Hangar 9 T-34 Mentor 40 ARF User manual

Wingspan.................................. 57.75 in (1454mm)
Wing Area ........................... 555 sq in (35.8 sq dm)
Length............................................ 45 in (1146mm)
Assembly mAnuAl
T-34 Mentor 40 ARF
Weight................................. 6–7 lb (2.7 kg–3.2 kg)
Radio................................. 4-Channel w/5–7 servos
Engines............ .40–.52 2-stroke, .56–.72 4-stroke
Specifications
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Table of Contents
ContentsofKit....................................................................3
UltraCote Covering Colors ...........................................................4
Radio and Power Systems Requirements ................................................4
Field Equipment Required............................................................4
Optional Field Equipment ............................................................4
Required Tools and Adhesives ........................................................5
Other Items Needed (not included in the kit)..............................................5
Limited Warranty Period .............................................................6
Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability ..................................................6
Safety Precautions .................................................................6
Questions, Assistance, and Repairs ....................................................6
Questions or Assistance .............................................................6
Inspection or Repairs ...............................................................7
Warranty Inspection and Repairs.......................................................7
Non-Warranty Repairs...............................................................7
Safety, Precautions, and Warnings .....................................................8
Before Starting Assembly ............................................................8
Using the Manual ..................................................................8
Section 1: Joining the Wing Halves ....................................................9
Section 2: Installing the Horizontal Stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Section 3: Installing the Vertical Stabilizer ..............................................14
Section 4: Installing the Ailerons .....................................................16
Section 5: Installing the Elevators.....................................................18
Section 6: Installing the Rudder ......................................................20
Section 7: Fixed Gear Installation .....................................................21
Section 8: Retract Installation ........................................................26
Section 9: Retract Linkage Installation .................................................31
Section 10: Engine Installation .......................................................36
Section 11: Throttle Pushrod Installation ...............................................38
Section 12: Fuel Tank Installation .....................................................39
Section 13: Electric Motor Installation .................................................40
Section 14: Radio Installation ........................................................43
Section 15: Linkage Installation ......................................................47
Section 16: Cowling Installation ......................................................53
Section 17: Canopy and Decal Installation ..............................................55
Recommended CG Location .........................................................56
Recommended Control Throws.......................................................56
Adjusting the Engine...............................................................57
Pre-Flight.......................................................................57
Range Test Your Radio .............................................................57
2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code....................................58

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Contents of Kit
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Replacement Parts
Large Parts
A. Fuselage HAN4326
B. Wing Set w/Joiner and Ailerons HAN4327
C. Tail Set HAN4328
D. Canopy HAN4330
E. Painted Cowl HAN4331
F. Tail Cone HAN4329
Items Not Shown
Fixed Landing Gear Set HAN2432
Decal Set HAN2433
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C
D
E
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UltraCote®Covering Colors
• White HANU870 • True Red HANU866
• Black HANU874
Radio and Power Systems Requirements
Radio Equipment
• 4-channel radio system (minimum)
(5 if using retracts)
• 5 standard servos (JRPS821, JSPST47BB recommended or equivalent)
(2 retract servos required if using retracts)
Recommended JR®or JR SPORT™Systems
• XP9303
• XP7202
• XP6102
• XP662
• SX600
• S400
Recommended Power Systems
• .40–.52 2-stroke
• .56–.82 4-stroke
• Power 46 Brushless Outrunner
• EP Motor Mount (HAN4245) for electric motor installation
Field Equipment Required
• 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)
Optional Field Equipment
• 12V 7Ah Sealed Battery (HAN102) • PowerPro™ 12V Starter (HAN161)
JR XP6102
JR XP9303
Saito .82 AAC
SAIE082A
Power 46 Brushless
Outrunner Motor, 670KV
EFLM4046A
JR XP7202
Evolution .46NT
EVOE0460

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Required Tools and Adhesives
Tools
• Canopy Scissors • Drill
• Square • Flat blade screwdriver
• Foam: 1/2" (6mm) • Hobby knife
• Masking tape • Phillips screwdriver (large)
• Phillips screwdriver (small) • Pliers
• Ruler • Sandpaper
• Drill Bit: 1/16" (1.5mm), 3/32" (2.5mm), 1/8" (3mm), 7/32" (5.5mm), 1/4" (6mm)
Adhesives
• 6-minute epoxy • 30-minute epoxy
• Thin CA (cyanoacrylate) glue • Thick CA (cyanoacrylate) glue
• CA remover/debonder • Pacer Z-42 Threadlock
• Canopy glue (RC-56) • Masking tape (3M blue recommended)
Other Required Items
• Epoxy brushes • Felt-tipped pen or pencil
• File • Measuring device (e.g. ruler, tape measure)
• Mixing sticks for epoxy • Paper towels
• Petroleum jelly • Rubbing alcohol
• Sanding bar • Sandpaper (medium)
• String • T-pins
• Wax paper
Other Items Needed (not included in the kit)
• Propeller (consult engine instructions) • JRPS821, JSPST47BB or equivalent recommended
• 9" Servo Lead Extension (JRPA097) (2) • Mechanical Retracts, Tricycle (HAN157)
• JRPS791 Hi-Torque Low profile Retract Servo,
JSP RT-88 low profile retract servo, or equivalent
is recommended

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Limited Warranty Period
Horizon Hobby, Inc. guarantees this product to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date
of purchase.
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.

