Instruction Manual Book Item code: BH174 SBACH 342 Scale :27% Glow and EP ALL BALSA - PLY WOOD CONSTRUCTION. COVERED WITH ORACOVER. 95% ALMOST READY TO FLY SPECIFICATION - Wingspan: 2,000mm (78.74in). - Length: 1,890mm (74.41in). - Weight: 5.5-5.7kg (12.1 - 12.54 lbs). - Wing area: 79.3dm2. - Wing loading:69.36g/dm2. - Wing type: NacaAirfoil. - Servo mount: 42mm x 21mm. - Gear type:Aluminium Hi-grade for main gearand tail gear (included).
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction...............................................2 Installing the elevator servo.....................23 Warranty....................................................3 Installing the elevator linkages.................23 Disclaimer.................................................3 Installing the tail wheel.............................25 Safety precaution......................................3 Installing the engine..............
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 WARRANTY Black Horse Model guarantees the component parts in this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase by the purchaser. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of or to any part of the Product.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 FLIGHT WARNINGS When ready to fly, first extend the transmitter aerial. Switch on the transmitter. Switch on the receiver. Check that the wings are correctly fitted to the fuselage. Operate the control sticks on the transmitter and check that the control surfaces move freely and in the CORRECT directions. Check that the transmitter batteries have adequate power. ALWAYS take off into the wind.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual • Officially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized to use devices and practices as defined within the Team AMA Program Document. (AMA Document #718.) (j) Not operate a turbine-powered aircraft, unless in compliance with the AMA turbine regulations. (AMA Document #510-A.) 3.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual PARTS LISTING (NOT INCLUDED). Servo extension leads. 620mm .... 2 pcs. Engine: 33 - 35 cc gas 220mm .... 4 pcs. Propeller. Suit with your engine. LiPo. 6S - 22.2V- 4000-5000mAh. BATTERY 2 Packs MOTOR Size: 1.60 ..... 1 pcs. ESC Servos size: (39.9 x 19.8 x 36.8)mm. Torque servos: 24.0kg/cm - 29.0kg/cm .... 6 pcs ESC: 100A ....... 1 pcs. TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Straight edge ruler. cm EPOXY A EPOXY B 30 minute epoxy.
SBACH 342 1 2 3 4 5 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual : Fuselage. : Wing panel ( 2a, 2b). : Horizontal stabilizer (3a, 3b). : Rudder. : Aluminium wing dihedral brace. 6a 6b 6 : Top hatch fuselage (6a: Canopy, 6b: Wood frame hatch). 7 : Fuel tank (7a: Clunk, 7b: Sttopper (three line)). 8 : Cowling. 9 : Spinner. 6 10 : Aluminium elevaton dihedral brace. 11 : Wheels. 15 : Engine mount. 16 : Wheel pants(16a,16b) 12 : Main gear . 13 : Tail gear set. 14 : Wood - motor mount.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 SUGGESTION FOR ENGINE AND SERVO • ENGINE: DLE 35 RA; OS 33GT • SERVO: Two Options • Servo Option 1:Sport Performance Hitec 7985MG Servos may be used for sport flying. 5 - Hitec 7985MG Servos for flight surfaces 1 - Hitec 5625MG Servo for throttle Instruction Manual PREPARATIONS Use a covering iron with a covering sock on high heat to tighten the covering if necessary. Apply pressure over sheeted areas to thoroughly bond the covering to the wood.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual Make certain the hinges are adequately secured with glue. If they come loose in flight accidents may result. Apply epoxy glue INSTALLING THE AILERONS SERVOR 1. Install the rubber grommets and brass eyelets onto the aileron servo. 2. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering from over the servo box. 3. Place the servo into the servo box.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual < Aileron servo > Servo ARM Hitec 24T.2’’ x x x2 < Bottom view > 1 1.5mm 2 Warning! Set all scerws securely. If they come off during flight you will lose control of your aircraft! Must be purchased separately! Assemble left and right sides the same way 10 < Bottom view > 1 Tie the string. 2 Pull out servo cord with string.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES 1. Install the control horn into the aileron. 2. Locate the metal rod wire, screw the plastic link ball onto the threaded end of the wire. 3. Plug the aileron servo into the receiver and center the servo. Install the servo arm onto the servo. The servo arm should be perpendicular to the servo and point toward the middle of the wing. Instruction Manual 4. Center the aileron and hold it in place using a couple of pieces of masking tape.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 3x12mm x2 < Bottom view > on Ailer x2 3x12mm 3mm Assemble left and right sides the same way Apply threadlocker (screw cement).
