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GoldWing RC 

 

 

SBACH342 170CC V4  

Giant Scale Aerobatic Aircraft

 

   

  
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for SBACH342 170CC V4

Page 1: ...All contents copyright 2014 GoldWing RC Version 2 0 Feb 2014 GoldWing RC SBACH342 170CC V4 Giant Scale Aerobatic Aircraft ...

Page 2: ...aces Best for more vibrant aerobatic flight 2 Packed in strong honeycomb board cartoon Better protection during transportation 3 Improved carbon fiber tail wheel assembly using CNC machined metal parts including aluminum tail wheel hub 4 Improved wheels with aluminum hub built with more durable materials and filled with rubber 5 Using high quality cap head screws 6 Spare covering included in the p...

Page 3: ...he date of purchase This does not cover any parts damaged by use misuse or modification In no case shall liability exceed the original cost of this kit Because Goldwing RC has no control over the final assembly or equipment components used in the final assembly no liability shall be assumed for any damage resulting from the use of this model by the user By the act of using the final assembled mode...

Page 4: ...right 2014 GoldWing RC Version 2 0 Feb 2014 Larger aileron and elevator design Up to 60 degrees of throw on all control surfaces for excellent 3D aerobatic flying Adjustable pushrods for easy fine tuning Includes wrench ...

Page 5: ...All contents copyright 2014 GoldWing RC Version 2 0 Feb 2014 High quality ball link assemblies Aluminium hub rubber wheels Replacement wheel tyres using the existing wheel hubs ...

Page 6: ...All contents copyright 2014 GoldWing RC Version 2 0 Feb 2014 Improved axles the material of the axle is now stainless steel Servo lead safety clips High performance cap head bolts ...

Page 7: ...All contents copyright 2014 GoldWing RC Version 2 0 Feb 2014 Pre assembled and mounted gas tank Extra covering provided for small repairs genuine Ultracote Oracover Removable rudder ...

Page 8: ...nts copyright 2014 GoldWing RC Version 2 0 Feb 2014 CNC anodized aluminum canopy bolts Full length tuned pipe design inside the fuselage Carbon Fiber accessories version Extra strength carbon fiber control horns ...

Page 9: ...All contents copyright 2014 GoldWing RC Version 2 0 Feb 2014 5in Painted carbon fiber spinner included One piece air foiled carbon fiber landing gear ...

Page 10: ...All contents copyright 2014 GoldWing RC Version 2 0 Feb 2014 Carbon fiber tail wheel assembly with CNC machined metal parts including the aluminium tail wheel hub Two Carbon fiber stab tube ...

Page 11: ... minute epoxy Isopropyl alcohol Ruler or tape measure Blue thread lock or equivalent Note As with all kits it s a good idea to read all the instructions and study the parts before you begin construction Handle the parts of this kit with care so you do not damage any of the structure or covering Inspect all the parts for any shipping damage and report any issues to as soon as you can Make sure you ...

Page 12: ...for higher speed flight or models with unusually large hinge gaps Our aircraft utilize a very tight double beveled hinge line and do not normally require this step Sealing the hinge gaps is therefore left as an option for the modeler Please verify the accessories before commencing assembly Carbon Fiber control Horns Bag No KA17CA 20 single horns for ailerons and elevator 2 dual horns for rudder Sa...

Page 13: ...dWing RC Version 2 0 Feb 2014 Pull pull assembly kits for the rudder Bag No KA17CD Ball link assembly Bag No KAG00133 16 for ailerons and elevators Servo lead safety clips 10 pcs Bag No KAG0023 4 5 Alu main wheels 2pcs Bag No KAG015C ...

Page 14: ...teel Axle kits Bag No KA17CH Carbon fibre tail wheel assembly with CNC machined metal parts including the aluminium tail wheel hub Bag No KAGC106 Extra covering provided for small repairs Bolts for landing gear 4 6x26mm hex bolts 4 washers 4 M6 stainless steel self locking nuts ...

