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Hangar 9 PULSE XT 40 ARF Assembly Manual

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Pulse XT 40 ARF
Specifications
Wingspan. . .................................60.7.in.(1540.5mm)
Wing.Area................................667.sq.in.(43.sq.dm)
Length. . ............................................50.in.(1270mm)
Assembly mAnuAl
Weight. . ............... Glow:.5.5–6.25.lb.(2.5.kg–2.8.kg)
............... Electric.w/o.battery:.4.7–5lb.(2.1–2.3.kg)

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  • Page 1 Pulse XT 40 ARF Assembly mAnuAl Specifications Wingspan........60.7.in.(1540.5mm) Weight....Glow:.5.5–6.25.lb.(2.5.kg–2.8.kg) Wing.Area........667.sq.in.(43.sq.dm) ....Electric.w/o.battery:.4.7–5lb.(2.1–2.3.kg) Length..........50.in.(1270mm)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents UltraCote.Covering.Colors............3 Radio.and.Power.Systems.Requirements..

  • Page 3: Ultracote.covering.colors

    UltraCote Covering Colors ® •.True.Red. HANU866. •.White. HANU870 •.Silver. HANU881 Contents of Kit Replacement Parts A.. Fuselage. HAN4101 B.. Wing.w/o.Aluminum.Tube. HAN4102 C.. Tail.Set. HAN4104 D.. Canopy. HAN4108 E.. Landing.Gear. HAN4107 F.. Painted.Cowl. HAN4105 G.. Painted.Wheel.Pants. HAN4106 Items not shown Pushrod.Set. HAN4109 Decal.Set.

  • Page 4: Required.items.for.electric.installation

    Required Items for Electric Installation •.Female.Deans.connector.w/wire. •.Male.Deans.connector.(3) •.Soldering.iron. •.Solder •.Phoenix-60.Speed.Control.(CSEPHX60). •.Electric.Propeller,13.x.6.5E.(APC13065E) •.Heat.shrink.tubing:.1/4".(6mm) •.4200mAh.2S2P.7.4V.Li-Po,.13GA.(THP42002S2PPL).(2) Field Equipment Required •.Propeller. •.Fuel •.Long.Reach.Glow.Plug.Wrench.(HAN2510). •.Metered.Glow.Driver.w/Ni-Cd.&.Charger.(HAN7101) •.2-Cycle.Sport.Plug.(HAN3001). •.2-Cycle.Super.Plug.(HAN3006) •.4-Cycle.Super.Plug.(HAN3011). •.Manual.Fuel.Pump.(HAN118) Optional Field Equipment •.Fieldmate™.Pre-built.Flight.Box.(HAN117). •.Cleaner.&.towels •.Blue.Block.After.Run.Oil.(EVOX1000). •.Power.Panel.(HAN106) •.12V.7Ah.Sealed.Battery.(HAN102). •.PowerPro™.12V.Starter.(HAN161) Required Tools and Adhesives Tools •.Adustable.wrench. •.Drill •.Drill.bit:.1/16".(1.5mm),.5/64".(2mm),.9/64".(3.5mm),.5/32".(4mm) •.Hobby.knife.

  • Page 5: Limited.warranty.&.Limits.of.liability

    Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability Pursuant.to.this.Limited.Warranty,.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..will,.at.its.option,.(i).repair.or.(ii).replace,.any.product.determined. by.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..to.be.defective..In.the.event.of.a.defect,.these.are.your.exclusive.remedies. This.warranty.does.not.cover.cosmetic.damage.or.damage.due.to.acts.of.God,.accident,.misuse,.abuse,.negligence,. commercial.use,.or.modification.of.or.to.any.part.of.the.product..This.warranty.does.not.cover.damage.due.to.improper. installation,.operation,.maintenance,.or.attempted.repair.by.anyone.other.than.an.authorized.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..service. center..This.warranty.is.limited.to.the.original.purchaser.and.is.not.transferable..In.no.case.shall.Horizon.Hobby’s. liability.exceed.the.original.cost.of.the.purchased.product.and.will.not.cover.consequential,.incidental.or.collateral. damage..Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..reserves.the.right.to.inspect.any.and.all.equipment.involved.in.a.warranty.claim..Repair. or.replacement.decisions.are.at.the.sole.discretion.of.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..Further,.Horizon.Hobby.reserves.the.right.to. change.or.modify.this.warranty.without.notice. REPAIR.OR.REPLACEMENT.AS.PROVIDED.UNDER.THIS.WARRANTY.IS.THE.EXCLUSIVE.REMEDY.OF.THE.CONSUMER.. HORIZON.HOBBY,.INC..SHALL.NOT.BE.LIABLE.FOR.ANY.INCIDENTAL.OR.CONSEQUENTIAL.DAMAGES. As.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..has.no.control.over.use,.setup,.final.assembly,.modification.or.misuse,.no.liability.shall.be. assumed.nor.accepted.for.any.resulting.damage.or.injury..By.the.act.of.use,.setup.or.assembly,.the.user.accepts.all. resulting.liability.. 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. Safety Precautions This.is.a.sophisticated.hobby.product.and.not.a.toy..It.must.be.operated.with.caution.and.common.sense.and.requires. some.basic.mechanical.ability..Failure.to.operate.this.product.in.a.safe.and.responsible.manner.could.result.in.injury.or. damage.to.the.product.or.other.property..This.product.is.not.intended.for.use.by.children.without.direct.adult.supervision. The.product.manual.contains.instructions.for.safety,.operation.and.maintenance..It.is.essential.to.read.and.follow.all.. the.instructions.and.warnings.in.the.manual,.prior.to.assembly,.setup.or.use,.in.order.to.operate.correctly.and.avoid. damage.or.injury. Questions, Assistance, and Repairs Your.local.hobby.store.and/or.place.of.purchase.cannot.provide.warranty.support.or.repair..Once.assembly,.setup.or.use. of.the.product.has.been.started,.you.must.contact.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..directly..This.will.enable.Horizon.to.better.answer. your.questions.and.service.you.in.the.event.that.you.may.need.any.assistance. Questions or Assistance For.questions.or.assistance,.please.direct.your.email.to.productsupport@horizonhobby.com,.or.call.877.504.0233.toll.

  • Page 6: Inspection.or.repairs

    Inspection or Repairs If.your.product.needs.to.be.inspected.or.repaired,.please.call.for.a.Return.Merchandise.Authorization.(RMA)..Pack.the. product.securely.using.a.shipping.carton..Please.note.that.original.boxes.may.be.included,.but.are.not.designed.to. withstand.the.rigors.of.shipping.without.additional.protection..Ship.via.a.carrier.that.provides.tracking.and.insurance.for. lost.or.damaged.parcels,.as.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..is.not.responsible.for.merchandise.until.it.arrives.and.is.accepted.at. our.facility..Include.your.complete.name,.address,.phone.number.where.you.can.be.reached.during.business.days,.RMA. number,.and.a.brief.summary.of.the.problem..Be.sure.your.name,.address,.and.RMA.number.are.clearly.written.on.the. shipping.carton. Warranty Inspection and Repairs To.receive.warranty.service,.you.must.include.your.original.sales.receipt.verifying.the.proof-of-purchase.date..Providing. warranty.conditions.have.been.met,.your.product.will.be.repaired.or.replaced.free.of.charge..Repair.or.replacement. decisions.are.at.the.sole.discretion.of.Horizon.Hobby..Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..guarantees.this.product.to.be.free.from.defects. in.both.material.and.workmanship.at.the.date.of.purchase. Non-Warranty Repairs Should.your.repair.not.be.covered.by.warranty.and.the.expense.exceeds.50%.of.the.retail.purchase.cost,.you.will.be. provided.with.an.estimate.advising.you.of.your.options..You.will.be.billed.for.any.return.freight.for.non-warranty.repairs.. Please.advise.us.of.your.preferred.method.of.payment..Horizon.Hobby.accepts.money.orders.and.cashiers.checks,.as. well.as.Visa,.MasterCard,.American.Express,.and.Discover.cards..If.you.choose.to.pay.by.credit.card,.please.include.your. credit.card.number.and.expiration.date..Any.repair.left.unpaid.or.unclaimed.after.90.days.will.be.considered.abandoned. and.will.be.disposed.of.accordingly. Electronics.and.engines.requiring.inspection.or.repair.should.be.shipped.to.the.following.address.(freight.prepaid): Horizon.Service.Center. 4105.Fieldstone.Road. Champaign,.Illinois.61822 All.other.products.requiring.inspection.or.repair.should.be.shipped.to.the.following.address.(freight.prepaid): Horizon.Product.Support. 4105.Fieldstone.Road. Champaign,.Illinois.61822...

  • Page 7: Warranty.information

    Warranty Information Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..guarantees.this.kit.to.be.free.from.defects.in.both.material.and.workmanship.at.the.date.of.purchase.. This.warranty.does.not.cover.any.parts.damage.by.use.or.modification..In.no.case.shall.Horizon.Hobby’s.liability.exceed. the.original.cost.of.the.purchased.kit..Further,.Horizon.Hobby.reserves.the.right.to.change.or.modify.this.warranty.without. notice..In.that.Horizon.Hobby.has.no.control.over.the.final.assembly.or.material.used.for.the.final.assembly,.no.liability. shall.be.assumed.nor.accepted.for.any.damage.resulting.from.the.use.by.the.user.of.the.final.user-assembled.product..By. the.act.of.using.the.user-assembled.product,.the.user.accepts.all.resulting.liability. Once.assembly.of.the.model.has.been.started,.you.must.contact.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..directly.regarding.any.warranty. question.that.you.have..Please.do.not.contact.your.local.hobby.shop.regarding.warranty.issues,.even.if.that.is.where.you. purchased.it..This.will.enable.Horizon.to.better.answer.your.questions.and.service.you.in.the.event.that.you.may.need.any. assistance..If.the.buyer.is.not.prepared.to.accept.the.liability.associated.with.the.use.of.this.product,.the.buyer.is.advised. to.return.this.kit.immediately.in.new.and.unused.condition.to.the.place.of.purchase. Horizon.Hobby. 4105.Fieldstone.Road. Champaign,.Illinois.61822. (217).355-9511 Before Starting Assembly Before.beginning.the.assembly.of.the.Pulse.XT,.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.sealing.iron.to.remove.them..Use.caution.while.working.around. areas.where.the.colors.overlap.to.prevent.separating.the.colors. HAN101 – Sealing Iron HAN100 – Heat Gun HAN141 – Sealing Iron HAN150 – Covering Glove Sock Using the Manual This.manual.is.divided.into.sections.to.help.make.assembly.easier.to.understand,.and.to.provide.breaks.between.each.

  • Page 8: Section.1:.Aileron.installation

    Section 1: Aileron Installation Required Parts Note:.The.hole.will.allow.the.CA.to.penetrate. the.hinge.farther.into.the.surface,.providing. •.Wing.panel.(right.and.left). •.Aileron.(right.and.left) a.better.bond.between.the.hinge.and.wood. •.Servo.w/hardware.(2). •.Clevis.w/retainer.(2) •.CA.hinge.(8)   .Step 3 •.Servo.extension,.6".(152mm) Slide.the.hinges.into.the.aileron..The.T-pins.will.rest. •.Aileron.linkage,.4".(102mm).(2) against.the.hinge.line.of.the.aileron. •.Control.horn.w/backplate.(2) •.2mm.x.16mm.screw.(4) •.2mm.x.12mm.screw.(2) Required Tools and Adhesives •.Thin.CA. •.Drill •.Hobby.knife. •.Felt-tipped.pen •.T-pins. •.Phillips.screwdriver •.Drill.bit:.1/16".(1.5mm),.5/64".(2mm)   .Step 1 Locate.four.CA.hinges..Place.a.T-pin.in.the.center.of.each.
  • Page 9 Section 1: Aileron Installation     .Step 5 .Step 7 Position.the.aileron.so.it.can.move.freely.and.not.. Flex.the.aileron.up.and.down.a.number.of.times.to.break. bind.at.the.wing.tip.or.wing.root..Deflect.the.aileron. in.the.hinges. without.changing.the.hinge.gap,.and.apply.thin.CA.to.. each.of.the.four.hinges..Apply.CA.to.both.the.top.and. bottom.of.the.hinges. Note:.Do.not.use.CA.accelerator. on.the.hinges;.the.CA.must.be. allowed.to.soak.into.the.hinge.   .Step 6 Once.the.CA.has.fully.cured,.gently.pull.on.the.aileron.to.   .Step 8 make.sure.the.hinges.are.secure..Avoid.too.much.pressure. Prepare.an.aileron.servo.by.installing.the.grommets. which.could.cause.damage.to.the.wing.and.aileron. and.brass.eyelets.provided.with.the.servo..Secure. a.6".(152mm).servo.extension.to.the.servo.using.a. commercially.available.connector.or.with.string.or. unwaxed.dental.floss.
  • Page 10 Section 1: Aileron Installation     .Step 9 .Step 11 Slide.one.of.the.longer.pushrod.wires.into.the.wing.. Place.the.servo.into.the.opening.with.the.servo.output. Attach.the.servo.extension.to.the.“Z”.bend.of.the.. towards.the.trailing.edge.of.the.wing..Use.a.felt-tipped.pen. pushrod.wire. to.mark.the.locations.for.the.four.servo.mounting.screws.   .Step 12 Remove.the.servo.and.drill.the.locations.for.the.servo. mounting.screws.using.a.1/16".(1.5mm).drill.bit... Apply.a.couple.drops.of.thin.CA.to.each.hole.to.harden. the.wood,.which.will.help.in.preventing.the.screws.from. damaging.the.wood.   .Step 10 Pull.the.servo.lead.through.the.wing.using.the.pushrod. wire..The.lead.will.exit.the.hole.on.the.top.of.the.wing.. Use.a.piece.of.tape.to.keep.the.extension.from.falling.back. into.the.wing.
  • Page 11 Section 1: Aileron Installation Note:.You.may.want.to.use.tape.at.the.   .Step 13 wing.tip.and.wing.root.to.hold.the.aileron. Secure.the.servo.using.the.screws.provided.with.. in.position.for.the.next.few.steps. the.servo.   .Step 16 Plug.the.aileron.servo.into.the.radio.system..With.the. radio.on,.center.the.aileron.stick.and.trim..Position.the. aileron.servo.arm.parallel.to.the.hinge.line..Thread.the. clevis.so.the.pin.in.the.clevis.is.aligned.with.the.trailing. edge.of.the.wing.   .Step 14 Slide.a.clevis.retainer.onto.a.clevis..Thread.the.clevis.. onto.the.4".(102mm).aileron.pushrod.wire.   .Step 17 Remove.the.backplate.from.a.control.horn.using.a.hobby. knife..Attach.the.clevis.to.the.center.hole.of.the.control. horn..Use.a.felt-tipped.pen.to.mark.the.locations.on.the. aileron.for.the.three.aileron.control.horn.screws.   .Step 15 Enlarge.the.outer.hole.of.the.servo.arm.using.a.5/64".
  • Page 12 Section 1: Aileron Installation     .Step 18 .Step 19 Use.a.5/64".(2mm).drill.bit.to.drill.the.locations.for.the. Attach.the.control.horn.using.two.2mm.x.16mm.screws,.a. control.horn.screws..Place.a.few.drops.of.thin.CA.into. 2mm.x.12mm.screw.and.the.control.horn.backplate..The. each.hole.to.harden.the.underlying.wood..This.will.help. shorter.screw.goes.towards.the.trailing.edge.of.the.aileron. in.preventing.the.wood.from.crushing.when.tightening.the. control.horn.screws.  .Step 20 Repeat.Steps.1.through.19.for.the.remaining.wing.panel. and.aileron.

