GREAT PLANES U-Can-Do 3D.46, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ser assembled product By the act of using the user assembled product the user accepts all resulting liability If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this produ...

Page 2: ...the U CAN DO 3D 46 ARF visit the web site listed below and select the Great Planes U CAN DO 3D 46 ARF If there is new technical information or changes to this model a tech notice box will appear in th...

Page 3: ...all bearing servos 50 in oz FUTM0220 If using a computerized radio two 24 servo extensions HCAM2200 If not using a computerized radio with Ailevator programming then a servo reversing harness is requi...

Page 4: ...CAR0667 Dead Center Engine Mount Hole Locator GPMR8130 Great Planes AccuThrow Deflection Gauge for measuring control throws GPMR2405 There are two types of screws used in this kit Sheet metal screws a...

Page 5: ...Cowl Canopy Wheel Pants 10 6 32x3 4 socket head cap screw Main Gear Engine Engine Mount 10 2 56x1 2 Socket head cap screw Rudder Elevator Ailerons 5 Faslink Rudder Elevator Ailerons 1 3 32 Wheel coll...

Page 6: ...Number Description How to Purchase Missing pieces Contact Product Support Instruction manual Download at greatplanes com Full size plans Not available Kit parts listed below Hobby Supplier GPMA2360 F...

Page 7: ...the servo openings to thoroughly bond the covering to the wood 1 Trim the covering on the wing from A The servo wire hole in the top center of the wing B Both servo openings C Dowel hole D Top and Bot...

Page 8: ...fere with the free movement of the aileron 9 Stick a pin through the center of each hinge Fit the ailerons to the wing with the hinges The pin will keep the hinge centered Remove the pins from the hin...

Page 9: ...unt for the servo screws Add a few drops of thin CA to the holes and allow to fully harden Mount the aileron servo using the hardware that came with the servo 5 Make a mark on the bottom L E of the ri...

Page 10: ...orn Hold the aileron straight with the wing and mark the pushrod where it crosses the servo arm Bend the pushrod 90 degrees away from the wing on the mark you made 10 Attach the pushrod to the control...

Page 11: ...proceed to the next step If the stab and wing do not align place a weight on the high side of the stab to bring it into alignment If much weight is required remove the stab and sand the high side of...

Page 12: ...e faster it must move to melt a fine cut 8 Use 30 minute epoxy to glue the stab into the fuse For the most strength apply epoxy to both sides of the stab Slide the stab into position Wipe away residua...

Page 13: ...and wipe away any excess epoxy 16 Test fit the rudder to the tail gear and the fin using three CA hinges Repeat until you are satisfied that the rudder fits properly Apply epoxy in the rudder for the...

Page 14: ...wheel to the axle and tighten the set screw 6 With the plane on its wheels on a flat surface block the TE of the wheel pants 3 4 19mm off the surface 7 Drill two 1 16 1 6mm holes through the pant usi...

Page 15: ...s through the mount at the marks you made Tap 6 32 threads into the mount Mount the engine to the mount with four 6 32 x 3 4 19mm SHCS 6 flat washers and 6 lock washers 1 Use epoxy to glue the four 3...

Page 16: ...cluded with this kit Use epoxy to securely glue the filler valve mount to the firewall in a location where the filler valve will be accessible outside the cowl when it s time to fuel the engine 10 Use...

Page 17: ...certain the fuel line weight clunk at the end of the fuel line inside the tank does not contact the rear of the tank Otherwise the line may become stuck above the fuel level and discontinue fuel flow...

Page 18: ...came with the servo 4 Make a mark on the top L E of each elevator 5 8 15 9mm from the inboard edge of each elevator Position the control horn centered over the mark Mark the hole locations on the elev...

Page 19: ...ushrods where they cross the servo arms Bend the pushrods 90 degrees away from the fuse on the marks you made Turn the receiver and transmitter off 11 Using Faslinks attach the pushrods to the control...

Page 20: ...32 2 4mm hole through the bottom sheeting aft of the wing opening and routed the antenna through the hole The end of the antenna was connected to a hook made from a cut off servo arm connected to a sm...

Page 21: ...NOTE The throws are measured at the widest part of the elevators rudder and ailerons At this stage the model should be in ready to fly condition with all of the systems in place including the engine l...

Page 22: ...model it means that side is heavy Balance the airplane by adding weight to the other wing tip An airplane that has been laterally balanced will track better in loops and other maneuvers No matter if y...

Page 23: ...ket pockets into the prop Use a chicken stick or electric starter to start the engine Do not use your fingers to flip the propeller Make certain the glow plug clip or connector is secure so that it wi...

Page 24: ...9 Cycle your receiver battery pack if necessary and make sure it is fully charged 20 If you wish to photograph your model do so before your first flight 21 Range check your radio when you get to the f...

Page 25: ...ed by keeping the nose down as you turn onto the crosswind leg Make your final turn toward the runway into the wind keeping the nose down to maintain airspeed and control Level the attitude when the m...

Page 26: ...ger engine Using a larger engine than recommended will put your model at high risk for catastrophic failure and void any protections offered in its warranty Spinner 2 True Turn TRUQ1060 and True Turn...

Page 27: ...t reduces weight for smoother faster response Dual bearings in the final gear speed transit time Comes with J connector one attached servo horn three extra servo horns and mounting hardware 1 year war...

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