THE WORLD MODELS 30% Stearman PT-17 User manual

Warning! This model is not a toy.
It is designed for maximum performance. Please seek advice if one is not familiar with this kind
of engine powered precision model. Operating this model without prior preparation may cause
injuries. Remember, safety is the most important thing. Always keep this instruction manual at
hand for quick reference.
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.*
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Wing Span
Wing Area
Flying Weight
Fuselage Length
116 in / 2950 mm
3700 sq in / 238.7 sq dm
38.5 Ib / 17.5 kg
88 in / 2240 mm
Specifications
FACTORY PRE-FABRICATED
ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY(ARF)SERIES
MADE IN CHINA
The World Models
Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
www.theworldmodels.com
(A300)
Requires: 100 c.c. gasoline engine,
4-channel radio w/ 9 high torque servos.
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INDEX
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS LIST
ASSEMBLY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
P.1
P.2
P.3-P.15
P.15
Check all parts. If you find any defective or missing parts contact your local dealer. Please
DRY FIT and check for defects for all parts that will require CAor Epoxy for final assembly.
Any parts you find to be defective after the gluing process may be difficult to remove for
warranty replacement. The manufacturer will replace any defective parts, but will not extend
to the parts that are good before gluing to defective parts during assembly. Warranty will
not cover any parts modified by customer.
Symbols used throughout this instruction manual comprise of the following :-
Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.
1
2
3
P.1
Cut off shaded portion.
Ensure smooth non-binding
movement while assembling.
Apply instant glue
(C.A.glue, super glue.)
Assemble left and right
sides the same way.
Peel off shaded portion
covering film.
Pay close attention here!
Apply epoxy glue.
Must be purchased separately !
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 3mm). Pierce the shaded portion
covering film.
3mm
Do not overlook this symbol !
Warning!
Apply thread locker
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Parts List
P.2
COVERING:--
LIGHTEX SGX 311 FERRARI RED
LIGHTEX SGX 100 WHITE
LIGHTEX SGX 201 BLACK
TOUGHLON STL 331 CUB YELLOW
TOUGHLON STL 250 BLUE
PLASTIC TUBE d2.5xD4x360mm -- 1 pc.
SCREW PWA2.6x8mm -- 4 pcs
PLYWOOD 3x104.4x185mm -- 1 pc.
10. SCREW KA2.3x8mm -- 8 pcs
QUICK RELEASE NYLON RIVET PL1208042 -- 8 pcs
11. LINKAGE CONNECTOR Ø2.1mm w/ set screw -- 1 set
12. SPONGE 10x80x200mm -- 1 pc.
HEAVY DUTY SERVO HORN PL4120801 -- 1 set
HEAVY DUTY SERVO HORN PL4120600 -- 1 set
THREADED ROD M3x35mm HW219335R -- 2 pcs
HEAVY DUTY CLEVIS PL4112200 -- 4 sets
HEAVY DUTY CLEVIS PL4112200 -- 2 sets
COPPER TUBE d2.5xD3.2x8mm -- 2 pcs
EYE SCREW M2.5x8x25mm HW4202101 -- 2 pcs
CHARGE RECEPTACLES KP0041300 -- 1 pc.
13. HEAVY DUTY SERVO HORN PL4120300 -- 4 sets
SOCKET HEAD SCREW M4x65mm -- 4 pcs
M4 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT -- 4 pcs
HEAVY DUTY CLEVIS PL4112200 -- 8 sets
HEAVY DUTY HORN BRACKET PL4112400 -- 4 sets
SWIVEL CLEVIS HORN FAIRING PL4610010 -- 4 sets
PUSHROD M3xD5x106mm w/ Threads (ForAileron) -- 4 pcs
SERVO MOUNTING PANEL PL5310010 -- 2 pair
SCREW PWA2.3x8mm -- 16 pcs
14. WING TUBE Ø32x762mm -- 1 pc.
COCKPIT -- 1 pc.
15. UPPER WING -- 1 set
WING TUBE Ø32x1029.5mm -- 1 pc.
