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Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual
• Make certain this area is clear of friends and spectators
prior to launching your aircraft.
• Be aware of other activities in the vicinity of your flight path
that could cause potential conflict.
• Carefully plan your flight path prior to launch.
• Abide by any and all established AMA National Model
Aircraft Safety Code.
Important Information
Regarding Warranty
Please read our Warranty and Liability Limitations section on
page 50 before building this product. If you as the purchaser
or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated
with the use of this Product, you are advised to return this
Product immediately in new and unused condition to the
place of purchase.
using the Manual
This manual is divided into sections to help make assembly
easier to understand, and to provide breaks between each
major section. In addition, check boxes have been placed
next to each step to keep track of each step completed.
Steps with a single box (
) are performed once, while
steps with two boxes (
) indicate the step will require
repeating, such as for a right or left wing panel, two servos,
etc. Remember to take your time and follow the directions.
EasyCote™ Covering Colors
• Midnight Blue
HANU70500
• White
HANU7000
• True Red
HANU70100
Before Starting Assembly
Before beginning the assembly of your model, remove
each part from its bag for inspection. Closely inspect the
fuselage, wing panels, rudder and stabilizer for damage.
If you find any damaged or missing parts, contact the
place of purchase.
If you find any wrinkles in the covering, use a heat gun or
covering iron to remove them. Use caution while working
around areas where the colors overlap to prevent separating
the colors.
HAN100 – Heat Gun
HAN150 – Covering Glove
HAN101 – Sealing Iron
HAN141 – Sealing Iron Sock
Radio Systems Requirements
Spektrum
™
Radio System (recommended)
• DX6i 6-channel radio or greater with receiver
(SPM6600)
• DS821 Digital Sport Servo (4) (JRPS821)
• 6-inch Servo Extension (JSP98110)
• Receiver Battery, 2300mAh (JRPB5006)
• JR
®
Switch, Chargeswitch (JRPA004)
Recommended Setup - glow
• Evolution
®
Trainer Power System: A (EVOE100)
or
• Evolution .46NX with Muffler (EVOE0461)
• Evolution Propeller 11 x 5 (EVO11050)
• Evolution Propeller, 3-Blade (EVO100P) (optional)
• 3-Blade Spinner, White (EVOE100S) (optional)
• Exhaust Diverter (DUB697) (optional)
Recommended Setup - Power 25
• Power 25 Brushless Outrunner Motor,
870Kv (EFLM4025A)
• 11 x 8e Electric Propeller (APC11080E)
• 60-Amp Lite Switch-Mode BEC Brushless (EFLA1060)
• 3200mAh 4S 14.8V 20C Li-Po,
13AWG EC3 (EFLB32004S)
Field Equipment Required
• Fuel (15% recommended)
• Propeller
• Long Reach Glow Plug Wrench (HAN2510)
• Metered Glow Driver with Ni-Cd & Charger (HAN7101)
• 2-Cycle Sport Plug (EVOGP1)
• Manual Fuel Pump (HAN118)
optional Field Equipment
• Selfstick Weights, 6 oz (HAN3626)
• PowerPro
™
12V Starter (HAN161)
• 12V 7Ah Sealed Battery (HAN102)
• Power Panel (HAN106)
• Blue Block After Run Oil (EVOX1001)
• Cleaner and towels
Tools and Supplies
Drill
Epoxy brush
Felt-tipped pen
Hook and loop tape
Hobby knife with #11 blade Low-tack tape
Sandpaper
Mixing cup
Mixing stick
Paper towel
Phillips screwdriver: #1, #2 Pencil
Pin vise
Pliers
Ruler
Diagonal cutters
Rubbing alcohol
Felt-tipped pen
Threadlock
Hook and loop tape
Hook and loop strap
Foam rubber, 1/4-inch (6mm)
Nut driver or box wrench: 1/4-inch
Box wrench to fit propeller nut
Box end or open end wrench: 10mm (2)
Hex wrench or ball driver: 1.5mm, 2.5mm, 3/32-inch,
9/64-inch
Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm), 5/64-inch (2mm), 1/8-inch
(3mm), 5/32-inch (4mm), 11/64-inch (4.5mm)