Pilatus PC-6 Porter ASSEMBLY MANUAL “Graphics and specifications may change without notice”. Specifications Wing span-------------------------------------- 63 in-------------------------------------- 160cm. Wing area-------------------------------------- 722.3 sq.in-------------------------46.6 sq.dm. Approximate flying weight------------------6.2-7.1 lbs----------------------------2.8-3.2kg. Length------------------------------------------ 53.7in----------------------------------- 136.3cm.
PC-6 _ CODE SEA 107. Instruction Manual INTRODUCTION. Thank you for choosing the PC-6 ARTF by SEAGULL MODELS. The PC-6 was designed with the intermediate/advanced sport flyer in mind. It is a low-wing scale aeroplane which is easy to fly and quick to assemble. The airframe is conventionally built using balsa, plywood and veneer 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 PC-6 is made from natural materials and minor adjustments may have to be made.
PC-6 _ CODE SEA 107. 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. Instruction Manual HINGING THE RUDDER. Glue the rudder hinges in place using the same techniques used to hinge the ailerons. 6) Using C/A remover/debonder and a paper towel, remove any excess C/A glue that may have accumulated on the wing or in the aileron hinge area.
www.seagullmodels.com AILERON CONTROL HORN Aileron control horn: See pictures below. ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN. Install the elevator control horn using the same method as with the aileron control horns. 2 sets. 2 sets. 3x40mm. 3x35mm. CONTROL HORN M3 SCREW. CONTROL HORN M3. Epoxy. ALUMINUM WASHER. ALUMINUM WASHER. Epoxy. Horizontal Stabilizer. M3 LOCK ALUMINUM WASHER. Elevator. ALUMINUM WASHER. M3 LOCK NUT. Epoxy. Horizontal Stabilizer. 18mm . Epoxy. 16mm. Wing. Elevator control. Aileron.
Instruction Manual PC-6 _ CODE SEA 107. RUDDER CONTROL HORN. ENGINE MOUNT INSTALLATION. Rudder control horn: Using the same tectniques used aileron control horn. See picture below. See pictures below.Make yourself the template of your engine on paper. 2 sets. M4x25mm. 1. M3x35mm. CONTROL HORN M3 SCREW. ALUMINUM WASHER. EPOXY. FUSELAGE Rudder ALUMINUM WASHER. M3 LOCK NUT. Epoxy. Horizontal Stabilizer. 16mm. Epoxy. 1. Rudder control horn.
www.seagullmodels.com WHEEL AND WHEEL PANTS INSTALLATION. 1) Assemble and mounting the wheel pants as shown in the following pictures. 7. 6. 3. 4. 5. 2. 1.
Instruction Manual PC-6 _ CODE SEA 107. 1. 4. 3) A drop of C/A glue on the wheel collar screws will help keep them from coming lose during operation. Repeat the process for the other wheel. INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS. Servos. Small weight. Thread. Small weight. Wing. Wing rib. Small Weight. 2mmx12mm. String. Attach the string to the servo lead and carefully thread it though the wing. 8 String.
www.seagullmodels.com Wing. INSTALLING THE SWITCH. Install the switch into the precut hole in the side of fuselage. Aileron. INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVO. Because the size of servos differ, you may need to adjust the size of the precut opening in the mount. The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through. 1) Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto the throttle servo. Test fit the servo into the aileron servo mount. Switch.
PC-6 _ CODE SEA 107. Instruction Manual Repeat the procedure for the other wing. INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY. 1) Using a modeling knife, carefully cut off the rear portion of one of the 3 nylon tubes leaving 1/2” protruding from the rear of the stopper. This will be the fuel pick up tube. 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).
www.seagullmodels.com 5) With the stopper assembly in place, the weighted pick-up should rest away from the rear of the tank and move freely inside the tank. The top of the vent tube should rest just below the top of the tank. It should not touch the top of the tank. Vent tube. 6) When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper assembly tighten the 3 x 20mm machine screw until the rubber stopper expands and seals the tank opening. Do not overtighten the assembly as this could cause the tank to split.
Instruction Manual PC-6 _ CODE SEA 107. 4) Bolt the engine to the engine mount using the four machine screws. Double check that all the screws are tight before proceeding. 1.5mm diameter. Trim and cut. Pushrod wire. Trim and cut. Machine Screw M3x25mm. COWLING INSTALLATION. Needle valve. Machine Screw M3x10mm. . Trim and cut.
www.seagullmodels.com Epoxy. 4 Electric Conversion (Ep Power) (OPTION). Balsa block. 2. Blink nut. Epoxy. Epoxy. 1 2. 3. 4. 115mm.
Instruction Manual PC-6 _ CODE SEA 107. 4mm. 3. M3x15mm. Battery. Blink nut. Balsa block. 1. SPINNER INSTALLATION. Install the spinner backplate, propeller and spinner cone. The propeller should not touch any part of the spinner cone. If it does, use a sharp modeling knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone where the propeller comes in contact with it. M3x15mm. Electric motor.
www.seagullmodels.com Epoxy. INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. Epoxy. Draw center line. Remove covering. Pen. When cutting through the covering to remove it, cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself. Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it. Remove covering.
Instruction Manual PC-6 _ CODE SEA 107. INSTALLING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER. Epoxy. Put the vertical stabilizer into the in the top of the horizontal fin. The bottom edge of the stabilizer should also be firmly pushed against the top of the horizontal stabilizer. Horizontal Stabilizer. Vertical Stabilizer. 90º Pen. When cutting through the covering to remove it, cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself. Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it. Remove covering.
www.seagullmodels.com INSTALLATION THE PUSHROD. Cut. 8mm 90mm. Snap keeper. Servo arm. 90mm. 8mm. Snap keeper. Wing. ELEVATOR - RUDDER PUSHROD INSTALLATION. Aileron. Control horn.
Instruction Manual PC-6 _ CODE SEA 107. Repeat the procedure for the other wing. 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. Rudder. Throttle. Elevator.
www.seagullmodels.com MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL. See pictures below. M2 lock nut. Cut. Elevator pushrod. 120mm. 4. 1. 3. 2. Control horn. M2 lock nut. 1. 2. Rudder Pushrod. Metal clevis. M3x12mm. 3.
PC-6 _ CODE SEA 107. Instruction Manual 4. M2 lock nut. 20 Metal Clevis.
www.seagullmodels.com INSTALLING THE BATTERY. 5. 4. C/A glue. 1. 3. Pin 2. Plactic screw ATTACHMENT WING-FUSELAGE. Attach the aluminium tube into fuselage. INSTALLING THE RECEIVER. Insert two wing panels as pictures below. Receiver. 5. 2. 1. .3. 4. C/A glue. Wing bolt. Cut.
Instruction Manual PC-6 _ CODE SEA 107. Plastic Screw. . Plastic screw. 22 M3x6mm.
www.seagullmodels.com BALANCING. 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 locate 8cm back from the leading edge of the wing, measured at wing tip. 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.