16. WING STRUTS(Side Cabane) -- 1 pair
WING STRUTS(Brace: Fueslage to Wing) -- 4 pcs
BUTTON HEAD SCREW HM4x16mm -- 12 pcs
BUTTON HEAD SCREW HM4x25mm -- 4 pcs
WASHER d4.5xD9mm -- 32 pcs
M4 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT -- 16 pcs
MOUNTING PLATE 1.5x20x35mm(119°) -- 10 pcs
MOUNTING PLATE 1.5x10x35mm(130°) -- 4 pcs
THREADED ROD M4x320mm -- 1 pc.
THREADED ROD M4x340mm -- 1 pc.
PLYWOOD (Wing IncidenceAngle Template) -- 2 pcs
17. WIRE Ø1.5x140000mm -- 1 pc.
WIRE Ø1.5x350mm -- 4 pcs
EYE SCREW M2.5x8x25mm HW4202101 -- 12 pcs
COPPER TUBE d3.6xD4.2x10mm -- 32 pcs
HEAVY DUTY CLEVIS PL4112200 -- 12 sets
PLYWOOD Ø8x230mm -- 2 pcs
TURN BUCKLES HW4201322 -- 4 pcs
M3 NUT -- 4 pcs
STEEL WIRE Ø1.8mm -- 4 pcs
18. CANOPY -- 2 pcs
PILOT PC102125D -- 1 pc.
PILOT PC101110E -- 1 pc.
PLASTIC PLATE -- 2 pcs
SCREW PWA2.3x8mm -- 8 pcs
SILICON GROMMETS PL1265035 -- 8 pcs
CABLE TIE 2.5x5x300mm -- 4 pcs
Allen Wrench M2.5 -- 1 pc.
Allen Wrench M3.5 -- 1 pc.
Allen Wrench M5.5 -- 1 pc.
1. DECALS: A300 DEC -- set
LOWER WING -- 1 pair
VERTICAL FIN & RUDDER -- 1 set
FUSELAGE -- 1 pc.
COWLING -- 1 set
2. TAIL PIECE -- 1 pc.
COVERING 20x250mm -- 2 pcs
3. WIRE Ø1x1500mm -- 2 pcs
THREADED ROD M4x120mm -- 1 pc.
COPPER TUBE d2.5xD3.2x8mm -- 2 pcs
M4 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT -- 2 pcs
SWIVEL CLEVIS HORN FAIRING PL4610020 -- 1 set
HEAVY DUTY HORN BRACKET 7.5x9x33mm -- 2 sets
HEAVY DUTY CLEVIS PL4112200 -- 2 sets
EYE SCREW M2.5x8x25mm HW4202101 -- 2 pcs
SWIVEL CLEVIS HORN SUPPORT PL4610120 -- 1 set
SCREW PM2.5x21mm -- 1 pc.
M2.5 NUT -- 1 pc.
4. STABILIZER & ELEVATOR -- 1 set
ALUMINUM TUBE Ø14.5x317mm -- 1 pc.
BUTTON HEAD SCREW HM4x45mm -- 4 pcs
WASHER d4.5xD9mm -- 2 pcs
HEAVY DUTY SERVO HORN PL4120300 -- 2 sets
M4 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT -- 2 pcs
HEAVY DUTY CLEVIS PL4112200 -- 4 sets
HEAVY DUTY HORN BRACKET PL4112400 -- 2 sets
SWIVEL CLEVIS HORN FAIRING PL4610010 -- 2 sets
PUSHROD M3xD5x112mm w/ Threads (For Elevator) -- 2 pcs
SERVO MOUNTING PANEL PL5310010 -- 1 pair
SCREW PWA2.3x8mm -- 8 pcs
5. TAIL LANDING GEAR PL3410022 -- 1 pc.
WIRE Ø1.8mm -- 1 pc.
SCREW PWA2.3x12mm -- 1 pc.
STRAPER PL4112102 -- 2 pcs
FUEL TUBE D6x5mm -- 2 pcs
MOUNTING PLATE 2x10x95mm -- 1 pc.
