Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF User manual

Jackal 50 ARF
Assembly Manual

2 Hangar 9 Jackal 50 ARF
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to
become familiar with the features of the product before
operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result
in damage to the product, personal property and cause
serious injury.
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.
Do not attempt disassembly, use with incompatible
components or augment product in any way without the
approval of Horizon Hobby, Inc. This 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 serious injury.
Intro
The Jackal 50 ARF is a Mike McConville design capable of
reaching speeds in excess of 100 mph when using an engine
in the .50-.60 cu. in. range on a stock muffler. We highly
recommend the use of the Evolution® 60NX engine and
performance muffler (EVOM1) combination, as this really
allows the Jackal to perform to its fullest potential and reach
speeds in excess of 120 mph.. The removable top hatch
allows access to the radio equipment while the 2-piece wing
allows for easy transport. The optional Pneumatic Robart
Retracts (HAN502) provide additional performance and jet-
like good looks.
Product Support
For technical assistance with this product, please contact the
appropriate Horizon Product Support office. See page 60.
Specications
Wingspan 63.0 in (160cm)
Length 56.0 in (142cm)
Wing Area 690 sq in (44.5 sq dm)
Weight 7.50–8.25 lb (3.40–3.80 kg)
Radio 5-channel (or greater) with 7 servos
(6-channel or greater with 8–9 servos
if using retracts)
Engine .52–.60 2-stroke
(small-case engine required)
Notice
All instructions, warranties and other collateral
documents are subject to change at the sole discretion
of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product
literature, visit http://www.horizonhobby.com and click
on the support tab for this product.
Meaning of Special Language
The following terms are used throughout the product
literature to indicate various levels of potential harm
when operating this product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed,
create a possibility of physical property damage AND a
little or no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed,
create the probability of physical property damage AND a
possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed,
create the probability of property damage, collateral
damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability
of superficial injury.
Table of Contents
Notice................................................................................2
Meaning of Special Language...........................................2
Intro..................................................................................2
Product Support ...............................................................2
Specifications....................................................................2
Included Parts Listing.......................................................3
Contents of Kit and Parts Listing ......................................4
Safety Precautions and Warnings.....................................4
Important Information Regarding Warranty......................5
Using the Manual..............................................................5
UltraCote® Covering Colors .............................................5
Recommended Setup–2-Stroke Glow...............................5
Transmitter Requirements.................................................5
Radio Equipment Requirements .......................................5
Optional Pilot ....................................................................5
Optional Pneumatic Retracts ............................................5
Optional Mechanical Retracts ...........................................5
Field Equipment Required.................................................5
Optional Field Equipment..................................................6
Required Tools..................................................................6
Required Adhesives ..........................................................6
Before Starting Assembly .................................................6
Elevator and Stabilizer Assembly ......................................6
Rudder Linkage and Receiver Installation.......................12
Stabilizer Assembly Installation ......................................15
Aileron Servo Installation................................................16
Flap Servo Installation - Operational Flaps......................18
Flap Stay Installation - Fixed Flaps..................................21
Flap and Aileron Servo Linkage Installation ....................21
Nose Gear Installation - Fixed Gear.................................23
Nose Gear Installation - Mechanical Retract...................26
Nose Gear Installation - Pneumatic Retract ....................32
Main Gear Installation - Fixed Gear.................................36
Main Gear Installation - Mechanical Retracts .................38
Main Gear Installation - Pneumatic Retracts...................43
Engine Installation ..........................................................47
Pneumatic Retract Valve and Air Line Installation ..........51
Wing Installation.............................................................54
Canopy Preparation and Pilot Installation.......................56
Center of Gravity.............................................................57
Control Throws ...............................................................58
