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PIPER J - 3 CUB 26s

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Specifications

Warning! This model is not a toy.

It is designed for maximum performance.  Please seek advice if one is not familiar with this kind
of electric powered precision model.  Operating this model without prior preparation may cause
injuries.  Remember, safety is the most important thing.  Always keep this instruction manual at
hand for quick reference.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.*

Require  :  4

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radio / 4 standard

0.25-0.32 cu. in. displacement 2-stroke

0.30 cu. in. displacement 4-stroke

Wing Span
Wing Area
Flying Weight
Fuselage Length

51.0 in / 1300 mm
419 sq in / 27.0 sq dm
3.3 lbs /1500 g
33.0 in / 840 mm

 

ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY (ARF)  SERIES

MADE IN CHINA

FACTORY PRE-FABRICATED

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Summary of Contents for PIPER J-3 CUB 26s

Page 1: ...ay cause injuries Remember safety is the most important thing Always keep this instruction manual at hand for quick reference Specifications are subject to change without notice Require 4 channel w servos s radio 4 standard 0 25 0 32 cu in displacement 2 stroke 0 30 cu in displacement 4 stroke Wing Span Wing Area Flying Weight Fuselage Length 51 0 in 1300 mm 419 sq in 27 0 sq dm 3 3 lbs 1500 g 33 ...

Page 2: ...facturer will replace any defective parts but will not extend to the parts that are good before gluing to defective parts during assembly Warranty will not cover any parts modified by customer INDEX BEFORE YOU BEGIN PARTS LIST ASSEMBLY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS P 1 P 2 P 10 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read through the manual before you begin so you will have an overall idea of what to do Symbols used throughout thi...

Page 3: ...s WASHER d3xD7mm 2 pcs M3 NUT 2 pcs ALUMINUM PLATE 1 5mm 2 pcs 11 MAIN LANDING GEAR 1 set SCREW PA3x10mm 8 pcs MOUNTING PLATE 12x20mm 4 pcs 12 MAIN WHEEL Ø50mm 2 sets COLLAR Ø3 1mm w set screw 4 sets BALSA 2x80x90mm Main Landing Gear Cover 1 pair PLYWOOD 9x9x12mm 4 pcs 13 SIDE WINDOWS 1 pair WIND SHIELD 1 pc SCREW PWA2 3x8mm 4 pcs WIND SHIELD 1 pc SILICON GROMMET d1 5x6 5mm 4 pcs 14 COWLING 1 pc T...

Page 4: ...the proper dihedral angle mark the wing joiner if necessary Apply epoxy glue to both sides of all surfaces in contact Use a stick to apply the glue to inner side of wing joiner sleeve and apply the glue to wing joiner before putting them together Wing joiner not glued properly will lead to wing failure and plane crash Aileron Servo 3 Apply instant type CA glue to both sides of each hinge A002SPO24...

Page 5: ... Wing B B B B 90 Temporary install the main wing adjust leveling of the stabilizer to make it as parallel to the main wing as possible PA2 6x12mm Screw 3mm Set Screw 2mm Collar PM2x12mm Screw 2 1 1 1 M2 Nut 1 Tail Landing Gear 6 PA2 6x12mm PM2x12mm 3mm Set Screw Apply instant type CA glue to both sides of each hinge A002SPO24781009 ...

Page 6: ...rod to the throttle lever on the engine 4 d3xD7mm Washer 8 M3x25mm 8 M3 Nut M3x25mm Fuel Tank 200cc Fuel Tank UP Bottom View Fuel Tank 9 Installed Engine Position 90mm 3 54 in Fire Wall d3xD7mm Washer d3xD7mm Washer M3 Nut Ø45mm M3x20mm Socket Head Screw Engine Mount PL5111020 A002SPO24781009 SocketHeadScrew Completed 1 5x4x400mm 40x80mm Cable Tie Double sided Tape ...