6. WIRE Ø1x420mm -- 8 pcs
MOUNTING PLATE 1.5x10x35mm(119°) -- 4 pcs
MOUNTING PLATE 1.5x10x35mm(140°) -- 8 pcs
BUTTON HEAD SCREW HM4x25mm -- 4 pcs
BUTTON HEAD SCREW HM4x30mm -- 2 pcs
M4 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT -- 6 pcs
WASHER d4.5xD9mm -- 12 pcs
HEAVY DUTY CLEVIS PL4112200 -- 8 sets
COPPER TUBE d2.5xD3.2x8mm -- 16 pcs
EYE SCREW M2.5x8x25mm HW4202101 -- 8 pcs
7. MAIN LANDING GEAR -- 1 pc.
SOCKET HEAD SCREW M6x30mm -- 4 pcs
WASHER d6xD15mm -- 4 pcs
WHEELAXLES D5x58mm -- 2 pcs
COLLAR Ø5.1mm w/ Set Screw -- 4 sets
M8 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT -- 2 pcs
MAIN WHEEL Ø150mm PL3115150 -- 2 pcs
WHEEL COVER -- 2 pcs
SCREW PA1.7x8mm -- 6 pcs
LANDING GEAR COVERS -- 1 pair
BUTTON HEAD SCREW HM4x6mm -- 2 pcs
BUTTON HEAD SCREW HM4x12mm -- 2 pcs
WASHER d4xD9mm -- 4 pcs
PLYWOOD 6x15x15mm -- 2 pcs
8. FUEL TANK 1500cc PL1121500 -- 1 set
CABLE TIE (For Fuel Tank) 1.5x8x500mm -- 2 pcs
SPONGE 10x80x200mm -- 1 pc.
9. BLIND NUT M6 HW4202101 -- 4 pcs
SOCKET HEAD SCREW M6x50mm -- 4 pcs
WASHER d6xD15mm -- 4 pcs
THROTTLE PUSHROD Ø1.8x500mm -- 1 pc.
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P.3
Decals
1
Cut out decal sheet, peel off backing sheet and
apply on fuselage and wings. Decal
Left View
Left View
Right View
Right View
Lower wings
Fuselage
Rudder
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Tail Piece
2
Vertical Fin & Rudder
3
P.4
Covering
Heavy Duty Clevis 7.5x9x33mm
Eye Screw
Wire
M2 Nylon
Insert Lock
Nut
M2x10mm
PA1.7 x 8mm
M2 Nut
M2.5 Nut
M4 Nylon
Insert Lock Nut
M4 x 120mm
Swivel Clevis
Horn Fairing
Swivel Clevis Horn Support
Heavy Duty
Horn Bracket
PM2 x 10mm
PM2.5 x 21mm
1
2
M4x120mm Threaded Rod
1
PM2.5x21mm Screw
1
M4 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
2
M2.5 Nut
1
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The hinges are factory glued.
P.5
Bottom View
Pre-glued
A A'
A=A'
Stabilizer & Elevator
4
M2 x 10mm
PA1.7 x 8mm
Heavy Duty Clevis
Pushrod
Heavy Duty Horn Bracket
HM4 x 45mm
M2 Nylon Insert
Lock Nut
M4 Nylon
Insert Lock
Nut
M2 Nylon Insert
M2 x 10mm
Lock Nut
Pushrod
Heavy Duty
Clevis
1.5mm
M2x8mm
SocketHeadScrew
M2 Nut
PL4120300
M4 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
d4.5xD9mm Washer
2
2
PWA2.3x8mm Screw
8
HM4x45mm Button Head Screw
4
AluminumTube Ø 14.5x317mm
HM4x45mm
Washer d4.5xD9mm
Servo wire
PWA2.3x8mm
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P.6
Tail Landing Gear
5
PWA2.3x12mm Screw
1
6
Copper Tube
Wire Press down the
center 1/3 portion
Flying Wire
2
4
M4 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
d4.5xD9mm Washer
6
12
HM4x25mm
HM4x30mm
Eye Screw
Wire
Copper Tube
M4 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
M2 Nylon insert lock nut
Heavy Duty Clevis
M2x10mm
Washer d4.5xD9mm
PA3.5x16mm
PWA2.3x12mm
Fuel Tube D6x5mm
Straper
HM4x30mm Button Head Screw
HM4x25mm Button Head Screw
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Main Landing Gear
7
Fuel Tank
8
PA1.7x8mm Screw
6
5.1mm Collar
Plywood
6x15x15mm Wheel Ø150mm
P.7
FuelTank
1500cc Cable Tie 1.5x8x500mm
Sponge 10x80x200mm
Front
2
2
M6x30mm Socket Head Screw
4
M8 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
2
d6xD15mm Washer
4
d4xD9mm Washer
4
Front
M8 Nylon
Insert Lock
Nut
Washer
d4xD9mm
Ø5x58mm
Axle Shaft
Wheel Ø150mm
Wheel Cover
PA1.7x8 mm
M6x30mm
HM4x6mm
Washer
d6xD15mm
Washer
d4xD9mm
HM4x16mm
M3x3mm
Set Screw
HM4x12mm Button Head Screw
HM4x6mm Button Head Screw
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Engine
9
Cowling
10
P.8
PWA2.6x8mm Screw
4
PlasticTube
d2.5xD4x360mm
Throttle Pushrod
Ø1.8x500mm
200mm
7.9 in.