Page 15: ...lue adheres better Using a sharp hobby knife or soldering iron remove the covering away from the slots in the rudder and trial fit the two control horns 2 Mix up some 30 minute epoxy and coat the inside of the slots and the center of the control horns Hint a scrap piece of 1 16 ply tooth pick or old hobby blade can be used to coat the inside of the rudder slots Slide the control horns in place and...

Page 16: ...der to the fin locate the rudder hinge wire and insert To make it easier to insert twist as it is inserted 4 The EXTRA SBACH can use either closed loop or a rear push pull servo for the rudder We recommend that you balance the model assembled before choosing your servo placement ...

Page 17: ...A into the holes to strengthen the wood You will need 3 inch arms on the servo Set up your radio accordingly and center the rudder servo 7 We recommend using KUZA CNC servo arms sold separately for rudder control 2PCS 3 25 Dual arm 1PCS 4 75 Dual arm 8 The EXTRA SBACH has the closed loop pre installed and crimped at the rudder end These can be connected with the M3 bolt and nut The wire will be le...

Page 18: ...round the threaded coupler and then feed the loose end back through the brass tube Loop the cable back through the brass tube as before and crimp the brass tube three times just tight enough not to cut the brass tube but enough to securely hold the wire in place Cut off the excess cable with wire cutters Wick thin CA into the brass tube to help hold the cable secure Repeat for the other cable Hint...

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Page 20: ...ldWing RC Version 2 0 Feb 2014 11 The EXTRA SBACH also provides pull push style for rudder 12 Cut off excess carbon fiber rudder horn and use sandpaper to rough the parts needed to inlay and use epoxy glue to glue the horn in place ...

Page 21: ...All contents copyright 2014 GoldWing RC Version 2 0 Feb 2014 13 Use 3x165mm push rod between the servo and the rudder horn Then use the wrench to adjust the pushrod to the appropriate length ...

Page 22: ...ocate the supplied main and tail wheel landing gear parts and sort them out on your workbench 2 Bolt the main gear to the bottom of the fuselage using the supplied bolts Place the nuts in through the can tunnel opening with appropriate size spanner Remember the gear will rake forward 3 Loosen out the inner nut then apply thread lock to the axle Tighten the nut back in place allow the thread locker...

Page 23: ...p 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 For greater strength filing a flat where the grub screw mounts will stop the collet being able to be turned 5 Fit the wheel pant in place and install using the two supplied bolts Use thread lock to secure the bolts...

Page 24: ...oles at the bottom of the fuselage Using a knife clear the holes and fix the tailwheel in place Use loctite on the bolts Then install the spring using the self tapping screw to attach the other end of the spring onto the rudder 8 The following is a picture of correctly installed tail wheel assembly ...

Page 25: ...E There are pictures of different planes in this manual however this plane s wings is assembled the same way There are 3 servo bays for each of elevators and ailerons We recommend using 3 servos rated 10 20 kg cm or 2 servos rated 20 30 kg cm for each control surface If 2 servo setup is desired please DO NOT cut the covering over the middle servo bay ...

Page 26: ...leron 2 Locate the slots for the aileron control horn and remove the covering with a sharp knife Place the horns into position and the cover over the top to work out the area needing to be removed 3 Rough the area of the horn that will be glued in place 4 Using 30 minute epoxy glue the horn and plate into the aileron ...

Page 27: ...Feb 2014 REPEAT FOR THE OTHER SIDE 5 A string is pre placed in the wing to facilitate the installation of aileron servo wire 6 Connect extension servo wire secure with safe clips 7 Tie up servo extension with the string and then pull it through the wing ...

Page 28: ...mounting are pre drilled by laser in factory install servo with 4 self threading screws 1 We recommend using KUZA 2 aluminium CNC servo arm sold separately for aileron control 9 Using the pushrods connect the servo arm to the horn Remember that on the pushrod one end is reverse threaded ...

