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Super Cub S

Service and Repair

NOTICE:

 If you replace the receiver, install the new 

receiver in the same orientation and manner as the 
original receiver or damage may result. 

Thanks to the Z-Foam

 material in the wing and 

fuselage of this aircraft, repairs to the foam can be 
made using virtually any adhesive (hot glue, regular 
CA (cyanoacrylate adhesive), epoxy, etc). 

However, use only foam-compatible CA, foam-com-
patible accelerant or epoxy on the vertical 
and horizontal tail material.

Disassembly

CAUTION:

 DO NOT handle the spinner, propeller, 

motor or Receiver/ESC unit while the battery is 
connected to the Receiver/ESC. Personal injury 
could result. 

1.   Remove the spinner (

A

) from the hex nut.

2.   Remove the hex nut (

B

), washer (

C

) and propeller (

D

from the gear shaft (

E

).

3.   Remove 3 screws (

F

) and the cowling (

G

) from the 

fuselage.

4.   Remove 4 screws (

H

), 4 washers (

I

) and the gearbox 

(

J

) from the fi rewall.

5.   In the fuselage, disconnect 2 bullet connectors of 

the motor (

K

) from the ESC connectors (motor wire 

colors align with ESC wire colors) and remove the 
motor wires from the fuselage.

6.   Remove the hex nut (

L

), spacer (

M

) and front bearing 

(

N

) from the gear shaft.

7.   Remove the gear shaft and rear bearing (

O

) from the 

gearbox.

8.   Remove 2 screws (

P

), 2 rubber washers (

Q

) and the 

motor from the gearbox.

A

E

B

C

D

F

G

H

I

J

P

Q

K

L

M

N

O

Summary of Contents for Super Cub S

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni ...

Page 2: ...pport tab for this product NOTICE The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product NOTICE Procedures which if not properly followed create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury CAUTION Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of physical property...

Page 3: ...es Start in Beginner mode SAFE switch position 0 As you learn and become more confident change modes to advance your flying skills Always keep your aircraft in plain sight and upwind from you Do not attempt your first turn at low altitude Higher altitudes allow for greater possibility of correction Always make deliberate and steady control stick movements for smooth control of your aircraft Flying Ti...

Page 4: ...roper polarity and reinstall the battery cover Low Battery Alarm When the battery voltage drops below 4 7 volts an alarm sounds and the voltage LEDs flash The batteries must be replaced immediately If this happens while flying land your aircraft as soon and as safely as possible WARNING Do not pick up the transmitter by the antenna Do not alter or put weight on the antenna Damage to antenna parts ca...

Page 5: ...re the transmitter controls are neutral the throttle and throttle trim are in the lowest position and the aircraft is immobile 3 Install bind plug in the receiver bind port 4 Connect the flight battery in the aircraft The receiver LED will begin to flash 5 Power on the transmitter while holding the transmitter bind button 6 When the receiver binds to the transmit ter the light on the receiver will t...

Page 6: ...ation Clevis Control Horn Clevis Control Horn Rudder Control Linkage Install Elevator Control Linkage Install Clevis adjustment x4 Bag B x2 Bag B x2 Bag C IMPORTANT The rubber bands prevent wing damage from impact Always replace worn or broken rubber bands Gently flex ...

Page 7: ...approved voltage may become damaged resulting in loss of performance and potential fire when batteries are charged Lower the throttle and throttle trim then power on the transmitter for at least 5 seconds The Rudder and Elevator will move then return to center when the aircraft is ready to fly Keep immobile and out of the wind for 5 seconds The aircraft can be held immobile for 5 seconds at any angl...

Page 8: ...riate Horizon Hobby Product Support department If the aircraft responds as shown move the SAFE flight mode switch to Beginner mode position 0 to prepare to fly Trimming If your aircraft does not fly straight and level at half throttle with the steering stick at center switch to Intermediate or Experienced mode then fly into the wind and move the trim sliders If you move a trim slider more than 8 click...

Page 9: ...unching is easier in Beginner mode if you hold the Panic Recovery button Press and hold the button then increase the throttle to 100 Launch the aircraft When the aircraft is up where you want to fly release the button and decrease the throttle to 50 60 Ground Launch Use the Beginner mode for takeoff in first flights If the ground is not hard and level get help to hand launch your aircraft CH 5 Beginn...

Page 10: ... Pitch Roll Pitch Roll Pitch Beginner Mode Switch Position 0 CH 5 Intermediate Mode Switch Position 1 CH 5 Experienced Mode Switch Position 2 CH 5 SAFE Technology Flight Modes Beginner Mode Pitch nose up and down and Roll wing tips up and down angles are limited to help you keep the aircraft airborne Self leveling Intermediate Mode The pilot is only prevented from entering extreme flight conditions...

Page 11: ...Computerized Transmitter Setup DX6i DX7S DX8 DX9 DX18 and DX18QQ Start all transmitter programming with a blank model do a model reset then name the model Set Dual Rates to HIGH 100 LOW 70 DX6i 1 Go to the SETUP LIST MENU 2 Set MODELTYPE ACRO 3 Set REVERSE Gear Channel 4 Go to ADJUST LIST MENU 5 Set TRAVEL ADJ Gear Fmode 0 100 Gear Fmode 1 40 6 Set FLAPS Norm 100 LAND 100 7 Set MIX 1 ACT Gear Gear...

Page 12: ...ge charge your battery to about half capacity Capacity decreases with use and age During storage ensure the charge does not fall below 3V per cell Post Flight Checklist 1 Disconnect flight battery from the aircraft Required for Safety 2 Remove flight battery from the aircraft 3 Power off transmitter 4 Recharge flight battery 5 Repair or replace all damaged parts 6 Store flight battery apart from the a...

Page 13: ...ter too near aircraft during binding process Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object wireless source or another transmitter Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt binding again Flight battery transmitter battery charge is too low Replace recharge batteries ...

Page 14: ...r Receiver ESC unit while the battery is connected to the Receiver ESC Personal injury could result 1 Remove the spinner A from the hex nut 2 Remove the hex nut B washer C and propeller D from the gear shaft E 3 Remove 3 screws F and the cowling G from the fuselage 4 Remove 4 screws H 4 washers I and the gearbox J from the firewall 5 In the fuselage disconnect 2 bullet connectors of the motor K fro...

Page 15: ...that you may need any assistance For questions or assistance please visit our website at www horizonhobby com submit a Product Support Inquiry or call the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative Inspection or Services If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country...

Page 16: ...urchase Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address United States of America Horizon Service Center Repairs and Repair Requests servicecenter horizonhobby com Re questForm 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign Illinois 61822 USA Horizon Product Support Product Technical Assistance www quickbase com db bghj7ey8c a GenNewRecord Air 888 959 2305 Sales sales horizonhobby com Air 888 959 2305 United Kingdom Servi...

Page 17: ...Directive 2004 108 EC and LVD Directive 2006 95 EC EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 2012 EN 301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 EN55022 2010 AC 2011 EN55024 2010 EN61000 3 2 2006 A1 2009 A2 2009 EN61000 3 3 2008 Signed for and on behalf of Horizon Hobby Inc Champaign IL USA March 26 2014 AT BE BG CZ CY DE DK EE ES FI FR GR HR HU IE IT LT LU LV MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK UK IS LI NO CH ...

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