  • Page 13: Section.2:.Hinging.the.stabilizer

    Section 2: Hinging the Stabilizer Required Parts  .Step 3 •.Stabilizer Mix.up.a.small.amount.of.6-minute.epoxy..Apply.epoxy.to. •.Elevator.(right.and.left) the.hole.and.groove.of.the.elevator..Also.apply.epoxy.to. the.joiner.wire.where.it.will.contact.the.elevator.half..Slide. •.Elevator.joiner.wire the.joiner.wire.into.position.and.use.masking.tape.to.hold. •.Control.horn.w/backplate it.in.position.until.the.epoxy.cures. •.2mm.x.12mm.screw.(3) Required Tools and Adhesives •.Thin.CA. •.Drill •.Drill.bit:.1/16".(1.5mm). •.Straight.edge •.6-minute.epoxy. •.Masking.tape •.Sandpaper. •.Paper.towel •.Rubbing.alcohol. •.Mixing.stick •.T-pins. •.Phillips.screwdriver  .Step 1 Locate.the.elevator.joiner.wire..Use.sandpaper.to.roughen. the.wire..Use.a.paper.towel.and.rubbing.alcohol.to.clean.
  • Page 14 Section 2: Hinging the Stabilizer   .Step 6 .Step 8 Drill.a.1/16".(1.5mm).hole.in.the.center.of.each.hinge.slot. Since.the.holes.are.pre-drilled.in.the.elevator,.go.. in.both.the.elevators.and.stabilizer..Prepare.six.CA.hinges. ahead.and.install.the.control.horn.using.three.. by.placing.a.T-pin.in.the.center.of.each.hinge..Slide.the. 2mm.x.12mm.screws. hinges.into.the.elevators.until.the.T-pins.are.resting.on.the. leading.edge.of.the.elevator.  .Step 7 Slide.the.elevators.onto.the.stabilizer..Remove.the.T-pins. and.use.thin.CA.to.glue.the.hinges..Allow.the.CA.to.fully. cure.before.testing.and.breaking.in.the.hinges.using.the. same.technique.as.the.aileron.hinges.