Preflight ..........................................................................58
Range Test Your Radio ...................................................58
Safety Do’s and Don’ts for Pilots....................................59
Daily Flight Checks..........................................................59
Warranty and Repair Policy ............................................59
Warranty Services...........................................................60
Compliance Information for the European Union............60
2010 Official Academy of
Model Aeronautics Safety Code...............................61

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PACKAGED INDIVIDUALLY LARGE BAGS
Fuselage with rudder, canopy hatch 1
Right wing with aileron and flap 1
Left wing with aileron and flap 1
Cowling and clear cowl template 1
Right horizontal stabilizer with elevator and hinges 1
Left horizontal stabilizer with elevator and hinges 1
Rear tail hatch 1
Fiberglass inlets left and right 2
FUSELAGE
2-56 Nylon clevis 3 Elevator (2) Rudder (1)
2mm white nylon clevis 1 Throttle
Silicone safety tubing 4 Elevator (2) Rudder (1) Throttle (1)
4-40 x 1-inch socket head cap screw 3 Rear elevator hatch to fuselage
#4 Black flat washers 3 Rear elevator hatch to fuselage
#4 lock washer 3 Rear elevator hatch to fuselage
Brass pushrod connector with setscrews 1 Throttle
4-40 x 3/8-inch chrome button head screw 4 Cowling to fuselage
Nylon torque link 3 Rudder (1) Elevator (2)
3mm x 8mm washer head wood screw 2 Inlet cheeks
1.7mm x 6mm washer head wood screw 2 Inlet cheeks
Servo extension safety clips 2 Elevator & receiver battery
WING
Aileron and flap servo covers 2 Left and right wing servos
17mm x 12mm x 10mm servo mounting blocks 8 Aileron and flaps
1.7mm x 6mm washer headed wood screws 12 Servo covers to wing
2-56 Nylon clevis 4 Aileron and flaps
Silicone safety tubing 4 Aileron and flaps
Wood & nylon brackets 2 Fixed flap stay
2.0mm x 15mm washer head wood screw 4 Fixed flap stay
4-40 x 5/8-inch socket head cap screw 2 Wing attachment
#4 black washers 2 Wing attachment
#4 lock washers 2 Wing attachment
3mm wood plates 2 Retract air line
LANDING GEAR
Landing gear base mount with setscrews 3 Fixed gear
Main gear struts with 4mm wire 2 Fixed gear
Nose gear strut with 4mm wire 1 Fixed gear
Nose gear steering arm with setscrew 1 Fixed gear
#6 x 1-inch wood screws 12 Landing gear mount
Hangar 9 Pro-Lite 21/2-inch (63.5mm) wheel 2 Main gear
Hangar 9 Pro-Lite 21/4-inch (57mm) wheel 1 Nose gear
4mm wheel collars with setscrews 7 Wheel axles (6) nose wheel strut (1)
Wood mount 4 Retract valve mount
Nylon clevis 1 Retract
Safety tubing 1 Retract
2-56 x 2-inch (50mm) Pushrod 1 Retract
Wood adapter plate 1 Air retract servo mount
11mm x 7mm x 48mm blocks 2 Nose gear mount spacer
3mm x 8mm washer head wood screw 2 Retract valve mount
ENGINE MOUNT
Small black nylon motor mounts 2
8-32 x 3/4-inch socket head cap screws 4 Engine mount to firewall
#8 silver flat washers 4 Engine mount to firewall
6-32 x 1-inch socket head cap screw 4 Engine to mount
#6 silver flat washers 4 Engine to mount
6-32 nylon inserted lock nuts 4 Engine to mount
PUSHRODS
Elevator torque rods 2 Left and right elevator
2-56 x 41/2-inch (114 mm) pushrod split end 1 Elevator
2-56 x 171/8-inch (435 mm) pushrod “Z” bend 1 Rudder
2-56 x 151/4-inch (387 mm) pushrod 1 Mechanical nose retract
2-56 x 61/2-inch (165mm) pushrod 2 Mechanical main gear retract
2mm x 31-inch (787 mm) pushrod 1 Throttle
2-56 x 2-inch (50 mm) pushrod 2 Flaps
2-56 x 3-inch (75 mm) pushrod 2 Ailerons
Small pushrod connector with setscrew & retainer 2 Nose wheel steering
Pull/Pull cable, 42-inch (1070mm) 1 Nose wheel steering
2-56 nut 3 Mechanical retracts
5/16-inch (8mm) copper tubes 4 Nose wheel steering crimps
Wire Pull/Pull cable end loops 2 Steering cables to the servo
85/8-inch (218mm) Nylon pushrod housing 1 Nose wheel mechanical retract
MISC
Cockpit floor 1 Access to cockpit
139/16 x 3/4-inch anodized black aluminum tube 1 Wing tube
103/8x 5/16-inch anodized black aluminum tube 1 Horizontal stabilizer
53/4x 5/16-inch anodized black aluminum tube 1 Horizontal stabilizer
1.5mm x 6mm washer headed wood screws 12 Cockpit floor and nose wheel cover
400cc 14 oz preplumbed fuel tank 1 Glow fuel tank
111/2x 3/4-inch hook and loop straps 4 Battery receiver and fuel tank
Nose wheel fuselage plate 2 Retract (1) Fixed gear (1)
Decals 1
Instruction manual 1
Included Parts Listing

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1. HAN488001 Fuselage with Hatch and Canopy
2. HAN488002 Fuselage Hatch and Canopy
3. HAN488003 Left Wing Panel
4. HAN488004 Right Wing Panel
5. HAN488005 Stabilizer and Elevator
6. HAN488006 Fixed Landing Gear without Wheels
7. HAN488007 Cowl
8. HAN488008 Fiberglass Inlets
9. HAN488009 Nose Wheel Cover Plate
10. HAN488013 14 oz (400cc)
11. HAN488019 Painted White 21/2-inch (63.5mm)
Aluminum Spinner
12. HAN488020 Rear Fuselage Hatch
Items not shown
HAN488010 Anodized Aluminum Wing Tube
HAN488011 Pushrod Set
HAN488012 Decal Set
HAN488014 Wood Trays and Hatches
HAN488015 Aluminum Stabilizer Tubes
HAN488016 Steering Cables
HAN488017 Engine Mount
HAN488018 Complete Hardware Package
HAN488021 Cockpit Floor
HAN303 21/4-inch (57mm) Hangar 9 Wheels
HAN304 21/2-inch (63mm) Hangar 9 Wheels
Contents of Kit and Parts Listing
Safety Precautions and Warnings
Read and follow all instructions and safety precautions
before use. Improper use can result in fire, serious injury
and damage to property.
