TWM KATANA Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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.
Wing Span
WingArea
Flying Weight
Fuselage Length
84 in / 2130 mm
1131 sq in / 73 sq dm
16-18 lbs / 7264-8172 g
75.5 in / 1920 mm
Warning ! This model is not a toy.
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.*
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Requires: 50 - 60 c.c. engine,
4 - channel radio w/ 8 high torque servos.
Specifications
FACTORY PRE-FABRICATED
ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY (ARF) SERIES
MADE IN CHINA
The World Models
Manufacturing Co., LTD.
www.theworldmodels.com
P. 1
INDEX
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS LIST
ASSEMBLY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
P. 1
P. 2
P.3- 12
P.12
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Do not overlook this symbol!
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.
Pierce the shaded portion
covering film.
Must be purchased separately!
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 3mm).
3mm
Warning!
Apply thread locker
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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.
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 : -
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TOUGHLONSTL550 PEARLBLUE
TOUGHLONSTL330 CADMIUMYELLOW
TOUGHLONSTL511 FERRARIRED
COVERING:
Parts List
1.MAIN WING -- 1 pair
METAL HINGES -- 16 pcs
2.HEAVY DUTY SERVO HORN PL4120300 -- 4 sets
SCREW PM4x75mm -- 2 pcs
SCREW PM4x65 -- 2 pcs
M4 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT -- 4 pcs
HEAVY DUTY HORN BRACKET PL4112400 -- 4 pcs
HEAVY DUTY CLEVIS PL4112200 -- 8 sets
SWIVEL CLEVIS HORN FAIRING PL4610010 -- 4 sets
PUSHROD 2.5x57mm w/ Threads (For Aileron) -- 4 pcs
3.STABILIZER & ELEVATOR -- 1 set
METAL HINGES -- 10 pcs
PUSHROD 2.5x66mm w/ Threads (For Elevator) -- 2 pcs
HEAVY DUTY HORN BRACKET PL4112400 -- 2 pcs
HEAVY DUTY SERVO HORN PL4120300 -- 2 sets
HEAVY DUTY CLEVIS PL4112200 -- 4 sets
SWIVEL CLEVIS HORN FAIRING PL4610010 -- 2 sets
SCREW PM4x65mm -- 2 pcs
M4 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT -- 2 pcs
WOOD 6x10x22mm (For Elevator Servo) -- 4 pcs
4.STABILIZER TUBE 16x403mm -- 1 pc.
SCREW PWA3x12mm -- 2 pcs
5.VERTICAL FIN & RUDDER -- 1 set
METAL HINGES -- 5 pcs
6.TAIL GEARASSEMBLY 13-22LBS PL3410021 -- 1 set
7.FIRE WALL 9x120x132.2mm (F12) -- 1 pc.
ENGINE BOX SIDE PLATE 5x97x266.5mm (F10) -- 1 pc.
ENGINE BOX SIDE PLATE 5x97x259.6mm (F11) -- 1 pc.
LOWER PLATE 3x126x131mm (F13) -- 1 pc.
BALSA 7x7x97mm (F23) -- 1 pc.
BALSA 7x7x97mm (F24) -- 1 pc.
BALSA 7x7x121mm (F25) -- 1 pc.
BALSA 7x7x97mm (F26) -- 2 pcs
BALSA 7x7x78mm (F26D) -- 4 pcs
BALSA10x10x97mm(F23A)--1 pc.
BALSA10x10x97mm(F24A)--1 pc.
BALSA 10x10x121mm(F2A)--1 pc.
8.MAIN LANDING GEAR -- 1 pc.
MAIN WHEEL 76mm -- 2 pcs
AXLE SHAFT 4.5x54mm -- 2 pcs
M8 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT -- 2 pcs
SCREW PA3x14mm -- 4 pcs
SOCKET HEAD SCREW M5x16mm -- 4 pcs
COLLAR 4.6mm w/ set screw -- 4 pcs
WHEEL PANTS -- 1 pair
COPPER TUBE d2.5x3.2x8mm(For Rudder)--2 pcs
HEAVY DUTY CLEVIS PL4112200 -- 2 pcs
HEAVY DUTY HORN BRACKET PL4112400 -- 2 pcs
SWIVEL CLEVIS HORN FAIRING PL4610020 -- 1 set
SCREW M4x100mm -- 1 pc.
