Operating this model without prior preparation may cause

injuries.  Remember, safety is the most important thing.  Always keep this instruction manual at

hand for quick reference.

Requires : 5-channel radio w/ 7 standard servos 

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.*

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Wing Span

Wing Area

Flying Weight

Fuselage Length 

66 in / 1680 mm

590 sq in / 38.1 sq dm

6.6 Ib / 3000 g

51 in / 1300 mm

Specifications

0.40-0.50 cu.in. displacement 2-stroke

0.52-0.70 cu.in. displacement 4-stroke

SkyLink 40

Summary of Contents for SkyLink 40

Page 1: ...ing this model without prior preparation may cause injuries Remember safety is the most important thing Always keep this instruction manual at hand for quick reference Requires 5 channel radio w 7 standard servos Specifications are subject to change without notice INSTRUCTION MANUAL Wing Span Wing Area Flying Weight Fuselage Length 66 in 1680 mm 590 sq in 38 1 sq dm 6 6 Ib 3000 g 51 in 1300 mm Spe...

Page 2: ...d before gluing to defective parts during assembly Warranty will not cover any parts modified by customer Symbols used throughout this instruction manual comprise of the following Read through the manual before you begin so you will have an overall idea of what to do 1 2 3 Apply epoxy glue Assemble left and right sides the same way Peel off shaded portion covering film Drill holes with the specifi...

Page 3: ...E 1 set 10 FUEL TANK 380cc 1 set BALSA 8x8x156mm For Fuel Tank Position Fixing 1 pc 11 SCREW PM3x25mm 4 pcs WASHER d3xD7mm 8 pcs M3 NUT 8 pcs THROTTLE PUSHWIRE Ø1 2x370mm 1 pc w Plastic tube d2xD3x140mm 1 pc FRONT WHEEL PUSHROD Ø1 4x260mm 1 pc w Plastic tube d2 5xD4x140mm 1 pc 12 MAIN LANDING GEAR 1 pair MAIN LANDING GEAR COVER 1 pair SCREW PM4x45mm 2 pcs SCREW PWA2 6x8mm 4 pcs SOCKET HEAD SCREW M...

Page 4: ...mm Screw PM2x18mm Screw PWA2x12mm Screw PWA2x12mm Clevis 2mm 2mm Tri horn M3x14mm S Fuel Tube Ø6x5mm Pushrod Ø1 8x95mm Pushrod Ø1 8x110mm PM2x20mm PM2x16mm Clevis Straper 2mm Tri horn M3x14mm S Fuel Tube Ø6x5mm Fuel Tube Ø6x5mm PM2x22mm PM2x18mm Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models tri horn are pre drilled Please look for pin hole marks at under side of control surfaces P 3 4 2 4 2 16 2 1 ...

Page 5: ...e CA glue to both sides of each hinge Wing Joiner P 4 4 3 4 Please dry fit wing joiner into left and right wing to make sure they fit with the proper dihedral angle mark the wing joiner if necessary Apply epoxy glue to both sides of all surfaces in contact Use a stick to apply the glue to inner side of wing joiner sleeve and apply the glue to wing joiner before putting them together Wing joiner no...

Page 6: ... for World Models horn are pre drilled Please look for pin hole marks at under side of control surfaces Clevis 35mm 115mm Clevis 200mm 70mm Tri horn M3x14mm S Tri horn M3x14mm S Fuel Tube Ø6x5mm Fuel Tube Ø6x5mm Pushrod Ø1 8x650mm Pushrod Ø1 8x760mm 2mm 2mm P 5 7 5 6 Bottom View Apply instant type CA glue to both sides of each hinge c c c c PM2x16mm Screw PM2x16mm PM2x16mm 6 PM2x16mm Screw 3 ...

Page 7: ...mmSocketHeadScrew Engine Mount PL5111050 4 1mm Collar M3x3mm Set Screw 4 1mm Collar 4 1mm Collar 4 1mm Collar Wheel Ø50mm M3x3mm Set Screw 1 5 6 2 3 4 M3x3mm Set Screw M3x3mm Set Screw M3x3mm Set Screw Control Horn M3x3mm Set Screw M3x3mm Set Screw Completed Bottom View Completed P 6 Engine Mount 4 4 8 Front Landing Gear 4 2 9 ...

Page 8: ...mm Fuel Tank 380cc Install Balsa 8x8x156mm For Fuel Tank Position Fixing d3xD7mm Washer M3 Nut PM3x25mm Installed Engine Position 127 mm 5 0 in Throttle Pushrod Ø1 2x370mm Front Wheel Pushrod Ø1 4x260mm Plastic Tube d2xD3x140mm Plastic Tube d2 5xD4x140mm P 7 8 8 4 Fuel Tank 10 Engine 11 ...

Page 9: ... Set Screw 4 1mm Collar M4 Nut First insert the grommet to the canopy then apply screw 8 d1 5xD6 5mm Silicon Grommet d1 5xD6 5mm Silicon Grommet PM4x45mm Bottom View P 8 8 Canopy 14 Main Landing Gear 12 13 3x3mm Set Screw M2 Nut Linkage Connector 2 2 2 4 2mm Washer Throttle Pushwire Please refer to the attached sheet for linkage connector installation 2mm 3mm 2mm 2mm Throttle Servo 1 5mm PWA2 3x8m...

Page 10: ...x5mm Throttle Pushrod Ø1 2x370mm Elevator Pushrod Ø1 8x650mm Rudder Pushrod Ø1 8x760mm Front Wheel Pushrod Ø1 4x260mm Elevator Pushrod Ø1 8x100mm KM2x8mm M2 Nut Elevator Servo Throttle Servo Rudder Servo Straper Battery Elevator Servo PM4x30mm Screw PM4x30mm Wing Protection Plywood d4xD15mm Washer d4xD15mm Washer 2 2 P 9 ...

Page 11: ...2mm Screw PWA2 6x12mm 8 8 d1 5xD6 5mm Silicon Grommet d1 5xD6 5mm Silicon Grommet Spinner Ø52mm 1mm Bottom View Bottom View First insert the grommet to the cowling then apply screw Please refer to the attached sheet for usage of the transparent 3D template P 10 17 18 ...

Page 12: ...Wing Setting Adjust the wing and fuselage configuration as shown in the diagrams A A B B C C D D B B A A D C C D P 11 19 ...

Page 13: ...ienced flyer is absolutely necessary Pre flight adjustment must be done before flying it is very dangerous to fly a badly pre adjusted aircraft is specially designed to be powered by 2C 0 40 0 50 4C 0 52 070 engine using a more powerful engine does not mean better performance In fact over powered engine may cause structural damage and injuries Make sure the air field is spacious never fly the plan...

Page 14: ...duct news and free upgrade parts when applicable Please fill in the following and send to AirBorne Models 2403 Research Drive Livermore CA 94550 USA 1 Name ______________________________________________ 2 Address ____________________________________________ 3 Phone ____________________ E mail __________________ 4 Model ______________________________________________ Wing QC __________ Fuselage QC _...

Page 15: ...e actual cutting of the pre painted cowling Usage of the transparent 3D template Simply cut the transparent 3D template to fit your engine and exhaust pipe then slide onto the actual cowling and use as template to mark the openings required for final cutting 1 2 3 4 ...

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