Hangar 9 Twist 40 User Manual

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HAN2660

Twist

3D .40 ARF

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

4105 Fieldstone Road

Champaign, IL 61822

USA

Horizon Hobby UK

Units 1-4, Ployters Road

Staple Tye

Harlow, Essex

CM18 7NS

United Kingdom

Horizon Hobby Deutschland GmbH

Hamburger Strasse 10

25335 Elmshorn

Germany

Hangar 9

DSM and DSM2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. The Spektrum trademark is used with

permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. Spektrum radios and accessories are exclusively available from Horizon Hobby, Inc.

products are distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc.

Revised 11/09

6369.1

Specications

Wingspan: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.75 in (1212.85mm)

Length: ......................48.38 in (1228.73mm)

Wing Area: ................ 747.37 sq in (48.2 sq dm)

Weight: ..................5.0–6.0 lb (2.27 kg–2.72 kg)

• Great sport 3D performer

• Covered in genuine UltraCote

Engines: . . . . . . . . . . . . .40–.52 2-stroke/56–.82 4-stroke

Radio: ......................4-channel with 5 servos

Table of Contents

Covering Colors .....................................................................................2

Contents of Kits

Contents of Kits .....................................................................................3

Required Radio and Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Field Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Additional Required Tools and Adhesives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Warning ...........................................................................................4

Before Starting Assembly ..............................................................................5

Using the Manual ....................................................................................5

Section 1: Attaching the Wing to the Fuselage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Section 2: Horizontal Stabilizer Installation .................................................................7

Section 3: Vertical Stabilizer Installation ...................................................................9

Section 4: Ailerons Installation .........................................................................10

Section 5: Elevators Installation ........................................................................12

Section 6: Tailwheel Installation ........................................................................14

Section 7: Rudder Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Section 8: Engine Installation ..........................................................................16

Section 9: Throttle Pushrod Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Section 10: Fuel Tank Installation .......................................................................19

Section 11: Landing Gear Installation ....................................................................20

Section 12: Radio Installation ..........................................................................21

Section 13: Linkage Installation ........................................................................24

Section 14: Canopy Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Large Parts: Items Not Shown:

A. Wing Set HAN266001 • 2 ¾ in Wheels HAN305•

B. Fuselage HAN266002 • Fuel Tank HAN266007•

C. Tail Set HAN266003 • Engine Mount HAN266008•

D. Landing Gear HAN266004 • Decal Set HAN266005•

E. Canopy HAN266006 • Tailwheel Assembly HAN266009 •

• Control Hardware Set HAN266010

Adjusting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Recommeded CG ...................................................................................30

Preﬂight ..........................................................................................31

Range Testing the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

2010 Ofﬁcial Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Warranty Information ................................................................................33

Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users inthe European Union ...............................................35

Covering Colors

Cream HANU878•

Flame Red HANU883•

Sky Blue HANU875•

Required Radio and Engine

Radio Equipment Recommended Radio Systems

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4-channel radio system (minimum) • Spektrum•

5 standard servos (JRPS821 recommended or equivalent) • Spektrum DX6i•

12-inch servo extension (JRPA098) (2) • Spektrum DX7•

Large servo arm (JRPA212) (2) • JR•

Y-harness (JRPA1350) or 3-inch servo extension (JRPA093) (2) • JR 12X•

Radio switch (JRPA003)•

Recommended Engines

.40–.52 2-stroke (EVOE0461 or EVOE0520)•

.56–.82 4-stroke•

Evolution® .46NX

EVOE0461

Saito™ .72 AAC

SAIE072B

9303

DX5e

DX7

JR 9303

Field Equipment Required

Before Starting Assembly

Propeller (2-stroke (EVO11050) 4-stroke (EVO13080)) • Glow Plug Igniter with Charger (HAN7101)•

Fuel • Glow Plug (EVOGP1/HAN3011)•

Glow Plug Wrench (HAN2510) • Manual Fuel Pump (HAN118)•

12-Volt Starter (HAN162)•

Additional Required Tools and Adhesives

Tools: Adhesives:

Canopy scissors • 6-minute epoxy (PAAPT38)•

Drill • 30-minute epoxy (PAAPT39)•

Drill bits: 1/16-inch, 3/32-inch, 1/8-inch, 9/64-inch, 5/32-inch • Thin CA (PAAPT07)•

Felt-tipped pen • Medium CA (PAAPT01)•

Flat blade screwdriver • CA remover/debonder (PAAPT16)•

Foam: 1/2-inch • Masking tape (MMM20901)•

Hobby knife • Canopy glue (Formula 560)•

Making tape • Other Required Items:

Before beginning the assembly of your Twist, 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 covering iron to remove them. Use caution while working around areas where the colors overlap to prevent separating the colors.

HAN100 – Heat Gun

HAN135 – Pro-Seal

Covering Iron

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 two boxes indicate 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.

Paper towels • 2 ¼-inch spinner (Red, DUB280)•

Petroleum jelly • Epoxy brushes (DUB345)•

Phillips screwdriver (large) • File•

Phillips screwdriver (small) • Measuring device (e.g. ruler, tape measure)•

Pliers • Mixing sticks for epoxy (DUB346)•

Rubbing alcohol • Paper towels•

Ruler • Rubbing alcohol•

Sandpaper • Wax paper•

Soldering iron•

Square•

T-pins•

Warning

An RC aircraft is not a toy. If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only in open areas, perferably at AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) approved ﬂying sites, following all instructions included with your radio and engine.