COMPONENTS
Use only with compatible components. Should any
compatibility questions exist please refer to the product
instructions, the component instructions or contact Horizon
Hobby, Inc.
FLIGHT
Fly only in open areas to ensure safety. It is recommended
flying be done at AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics)
approved flying sites. Consult local ordinances before
choosing a flying location.
PROPELLER
Keep loose items that can get entangled in the propeller
away from the prop, including loose clothing, or other
objects such as pencils and screwdrivers. Especially keep
your hands away from the propeller as injury can occur.
BATTERIES
Notes on Lithium Polymer Batteries
When used improperly, lithium polymer batteries are
significantly more volatile than alkaline or Ni-Cd/Ni-MH
batteries used in RC applications. Always follow the
manufacturer’s instructions when using and disposing of any
batteries. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in fire and
explosion causing serious injury and damage.
SMALL PARTS
This kit includes small parts and should not be left
unattended near children as choking and serious injury
could result.
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Safe Operating Recommendations
• Inspectyourmodelbeforeeveryflighttomakecertainit
is airworthy.
• Beawareofanyotherradiofrequencyuserwhomay
present an interference problem.
• Alwaysbecourteousandrespectfulofotherusersof
your selected flight area.
• Chooseanareaclearofobstaclesandlargeenoughto
safely accommodate your flying activity.
• Makecertainthisareaisclearoffriendsandspectators
prior to launching your aircraft.
• Beawareofotheractivitiesinthevicinityofyourflight
path that could cause potential conflict.
• Carefullyplanyourflightpathpriortolaunch.
• AbidebyanyandallestablishedAMANationalModel
Aircraft Safety Code.
Important Information
Regarding Warranty
Please read our Warranty and Liability Limitations section on
page 59 before building this product. 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.
Using the Manual
This manual is divided into sections to help make assembly
easier to understand, and to provide breaks between each
major section. In addition, check boxes have been placed
next to each step to keep track of each step completed.
Steps with a single box () are performed once, while
steps with two boxes () indicate the step will require
repeating, such as for a right or left wing panel, two servos,
etc. Remember to take your time and follow the directions.
UltraCote® Covering Colors
•White HANU870
•TrueRed HANU866
•Black HANU874
Recommended Setup–2-Stroke Glow
•Evolution®.60NX with Muffler (EVOE0600)
•APC10x7(APC10070)
•EvolutionHigh-PerformanceMuffler(EVOM1)
•Superplug(HAN3011)
Transmitter Requirements
This model requires a minimum of a 6-channel radio to
operate all the functions of your aircraft. We suggest the
following radio systems available through Horizon Hobby or
your local hobby distributor.
Spektrum DX6i SPM6600
JR®Systems X9503 2.4GHz JRP2930
JR Systems 12X 2.4GHz JRP1200
Radio Equipment Requirements
The following items are recommended when installing
the 7-Channel AR7000 (SPM6070) or 9-Channel AR9000
receiver (SPMAR9000) in your aircraft:
DS821 Digital Sport Servo (3) JRPS821
MN48 Mini Servo (2–4) JSP20040
9-inch Servo Extension (Receiver Battery) JRPA097
12-inch Servo Extension (4) (Ailerons/Flaps) JSP98030
24-inch Servo Extension (Elevator) JSP98040
Receiver Pack 2300mAh 6V Ni-MH JRPB5006
JR Chargeswitch JRPA004
Y-harness (Ailerons, 6-channel only) (2) JSP98020
Ailerons: MN48 Servo (2)
•12-inchExtension(pluggedintoreceiver)(2)
•Y-harness(ifusing7-channelradioorless)
Optional Flaps: MN48 Servo (2)
•12-inchExtension(pluggedintoreceiver)(2)
•Y-harness(ifusing6-channelradioorless)
Elevator: DS821 Servo
•24-inchExtension(pluggedintoreceiver)
Rudder: DS821 Servo
Throttle: DS821 Servo
Optional Pilot
1/7-scale Jet Pilot (2) HAN9128
Optional Pneumatic Retracts
Robart Retracts, All-Metal Progressive HAN502
Robart Air Pump ROB164G
DS821 Servo JRPS821
Denatured alcohol
Optional Mechanical Retracts
Robart Retracts, All-Metal Progressive HAN501
RT88 Retract Servo (2) JSP20080
Y-harness JSP98020
JR Heavy-Duty Servo arm JRPA215
2-56 Quick Release Ball Link (2) SUL560
Denatured alcohol
Field Equipment Required
•Fuel(15%recommended)
•LongReachGlowPlugWrench(HAN2510)
•MeteredGlowDriverwithNi-Cd&Charger(HAN7101)
•2-CycleSportPlug(EVOGP1)
(For use with standard muffler)
•Superplug(HAN3011)(Forusewithhigh-performance
muffler, EVOM1)
•ManualFuelPump(HAN118)
The Spektrum trademark is used with permission
of Bachmann Industries, Inc.
All other marks are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc.