Taylorcraft 26cc BNF Assembly Manual TM ®
Notice Intro...................................................................................2 Product Support................................................................2 Specifications.....................................................................2 Included Parts Listing........................................................3 Contents of Kit and Parts Listing.......................................4 Safety Precautions and Warnings......................................
Included Parts Listing Packaged individually Large Bags Quantity Fuselage with servos, batteries and pushrods Right wing with aileron and servo Left wing with aileron and servo Stabilizer with elevator and hardware Fin with rudder Cowl Pre-assembled landing gear with wheels Pre-assembled left strut Pre-assembled right strut Wings Wing with strut mounting bracket 4-40 x 1/2-inch button head cap screw Nylon 1/4-20 wing bolts Clevis pins and keepers Fuselage Fuselage with strut mounting bracket 6-32 x 1/2-i
Safety Precautions and Warnings 6 10 8 15 Read and follow all instructions and safety precautions before use. Improper use can result in fire, serious injury and damage to property. 5 Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy. 9 Components 14 11 16 2 9 10 Flight 4 Fly only in open areas to ensure safety. It is recommended flying be done at AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) approved flying sites. Consult local ordinances before choosing a flying location.
Safe Operating Recommendations • I nspect your model before every flight to make certain it is airworthy. • Be aware of any other radio frequency user who may present an interference problem. • lways be courteous and respectful of other users of A your selected flight area. • hoose an area clear of obstacles and large enough to C safely accommodate your flying activity. • ake certain this area is clear of friends and spectators M prior to launching your aircraft.
Charging the Receiver Battery Required Parts Fuselage assembly Receiver charger 1. Open the cockpit door by pulling on the handle. The door is held in position using magnets. Do not rotate the door handle as it will loosen the handle. CAUTION: Do not use a peak detection charger for the first 2–3 charges of your new Spektrum Ni-MH battery packs. New Ni-MH battery packs may false peak until cycled.
3. Remember to remove the BIND plug from the receiver BEFORE turning off the radio system. Once you have completed binding the transmitter and receiver, unplug the motor battery and remove it from the fuselage. Once you have finished programming your radio, you should re-bind the radio to be sure the fail-safe positions for the servos are correct.
3. Slide a #6 washer on each of the two 6-32 x 1/2-inch button head cap screws. Install the screws through the landing gear strut springs, then through the landing gear. Use a 3/32-inch hex wrench to tighten the screws. 5. With the landing gear fairing as close to the fuselage Tail Installation as possible, apply a small amount of silicone adhesive to the plywood inside the landing gear fairing.
3. Separate the stabilizer halves. Slide the pins and one stabilizer half into the holes in the fin as shown. 4. Slide the remaining stabilizer half into position. Press the stabilizer halves so they fit tightly against the fin as shown. 5. Remove the packaging from the tail of the fuselage. Place the assembly on the fuselage. The fin will fit into the slot along the top of the fuselage.
2. Position the tiller arm on the bottom of the rudder so the front edge is aligned as close to the hinge line as possible. Mark the two positions for the mounting screws using a T-pin. 4. Remove the screw and place 2–3 drops of thin CA in 6. Use a 2.5mm hex wrench to thread a 3mm x 15mm each hole to harden the surrounding wood. This will keep the socket head wood screw into the holes in the bottom of the screws from vibrating loose. fuselage for mounting the tail wheel assembly.
8. Attach the tail wheel assembly and the aluminum spreader tab on the fuselage using two 3mm x 15mm socket head wood screws and two 3mm washers. Tighten the screws using a 2.5mm hex wrench. 9. Connect the arm from the tail wheel to the tiller arm using two tail wheel steering springs. Make a loop on each end of the spring with needle nose pliers. Use care when bending the springs so the tail wheel is aligned with the rudder. Cut the excess spring using side cutters.
2. Measure and mark the front lower wood strut 4. Use a 4-40 x 5/8-inch button head cap screw, #4 washer and 4-40 lock nut to attach the strut to the forward 103/4-inch (273mm) and rear lower wood strut 101/2-inch (267mm). The longer strut will be used first in the front, then hole of the stabilizer. Place the washer on the screw before passing it through the strut so it is between the head of the the shorter strut in the rear. screw and the stabilizer.
8. The shorter strut can now be attached to the stabilizer using a 4-40 x 5/8-inch button head cap screw, #4 washer, 4-40 lock nut and the brass tab. Make sure the washer is between the stabilizer and brass tab to space the tab slightly away from the structure. Leave the hardware loose so the struts can be positioned. When installing the top wire strut. 10. Thread the 3mm rod end partially on the top wire strut. 13.
Engine Installation Required Parts Fuselage assembly Engine Cable ties Transmitter Muffler with hardware #8 washer (4) 8-32 x 1-inch socket head cap screw (4) Engine standoff, 3/8-inch (10mm) (4) 15. Check the alignment of the fin to the stabilizer to make sure they are perpendicular to each other. Also check the alignment between the rudder and fuselage. If not, loosen the hardware slightly to adjust the alignment.