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual 4x12mm Plastic Screw x2 ------2 4x12mm < Bottom view > x2 13
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING Instruction Manual 5 x 50mm ----2 4 x 15mm Cap Screw 4 M5 Blind Nut 4 4 4mm Washer 2 4mm Spring Washer Collar 85mm 5mm Washer -----------6 3 x 10mm Button Screw 4 < Main Gear (R) > Out view < Main Gear (L) > In view Perspective view Apply instant glue C . A (C.A glue, super glue). 14 Assemble left and right sides the same way.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual 5x50mm Washer M5 Blind Nut Washer M5 Blind Nut Collar 85mm Wheel Main gear Wheel Pant Main gear M5 Blind Nut Washer 5x50mm Wheel Collar M5 Blind Nut Assemble left and right sides the same way.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 3 x 10mm Button Screw Instruction Manual 85mm Wheel Main gear Apply threadlocker (screw cement).
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 4 x 15mm Instruction Manual < Bottom view > < Bottom view > 4 x 15mm 17
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 SECURE THE WING TO THE FULSELAGE Attach the wings to the fuselage and secure the wing panels.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION 1. Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering from the fuselage for the stabilizer and remove it. 5. 2. Remove the covering from the stabilizer. When cutting through the covering to remove it, cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering it's self. Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it. This could lead to possible failure during flight. 3. Attach the wing to the fuselage as picture. 4.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual Top view 4mm 4mm Bottom view 20 4 x 15mm Socket Head Cap Screw
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual RUDDER INSTALLATION Pinned Hinge < Top view > Pinned Hinge ----5 90 Degree Cut off shaded portion INSTALLING THE RUDDER LINKAGES The rudder is controlled by two metal cables. Install the rudder linkages and cables as below. 1. Use a hobby knife to remove the covering from the openings for the rudder control cables. 2. The rudder has a block wood plate for mounting the control horn. Two control horn in positioned on both side rudder (left and right). 3.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual < Bottom view > Aluminum ball x2 3x12mm Cable 3mm Cable rod x2 3x35mm 3x12mm x2 3.2mm Servo ARm Hitec 24T.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual Rudder servo INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR SERVO 1. Remove the covering from both size of the fuselage. INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR LINKAGES Repeat these step as installing the aileron linkages. 2. Install two servo to the fuselage as shown. 3. Repeat these step as installing the aileron control horn.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual 3x12mm x2 x2 < Bottom view > 3mm 3mm 3x12mm Elevator rod 3mm Servo ARm Hitec 24T.2’’ Pay close attention here 24 3x12mm Assemble left and right sides the same way Must be purchased separately! Apply threadlocker (screw cement).