Page 7: ...w 2 M3 Nut PA3x10mm Screw 8 3 5mm HM3x16mm d3xD7mm Washer M3 Nut PA3x10mm 12 3mm Set Screw 3 1mm Collar 4 4 11 Landing Gear Landing Gear Aluminum Plate 1 5mm Mounting Plate 12x20mm Balsa 2x80x90mm Plywood 9x9x12mm Bottom View Bottom View A002SPO24781009 ...

Page 8: ... 1 1 Linkage Connector 1 M2 Nut 2mm Washer 2 Cowling 14 PWA2 6x12mm d1 5xD6 5mm Silicon Grommet Canopy 13 4 d1 5xD6 5mm Silicon Grommet 4 PWA2 3x8mm Screw PWA2 3x8mm d1 5xD6 5mm Silicon Grommet Please refer to the attached sheet for usage of the transparent 3D template First insert the grommet to the cowling then apply screw A002SPO24781009 1 5mm PWA2 6x12mm Silicon Grommet d1 5xD6 5mm Cowling Fus...

Page 9: ...e Ø6x5mm Elevator Pushrod Ø1 8x430mm Elevator Servo Rudder Servo Throttle Pushrod Ø1 2x260mm Throttle Servo KM2x8mm M2 Nut Elevator Pushrod Ø1 8x65mm 6 PB2x10mm Screw Elevator Pushrod 17 Ø1mm pilot holes for The World Models tri horn are pre drilled Please look for pin hole marks at under side of control surfaces Bottom View A002SPO24781009 Elevator Pushrod Ø1 8x 418mm Fuel Tube Ø6x5mm PB 2 x 10mm...

Page 10: ... to obtain the wing and fuselage configuration as in the diagrams insert reinforcement plates between the wing and fuselage if necessary Securely attach the main wing Plastic Plate1x24x84mm 3 PB2x10mm Screw 18 Bottom View PB2x10mm Rudder Pushrod Fuel Tube Ø6x5mm Clevis Tri Horn M3x14mm Ø1mm pilot holes for The World Models tri horn are pre drilled Please look for pin hole marks at side of control ...

Page 11: ...s are gone Too hot an iron may damage the covering Don t use hot iron near the seams or edges hot iron will melt the glue and shrink the covering at the same time causing the seams to pull away Check and re tighten up all factory assembled screws use thread locker if necessary Warning C G 55mm 2 16in The ideal C G position is 55mm 2 16 in behind the leading edge measured at where the wing meets th...

Page 12: ...e connector into servo horn Make sure shoulder of screw is cleared from servo horn Add washer to reduce play if necessary Shoulder Tighten up the round nut against the shoulder Apply CA or permanent thread locker After fastening the round nut make sure that the linkage connector can rotate freely ...

Page 13: ...ease fill in the following and send to 1 Name 2 Address 3 Phone e mail 4 Model Wing QC Fuselage QC QC numbers are stamped on wing and fuselage 5 Date of Purchase 6 Store Name Please call AirBorne Models at 925 371 0922 for any assistance in filling this form Thank you very much for purchasing our product Air orne Models 4749 K Bennett Drive Livermore CA 94551 USA B A002SPO24781009 ...

Page 14: ...e is used for position guidance of the actual cutting of the pre painted cowling Simply cut the transparent 3D template to fit your engine and exhaust pipe then slide onto the actual cowling and use as template to mark the openings required for final cutting A002SPO24781009 ...

Page 15: ...m 1 pc Code No Size Package 180mm Y Cord KW0021800 180mm 1 pc Code No Size Package Clevis Wrench PL8210010 1 set Code No Size Package Small Clevis Large Clevis Special tool for clevis installation Suitable for standard and small EP clevis Standard Servo Code No SV4031 0 14 sec 60 6 0V Torque 3 2kg cm 44 8 oz in 4 8V 4 1kg cm 57 4 oz in 6 0V Size 40 6 x 20 x 37mm 1 60 x 0 79 x 1 46 in Weight 39 4 g...

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