First insert the Quick Release Nylon Rivet to the cowling, then through the 4mm hole in
cowling bracket, then apply screw.
M6x50mm Socket Head Screw
4
d6xD15mm Washer
4
M6 Blind Nut
4
M6 Blind Nut
Fire Wall
d6xD15mm
M6x50mm PWA2.6x8mm
Plywood
3x104x185mm
Gasoline Engine Setting
d2xD8mm Quick Release Nylon Rivet
8
KA2.3x8mm Screw
8
Please refer to your engine instruction manual for the installation of engine ignition
unit and battery, some engine manufacturer may prefer installing them inside the
fuselage to avoid heat from the engine
The Cowling brackets are factory Installed.
1.5mm
Cowling
PWA2.6x12mm
KA2.3x8mm
Cowling Bracket
Quick Release
Nylon Rivet
d2xD8mm
Fuselage
4mm
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Servos Setting
12
Servo Set
11
P.9
Sponge
10x80x200mm Receiver
Throttle Servo Battery
Install and arrange the servo as shown in the diagram.
Throttle Pushwire
3x3mm Set Screw
Washer
2mm
Washer
2mm
M2 Nut
Throttle Servo
1.5mm
Please refer to the attached sheet for linkage connector installation.
3x3mm Set Screw
M2 Nut
LinkageConnector
1
1
1
2
2mm Washer
Copper Tube
d2.5xD3.2x8mm Rudder pullwire
Eye Screw
M2.5x8x25mm
Heavy Duty Clevis
M2x10mm
M3x35mm
Heavy Duty Horn
PL4120600
Heavy Duty Horn
PL4120801
1.5mm
1.5mm
M2 Nylon
Insert Lock Nut
Charge Receptacles
KP0041300
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P.10
Lower Wing
13
The hinges are factory glued.
Bottom View
M4x65mm Socket Head Screw
4
M4 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
4
PWA2.3x8mm Screw
16
Pre-glued
M2 x 10mm
PA1.7 x 8mm
Heavy Duty Clevis
Pushrod
Heavy Duty Horn Bracket
M4 x 65mm
M2 Nylon Insert
Lock Nut
M4 Nylon
Insert Lock
Nut
M2 Nylon Insert
M2 x 10mm
Lock Nut
Pushrod
Heavy Duty
Clevis
1.5mm
M2x8mm
SocketHeadScrew
M2 Nut
PL4120300
A ileron Servo Lead
PWA2.3x8mm
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P.11
Upper Wing
15
Lower Wing
14
Propeller Cover
Cockpit
WingTube Ø 32x762mm
WingTube Ø 32x1029.5mm
Completed
Completed
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P.12
Wing Struts
16
12
4
M4 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
16
d4.5xD9mm Washer
32
M4x320mm Threaded Rod
1
M4x340mm Threaded Rod
1
B
A
C
M4x320mm
Fuselage
Mounting Plate
1.5x20x35mm(119°)
M4 Nylon
Insert Lock
Nut
Washer
d4.5xD9mm
B
A
Mounting Plate
1.5x10x35mm(130°)
HM4x16mm
Wing Struts
M4 Nylon
Insert Lock
Nut
Washer
d4.5xD9mm
HM4x25mm
Threaded Rod M4x340mm
Plywood(Wing IncidenceAngle Template)
HM4x25mm Button Head Screw
HM4x16mm Button Head Screw
Threaded Rod M4x340mm
C
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P.13
Flying Wire
17
Copper Tube
Wire Press down the
center 1/3 portion
Eye Screw
Wire
Copper Tube
M2 Nylon
Insert Lock Nut
Heavy Duty Clevis
M2x10mm
A
Turn Buckles
Steel Wire
Wire
Copper Tube
M3 Nut
B
C
Plywood Ø 8x230mm
A
B
C
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P.14
Control Throws
19
35mm
35mm
Elevator
60mm
60mm
Rudder
30mm
30mm
Ailerons
Adjust the control throws as shown in the diagram. These throws are good for general
flying. You can adjust according to your personal preference.