4. Check that the ignition switch is in the off position before connecting the leads to the engine in the following step. This will prevent accidentally starting the engine if the propeller shaft is rotated. WARNING: Read and follow all instructions and precautions before use. Failure to do so could result in product malfunction, damage and injury. WARNING: This product can become extremely hot when in use, which could lead to burns. 7. Connect the fuel line from the T-fitting to the carburetor.
9. Thread the screw into the nylon arm included with the engine. 11. Connect the ball link to the carburetor arm. The pushrod should slide easily as it is not connected to the throttle servo. Use needle nose pliers to snap the ball link on the ball.
3. Remove the plug for the fill line from the cowl. While guiding the cowl on the fuselage, guide the line from the T-fitting through the fill line in the cowl. 5. Insert the plug into the fuel line. The line can now be placed in the fitting. Use this to fill the fuel tank at the field. When the fuel line is inside the cowl, make sure it is not contacting the engine, which could cause it to melt. Important: Always balance your propeller.
9. The spinner can now be attached using the screw provided and a 4mm hex wrench. Make sure the spinner does not contact the propeller when it is installed. Rudder and Elevator Linkages Required Parts Fuselage assembly Transmitter 2. Check to make sure the servo horns are perpendicular to the servos when the sticks and trims on the transmitter are centered. If not, use the sub-trim feature to make sure the servos are centered correctly. Required Tools and Adhesives Needle nose pliers 1.
4. When connecting the clevises to the rudder, make sure Interior Installation there is a light amount of tension on the cables so the rudder has no play at neutral so it will not flutter. Required Parts Fuselage assembly Pilot Pilot seat Painted plywood plate 2mm x 10mm washer head wood screw (4) Required Tools and Adhesives Phillips screwdriver: #1 Thin CA Hook and loop tape or Zap-A-Dap-A-Goo 1. Locate the items to install the interior.
3. Apply 2–3 drops of thin CA in each of the holes to harden the threads in the surrounding wood. This will make the screws more secure and help prevent them from vibrating loose. 5. Install the seat by attaching the magnet from the seat to those in the painted plywood plate.
Note: Do not over-tighten the hardware that secures the wing struts to the fittings so the struts can be folded in for transport. 3. The jury struts are secured using the clevis pins and keepers. Attach the struts toward the root of the wing. Note the silicone tubing is placed on the pin before its installation. The struts can be left folded in for transportation.
Center of Gravity 5. Secure the wing to the fuselage using the nylon wing bolt removed in step 1. Attach the struts to the fitting on the fuselage using two clevis pins and keepers. The strut is attached to the top of the fitting as shown. Note the silicone tubing is placed on the pin before it is installed through the fitting. An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly balancing the model. CAUTION: Do not inadvertently skip this step! 1.
2. When balancing your model, make sure it is assembled Control Throws and ready for flight with the fuel tank empty. Support the plane upright at the marks made on the wing with your 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your model. fingers or a commercially available balancing stand. This is Check the movement of the rudder using the transmitter. the correct balance point for your model. When the stick is moved right, the rudder should also move right.
Preflight Check Your Radio Before going to the field, be sure your batteries are fully charged per your radio’s instructions. Charge the transmitter and receiver battery for your airplane. Use the recommended charger supplied with your particular radio system, following the instructions provided with the radio. In most cases, the radio should be charged the night before going out flying. Before each flying session, be sure to range check your radio.
Very Important Regarding your Zenoah G26 Gasoline Engine Failure to read and follow these instructions before you proceed may result in engine damage and the voiding of your warranty! Introduction Congratulations on purchasing a Zenoah™ engine. Cared for properly, these high-quality, finely crafted engines will offer many years of reliability. This instruction manual has been developed to ensure optimum performance from the Zenoah engine you have purchased.
Engine Operation 6. Move the ignition kill switch to the “off position” prior to Stopping the Engine choking the engine. The ability to shut down the engine in an emergency is Choke the engine and turn the propeller through a few extremely important. For stopping the engine, use the kill times until the fuel appears at the carburetor. switch located on the side of the fuselage as shown in the engine installation section of this manual.
1. Start the engine without making any adjustments. 2. Make adjustments only when the engine shows signs of inefficient operation. 3. Standard settings of each needle is as follows: a. Low-Speed Needle: 11/8 plus/minus 1/4 b. High-Speed Needle: 1 /8 plus/minus /4 3 1 6. Check the muffler bolts frequently to be sure they are not getting loose. If you heat up the engine and then tighten the bolts down when hot the bolts will stay secure longer.
Maintenance Chart Items Action Before Use Every 25 hours Every 100 hours Leakage, Damage/Crack Check Losing Speed Check/Adjust Air Cleaner (PUH) Check/Cleaning Replace if necessary Spark Plug (gap) Check/Adjust Cylinder (barrel) Check/Cleaning Piston, Ring Check/Cleaning Check/Cleaning Muffler & Bolt Bearings Check/Cleaning Crankshaft Check/Alignment Check Check/Alignment
Troubleshooting Guide for Gasoline Engines Generally speaking, there are very few things that will keep today’s modern engines from starting. Use good quality “fresh” fuel and make sure good plugs are installed. Should the engine fail to start after these items are verified, refer to the charts on the following page.
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Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2011 A. GENERAL A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation and/ or competition. All model flights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any additional rules specific to the flying site. 1.
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