  • Page 15: Section.3:.Hinging.the.rudder

    Section 3: Hinging the Rudder Required Parts  .Step 2 •.Rudder. •.Fin Use.a.hobby.knife.or.side.cutters.to.trim.the.nylon.bearing. •.Tail.wheel.assembly. •.Tail.wheel.1".(25mm) as.shown..Drill.three.5/64".(2mm).holes.in.the.bearing.to. give.the.epoxy.something.to.grab.on.to.when.it.gets.glued. •.CA.hinge.(2) into.the.rudder.post. •.2mm.wheel.collar.w/setscrew •.Control.horn.w/backplate •.2mm.x.12mm.screw.(3) Required Tools and Adhesives •.Thin.CA. •.Drill •.Hobby.knife. •.Felt-tipped.pen •.6-minute.epoxy. •.Ruler •.Sandpaper. •.Paper.towel •.Rubbing.alcohol. •.Mixing.stick •.T-pin. •.Hex.wrench:.1.5mm •.Phillips.screwdriver. •.Threadlock •.Drill.bit:.1/16".(1.5mm),.5/64".(2mm) ...
  • Page 16 Section 3: Hinging the Rudder   .Step 6 .Step 8 Test.fit.the.rudder.and.fin.together..Make.sure.to.insert.the. Attach.the.tail.wheel.using.the.2mm.wheel.collar.. tail.gear.wire.into.the.rudder..When.satisfied.with.the.fit,. and.setscrew..Use.threadlock.on.the.setscrew.to.prevent.it. mix.up.a.small.amount.of.6-minute.epoxy.and.apply.it.to. from.coming.loose.in.flight.due.to.vibration. the.tail.gear.wire.and.the.corresponding.hole.in.the.rudder.. Slide.the.rudder.back.into.position.against.the.fin.  .Step 7 Position.the.rudder.control.horn.5/8".(16mm).up.from.the. bottom.of.the.rudder..With.the.holes.in.the.horn.aligned. with.the.hinge.line,.mark.the.locations.for.the.control.horn. screws..Drill.the.locations.using.a.5/64".(2mm).drill.bit.. After.placing.a.few.drops.of.thin.CA.into.each.hole,.secure. the.control.horn.using.three.2mm.x.12mm.screws. Note:.The.horn.will.be.on.the.right.side. of.the.plane.from.the.pilot’s.perspective.

  • Page 17: Section.4:.Landing.gear.installation

    Section 4: Landing Gear Installation Required Parts   .Step 2 •.Fuselage. •.Landing.gear Slide.a.4mm.x.40mm.socket.head.bolt.into.a.wheel..Slide. •.4mm.nut.(6). •.4mm.locknut.(2) a.4mm.washer.onto.the.bolt.then.thread.a.4mm.nut.onto. the.bolt..Leave.the.bolt.loose.enough.that.the.wheel.can. •.6-32.x.1/2".socket.head.screw.(3) spin.freely.on.the.bolt..Use.a.drop.of.thin.CA.or.threadlock. •.4-40.blind.nut.(4). •.#6.washer.(3) to.keep.the.nut.in.position. •.2 ".(70mm).wheel.(2) •.Wheel.pant.(right.and.left) •.4-40.x.3/8".socket.head.bolt.(4) •.4mm.x.40mm.socket.head.bolt.(2) Required Tools and Adhesives •.Hex.wrench:.3/32",.7/64". •.Drill •.Drill.bit:.9/64".(3.5mm). •.Threadlock •.Felt-tipped.pen  .Step 1 Attach.the.landing.gear.to.the.bottom.of.the.fuselage.using.
  • Page 18 Section 4: Landing Gear Installation     .Step 4 .Step 6 Position.the.inner.4mm.nut.so.there.is.about.7/16". Place.the.wheel.pant.over.the.wheel..Position.the.wheel. (12mm).between.the.wheel.nut.and.landing.gear... pant.so.it.is.parallel.to.the.fuselage.centerline..Mark.the. Tighten.the.4mm.locknut.onto.the.screw..The.. location.for.the.two.screws.from.the.back.of.the.wheel. distance.may.require.some.adjustment.once.the.. pant.using.a.felt-tipped.pen. wheel.pants.have.been.installed.  .Step 5 Repeat.Steps.2.through.4.for.the.remaining.wheel.
  • Page 19 Section 4: Landing Gear Installation     .Step 7 .Step 9 Use.a.9/64".(3.5mm).drill.bit.to.drill.the.two.locations.. Secure.the.wheel.pant.to.the.landing.gear.using.two.. for.the.screws. 4-40.x.3/8".socket.head.screws..Make.sure.to.use. threadlock.to.prevent.the.screws.from.loosening.. during.flight.   .Step 8 Install.two.4-40.blind.nuts.inside.the.wheel.pants.through.   .Step 10 the.holes.drilled.in.the.previous.step. Check.that.the.wheel.can.spin.freely.without.rubbing.on. the.wheel.pant..If.it.does,.loosen.the.4mm.nut.and.4mm. locknut.and.reposition.the.wheel.so.it.can.spin.freely.  .Step 11 Repeat.Steps.6.through.10.to.install.the.remaining.. wheel.pant.