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual Assemble left and right sides the same way INSTALLING THE TAIL WHEEL < Bottom view > 3 x 15mm Cap Screw #2-Tail wheel set 3 x 15mm 2 1 1 3 x 15mm TP Screw 2 3mm Spring Washer 2 Spring 2 Cut off shaded portion 25
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 3 x 15mm 3mm < Bottom view > 26 Instruction Manual
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual < Bottom view > Spring < Bottom view > 27
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 INSTALLING THE ENGINE Using plate of plywood (supplied with the kit) mark the holes onto the fire wall for installing the engine mount for DLE-35CC or OS-33CC. DLE-35CC Throttle Lever Instruction Manual May be you also need to trim some wood from the tri-angle wood for the installation is easy. OS-33CC OR DLE-35CC Throttle Lever Throttle hole Φ 6mm DLE - 35CC Plate of plywood DL E- Mark Line 35 CC Throttle hole Φ 6mm DLE 35CC 6.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 5mm Flat Washer 5 x 100mm Cap Screw Instruction Manual 16 x 5mm Flat Washer -----------4 5mm Spring Washer 12 x 70mm Aluminum 4 16 x 5mm Aluminum 16 x 5mm Rubber Washer -----------4 M5 Blind Nut 4 M5 Blind Nut DLE 35 CC 16 x 5mm Rubber Washer 16 x 5mm Flat Washer 5mm Flat Washer 5mm Spring Washer 12 x 70mm DL E3 5C C 5 x 100mm Choke Lever Zip tie Apply threadlocker (screw cement).
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual DLE 35 CC DLE Electronic Ignition System Foam Zip tie DLE 35 CC 165mm Must be purchased separately! 30
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual Throttle Lever Choke Lever INSTALLING THE STOPPER 30mm Screw Rubber Aluminum Rubber Aluminum 31
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual Inflame ! Bend 400 degree WARNING Do not overheat, it may break. 9mm Bend 400 degree 12mm 400 40 degree bend 6mm 400 Cut off shaded portion INSTALLING THE FUEL TANK 1. Using a modeling knife, cut one length of silicon fuel line (the length of silicon fuel line is calculated by how the weighted clunk should rest about 5mm away from the rear of the tank and move freely inside the tank).
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual Clunks 1 #6 Fuel Tank 1 #6 Fuel Tank Silicone Tube Zip tie Foam ring INSTALLING THE THROTTLE 1. Plug the throttle servo into the receiver and turn on the radio system. Check to ensure that the throttle servo output shaft is moving in the correct direction. When the throttle stick is moved forward from idle to full throttle, the throttle barrel should also open and close using this motion. If not, reverse the direction of the servo, using the transmitter.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual B 1.5mm Throttle Servo B Apply epoxy glue. Must be purchased separately! MOUNTING THE COWL 1. Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cowl over the engine. 4. While holding the cowl firmly in position, drill four 1,6mm pilot holes through both the cowl and the side edges of the firewall. 2. Measure and mark the locations to be cut out for engine head clearance, needle valve, muffler.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual 3 x 12mm TP Screw m 247m 205mm 224m m 88m m Cut off shaded portion 35
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual m 3m C.A 2.5mm 3x12mm Tp Screw 2.5mm C.A 3x12mm Tp Screw 36 Apply instant glue C . A (C.A glue, super glue). 1.5mm Drill holes using the stated. (in this case 1.5mm ).
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE SPINNER Install the spinner back-plate, propeller and spinner cone. ! The propeller should not touch any part of the spinner cone. If it dose, use a sharp modeling knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone where the propeller comes in contact with it.
SBACH 342 3x12mm Tp Screw 38 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 INSTALLING THE SWITCH INSTALLING THE RECEIVER AND BATTERY 1. Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver. You may want to plug an aileron extension into the receiver to make plugging in the aileron servo lead easier when you are installing the wing. Plug the battery pack lead into the switch. 1. The switch should be mounted on the fuselage side, opposite the muffler, close enough to the receiver so the lead will reach.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual 5mm 10 x 40mm 4 x 60mm 4 mm Spring Washer 4mm Washer Motor M5 Blind Nut 16 x 5mm Rubber Washer 16 x 5mm Flat Washer 5 mm Spring Washer 5mm Washer 12 x 70mm 5 x 100mm Must be purchased separately! 40 Apply threadlocker (screw cement).
