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Sundowner 36 ARFAssembly Manual

10 Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARFRudder, Fin and Tail Wheel InstallationRequired PartsFuselage Aluminum tail wheel bracketTail gear wire Fin with rudder

11Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 6. Use a square to check that the fin is square to the stabilizer. There will be a slight amount of play to correct for a

12 Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 13. Mix a small amount of 15-minute epoxy. Apply the epoxy to the notch in the rudder and the tail gear wire where it fi

13Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 20. Once the CA has cured, gently pull on the rudder and fin to make sure the hinges are glued securely. If any hinges ar

14 Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 26. Secure the tail wheel bracket to the fuselage using two 2mm x 8mm sheet metal screws and a #1 Phillips screwdriver.N

15Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 2. Prepare the rudder control horn by threading the control horn fitting on the control horn so the top of the fitting me

16 Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 8. Secure the elevator servo in the fuselage using the screws provided with the servo and a #1 Phillips screwdriver. Ma

17Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 14. Use a pin vise and 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit to drill the three holes for the control horn mounting screws. Apply 2–

18 Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARFMain Landing Gear InstallationRequired PartsFuselage assembly Main landing gearAxle, 4mm (2) Wheel pant (right and left)

19Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 6. Slide a 4mm washer on the axle as shown. 7. Place a drop of light machine oil on the axle so the wheel can rotate e

2 Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure

20 Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARFHinging the AileronRequired PartsWing panel with aileron and hinges (right and left)Required Tools and AdhesivesPin vise

21Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 8. Once the CA has cured, gently pull on the wing and aileron to make sure the hinges are glued securely. If any hinges

22 Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 4. Use a hobby knife and #11 blade to remove the covering to expose the slot for the servo horn and mounting screw loca

23Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 10. Sand the 5/16 x 5/16 (8mm x 8mm) end of the hardwood block. This will be the end glued to the plate in the following

24 Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 16. Apply 2–3 drops of thin CA in each hole drilled. Also saturate the front and rear of the block using thin CA to har

25Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 22. Secure a 6-inch (152mm) servo extension to the servo lead using string or a commercially available connector. 23.

26 Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 2. Center the control horn on the mark made in the previous step. The holes in the control horn will align with the hin

27Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARFEngine InstallationRequired PartsFuselage assembly Engine mount (right and left)3mm blind nut (4) 3mm locknut (4)3mm lock

28 Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARFHint: Use a drop of medium CA to attach the blind nut to your finger so it can be installed easily. Make sure it is not gl

29Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARFHint: Use a drill press to drill the holes for the engine mounting bolts so they are nice and straight in the mount. 14. U

3Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARFIncluded Parts ListingPACKAGED INDIVIDUALLY LARGE BAGSFuselage with canopy hatchLeft wing with aileronRight wing with ailero

30 Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 4. Remove the servo from the servo tray. Use a pin vise and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit to drill the holes for the servo

31Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 11. Use a ruler to measure down 11/8-inch (29mm). Mark the front edge of the fuselage in the location shown. 12. Use a p

32 Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARFNote: Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose. 17. Move the carburetor to

33Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 4. Slide the 17/8-inch (48mm) aluminum tube through the stopper. Position the front of the tube even with the bent tube a

34 Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 9. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the 3mm x 30mm self-tapping screw that secures the stopper in the tank. Don’

35Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 2. Slide the cowling on the fuselage until the inner support of the cowling contacts the fuselage. Use a felt-tipped pen

36 Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARFReceiver, Receiver Battery and Switch Harness Installation - Glow OptionRequired PartsFuselage assembly Receiver batter

37Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARFMotor InstallationRequired PartsFuselage assembly3mm lock nut (4) 3mm washer (8)Electronic speed controlMotor with hardwar

38 Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 5. Prepare four 3mm x 35mm socket head screws by sliding a 3mm washer on each screw. 6. Slide the screws through the fi

39Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 11. Secure the switch in the fuselage using a small amount of silicone adhesive or two-sided tape. Position the switch so

4 Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARFContents of Kit and Parts Listing Safety Precautions and WarningsRead and follow all instructions and safety precautions be

40 Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 4. Slide the fuselage into position on the front of the fuselage. Use two 3mm x 10mm socket head screws and two 3mm wash

41Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 2. Use hook and loop tape to secure the receiver in the fuselage. Make sure to route the leads so they don’t interfere wi

42 Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 2. Locate the carbon wing tube. Slide the tube into one of the wing panels. It will slide in easily, so do not force it

43Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARFCenter of GravityAn important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly balancing the model. CAUTION: Do not in

44 Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARFRudder:High/Low Rate:Right: 5/8-inches 16mm 15% ExpoLeft: 5/8-inches 16mm 15% ExpoNote: Measure the rudder throw fro

45Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARFSafety Do’s and Don’ts for Pilots• Consultlocallawsandordinancesbeforechoosingalocation to fly your aircraft.• C

46 Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARFWarranty ServicesQUESTIONS, ASSISTANCE, AND REPAIRSYour local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty

47Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARFAcademy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety CodeEffective January 1, 2011A. GENERALA model aircraft is a no

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5Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARFSafe Operating Recommendations• Inspectyourmodelbeforeeveryflighttomakecertainitis airworthy.• Beawareofany

6 Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARFRequired ToolsBall driver: 2.5mm Card stockDrill Epoxy brushFelt-tipped pen Flat fileHobby scissors Hobby knife with #1

7Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 5. Slide the tube and wing panel into position on the fuselage. The wing will fit tight against the fuselage when installe

8 Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 10. Once the alignment has been set, use a felt-tipped pen to mark the outline of the fuselage on the stabilizer. This wi

9Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 ARF 17. Place the hinges in the elevator. 18. Carefully position the elevator so the hinges are inserted into the stabilizer.