  • Page 20: Section.5:.Servo.installation

    Section 5: Servo Installation Required Parts   .Step 2 •.Fuselage Use.a.1/16".(1.5mm).drill.bit.to.drill.the.locations.for.the. •.23 ".(594mm).rudder.pushrod screws..Place.a.drop.of.thin.CA.into.each.of.the.holes.to. harden.the.surrounding.wood. •.22 ".(572mm).elevator.pushrod.wire •.Clevis.w/retainer Required Tools and Adhesives •.Drill. •.Felt-tipped.pen •.Switch.harness. •.Standard.servo.(3) •.Phillips.screwdriver •.Drill.bit:.1/16".(1.5mm),.5/64".(2mm) Note:.The.throttle.servo.is.not.required.when. building.the.electric.version.of.your.Pulse.XT.   .Step 1 If.you.choose.to.use.a.glow.engine,.place.the.throttle. servo.into.the.fuselage..Use.a.felt-tipped.pen.to.mark..   .Step 3 the.locations.for.the.four.servo.mounting.screws.on..
  • Page 21 Section 5: Servo Installation   .Step 4 .Step 7 Repeat.Steps.1.through.3.to.install.the.rudder.and.. Plug.the.servos,.extensions.and.switch.harness.into.the. elevator.servos. receiver..Plug.the.receiver.battery.and.switch.harness. together..Place.the.receiver.and.receiver.battery.into.the. fuselage.  .Step 5 Install.the.switch.harness.on.the.side.of.the.fuselage.using. the.switch.harness.hardware.  .Step 8 Route.the.receiver.antenna.to.the.rear.of.the.fuselage. using.the.pre-installed.antenna.tube.  .Step 6 Wrap.the.receiver.and.receiver.battery.in.1/4".(6mm).. foam.to.protect.them.from.engine.vibrations. Note:.Do.not.cut.the.excess.antenna.wire.as. it.will.reduce.the.range.of.your.radio.system.
  • Page 22 Section 5: Servo Installation     .Step 9 .Step 11 Attach.the.23 ".(594mm).rudder.pushrod.to.the.servo. Slide.a.clevis.retainer.onto.a.clevis..Thread.the.clevis.onto. arm.using.the.“Z”.bend.in.the.pushrod..You.may.need.to. the.rudder.pushrod. use.a.5/64".(2mm).drill.bit.to.enlarge.the.hole.in.the.servo. arm.to.accept.the.wire.  .Step 12 Repeat.Steps.9.through.11.for.the.22 ".(572mm).   .Step 10 elevator.pushrod.wire. Turn.the.radio.system.on.and.center.the.rudder.stick.and. rudder.trim..Slide.the.pushrod.wire.into.the.pushrod. tube..Secure.the.servo.arm.to.the.servo.using.the.screw. included.with.the.servo.

  • Page 23: Section.6A:.tail.installation

    Section 6A: Tail Installation Required Parts  .Step 3 •.Fuselage. •.Rudder.assembly Secure.the.tail.assembly.to.the.fuselage.using.two.4-40. •.Stabilizer.assembly. •.4-40.locknut.(2) locknuts.and.two.#4.washers. •.#4.washer Required Tools and Adhesives •.Adjustable.wrench  .Step 1 Carefully.slide.the.threaded.rods.from.the.rudder. assembly.into.the.stabilizer.assembly. Note:.Do.not.over-tighten.the. nuts.and.crush.the.fuselage.   .Step 4 Connect.the.rudder.clevis.to.the.rudder.control.horn..With. the.radio.system.on,.check.that.the.rudder.is.centered..If. not,.either.thread.the.clevis.on.or.off.the.pushrod.until.the. rudder.is.centered.  .Step 2 Slide.the.tail.assembly.into.position.on.the.fuselage.
  • Page 24 Section 6A: Tail Installation  .Step 5 Repeat.Step.4.for.the.elevator.

  • Page 25: Section.6B:.gluing.the.tail.(Optional)

    Section 6B: Gluing the Tail (Optional) Required Parts  .Step 2 •.Fuselage.w/tail.installed Remove.the.tail.from.the.fuselage..Use.a.straight.. edge.and.hobby.knife.to.trim.the.covering.about.. Required Tools and Adhesives 1/16".(1.5mm).inside.the.lines.drawn.on.the.top.and. •.Adjustable.wrench. •.Felt-tipped.pen bottom.of.the.stabilizer. •.Hobby.knife. •.30-minute.epoxy •.Straight.edge This.section.is.optional.and.describes.how. to.permanently.glue.the.tail.section.to.the. fuselage..If.you.do.not.want.to.glue.the. tail.to.the.fuselage,.feel.free.to.continue. to.Section.7:.Engine.Installation.  .Step 1 Use.a.felt-tipped.pen.to.trace.the.outline.of.the.fuselage. onto.the.bottom.of.the.stabilizer..Also.trace.the.outline.of. the.fin.fairing.onto.the.top.of.the.stabilizer.using.a.felt- Note:.Be.very.careful.when.cutting.the. tipped.pen. covering..Using.too.much.pressure. can.through.the.covering.and.into. the.stabilizer..Doing.so.will.score.the.