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Zip tie Instruction Manual Battery Cord ESC When rotating clock wise, change the connection of 2 wires.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual INSTALLING CANOPY FUSELAGE Position the canopy so the rear frame on the canopy is aligned with the rear edge of the cockpit opening. Use canopy glue to secure the canopy to the canopy hatch. Use low-tack tape to hold the canopy in position until the glue fully cures. Wrap the tape completely around the canopy hatch. Open and Close Top Hatch C.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual Adhesive tape. LATERAL BALANCE BALANCING 1. It is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly. Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control and crash. ! After you have balanced a plane on the C.G. You should laterally balance it. Doing this will help the airplane track straighter. THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED 160-165mm (6.3-6.5 in) BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF THE WING, AT THE FUSELAGE.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual 6 x 25mm Plastic Screw 2 160-165 mm CG 174 (6.3-6.5 in) Plate of plywood 6mm 6mm 44 Plate of plywood Pay close attention here Cut off excess. Apply instant glue (CA glue, super glue).
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual In order to obtain the CG specified, reposition the receiver and other equipment. If not obtain the CG specified, add a weight and adjust. Do not fly before confirming the correct location of the CG. If the CG is incorrect, you lose control of your airplane which leads to accidents. CG CONTROL THROWS 1. We highly recommend setting up a plane using the control throws listed. 2.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual DECORATION 12mm 12mm Aileron Control < Side view > Left 11mm 11mm Elevator Control < Side view > Left 35mm 35mm Rudder Control FOR YOUR RADIO INSTALLATION BASIC CONNECTION FOR AIRPLANE AND ADJUSTMENT OF SERVOS Example of connection For more information, refer to radio system instruction manual. Follow instruction manual of Engine and Battery.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual MAIN GEAR DIMENSIONAL DETAIL 34.0 17.0 202.0 4.0 40.0 30.0 13.0 183.0 13.0 34.0 17.0 TAIL GEAR DIMENSIONAL DETAIL 25.0 3.2 2.0 9.0 19.0 12.0 17.5 49.1 25.0 2.
SBACH 342 Item code: BH174 Instruction Manual DECORATION < Bottom view > 2 16 < Top view > 6 7 18 1 8 17 17 13 < Side view > Left 11 12 4 15 9 10 < Side view > Right 14 5 15 1 17 ORACCOVER #21-071 - Black 48 #21-023 - Ferri Red #21-010 - White 2 18 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 13 14 15 16
5 x 100mm 3x15mm(TP) 3x12mm 35CC 4 x 60mm E- DL M5 Blind Nut 3x15mm(TP) 6x25mm 16 x 5mm Flat 16 x 5mm Rubber Washer Washer 5mm Washer 12 x 70mm 3x12mm 5 mm Spring Washer 3x12mm 3mm 3x25mm 4 x 12 mm 4mm EXPLODED VIEW CC - 33 CG 3x12mm 3mm CG 5mm 4 mm Spring W 10 x 40mm 4mm W OS 6mm 6x25mm 3mm m 3x12m M4 Blind Nut 3x12mm 3x35mm 3x25mm 85mm 3x8mm m 3x12m 4x30mm 4x20mm 4mm 5mm m 3x12m 3x8mm 85mm 4x20mm 4x15mm m 3x12m 4mm 5mm 3mm m 3x12m 3x20mm Spring 3x12
I/C FLYING WARNINGS NEVER fly near power lines,aerials or other dangerous areas including airports, motorways etc. AL WAYS adjust the engine from behind the propeller, and do not allow any part of your body to be in line with the propeller. Always operate in open areas, away from factories, hospitals, schools, buildings and houses etc. NEVER fly your aircraft close to people or built up areas. D O N O T dispose of empty fuel containers on a fire, this can lead to an explosion.
I/C FLYING GUIDELINES When ready to fly, first extend the transmitter aerial. Operate the control sticks on the transmitter and check that the control surfaces move freely and in the CORRECT directions. ALWAYS land the model INTO the wind, this ensures that the model lands at the slowest possible speed. OFF - ON OFF - ON OFF - ON Switch on the transmitter. Check that the transmitter batteries have adequate power. Switch off the receiver. OFF - ON OFF - ON OFF - ON Switch on the receiver.