M4 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT -- 2 pcs
SCREW PWA2.6x12mm -- 1 pc.
PLYWOOD 3x42.5x153.5mm -- 1 pc.
10.FUEL TANK 650cc PL1111650G(Gasoline Fuel)--1 set
CABLE TIE (For Fuel Tank)--2 pcs
11.PLYWOOD 3x100x150mm--1 pc.
SCREW PWA2.6x12mm--4 pcs
M6 BLIND NUT --4 pcs
SOCKET HEAD SCREW M6x50mm--4 pcs
WASHER d6x15mm--4 pcs
12.EYE SCREW M2.5x8x35mm w/ Theads(For Rudder)--2 pcs
THROTTLE PUSHWIRE1.2x500mm--1 pc.
w/ Plastic Tube d2xD3x300mm--1 pc.
SPONGE --2 pcs
LINKAGE CONNECTOR 2.1mm--1 set
HEAVY DUTY SERVO HORN PL4120600--1 set
HEAVY DUTY CLEVIS PL4112200--2 pcs
COPPER TUBE d2.5x3.2x8mm(For Rudder)--2 pcs
13.WING TUBE 25.5x914mm--1 pc.
SCREW PM3x25mm--1 pc.
SCREW PA3x25mm--1 pc.
WASHER d3xD7mm--2 pcs
WING FAIRING--1 pair
14.COCKPIT--1 pc.
CANOPY--1 pc.
PILOT(PC001102B)--1 pc.
SCREW PWA2.3x12mm--6 pcs
SCREW PM3x20mm--2 pcs
SILICON GROMMET d1.5xD6.5mm--6 pcs
WASHER d3xD7mm--2 pcs
15.COWLING--1 pc.
SPINNER 89mm(w/ alu.back plate)--1 set
SCREW PA3x12mm--6 pcs
SILICON GROMMET d2.5xD8.5mm--6 pcs
WASHER d3xD7mm--6 pcs
16.DECALS--1 set
17.HAND TAP M4--1 pc.
9.EYE SCREW M2.5x8x35mm w/ Theads (For Rudder) -- 2 pcs
WIRE 1x900mm(For Rudder)--2 pcs
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Main Wing
Replace CA hinges by
metal hinges. Glue the
metal hinges to wing
and aileron by epoxy.
P.3
AileronServos
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PM 2x12 mm
M2 Nut
PL4120300
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M4
Nylon Insert Lock Nut
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PM4x75mm
Screw
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PM4x65mm
Screw
Locate hardwood blocks pre-installed in the ailerons.
Bottom View
Aileron Servo Lead
Bottom View
PM4x65mm PM4x75mm
1mm
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Pushrod
2.5x57mm
PM4x75mm
M4 Nylon Insert
Lock Nut
PM2x8mm
M2 Nut
Heavy Duty
Clevis
Heavy Duty Horn
Bracket
PA1.7x8mm
3.7mm
Drill and tap the swivel
clevis horn locations for
M4 machine screw.
M4 Tap
(PM4x65mm)
P.4
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Stabilizer & Elevator Pushrod
Replace CA hinges by metal hinges. Glue the metal hinges to stabilizer and elevator by epoxy.
PM4x65mm
Screw
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M4
Nylon Insert Lock Nut
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1mm
Wooden
6x10x22mm
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Pushrod
Ø2.5x66mm
PM4x65mm
M4 Nylon Insert
Lock Nut
PM2x8mm
M2 Nut
Heavy Duty
Clevis
Heavy Duty Horn
Bracket
PA1.7x8mm
3.7mm
Drill and tap the swivel
clevis horn locations for
M4 machine screw.
M4 Tap
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Stabilizer & Elevator
Bottom View
Bottom View
PWA3 x 12mm
Screw
2
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Bottom View
PWA3x12mm
2mm
Stabilizer Tube
16x403mm
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Bottom View
2mm
PWA3x12mm
Bottom View
PL4120300
Locate hardwood blocks
pre-installed in the elevator.
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36mm
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158mm
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