Horizon Hobby Hangar 9 Spitfire 60 ARF User manual

Wingspan.................................. 65.25 in (1657mm)
Wing Area ...................... 729.5 sq in (47.06 sq dm)
Assembly mAnuAl
Spitfire 60 ARF
Length......................................... 55.5 in (1410mm)
Weight.............................. 8.0–9.0 lb (3.6kg–4.0kg)
Specifications
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Table of Contents
ContentsofKit....................................................................3
Radio and Power Systems Requirements ................................................3
UltraCote®CoveringColors..........................................................4
Field Equipment Required............................................................4
Optional Field Equipment ............................................................4
Required Tools and Adhesives ........................................................4
Limited Warranty Period .............................................................5
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
Non-Warranty Repairs...............................................................6
Safety, Precautions, and Warnings .....................................................7
Before Starting Assembly ............................................................7
Using the Manual ..................................................................7
Section 1: Aileron Installation.........................................................8
Section 2: Joining the Wing Panels ...................................................14
Section 3: Retract Installation ........................................................18
Section 4: Flap Installation ..........................................................21
Section 5: Engine Installation ........................................................24
Section 6: Cowling Installation .......................................................27
Section 7: Rudder Installation........................................................29
Section 8: Stabilizer Installation ......................................................32
Section 9: Final Assembly ..........................................................37
Adjusting the Engine...............................................................40
Control Throws ...................................................................40
Recommended Center of Gravity (CG) .................................................41
Pre-Flight.......................................................................41
Range Test Your Radio .............................................................41
2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code....................................42

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Contents of Kit
Radio and Power Systems Requirements
• 5- to 6-channel radio system (minimum) w/receiver
• 537 Standard Servo (JRPS537) (5) or equivalent for rudder (1), elevator (1), ailerons (2), throttle (1)
(Plus 1 servo required when using the flap option)
(Plus 1 JRPS791 or equivalent for retracts )
(4 required when building the electric version)
• 12" Servo Lead Extension (JRPA098) (2)
• 6” Y-Harness (JSP98020)
Recommended JR®or JR SPORT™Systems
• XP9303
• XP7202
• XP6102
• XS600
Recommended Power Systems
• .60–.61 2-stroke
• .91–1.00 4-stroke
• Power 60 Brushless Outrunner
A
B
D
C
JR XP6102
JR XP9303
Evolution .61NT
EVOE0610
Saito 1.00 AAC
SAIE100
E-Flite™Power 60
Brushless Outrunner
Motor,400KV
EFLM4060A
JR XP7202
Replacement Parts
A. HAN4251 Fuselage
B. HAN4252 Wing Set, Ailerons, Joiners
and Retracts
C. HAN4253 Tail Set
D. HAN4254 Canopy w/Painted Frame
E. HAN4256 Painted Fiberglass Cowl
F. HAN4261 Cockpit Detail Set and
Exhaust Set
G. HAN4257 Molded Wheel Well, Strut
Covers and Radiators
H. HAN4258 Tail Wheel Assembly
Items not shown
HAN4259 Decal Set
HAN4260 Pushrod Set
HAN4262 Retracts
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FG
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UltraCote®Covering Colors
Cocoa HANU876 Olive Drab HANU904
Light Grey HANU882
Field Equipment Required
• Propeller • 4-Cycle Super Plug (HAN3011)
• Long Reach Glow Plug Wrench (HAN2510) • Metered Glow Driver w/Ni-Cd & Charger (HAN7101)
• 2-Cycle Sport Plug (HAN3001) • Fuel
• 2-Cycle Super Plug (HAN3006) • Manual Fuel Pump (HAN118)
Optional Field Equipment
• 12V 7Ah Sealed Battery (HAN102) • PowerPro™ 12V Starter (HAN161)
Required Tools and Adhesives
Tools
• Canopy scissors • Drill
• Square • Flat blade screwdriver
• Foam: 1/4" (6mm) • Hobby knife
• Side cutters • Phillips screwdriver (large)
• Phillips screwdriver (small) • Pliers
• Ruler • Sandpaper
• Hex wrench: 9/64", 3/16" • Socket wrench: 11/32"
• Drill bit: 1/16" (1.5mm), 5/64" (2mm), 3/32" (2.5mm), 1/8" (3mm), 9/64" (3.5mm), 5/32" (4mm), 1/4" (6mm)
Adhesives
• 6-minute epoxy • 30-minute epoxy
• Thin CA (cyanoacrylate) glue • Medium CA (cyanoacrylate) glue
• CA remover/debonder • Pacer Z-42 Threadlock
• Zap-A-Dap-A-Goo • Hinge glue
• Canopy glue (Formula 560) • 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 • Rotary tool w/sanding drums

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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.