Age Recommendation: 14 years or over. Not a toy. Not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision.

Section 1: Attaching the Wing to the Fuselage Section 2: Horizontal Stabilizer Installation

Required Parts

Wing • Fuselage•

1/4 x 1 3/4-inch wing dowel•

1/4-20 x 2-inch nylon bolt•

Required Tools and Adhesives

6-minute epoxy • Sandpaper•

Flat blade screwdriver•

Step 1

Locate the 1/4 x 1 3/4-inch wing dowel. Sand a small taper on one end of the dowel to make it easier to attach the wing to the fuselage.

Step 3

Place the wing onto the fuselage. Secure the wing using the 1/4-20 x 2-inch nylon bolt.

Required Parts

Wing • Fuselage•

Horizontal stabilizer • Elevator joiner wire•

Required Tools and Adhesives

Flat blade screwdriver • Sandpaper•

Felt-tipped pen • Paper towel•

Rubbing alcohol•

Step 1

Slide the stab into the slot in the fuselage, with the leading edge pushed forward in the slot. Center the stab in the opening by measuring the distance from the fuselage to each tip. The stab is aligned when both measurements are identical.

Step 3

The last alignment step is making sure the wing and stabilizer are parallel. If they are not, lightly sand the opening in the fuselage for the stab until the stab rests parallel to the wing.

Equal Distances

Step 4

Use a felt-tipped pen to trace the outline of the fuselage on the top and bottom of the stab.

Step 2

Glue the dowel into the wing using 6-minute epoxy. Make sure there is about 1/2-inch of the dowel exposed.

A=A'

Step 2

Check the distance from each stab tip to each wing tip. These measurements must also be equal.

B B'

B=B'

Section 2: Horizontal Stabilizer Installation (continued)

Section 3: Vertical Stabilizer Installation

Step 5

Remove the stab and use a hobby knife with a brand new blade to remove the covering 1/16-inch inside the lines just drawn.

Note: DO NOT cut into the underlying wood. Let the knife “ﬂoat” across the covering. Cutting into the wood will weaken the stabilizer and may cause it to fail in ﬂight.

Step 7

Slide the stabilizer from the fuselage far enough to expose the uncovered area. Mix 1/2 ounce of 30-minute epoxy. Apply the epoxy to the exposed area on both the top and bottom of the stab. Slide the stab back into position and double-check the alignment of the stab. Remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.

Required Parts

Wing • Fuselage•

Vertical stabilizer•

Required Tools and Adhesives

30-minute epoxy • Sandpaper•

Square • Ruler•

Felt-tipped pen•

Step 1

Locate the vertical stabilizer (ﬁn) and slide it into position. Position the ﬁn so it is fully forward in the slot in the fuselage.

Step 3

Trace the outline of the fuselage onto the ﬁn.

Step 4

Remove the covering 1/16-inch below the line drawn in the last step.

Hint: You can use a soldering iron instead of a hobby knife to remove the covering. Doing so will eliminate accidentally cutting into the stabilizer.

Step 6

Place the elevator joiner wire into the slot for the stab. Reposition the stab into the fuselage. It may be necessary to trim the opening at the rear to allow for clearance for the joiner wire.

Hint: Use a little rubbing alcohol and a paper towel to remove the felt-tipped marker lines once they are no longer needed.

Hint: Use a little masking tape to keep the joiner wire out of the way until it’s time to install the elevators. Also make sure there is no epoxy on the joiner wire.

Step 2

Check the alignment between the ﬁn and stab. The ﬁn must be 90-degrees to the stab to be in alignment. Sand the opening in the fuselage if necessary to get the perfect alignment.

Step 5

Mix 1/2 ounce of 30-minute epoxy. Apply the epoxy to the tab on the ﬁn and to the area on the top of the fuselage where the covering was removed. Position the ﬁn in the slot and check the alignment. Use masking tape to hold the ﬁn in position until the epoxy fully cures.

Hint: Use rubbing alcohol and a paper towel to clean up any excess epoxy.

Section 4: Ailerons Installation

Section 4: Ailerons Installation (continued)

Required Parts

Wing • CA hinge (8)•

Aileron (left and right)•

Required Tools and Adhesives

Thin CA • T-pins•

Step 1

Locate 8 of the CA hinges. Place a T-pin in the center of four of the hinges.

Step 3

Slide the aileron and wing together. The gap between the aileron and wing should be inﬁnitely small, approximately 1/64-inch.

Hint: Be careful of the T-pins, as they can be sharp.

Step 4

Step 5

Remove the T-pins and apply thin CA to each hinge. Make sure the hinge is fully saturated with CA. Use a paper towel and CA remover/debonder to clean up any excess CA from the wing and/or aileron.

Step 7

Work the aileron up and down several times to work in the hinges and check for proper movement.

Step 2

Place the hinges in the precut slots in the aileron (or wing if you prefer). The T-pin will rest against the edge when installed correctly.

Use a ruler to align the end of the aileron to the wing.

Note: Do not use CA accelerator during the hinging process. The CA must be allowed to soak into the hinge to provide the best bond. Using accelerator will not provide enough time for this process.

Step 6

Firmly grasp the wing and aileron and gently pull on the aileron to ensure the hinges are secure and cannot be pulled apart. Use caution when gripping the wing and aileron to avoid crushing the structure.

Step 8

Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for the remaining aileron.

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