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Inspection or Repairs
If your product needs to be inspected or repaired, please call for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Pack the
product securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to
withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for
lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon Hobby, Inc. is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at
our facility. Include your complete name, address, phone number where you can be reached during business days, RMA
number, and a brief summary of the problem. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the
shipping carton.
Warranty Inspection and Repairs
To receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Providing
warranty conditions have been met, your product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement
decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby.
Non-Warranty Repairs
Should your repair not be covered by warranty and the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost, you will be
provided with an estimate advising you of your options. You will be billed for any return freight for non-warranty repairs.
Please advise us of your preferred method of payment. Horizon Hobby accepts money orders and cashiers checks, as
well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. If you choose to pay by credit card, please include your
credit card number and expiration date. Any repair left unpaid or unclaimed after 90 days will be considered abandoned
and will be disposed of accordingly.
Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address (freight prepaid):
Horizon Service Center
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
All other products requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address (freight prepaid):
Horizon Product Support
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822

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Safety, Precautions, and Warnings
As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating it in manner that does not endanger yourself and
others or result in damage to the product or the property of others.
Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery
packs, etc.) that you use.
This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control. This
interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is necessary to always keep a safe distance in all directions around
your model, as this margin will help to avoid collisions or injury.
• Always operate your model in an open area away from cars, traffic, or people.
• Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or damage can occur.
• Never operate the model out into the street or populated areas for any reason.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable
battery packs, etc.) that you use.
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.
• Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected
for this purpose.
Before Starting Assembly
Before beginning the assembly of the Sopwith Camel, remove each part from its bag for inspection. Closely inspect the
fuselage, wing panels, rudder, and stabilizer for damage. If you find any damaged or missing parts, contact the place of
purchase.
If you find any wrinkles in the covering, use a heat gun or sealing iron to remove them. Use caution while working around
areas where the colors overlap to prevent separating the colors.
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 that 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.
HAN100 – Heat Gun
HAN150 – Covering Glove
HAN101 – Sealing Iron
HAN141 – Sealing Iron
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Required Parts
• Left and right wing panels
• Wing joiner (large & small)
• Wing dowels (2)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Ruler • Masking tape
• 30-minute epoxy • Epoxy brush
• Mixing stick • Rubbing alcohol
• Paper towels
Step 1
Test the fit of the wing joiners into the right and left wing
panels. The joiners should slide into the panels with little
resistance. The larger joiner is located in the slot towards
the leading edge of the wing. Lightly sand the joiners if
they are a tight fit.
Step 2
Without using any glue, test fit the wing panels together
using the wing joiners. The panels must fit together
without any gaps top or bottom. If any gaps do exist, use
a sanding bar to lightly sand the root ribs of both panels
until the panels fit together perfectly.
Step 3
With the wing panels together, check for correct dihedral.
Place the wing on a large flat surface with one panel
resting flat on the surface. The center of the opposite
wing tip should be 6 7/8" to 7" (175mm–178mm) from the
work surface. Once satisfied with the fit, separate the wing
panels and remove the wing joiner.
Note: Read through the remaining steps
of this section before mixing any epoxy.
Hint: It is extremely important to use
plenty of epoxy when joining the wing
panels. It will also be helpful to use
wax paper under the wing joint to avoid
gluing the wing to your work surface.
Step 4
Mix approximately 1 ounce of 30-minute epoxy. Using
an epoxy brush, apply a generous amount of epoxy to the
wing joiner cavities of one wing panel.
Section 1: Joining the Wing Halves

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Step 5
Completely coat one half of the each wing joiner with
epoxy. Be sure to apply epoxy to the top and bottom of the
joiner also. Insert the epoxy-coated side of the joiner into
the wing joiner cavity up to the mark on the joiner. If you
have used enough epoxy, it will ooze out of the cavity as
the joiner is installed. Remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
Step 6
Apply a generous amount of epoxy to the joiner cavity of
the opposite wing panel.
Step 7
Apply epoxy to the exposed portion of the wing joiner.
Step 8
Apply epoxy to root wing rib of both panels.
Step 9
Carefully slide the wing panels together. Apply enough
pressure to firmly seat the two wing panels together,
causing any excess epoxy to ooze out from between the
panels. Use rubbing alcohol and a paper towel to remove
the excess epoxy. Check to make sure there are no visible
gaps between the panels.
Step 10
Use masking tape to securely hold the wing panels
together. Place the wing assembly back onto the work
surface (covered with wax paper) and check the dihedral
angle. Allow the epoxy to fully cure before continuing to
the next section.
Section 1: Joining the Wing Halves