THE WORLD MODELS ARF AT-6 Texan User manual

R s radio w/ 6 standard equire : 6-channel servos
Wing Span
Wing Area
Flying Weight
Fuselage Length
72 in / 1830 mm
777 sq in / 50.1 sq dm
8.4 lbs / 3800 g
51.5 in / 1310 mm
Specifications
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AT-6 TEXAN
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.*
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0.91 cu in displacement 4-stroke-1.10 . .
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.
FACTORY PRE-FABRICATED
ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY(ARF) SERIES
MADE IN CHINA
The World Models
Manufacturing Co ., Ltd.
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AT-6 TEXAN
P. 3 -12
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 CA or 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.
INDEX
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS LIST
ASSEMBLY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
P. 1
P. 2
P.13
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.
Symbols used throughout this instruction manual comprise of the following : -
1
2
3
3mm
Do not overlook this symbol!
Cut off shaded portion.
Peel off shaded portion
covering film.
Pay close attention here!
Pierce the shaded portion
covering film.
Must be purchased separately!
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 3mm).
Ensure smooth non-binding
movement while assembling.
Apply instant glue
(C.A.glue, super glue.)
Assemble left and right
sides the same way.
Apply epoxy glue.
Apply thread locker
Warning!
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Parts List
COVERING:--
TOUGHLON STL 331 CUB
TOUGHLON STL 201 BLACK
YELLOW
P.2
1. MAIN WING -- 1 set
2. RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR LG4404502 -- 1 pair
RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR COVER -- 1 pair
SCREW PM2x8mm -- 8 pcs
M2 NUT -- 8 pcs
WASHER d2xD5mm -- 16 pcs
180mm Y-CORD Kw0021800 – 1 pc.
3. SCREW PB2x25mm -- 6 pcs
SCREW PWA2x8mm -- 8 pcs
PUSHROD Ø1.8x85mm w/ Threads (For Aileron Servos) -- 2 pcs
TRI-HORN M3x14mm (L) (For Aileron) PL4111185 -- 2 sets
SERVO MOUNTING PANEL 2mm (For Aileron Servos) -- 1 pair
CLEVIS PL4112103 -- 2 pcs
STRAPER PL4112102 -- 2 pcs
FUEL TUBE Ø6x5mm -- 4 pcs
4. WIRE Ø1.8x75mm (For Flxing flap) -- 2 pcs
5. SCREW PB2x15mm -- 3 pcs
PUSHROD Ø1.8X100mm w/ Threads (For Flap Servo) -- 1 pc.
TRI-HORN M3x14mm (L) (For Flap) PL4111185 -- 1 set
CLEVIS PL4112103 -- 1 pc.
STRAPER PL4112102 -- 1 pc.
FUEL TUBE Ø6x5mm -- 2 pcs
6. STABILIZER & ELEVATOR -- 1 set
FUSELAGE -- 1 pc.
7. VERTICAL FIN & RUDDER -- 1 set
8. TAIL LANDING GEAR PL7100002 -- 1 set
SCREW PA3x12mm -- 2 pcs
COLLAR 2.6mm w/set screw -- 1 set
TAIL WHEEL Ø30mm-- 1 pc.
9. SCREW PB2x22mm -- 6 pcs
PUSHROD Ø1.8x730mm w/ Threads (For Elevator Servo) -- 2 pcs
TRI-HORN M3x22mm (L) (For Elevator Servo) PL4111251 -- 2 sets
CLEVIS PL4112103 -- 2 pcs
FUEL TUBE Ø6x5mm -- 2 pcs
10. SCREW PM2.5x35mm -- 3 pcs
PUSHROD Ø1.8x835mm w/ Threads (For Rudder Servo) --1 pc.
TRI-HORN M3x22mm (L) (For Rudder Servo) PL4111251 -- 1 set
CLEVIS PL4112103 -- 1 pc.
FUEL TUBE 6x5mm -- 1 pc.
11. FUEL TANK 400cc PL1111400N -- 1 set
CABLE TIE (For Fuel Tank) 1.5x5x400mm -- 1 pc.
DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE 40x100mm -- 1 pc.
12. SOCKET HEAD SCREW M4x25mm-- 4 pcs
WASHER d4xD12mm -- 4 pcs
BLIND NUD M4x15mm -- 4 pcs
ENGINE MOUNT PL5111080 -- 1 set
13. LINKAGE CONNECTOR 2.1mm HW7111060 -- 1 set
14. THROTTLE PUSHWIRE Ø1.2x400mm -- 1 pc.
PLASTIC TUBE d2xD3x200mm -- 1 pc.
