Pilot Communications Sbach 342 User manual

Assembly Manual For
53
”
electric sbach 342
53
electric
sbach
342
Wingspan: 88 in
Wingarea: 1479.8 sp in
ilil
Length: 78.8 in
Engine: 50CC
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing
Thank
you
for
purchasing
our new 53” electric sbach
342. we strive to achieve the
real Quick Builded and ARF
aircraf .
It just requires the least
It
just
requires
the
least
amout of assembly of any kit
that almost finished in
factory.To obtain the perfect
performence,both the design
and manufacturing have been
taken care with the highest
quality from any
hardware,covering ,wood and
glue in the construction as
well.By optimal weight and
reliable construction you will
reliable
construction
,
you
will
find this plane is really ideal
for 3D - Freestyle and
aerobatic.
So we hope every effort and
i ff ill k
serv
i
ce we o
ff
er w
ill
ma
k
e you
feel easy and have a wonderful
time in the pleasure of flying in
3D space.
More information on website
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WARRANTYWARRANTY
■
All Pilot
-
RC products are guaranteed against
■
All
Pilot
-
RC
products
are
guaranteed
against
defects for 30 days of receiving your airplane. This
warranty is limited to construction or productions
defects in both material and workmanship , doesn't
cover any component parts damaged by use or
difi ti
mo
difi
ca
ti
on .
■The manufacture can't supervise the assembly
,operation and maintenance ,and can't ensure your
radio system is in good condition. Therefore ,we are
tiblfd idi
no
t
respons
ibl
e
f
or any
d
amage occurr
i
ng
d
ur
i
ng
the use of a radio controlled model. It is impossible
to determine for certain wehther crash damage was
the result of a radio systerm failure or pilot error even
improper installation of our products.Model airplane
owner is using it on his own responsibility.
■In no event should Pilot-RC accept the liability
exceeds the original cost of the airframe (not include
motor and radio system).
motor
and
radio
system).
■No matter what reason you wish to return this
airplane , all shipping cost will be paid by costumer.If
some parts require replacement from us ,the original
parts
’
return is at costumer
'
expense
2
parts
return
is
at
costumer
expense
.

ATTENTIONATTENTION
■
You should not regard this plane as toy!
■
You
should
not
regard
this
plane
as
toy!
■To ensure safety,please read the instruction
manual thoroughly before assembly .
■Building and operating model plane require
diligent practicing and correct guidance.Any
lt l dii i
neg
l
ec
t
,care
l
essness an
d
m
i
ss
i
ng exper
i
ence can
cause serious bodily harm and property damage.
■Seek the assistant of a experienced person or
airplane model clubs in assembly ,operation and
maintenance to ensure
q
uick and successful learnin
g
qg
■Fly only in proven model airfield that AMA
(Academy of Model Areonautics) approved
Pilot-RC has the right to change to this plane
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warran
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no
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If you have any problems and questions ,please
contact Pilot –RC.
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.
pilot
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rc
.
com
Email: [email protected] , [email protected]
Cellphone:[phone]
FAX: [phone]
Address: No.34, Chengnan Er Road , Zhongshan city, 528400, Guangdong
Province, China
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Items needed for completion
-masking tape
-Thin and medium CA.
-30 minute epoxy.
-Electric drill with an assortment of small drill bits.
-Small flat head and head screw drivers.
-Standard and needle nose pliers.
-4 sub micro metal geared servos.
-Brushless Outrunner motor (you also can use other motor)
Setup 1: Hacker A30-12XL Motor : http://www.hacker-motor-shop.com
Setup 2: Dualsky XM4260CA-6 Motor : http://www.dualsky.com
- 60 Amp ESC.
-
4S 2200
-
4000mAh or 5S 2200
-
3800mAh LiPo battery
4S
2200
4000mAh
or
5S
2200
3800mAh
LiPo
battery
- 15x8 wood prop for electric motor .
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INDEX
Introduction ………………….………..….…….….
Warranty …………………….……..….…..…….
Attention …………….…………..….……..…….
Rudder Assembly ………….…………..….…..
1
2
3
6
Landing Gear Assembly ………….…..………
Wing Servo Assembly ………….…………….
9
12
Horizontal tail Assembly .………….………….
Elevator Servo Assembly ………….………….
14
15
Rudder Servo Assembly …………….…..………
Motor Assembly ………….….………..….…….
16
17
Cowl Assembly …………………………...…......……
CG ……………………….. …
Control Throws ……………………..……
18
20
21
5
Flight Preperation …...……………..………
21
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Rudder Assemby
Rudder Control Horn 2. Apply the 30 minutes epoxy
inside the pre-cut slot, and coat the
horn with epoxy as shown
1. Scuff the middle of horn for good
glue bond.Then clean up the surface
3. Slid the horns into slots slightly.
Align the both side before epoxy has
cured .Wipe away excess glue with
bbi l h l
ru
bbi
ng a
l
co
h
o
l
6

