Goldwing RC 68in SLICK540 20CC Instruction Manual Download

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GOLDWING RC

68in SLICK540 20CC & 90E

Instruction Manual

Two version to choice: 90 Electric or 20CC

Summary of Contents for 68in SLICK540 20CC

Page 1: ...GOLDWING RC 68in SLICK540 20CC 90E Instruction Manual Two version to choice 90 Electric or 20CC ...

Page 2: ...bodily injury and or damage to property With this in mind you will want to be certain that you build your model carefully and correctly If you are not an experienced flier have your work checked and ask for help in learning to fly safely This model aircraft is not a toy and must be operated and flown in a safe manner at all times Always perform a pre flight check of the model including all control...

Page 3: ...gine and exhaust mounting hardware Ignition battery and switch One quality throttle servo and appropriate servo arm 5 6Pcs high quality metal gear servos or better for the ailerons and elevators Appropriate servo arms for the above Servo wire extensions recommends KUZA Twisted 22 AWG Servo Extensions two 12 two 24 Two switches with charging jacks for the Rx Two high quality Rx batteries of signifi...

Page 4: ...sure it is secure to the airframe and other covering Be careful not to apply too much heat or you may cause bubbles or damage to the covering A heat gun may also be used along with a soft cotton cloth to shrink and adhere the covering Again be extremely careful when using a heat gun 2 Be sure to seal any exposed wood with a thin coating of epoxy to prevent engine oil from soaking in This is especi...

Page 5: ...Sand the area of the horn that will be glued to help adhesion KUZA RTF clear Fuel Tank with Alloy cap for 20CC version Including KUZA anodized alloy fuel dot fuel vent line plug for 20CC version ...

Page 6: ... Alloy Backplate Hollowed out Electric Spinner for 90E version Pushrods Two 2 5x60mm for aileron Two 2 5x130mm for elevator rudder Pull push style Ball links 8 for aileron and elevator Pull pull setup for the rudder ...

Page 7: ...ety connector clips New Carbon fiber tail wheel assembly Screews for landing gear 4 4x20mm Hexagon bolts 4mm stainless steel Self locking nuts washers Screews Washers for cowl 4 2 5x12mm Hexagon socket screws 4 PTFE Washers ...

Page 8: ...4 Hexagon socket screw wrenches Motor mounting hardware set Engine mount for nitro and gas engine ...

Page 9: ... can be used to coat the inside of the aileron slots Slide the control horns in place and make sure they are centered perfectly by using a ruler to measure between the pivot holes and the hinge line Wipe any excess glue off with isopropyl alcohol and paper towels Install the ball links bolts and nuts into the holes to help assure alignment of both control horns while the glue cures Set aside until...

Page 10: ...e the aileron is fully seated so that the hinge gap is minimal while still allowing full deflection of the aileron When satisfied use some masking tape to hold the aileron in place along the bottom and counterbalance After the epoxy has cured remove the masking tape and check for proper operation If the hinges are dry some light oil carefully placed on each hinge will help greatly 8 Cut the coveri...

Page 11: ...olts and nuts to assure proper installation and operation without binding Once satisfied permanently attach the ball link to the servo arm with the supplied screw and nut 10 Check the final radio operation of the ailerons and make sure there is no binding or servo fighting of each other Also check to make sure all linkage bolts and nuts are secure Below long ALU arm is not included Elevator Assemb...

Page 12: ...orn slot is located on the left side of elevator Remove covering over the hole for horizontal stabilizer on fuselage Removing covering on the central part of horizontal stabilizer is recommended for better glue bonding Insert the horizontal stabilizer into fuselage make sure it s centered Apply thin and gap filling medium CA to glue it in place ...

Page 13: ...e elevator use supplied balsa pieces to fill gap behind the elevator as shown below 5 Locate the slots for elevator servo remove covering Connect wire extension to your servos before feeding the wire into fuselage Install servo with screws supplied by servo manufacturer ...

Page 14: ...geometry When satisfied screw the ball link to the servo arm and control horn KUZA 1 5 aluminium CNC servo arm is recommended for elevator control the servo arm should be as close to perpendicular to the control rod as possible while the elevator is at neutral Double check all screws bolts and nuts to assure proper installation and operation without binding Tail Wheel Installation ...

Page 15: ... mm holes on the bottom rear of the fuselage secure the tailwheel bracket with the provided screws For best results the pivot point of the assembly should be over the hinge line of the rudder 3 Drill a hole on the bottom of rudder 130 145mm away for the hinge line Secure the tail wheel spring with provided self threading screw ...