ENGINE MOUNT ALUMINUM PLATE -- 1 set
ANTI-VIBRATION MOUNT 4C-91 PL5214094 -- 1 set.
INCLUDE: SOCKET HEAD SCREW M4x35mm -- 4 pcs
SCREW KM3x20mm -- 8 pcs
WASHER d4xD12mm -- 8 pcs
NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT M3 -- 8 pcs
NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT M4 -- 4 pcs
15. FUEL TUBE Ø6x5mm -- 2 pcs
STRAPER PL4112102 -- 2 pcs
SPONGE 10x80x200mm -- 2 pcs
PUSH ROD Ø1.8x75mm (For Elevator) -- 1 pc.
PUSH ROD CONNECTOR (For Elevator) PL4410010 -- 1 set
16. SOCKET HEAD SCREW M4x55mm -- 2 pcs
WASHER d4xD15mm -- 2 pcs
PLYWOOD 2x25x100mm (Wing Protection) -- 1 pc.
17. SCREW PWA2.3x8mm -- 6 pcs
SILICON GROMMET d1.5xD6.5mm -- 6 pcs
PILOT PC001085A -- 1 set
CANOPY --1 pc.
18. SCREW PWA2.6x12mm -- 8 pcs
COWLING -- 1 pc.
TRANSPARENT 3D TEMPLATE -- 1 pc.
COWLING BRACKET PL5320010 -- 4 pcs
QUICK RELEASE NYLON RIVET PL1208042 -- 4 pcs
SCREW KA2.3x8mm -- 4 pcs
SPINNER NUT HW2340001 -- 1 set
CARB INTAKE -- 1 set
OIL COOLER INTAKE -- 1 set
19. DECALS: A212DEC -- 1 set
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PM2x8mm Screw
8
16
d2xD5mm Washer
M2 Nut
8
Main Wing
1
P.3
Pre-glued
Pre-glued
2
Completed
d2xD5mm Washer
PM2x8mm M2 NUT
Aileron servo lead Peel off shaded portion
covering film.
Bottom View
Bottom View
Bottom View
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PB2x25mm Screw
6
Straper Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm
Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models tri-horn are pre-drilled.
Please look for pin-hole marks at under side of control surfaces.
3
P.4
Pushrod Ø1.8x85mm
Completed
Bottom View
Completed
4
Wire Ø1.8x75mm Bottom View
Bottom View
Apply glue to both sides of all surfaces in contact. Use a stick to apply glue
to inner side of wing joiner sleeve, and apply glue to wing joiner before putting
them together. Wing joiner not glued properly will lead to wing failure and
plane crash.
8
1.5mm
Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm
PB2x25mm
Tri-horn
M3x14mm(L)
Clevis
PWA2x8mm Screw
1mm
PWA2x8mm
TWM PL8210010
CLEVIS WRENCH
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P.5
A A'
A=A'
6
Bottom View
(Stabilizer)
(Main Wing)
B B'
B=B'
Temporary install the main
wing, adjust leveling of
the stabilizer to make it as
parallel to the main wing
as possible.
pr e -gl ued
5
Select the servo horn that will
give 26mm travel when rotates
0
through 180 .
Lead to Flap servo
Lead to Aileron servo
PB2x15mm Screw
3
Flaps up Flaps Down
Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models tri-horn are pre-drilled.
Please look for pin-hole marks at under side of control surfaces.
completed
Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm
Straper
Pushrod Ø1.8x100mm
TWM PL8210010
CLEVIS WRENCH Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm
PB2x15mm
Tri-horn
M3x14mm
Clevis
Lead to Retractable
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P.6
PA3x12mm Screw
2.6mm Collar
2
1
8
Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models tri-horn are pre-drilled.
Please look for pin-hole marks at under side of control surfaces.
9
CC'
C=C'
7
completed
pre-glued
PA3x12mm
3mm Set Screw
PB2x22mm Screw
6
1.5mm 2.5mm
Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm
PB2x22mm
Tri-horn
M3x22mm(L)
Clevis
Elevator Pushrod
Ø1.8x730mm
TWM PL8210010
CLEVIS WRENCH
5.8x18x43mm
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UP
Fuel Tank
400cc
11
P.7
10 Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models tri-horn are pre-drilled.
Please look for pin-hole marks at side of control surfaces.
Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm Clevis
PM2.5x35mm
Rudder Pushrod
Ø1.8x835mm
Tri-horn
M3x22mm(L)
PM2.5x35mm Screw
3
Engine Mount
PL5111080
d4xD12mm
Washer
M4x25mm
Socket Head Screw
A: Inverted mount
B: I n c l i n e d m o u n t
AB
M4x15mm
Blind Nut
12
d4xD12mm Washer
4
4
M4x15mm Blind Nut
Blind nuts are off-centered to keep
the spinner at the fuselage axis.