Rudder Assembly
Slide the hin
g
e
g
into pre-cut
holes on
fuselage
15mm
14
drops of fast glue
on hinges
self-tapping screw
Tighten the set screw with 1.5mm
Hex Wrench
15mm
Reinforce
block
2
5
3
Slide the steel wire into
7
3
hole and glue in the slot

Landing Gear Assembly
Main Landing Gear Installation
Main
Landing
Gear
Installation
NOTE: the correct edge in mounting
Taper to
rear
Straight
Straight
edge to
front of
fuselage
8

Landing Gear Assembly
1. Install the landing gear with the
bolts.Don’t over tighten and crack
the carbon fiber
3. Lift the rear of fuse to line it up
with ground as shown
2. Install the landing gear axles with
lock nut ,but do not tighten
4. Make the flat sides of the axle bolt
vertical with ground .Then tighten the
lock nut a
g
ainst the landin
g
g
ear strut
ggg
9

Landing Gear Assembly
5. Install the collars and wheel in 2. Drill the holes for the installing the
self-tapping screw
order with a drop of Blue Loctite on
the collar set screw and ensure the
wheel is free to rotate.
1. Hold the rear of fuse up. Slipping
the wheel pant over the axles and
support the rear of them to line up
3. Finish the wheel pants mounting
with the self-tapping screw
Pants Installation
with the ground
10

Wing Servo Assembly
1. Scuff the horns for good glue
bond.Then clean up the surface 3. Slide the horns into slot slightly
and wipe away excess epoxy with
rubbing alcohol
2. Cut out the cover for horns
location carefully.Apply the 30
minutes epoxy inside the pre-cut
4. Lock the connector with the
provided safety clip against vibration
and loosened tension as shown
slot ,and coat the horn with epoxy
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Wing Servo Assembly
5 Cut out the cover for servo
5
.
Cut
out
the
cover
for
servo
location carefully. Install servo with
mounting screws.Use 1mm bit to drill
the mounting holes
7. Repeat all the step above for the
other wing
The carbon tube and wing bolts use
to be mounted in the final assembly
to
be
mounted
in
the
final
assembly
6. Install the servo arms facing
toward the wing tip. Measure and cut
the extra wire. Then bend to a sharp
of “z” as shown .Keep the aileron
panel on the neutral position
12

Horizontal tail Assembly
Glue in place
Glue
in
place
carefully with 30
minutes epoxy
Cut off the cover
Wipe away excess epoxy with
rubbing alcohol
14
Pre install the
horizontal tail
and measure to
sure symmetry
2
5
sure
symmetry
both side
2
5
Mark and cut off
the cover within
area you sign
Drops of glue on the
hinges
36
13

Elevator Servo Assembly
Cut off the cover to
a
pp
ear the
p
re-cut slot
For the detailed introduction about control horn please refer to the wing servo assembly
2 3
Install servos with mounting
1
Install the servo arms and
measure and cut the extra
pp p
screws. Face the brand toward
the rear of fuse. Use 1mm bit to
drill the mounting holes
measure
and
cut
the
extra
wire.Then bend to a sharp of “z”
as shown .Keep the elevator
panel on the neutral position
14

Rudder Servo Assembly
Servo Tray Installation
Servo
Tray
Installation
3.Drill holes with 2mm bit
1. Turn on your transmitter and
plug the servo into receiver. Ensure
every channel is neutral
4. Mounting screws and nuts
2. Keep the tray holes on center and
the arm aligned with brand as shown
A drop of fast
cured gule here
the
arm
aligned
with
brand
as
shown
Pre fasten the arm
with drops of fast
cured gule on edge
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cured
gule
on
edge

Rudder Servo Assembly
1 Thread cable and crimp the brass
2 Mount servo with mounting screws
1
.
Thread
cable
and
crimp
the
brass
tube in place with crimping pliers
2
.
Mount
servo
with
mounting
screws
and face the brand toward the rudder.
Install the servo arm ball links with
bolts and nuts.
1mm bit
NOTICE: The coupler is best to
thread half way into ball link for
3.The cables are crossover in fuse
and threaded out through the rudder
horns. Ensure the same len
g
th of
further tightening next
g
cables and tension(Don’t pull strongly
to hurt the rudder)
16

Motor Assembly
Glue the spacers on place
Use Blue Loctite on all motor
mounting screws
17

Crowl Assembly
Mounting the air
guide wall on place
with self tapping
screws as shown
Cut off cover on
the fuse for
airflow
Reinforce plate
for self tapping
12mm
1 2
Finish with
self tapping
screws
screw mounting
18

Center Of Gravit
y
Center of gravity
y
The center of gravity is on the center line of the wing
tube .For more plane please refer to the CG list
Your balance at the CG will determine batteries final
mounting location .Mount batteries and secure with Nylon ties
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