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Twin Otter ARF Assembly Manual
Step 4
Slide the nacelle into place and push it all the way
against the wing. Use low-tack tape if necessary to
hold the nacelle in place while the glue cures.
Hint:
Cut a 2 3/4 inch piece of dowel and insert it
between the motor box sides to help the nacelle make
complete contact with the wing ribs.
Step 5
Apply a bead of canopy glue around the perimeter of
the nacelle where it meets the wing surface. Use tape
or weights as necessary to hold the nacelle in contact
with the wing. Use a damp paper towel to clean any
excess glue before it cures.
Step 6
Repeat steps 1 through 5 to install the opposite nacelle.
Motor, ESC and Battery Installation
Parts Required
Wing panels (left and right)
Motors (2)
ESC (2)
19mm standoffs
Firewall drilling template
#4 steel washers (8) 4-40 blind nuts (8)
Batteries (2)
Hook and loop strap (2) 9-inch servo extensions (2)
4-40 x 1 1/4-inch Allen head machine screws (8)
Double-sided adhesive tape (not included)
Cable ties (not included)
Tools Required
Felt-tipped pen
#1 Phillips screwdriver
Drill motor
Low-tack tape
Pin vise
Ruler
1/16-inch drill bit
9/64-inch drill bit
3/32-inch hex wrench Scissors
Dental floss
Threadlock
Tapered reamer
Step 1
Apply a drop of threadlock to each of the screws
provided with the motor then use a #1 Phillips
screwdriver to install the mount.
Step 2
Position the firewall drilling template against the
firewall and flush with its edges. Use low-tack tape
to hold it in place while marking the electric motor
mounting holes with a felt-tipped pen.
Step 3
Remove the template and use a 1/16-inch drill bit in a
pin vise to pilot drill the holes.