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PilatusPC6 table of contents Section 1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Warnings and Safety Instructions........................................................................................................................................ 3 Features and Specifications...................................................................................
PilatusPC6 Section 1 Introduction Congratulations on your choice of the Multiplex Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter airplane. Designed to emulate the full-scale, singleengine, seven-seater STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, the radio control version boasts Multiplex’s resilient Elapor foam construction and comes with servos, high performance brushless motor and efficient speed control all preinstalled.
PilatusPC6 Features and Specifications Features • • • • • Specifications Powerful Brushless Motor Factory-assembled, painted finish with decals already applied Available in two attractive color schemes Sprung scale undercarriage with large wheels Offset-hinged landing flaps for steep descents and short take-off runs • • • • • • • Wingspan: 49.2 in. (1250 mm) Overall length: 36.6 in. (930 mm) All-up weight: 39 oz. (1100 g) Total surface area: 369 sq.in. (23.
PilatusPC6 Parts layout and listing (cont.
PilatusPC6 Section 2 - Assembly Steps and instructions ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Before Assembling the Pilatus PC6 Keep in mind when assembling and flying the Pilatus PC6 that radio control model airplanes may cause injury or property damage when improperly flown or mishandled. Always follow the warnings written in the instruction manual. Improper assembly and/or usage could lead to damage and/or failure of the electronic equipment.
PilatusPC6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) Step 2a Step 2b Step 2: Attaching the Elevator Assembly 2A: Remove the servo access hatch from the underside of the fuselage and set it aside. Locate the elevator servo (L.H. servo, as seen from the tail) and loosen the screw on the connector barrel so that you slide the pushrod easily.
PilatusPC6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) 9 Step 3b Step 3c 3B: Now fit the wire retainer clips (Parts #25) as shown to secure the wing struts. 3C: Glue the strake Part # 06 in the channel on the top of the fuselage using a drop of Cyanoacrylate glue.
PilatusPC6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) Step 5: Receiver Installation To make it easy to fish the servo leads through the battery hatch, make a wire hook about 25 cm long using mild steel wire. The servo leads are numbered 1 through 7 with each number referencing the following control surface: 1. Left aileron 2. Elevator 3. Rudder 4. Throttle 5. Right aileron 6. Left landing flap 7. Right landing flap The servo connectors can now be plugged into the receiver.
PilatusPC6 SPARE PARTS m224360 Fuselage m224362 Landing Gear Assembly m224372 Landing Gear Springs m733179 Propeller m224375 Wire Retainer Clips m72234 ESC m224374 Decal Sheet - Red m224361 m224365 Battery Hatch Servo Cover m224363 m224364 Tailwheel Including Screws m224366 Elevator m224367 Wings Wing Spar m224369 m224370 Spinner Including Screws m224371 Prop Adapter m825884 Small Parts Set (Screws and Plastic Pieces) m224368 Motor m224373 Complete Wing Strut Assembly m733060 Decal
PilatusPC6 service and support Multiplex USA Customer Service Help is available from Hitec RCD USA, Inc. Customer Service through phone support: (858) 748-6948 and e-mail: service@hitecrcd.com. Our office is generally open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM PST. These hours and days may vary by season. Every attempt is made to answer all incoming service calls. Should you get our voice mail, please leave your name and number and a staff member will return your call.
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