Canopy & Pilots
18
PWA2.3x8mm Screw
8
d1.5xD6.5mm Silicon Grommet
8
Pilot
Cable Tie 2.5x5x300mm
PWA2.3x8mm
Silicon Grommets
Canopy
Fuselage
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P.15
Important Safety Precautions
Warning!
# First time flyer should never fly by himself / herself. Assistance from experienced flyer is absolutely necessary.
# Pre-flight adjustment must be done before flying, it is very dangerous to fly a badly pre-adjusted aircraft.
# is
is specially designed to be powered by 100c.c. gasoline engine, using a
more
powerful engine does not mean better performance. In fact, over powered engine may
cause
structural damage and injuries.
# Make sure the air field is spacious, never fly the plane too close to people and never get too close to a running
propeller. Extreme caution should be exercised when working with electric powered models. Make sure the
propeller is cleared of all objects, especially your hands before connecting the battery to the model. Make sure
you understand the operation of the ESC (Electronic Speed Control) by studying the ESC manual. Once you
plug in the battery for electric powered model, always treat the propeller as a rotating one, as accidental
movement of the throttle stick will spin the propeller and could cause injuries.
# If you find wrinkles on the covering as a result of weather changes, you can use hot iron to remove the wrinkles.
Please begin with lower temperature setting and gradually raise the temperature until the wrinkles are gone.
Too hot an iron may damage the covering. Don't use hot iron near the seams or edges, hot iron will melt the
glue and shrink the covering at the same time, causing the seams to pull away.
# Check and re-tighten up all factory assembled screws, use thread locker if necessary.
C.G.
20
210mm
C.G.
8.25 in.
http://www.theworldmodels.com/para/instruction/instructionManuals.php
The ideal C.G. position is 210mm (8.25 in.) behind the leading edge measured
at where the wing meets the fuselage. In order to obtain the C.G. specified,
add weight to the fuselage or move the battery position.
Check the C.G. before flying.
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LINKAGE CONNECTOR
HW7111050 & HW7111060
After fastening the round nut, make sure that
the linkage connector can rotate freely.
Drill 2mm hole at servo horn. Insert linkage connector
into servo horn.
Make sure shoulder of
screw is cleared from
servo horn.
Add washer to reduce
play if necessary.
Shoulder
Tighten up the round nut
against the shoulder. Apply
CA or permanent thread
locker.
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Field Stand
Code No. Size Package
MS9111450 600 x 240 x 350mm 1 pc
Optional Parts
( ACCESSORIES)
180mm Extension
Code No. Size Package
KW0011800 180mm 1 set
Wind sock
Code No. Size Package
AT3001052 D260x900mm 1 pc
Charge Receptacles
Code No. Size Package
KP0041300
180mm Y-Cord
Code No. Size Package
KW0021800 180mm 1 pc Neoprene Tube
Code No. Size Package
PT1114050 D5xd2.5mm 2m
PT1114070 D6xd3mm 2m
-Perfect gasoline tubing.
-Remain soft and flexible after long time use.
-Black in color.
Fuel Tubing Clip
Code No. Size Package
HW4201550 D5.5mm 6 pcs
HW4201450 D4.5mm 6 pcs
Detachable Transmitter Stand
Code No. Size Package
MS9111500 225x115mm 1 set
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