Page 16: ...erent planes in this manual however this plane s rudder is assembled the same way 1 Install the fiberglass control horns in the same way as you did the elevator horns 2 The SLICK is supplied with a high quality set of pull pull cables and ball links ...

Page 17: ...supplied arm or an appropriate arm for your servo Thread one of the ball links about half way onto one of the threaded couplers Feed the loose end of one of the cables through a brass tube and then through the threaded coupler Holding the rudder centered adjust the cable length as tight as possible while checking the ball link position over the servo arm When satisfied with the position pinch the ...

Page 18: ...OTE There are pictures of different planes in this manual however this plane s landing gear is assembled the same way 1 Bolt the main gear to the bottom of the fuselage using the supplied screws and stainless steel Self locking nuts Place the bolts in through the can tunnel opening with appropriate size spanner Remember the gear will rake forward ...

Page 19: ...el axles to the landing gear and tighten the nylon insert lock nut Install one wheel collar onto the axle Use a second wheel collar as a guide to leave a gap on the inboard of the axle Use a small drop of thread lock and tighten in place Slide the wheel onto the axle and install a second wheel collar also using thread lock on the set screw ...

Page 20: ...4 Fit the wheel pant in place and install using the two supplied screws Use thread lock to secure the screws in place Repeat the above steps for the other main gear ...

Page 21: ...2 Fit the Cowl and measure the distance from the engine bulkhead to the front of the cowl add approx 2 3mm for the back plate and this is the length that your engine should be set Using the correct length stand offs mount your engine securely using bolts washers and locknuts The use of thread lock is also highly essential for the engine bolts 3 Mount the ignition module according to the manufactur...

Page 22: ...uselage and a fill line to a fueling port which can be mounted on the fuselage side opposite your ignition switch Make sure your vent line does not come close to any hot exhaust part such as the muffler or canister recommends the use of small zip ties or fuel line clamps to secure the lines to the tank Installation of KUZA anodized alloy fuel dot fuel vent line plug for 20CC version 1 KUZA anodize...

Page 23: ...l dot installation are pre cut on both sides of the fuselage you may install it on either side Use shape knife to remove the covering Then put the nut 3 Installation of KUZA fuel vent line plug Similarly two sites for vent line plug installation are available at the ...

Page 24: ...ectric version Motor Installation 1 Find the hardware set for motor installation in the hardware package 2 Blind nuts are pre installed behind the firewall Since the position of cowl is fixed and length of motors varies you may need to use provided washers to position you motor properly ...

Page 25: ...ual however this plane s cowl is assembled the same way 1 Test fit the cowl first make sure it fits well with canopy and fuselage Labels are provided for aligning the drill holes for the cowl Stick then on without the cowl mark the hole Fit the cowl then press back down The hole will then show the area to drill Sere below ...

Page 26: ...2 Drill 2mm holes on cowl and fuselage 3 Secure the cowl with 2 5X12mm self threading screws and PTFE washers ...

Page 27: ...ake sure all wires are top quality and connectors are tight and display no loose pins or frayed wires Servo clips are provided in the kit for your convenience These servo clips can even be glued to the wood structure using CA if desired 6 Check all radio programming and control surface operations thouroughly before your initial flight Check your radio range according to the radio manufacturer s in...

Page 28: ... the wings onto the fuselage being careful to align the wing tube with the wings and not force it The wing tube may be initially tight but will loosen some with use Guide your servo wires into the fuselage openings and connect to the proper aileron channels Servo clips are recommended Once you have the wings fully seated in the fuselage tighten the wing bolts inside the fuselage 3 Side force gener...

Page 29: ... stabilizers install them once again and check all bolts and connections 7 Check all control surfaces for secure hinges by performed a slight tug on the control surfaces and observing if there is any give in the hinges Check all control rods ball links servo screws etc for proper operation and installation 8 Check your batteries and perform a proper range check once again with the engine off and r...

Page 30: ...A 2 3X15mm Self Tapping Servo Screws No KAG002622 KUZA Twisted 22 AWG Servo Extensions Two 12 155mm No KAG002522 Two 24 610mm No KAG002524 KUZA Gas Fuel line size 6X3 5mm 3 color to choose red blue yellow No KAG006131R or KAG0061U or KAG0061Y ...

Page 31: ... KUZA Fuel line clips 10PCS No KAG02454A KUZA 7075 T6 Alloy Servo Arm V2 ...

Page 32: ... KUZA new Wingbag for 20CC Two color to choose orange silver blue silver No KAG0092 GOLDWING RC www goldwingrc com ...

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