MS:76 ASSEMBLY MANUAL “Graphics and specfications may change without notice”. Specifications: Wingspan---------------------------------------------------- 82.8 in------------------------------------- 210.3cm. Wing area-----------------------------------------------------1002.9sq.in----------------------------- 64.7sq.dm. Approximate flying weight------------------------------11-12.8 lbs----------------------------5kg- 5.8 kg. Length-------------------------------------------------------- 53.
AT-6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 76. Instruction Manual. INTRODUCTION. Thank you for choosing the AT-6 TEXAN ARTF by SEAGULL MODELS. The AT-6 TEXAN was designed with the intermediate/advanced flyer in mind. It is a semi scale airplane which is easy to fly and quick to assemble. The airframe is conventionally built using balsa, plywood to make it stronger than the average ARTF , yet the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light. You will find that most of the work has been done for you already.
www.seagullmodels.com NOTE: To avoid scratching your new aeroplane we suggest that you cover your workbench with an old towel. Keep a couple of jars or bowls handy to hold the small parts after you open the bags. Please trial fit all parts. Make sure you have the correct parts and that they fit and are aligned properly before gluing! This will ensure proper assembly as the AT-6 TEXAN is made from natural materials and minor adjustments may have to be made.
AT-6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 76. Instruction Manual. C/A glue. HINGING THE RUDDER. 5) Turn the wing panel over and deflect the aileron in the opposite direction from the opposite side. Apply thin C/A glue to each hinge, making sure that the C/A penetrates into both the aileron and wing panel. Glue the rudder hinges in place using the same tectniques used to hinge the ailerons.
www.seagullmodels.com Epoxy. CONTRONL HORN M3 SCREW. Horizontal Stabilizer. Epoxy. ALUMINUM WASHER. Elevator. 16mm. Wing M3 LOCK NUT. ALUMINUM WASHER. Rudder control horn. Wing 16mm . RUDDER CONTROL HORN. Epoxy. ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN. Install the elevator control horn using the same method as with the aileron control horns. Rudder control horn: Using the same tectniques used aileron control horn. See picture below. 1 sets. 2 sets. 3x50mm. 3x50mm. CONTRONL HORN M3 CONTRONL HORN M3 SCREW.
AT-6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 76. Instruction Manual. Epoxy. Fuselage. Rudder. 20mm. 1.5mm. M3 x 15mm. Rudder control horn. INSTALLING LANDING GEAR. 66mm. M3 x 10mm. M3 x 15mm. 30mm. Wheel. Wheel collar. Axle. M3 x 4mm. Landing gear. Remove covering.
www.seagullmodels.com M3x10mm. Wheel. Wheel Fairing. Remove covering. Air tube. M3 x 10mm. Air tube. INSTALLING THE AIR RETRACT LANDING GEAR (PARTS NOT INCLUDED). M3 x 10mm. M3 x 15mm. 2mm.
AT-6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 76. Instruction Manual. WING ASSEMBLY. M3x15mm. Wheel. Epoxy. Wheel collar. This side only. Axle. Landing gear. M4 x 12mm. Wheel. Wheel Fairing. 4.5-5mm Diameter Screw. 4.5-5mm Diameter Screw.
www.seagullmodels.com This panel Remove able. This panel Remove able. M3 x 60mm. INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS. M3 x 60mm. Small weight. Servos. Thread. Small weight. String. Aileron Servo. Aileron Servo. Servo electric wire. Small weight. String. Wing. Wing rib. Small weight. String. Attach the string to the servo lead and carefully thread it through the wing.
AT-6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 76. Instruction Manual. INSTALLATION THE PUSHROD . Wing. 75mm. M2 clevis. M2 lock nut. Aileron. 110 mm. Wing. Wing. Aileron. Aileron. 2) Using a modeling knife, cut one length of silicon fuel line. Connect one end of the line to the weighted fuel pick up and the other end to the nylon pick up tube.(The silicon tube is not included). Wing. M2 lock nut. Aileron. Repeat the procedure for the other wing half. INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY.
www.seagullmodels.com Attach the silicone fuel and pressure pipes to the tank. The lower pipe is the ‘feed’ and the upper two the ‘pressure and fill’. The fill pipe is the next pipe. 4) Carefully heat the vent tube using a heat gun or lighter to permanently set the angle of the tube. 5) Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank. It may be necessary to remove some of the flashing around the tank opening using a modeling knife. If flashing is present, make sure none falls into the tank. Vent tube.