  • Page 26: Section.7A:.electric.motor.installation

    Section 7A: Electric Motor Installation Required Parts  .Step 2 •.Fuselage. •.Plywood.battery.tray Attach.the.X-mount.to.the.back.of.the.motor.using.the. •.Hook.and.loop.strap. •.Cowling hardware.provided.with.the.motor..Remember.to.put.a. drop.of.threadlock.on.each.of.the.screws.to.prevent.them. •.4-40.x.3/8".socket.head.screw.(2) from.vibrating.loose. •.6-32.x.1 ".screw.(4) •.1".(25mm).aluminum.motor.spacer.(4) •.Hook.and.loop.(adhesive.back) •.#2.x.1/2".sheet.metal.screw.(2) Required Tools and Adhesives •.Phillips.screwdriver. •.Threadlock •.Hex.wrench:.3/32". •.Drill •.Male.Deans.connector.(3). •.Soldering.iron •.Drill.bit:.9/64".(3.5mm) •.Female.Deans.connector.w/wire •.Solder •.4200mAh.2S2P.7.4V.Li-Po.(2)  .Step 1 ...
  • Page 27 Section 7A: Electric Motor Installation   .Step 4 .Step 7 Build.a.wiring.harness.for.the.batteries.using.a.female. Prepare.the.battery.tray.by.applying.two.pieces.of.self. connector.and.two.male.connectors..Follow.the.wiring.in. adhesive.hook.and.loop.to.the.battery.tray..Start.the.hook. the.photo.so.the.motor.sees.the.voltage.increase.of.the. and.loop.directly.behind.the.holes.in.the.tray. two.batteries.  .Step 8  .Step 5 Position.the.hook.and.loop.strap.into.the.fuselage..Route. Solder.the.appropriate.connectors.onto.the.speed.control. the.strap.through.the.fuselage.bracing.as.shown.  .Step 6 Remove.the.covering.from.the.bottom.of.the.fuselage.. as.shown.to.allow.for.cooling.air.across.the.motor.. and.batteries.
  • Page 28 Section 7A: Electric Motor Installation   .Step 9 .Step 11 Remove.the.hatch.from.the.bottom.of.the.fuselage..Slide. Turn.on.the.radio.system..Plug.the.wiring.harness. the.battery.tray.into.the.fuselage.with.the.hook.and.loop. assembled.in.Step.4.into.the.batteries.and.speed.control.. facing.towards.the.bottom..The.rear.of.the.battery.tray. Use.the.throttle.on.the.transmitter.to.check.that.everything. will.key.into.the.former..Use.two.4-40.x.3/8".socket.head. is.working.correctly..Check.that.the.motor.is.rotating. screws.to.secure.the.front.of.the.battery.tray. counterclockwise..If.not,.follow.the.directions.included. with.the.speed.control.to.correct.the.situation.  .Step 12 Once.the.motor.is.working.and.rotating.in.the.correct. direction,.unplug.the.wiring.harness.for.safety..Snap.the. battery.hatch.back.onto.the.fuselage.  .Step 10 Plug.the.motor.into.the.speed.control..Place.the.mating. half.of.the.self.adhesive.hook.and.loop.onto.each.of.the. batteries..Secure.the.batteries.using.the.hook.and.loop. strap..Plug.the.speed.control.into.the.receiver..Mount.the. speed.control.inside.the.fuselage.so.it.will.not.interfere.  .Step 13 with.the.installation.and.removal.of.the.batteries. Trim.the.cowling.as.necessary.to.fit.over.the.motor..The.