Apply thread locker
to screws.
M4x25mm Socket Head Screw
4
2.5mm
TWM PL8210010
CLEVIS WRENCH
CABLE TIE
1.5x5x400mm
DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE
40x100mm
Battery Cover
5.5mm
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Plastic tube
d2xD3x200mm
Throttle Pushwire
Ø1.2x400mm
M4 Nylon
Insert Lock Nut
Washer
d4xD12mm
Socket Head Screw
M4x35mm
137mm
5.39in
Installed Engine position
Engine Mount
Aluminum Plate
P.8
M4x35mm
M4 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
4
8
4
8
d4xD12mm Washer
KM3x20mm Screw
8
14
M3 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
Socket Head Screw
ANTI-VIBRATION MOUNT INSTALLATION
M3 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
Make sure the rounded edges
are facing the shock absorbing
silicon PAD.
KM3x20mm
Illustration is for inverted mounting.
You can mount the engine upright or
sideways simply by rotating the
engine mount. Thrust angles will
not be affected.
13
Throttle pushwire
3mm
Included with the radio Set.
Throttle Servo.
2mm
3 x 3mm Set Screw
Linkage Connector
M2 Nut
2mm Washer
1
1
1
2
M2 Nut
Please refer to attached sheet for linkage connector installation.
2mm
2mm
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Elevator Servo
Pushrod Connector
P.9
15
M4x55mm
2
2
d4xD15mm Washer
16
d4xD15mm Washer M4x55mm
Bottom View
Elevator Servo
Straper Throttle Servo
Throttle Push
Ø1.2x400mm
wire
Sponge
Fuel Tube
Ø6 x 5mm
KM2x8mm
M2 Nut
Elevator Pushrod
Ø1.8x75mm
Battery
Receiver
Completed
Bottom View
Bottom View
Bottom View
Rudder Servo
Plastic tube
d2xD3x200mm
Install and arrange the servos as shown in the diagram.
Socket Head Screw
J1(Pushrod Ø1.8x75mm)
J2(Pushrod Ø1.8x730mm)
J1
J2
Charge Receptacles
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P.10
17 First insert the grommet to the canopy then apply screw.
PWA2.3x8mm Screw
d1.5xD6.5mm Silicon Grommet
6
6
PWA2.6x12mm Screw
8
18
Spinner Nut
Oil Cooler Intake
Carb Intake
PWA2.3x12mm
Silicon Grommet d1.5xD6.5mm
Pilot
1mm
Please refer to the attached sheet for usage of the transparent 3D template.
KA2.3x8mm Screw
4
Completed
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P.11
A=A' B=B' C=C'
19
Adjust the wing and fuselage configuration as shown in the diagrams.
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The ideal C. G. position is 135 mm (5.3 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.
If you are converting this model to electric, please move the C.G. forward 10%
of current C.G. distance from leading edge to compensate for weight of fuel.
21
25mm
25mm
Elevator
45mm
45mm
Rudder
16mm
16mm
Ailerons ( away from fuselage )
20
30mm
Flaps (near fuselage )
Adjust the control throws as shown in the diagram. These throws are good for general
flying. You can adjust according to your personal preference.
C.G.
135 mm
5.3 in
Measure C.G. with the wheels in retracted position
P.12
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Round metal bar
Important Safety Precautions
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
adjusted aircraft.
pre -
Make sure the air field is spacious, never fly the plane too close to people and never get
too close to a running propeller.
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.
Check and re-tighten up all factory assembled screws, use thread locker if necessary.
AT-6 TEXAN is specially designed to be powered by 0.91-1.10 4-stroke glow engine, using a
more powerful engine does not mean better performance. In fact, over powered engine may
cause severe damage and injuries.
When Flaps are lowered, nose of model will rise. The nose-up varies with the speed at which
the models is flying when you lower the flaps and the extent to which they are lowered. Check
effect of flaps at higher altitude to avoid surprises during landing. You may apply down trim
of the elevator to compensate for the nose-up effect when lowering the flaps. Taking off with
flaps lowered is not recommended, as the increased drag may require a longer runway and
more engine power for the model to take off.
P.13
Should you require to bend the landing gear wire, please insert a round metal bar into the
spring ring and apply force there as leverage. Bending the wire directly may damage the
mounting block structure.
Warning!
,
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.
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Usage of the transparent 3D template
This transparent 3D template
is used for position guidance
of the actual cutting of the
pre-painted cowling.
Simply cut the transparent 3D template to fit your engine and
exhaust pipe, then slide onto the actual cowling and use as
template to mark the openings required for final cutting.
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