Hangar 9 F6F Hellcat 60 ARF User manual

Wingspan:...................................... 65 in (1651mm)
Wing Area: ........................ 770 sq in (49.68 sq dm)
Assembly mAnuAl
F6F Hellcat 60 ARF
Length:........................................... 53 in (1346mm)
Measured with Tru-Turn "A" Style Spinner
Weight:............................. 8–9.5 lb (3.6 kg–4.3 kg)
Specifications
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Table of Contents
ContentsofKit....................................................................3
Radio and Power Systems Requirements ................................................3
Required Tools and Adhesives ........................................................4
Covering Colors ...................................................................4
Required Field Equipment............................................................4
Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability ..................................................5
Safety Precautions .................................................................5
Questions, Assistance, and Repairs ....................................................5
Questions or Assistance .............................................................5
Inspection or Repairs ...............................................................6
Warranty Inspection and Repairs.......................................................6
Warranty Information ...............................................................6
Using the Manual ..................................................................6
Non-Warranty Repairs...............................................................7
Warning .........................................................................7
Before Starting Assembly ............................................................7
Section 1: Retract Linkage Installation ..................................................8
Section 2: Aileron Installation........................................................12
Section 3: Joining the Wing Panels ...................................................18
Section 4: Engine Installation ........................................................21
Section 5: Canopy and Decal Installation ...............................................24
Section 6: Cowling Installation .......................................................26
Section 7: Stabilizer Installation ......................................................29
Section 8: Installing the Elevators.....................................................32
Section 9: Installing the Rudder ......................................................33
Section 10: Radio Installation ........................................................35
Adjusting the Engine...............................................................39
Control Throws ...................................................................39
Recommended CG ................................................................40
Preflight ........................................................................40
Range Testing the Radio ............................................................40
2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code....................................41
Notes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

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Contents of Kit
Radio and Power Systems Requirements
Additional Required Equipment (not included)
• 537 Standard Servo (JRPS537) (5) or equivalent
• 791 High Torque Lo-Profile Retract Servo (JRPS791) or equivalent
• Large Servo Arm (JRPA212) (2) • 18" Heavy Duty Servo Extension (JRPA099) (2)
• A-Style Propeller Nut: 1 1/4" (TRUB1250A) • 1/7 U.S. WWII Pilot (HAN8311)
Recommended JR®Systems
• PCM10X • XP9303
• XP8103 • X-378
• XP6102 • XF631
• XF421 • Quattro
Recommended Power Systems
• .61–.75 2-stroke
• .91–1.00 4-stroke
• Power 60 Brushless Outrunner
Large Parts:
A. Fuselage HAN4076
B. Wing HAN4077
C. Cowling HAN4079
D. Tail Set HAN4078
E. Scale Detail Set HAN4080
F. Canopy HAN4081
Items Not Shown:
Fuel Tank (Assembled) HAN4086
Tail Wheel Assembly HAN4082
Decal Set HAN4087
Pushrod Set HAN4083
Retract Set HAN4084
Wheels HAN2584
Plastic Wheel Wells HAN4085
A
B
E
D
B
C
JR XP6102 JR XP9303
Evolution .61NT
EVOE0610
Saito 1.00 FA-AAC
SAIE100
Power 60 Brushless
Outrunner Motor,400KV
EFLM4060A

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Required Tools and Adhesives
Tools
• Drill • Drill bits: 1/16" (1.5mm), 5/64" (2mm),
3/32" (2.5mm) 1/8" (3mm), 5/32" (4mm)
• Crescent wrench • Hex wrench: 9/64", 3/16"
• Hobby knife • Hobby scissors
• Phillips screwdriver (small) • Pliers
• Ruler • Side cutters
• Socket wrench: 11/32" • T-pins
Adhesives
• 6-minute epoxy (HAN8000) • 30-minute epoxy (HAN8002)
• Thin CA • Canopy glue
• Zap-A-Dap-A-Goo • Threadlock
Other Required Items
• Epoxy brushes • Felt-tipped pen or pencil
• Measuring device (e.g. ruler, tape measure) • Mixing sticks for epoxy
• Paper towels • Rubbing alcohol
• Masking tape • Sanding bar
• Sandpaper • Rotary tool w/sanding drum
• Sealing Iron (HAN101) • Covering Glove (HAN150)
• Sealing Iron Sock (HAN141)
Covering Colors
• Midnight Blue (HANU885)
• Sky Blue (HANU875)
• White (HANU870)
Required Field Equipment
• Propeller • Fuel
• Long Reach Glow Plug Wrench (HAN2510) • Metered Glow Driver w/Ni-Cd & Charger (HAN7101)
• 2-Cycle Sport Plug (HAN3001) • 2-Cycle Super Plug (HAN3006)
• 4-Cycle Super Plug (HAN3011) • Manual Fuel Pump (HAN118)

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Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability
Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Horizon Hobby, Inc. will, at its option, (i) repair or (ii) replace, any product determined
by Horizon Hobby, Inc. to be defective. In the event of a defect, these are your exclusive remedies.
This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence,
commercial use, or modification of or to any part of the product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper
installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted repair by anyone other than an authorized Horizon Hobby, Inc. service
center. This warranty is limited to the original purchaser and is not transferable. In no case shall Horizon Hobby’s
liability exceed the original cost of the purchased product and will not cover consequential, incidental or collateral
damage. Horizon Hobby, Inc. reserves the right to inspect any and all equipment involved in a warranty claim. Repair
or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. Further, Horizon Hobby reserves the right to
change or modify this warranty without notice.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER.
HORIZON HOBBY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
As Horizon Hobby, Inc. has no control over use, setup, final assembly, modification or misuse, no liability shall be
assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all
resulting liability.
If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, you are
advised to return this product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
Safety Precautions
This is a sophisticated hobby product and not a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires
some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or
damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision.
The product manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all
the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid
damage or injury.
Questions, Assistance, and Repairs
Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair. Once assembly, setup or use
of the product has been started, you must contact Horizon Hobby, Inc. directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer
your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance.
Questions or Assistance
For questions or assistance, please direct your email to [e-mail], or call 877.504.0233 toll
free to speak to a service technician.