Page 29: ...propriate length REPEAT FOR THE OTHER SIDE ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY NOTE There are pictures of different planes in this manual however this plane s elevator is assembled the same way There are 3 servo bays for each of elevators and ailerons We recommend using 3 servos rated 10 20 kg cm or 2 servos rated 20 30 kg cm for each control surface If 2 servo setup is desired please DO NOT cut the covering over t...

Page 30: ...ush rod linkage set for elevator 3mmx60mm Pushrods for elevator 3 Find the slots for the control arms in the elevators and remove the covering where the horns are inserted and the area for the plate 4 Sand the area on the horn that will be glued inside the elevator ...

Page 31: ... and bolt to hold the horn in place while drying REPEAT FOR THE OTHER SIDE 6 We recommend using KUZA 2 aluminium CNC servo arm sold separately for elevator control 7 Fit the pushrod in place remembering one end is reverse threaded Set it so the arm is centered and the elevator is flat Choose the holes depending on how much deflection you require ...

Page 32: ...s of different planes in this manual however this plane s engine is assembled the same way 1 You can inchoice DA150 DA170 DA200 DLE170 GP176 or DLE222 3 Mount the ignition module according to the manufacturer s instructions The best place to mount it is on the side of the engine box Secure the pickup lead and ignition wires with zip ties so that they do not vibrate or touch any hot part of the eng...

Page 33: ...n be fitted for choke or a mechanical linkage can be used 7 The fuel tank is preassembled Complete the installation in the fuselage using zip ties or velcro straps to hold the tank in position Connect a fuel line between the tank and carb a fuel line between the tank vent and the bottom of the fuselage and a fill line to a fueling port which can be mounted on the fuselage side opposite your igniti...

Page 34: ... going to be used the end of the can tunnel can be removed The tunnel can be closed off to accept canisters of all sizes or stock mufflers Follow the manufacturer s instructions for your exhaust system paying attention to vibration mounts if required and air flow requirements Trial fit your exhaust system now and work out any additional supports but do not permanently install the system until you ...

Page 35: ...ldering iron to open up the holes COWLING INSTALLATION NOTE There are pictures of different planes in this manual however this plane s cowling is assembled the same way 1 With the engine fitted tape a piece of card to the bottom of the fuselage that can overlap the cylinder head Remove the engine and refit the cowl Then fold over the card to show where the cylinder head would be as below 2 Mark on...

Page 36: ...t within the cowl area then use the same method Depending on the amount of cooling required for your engine a template for louvers in the bottom of the cowl has been provided Use a dremel tool to remove the material When the cowl clears the engine etc correctly the prop shaft of the engine will be in the centre of the cowl 3 The cowl is secured with four 3 x 16mm bolts and washers Apply nutlock on...

Page 37: ... 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 5 Check all radio programming and control surface operations thoroughly before your initial flight Check your radio range according to the radio manufacturer s instru...

Page 38: ...he dual rates at levels that suit your flying style If you find that you require tail weight and cannot move parts around the aircraft a rear hatch has been added Glue in the inner ring once the covering has been removed Then screw on the supplied cover Final Assembly and Pre Flight Inspections 1 Before arriving at your flying field be sure all your batteries are fully charged and all radio system...

Page 39: ...r some with use Guide your servo wires into the fuselage openings and connect to the correct aileron channels Servo clips are highly recommended Once you have the wings fully seated in the fuselage tighten the wing bolts inside the fuselage 4 Side force generators assembly Cut the wing film needed to be install the SFG Fixed the SFG Use M3X14 Hex head Screws Self locking nuts and Washers Installat...

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Page 41: ...ine is not plugged or capped With the canopy off this is a good time to check for any fuel leaks 6 Position the canopy in place and tighten ALU canopy bolts Be sure to use the supplied rubber washers under the screw heads NOTE Two spare aluminum hand twist canopy bolts is included in the spare hardware pack ...

Page 42: ...peration and installation 8 Check your batteries and perform a range check once again with the engine off and running Be sure all surfaces are moving in the correct direction and the correct amount for your flying setup 9 You are now ready for your maiden flight Good luck and enjoy your new aircraft If you have any comments or questions about this manual or the aircraft please email service goldwi...

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