AT-6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 76. INSTALLING THE SWITCH. Instruction Manual. Elevator. Elevator. 1) Install the switch into the precut hole in the servo tray, in the fuselage, from the bottom. Use the two screws provided with the switch to secure it in place. Drill two 3/32” holes through the tray for the screws to pass through. Rudder. 2) Using a 3/32” drill bit, drill a hole through the side of the fuselage, opposite the muffler, even with the switch. 3) Make a push-pull lever out of scrap wire.
www.seagullmodels.com M3 x 25mm. Remove the covering. Fill epoxy. M3 x 25mm. INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. Hinge Hingeslot. slot. Remove the covering. Hinge slot.
AT-6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 76. Instruction Manual. Fill epoxy. Epoxy. Horizontal Stabilizer. 90º Vertical Stabilizer. 3 x 70mm. Masking tape. Epoxy. C/A glue. Hinge. 14 Covering strip.
www.seagullmodels.com ELEVATOR - RUDDER PUSHROD INSTALLATION. Rudder control horn. Elevator control horn. Elevator and rudder pushrods assembly follow pictures below. M2 clevis. M2 Lock nut. Attach to servo arm in fuselage. Attach to elevator - rudder control horn. Elevator 2. Elevator 1. Rudder. Elevator 2. Elevator 1. Rudder. Throttle. 16 mm. Servo arm.
AT-6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 76. Instruction Manual. Elevator pushrod. Pushrod wire. Rudder pushrod. Rudder pushrod. Machine Screw 4 x 30mm. Elevator pushrod. MOUNTING THE ENGINE. THROTTLE SERVO ARM INSTALLATION. Install adjustable servo connector in the servo arm . Loctite secure. Adjustable Servo connector. Servo arm. 155 mm. 4.2 mm diameter. 16 1 PCS. Throttle Servo.
www.seagullmodels.com INSTALLING THE BATTERY Trim and cut. Battery. Tie wrap. Trim and cut. COWLING. Dummy Engine. Trim and cut. Cowl. Dummy Engine. Dummy Engine. Cowling. Machine Screw M3 x 10mm. Silicon glue.
AT-6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 76. Instruction Manual. Epoxy. Optional part 2. C/A glue. Machine Screw M3 x10mm. Optional part 1. Removing the covering.
www.seagullmodels.com MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL. See picture below. Spring. Tail landing gear. M3x30mm. INSTALLATION PILOT. M2 x 6mm. M3x25 mm. 22mm. Aluminum tail landing gear. M3 x 30mm. 100 mm. 200 mm.
AT-6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 76. Instruction Manual. C/A glue. Air tank. INSTALLING THE RECEIVER. M2 x 6mm. 20 1) Plug the seven servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver. Plug the battery pack lead into the switch also. 2) Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective foam rubber to protect them from vibration. 3) Route the antenna in the antenna tube inside the fuselage and secure it to the bottom of fuselage using a plastic tape.
www.seagullmodels.com BALANCING. Receiver. 1) It is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly. Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control and crash. The center of gravity is shown in picture below. M3 x 10mm. 130mm. CG. Antenna. 2) If the nose of the plane falls, the plane is nose heavy. To correct this first move the battery pack further back in the fuselage.
AT-6 TEXAN _ CODE SEA 76. Instruction Manual. 3) When the elevator, rudder and aileron control surfaces are centered, use a ruler and check the amount of the control throw in each surface. The control throws should be measured at the widest point of each surface! 4) By moving the position of the adjustable control horn out from the control surface, you will decrease the amount of throw of that control surface.
www.seagullmodels.com D) Check the throttle. Moving the throttle stick forward should open the carburetor barrel. If it does not, flip the servo reversing switch on your transmitter to change the direction. PREFLIGHT CHECK. 1) Completely charge your transmitter and receiver batteries before your first day of flying. 2) Check every bolt and every glue joint in the AT-6 TEXAN to ensure that everything is tight and well bonded. 3) Double check the balance of the airplane.