  • Page 29: Section.7B:.glow.engine.installation

    Section 7B: Glow Engine Installation Required Parts  .Step 2 •.Fuselage. •.Engine.mount.(2) Position.the.engine.on.the.engine.mount.so.the.drive. •.Cowling. •.Fuel.tank washer.is.4".(102mm).ahead.of.the.firewall. •.6-32.locknut.(4). •.#6.washer.(4) •.Clevis.w/retainer. •.Throttle.pushrod •.3mm.x.6mm.screw. •.Thick.foam •.6-32.x.3/4".screw.(4) •.6-32.x.1 ".screw.(4) •.Pushrod.connector.w/backplate •.#2.x.1/2".sheet.metal.screw.(4) •.4-40.x.1/2".socket.head.screw Required Tools and Adhesives •.Drill. •.Phillips.screwdriver •.Drill.bit:.5/64".(2mm),.5/32".(4mm)  .Step 1  .Step 3 Mount.the.engine.mount.onto.the.firewall.using.four..
  • Page 30 Section 7B: Two-Stroke Engine Installation   .Step 4 .Step 7 Mount.the.engine.to.the.mount.using.four.6-32.x.1 ". Turn.on.the.radio.system.and.center.the.throttle.stick.and. screws,.four.#6.washers.and.four.6-32.locknuts. trim..Slide.the.pushrod.into.the.brass.connector..Place.the. servo.horn.onto.the.servo.so.the.horn.is.perpendicular.to. the.servo.centerline.  .Step 5 Slide.a.clevis.retainer.onto.a.clevis,.and.then.thread.the. clevis.onto.the.throttle.pushrod..Slide.the.pushrod.into.the.  .Step 8 pushrod.tube.and.attach.the.clevis.to.the.carburetor.arm. Use.the.radio.to.move.the.throttle.to.the.low.setting.. using.the.stick.and.trim..Move.the.pushrod.so.the. carburetor.is.closed..Secure.the.pushrod.wire.using.a. 3mm.x.5mm.screw.  .Step 6 Attach.the.pushrod.connector.to.the.throttle.servo.arm. using.the.connector.backplate..You.will.need.to.enlarge. the.hole.in.the.servo.arm.using.a.5/64".(2mm).drill.bit.  .Step 9 Check.that.the.throttle.operates.from.the.radio.without.
  • Page 31 Section 7B: Two-Stroke Engine Installation   .Step 10 .Step 12 Locate.the.fuel.tank..Hold.the.tank.up.to.a.strong.light.to. Place.the.fuselage.hatch.into.position.and.secure.it.using. determine.which.direction.the.vent.line.is.facing..This.will. the.4-40.x.1/2".socket.head.screw. be.the.top.of.the.tank..The.red.tube.is.attached.to.the.vent. line.of.the.tank..Place.the.tank.inside.the.fuselage.with.the. vent.towards.the.top.of.the.fuselage.  .Step 13 Trim.the.cowling.as.necessary.to.fit.over.the.motor..The. cowl.is.mounted.using.four.#2.x.1/2".sheet.metal.screws.. Install.the.propeller.and.spinner.using.the.instructions. included.with.your.particular.motor.  .Step 11 Place.the.thick.piece.of.foam.into.the.fuselage.to.hold.the. tank.in.position Note:.Remember.the.plane.is.upside. down.right.now,.so.the.vent.will.be. facing.down.during.installation.

  • Page 32: Section.8:.Final.assembly

    Section 8: Final Assembly Required Parts  .Step 3 •.Fuselage. •.Wing Apply.any.remaining.decals.onto.the.aircraft.using.either. •.Wing.bolt.plate. •.Wing.tube the.box.for.location.or.your.imagination. •.1/4-20.x.1 ".nylon.bolt.(2)  .Step 4 •.1 ".(48mm).wing.dowel.(2) Slide.the.1 ".(48mm).wing.dowel.into.one.of.the.wing. •.1 ".(33mm).wing.dowel panels..Leave.3/8".(10mm).of.the.dowel.extended.out. •.2mm.x.8mm.sheet.metal.screw.(4) from.the.leading.edge.of.the.wing..Apply.thin.CA.to.the. dowel.at.the.leading.edge..You.will.also.see.a.small. Required Tools and Adhesives portion.of.the.dowel.exposed.inside.the.wing..Apply.thin. •.Thin.CA. •.Phillips.screwdriver CA.to.the.dowel.inside.the.wing.as.well.  .Step 1 Cut.the.instrument.panel.decal.from.the.decal.sheet...
  • Page 33 Section 8: Final Assembly   .Step 6 .Step 7 Slide.the.remaining.wing.panel.onto.the.wing.tube. Slide.the.1/4-20.x.1 ".wing.bolts.through.the.wing. aligning.the.dowel.into.the.panel. bolt.plate..Position.the.wing.dowels.into.the.holes.in.the. fuselage..Slide.the.bolts.through.the.wing.and.tighten. them.to.secure.the.wing.to.the.fuselage.

  • Page 34: Control.throws

    Control Throws Rudder The.amount.of.control.throw.should.be.adjusted.as.closely. as.possible.using.mechanical.means,.rather.than.making. 3/4".(19mm).Left large.changes.electronically.at.the.radio..By.moving. 3/4".(19mm).Right the.position.of.the.clevis.at.the.control.horn.toward.the. outermost.hole,.you.will.decrease.the.amount.of.control. The rudder throw is measured at the counter throw.of.the.control.surface..Moving.it.toward.the.control. balance using the top of the fin as a reference. surface.will.increase.the.amount.of.throw..Moving.the. pushrod.wire.at.the.servo.arm.will.have.the.opposite. effect:.Moving.it.closer.to.center.will.decrease.throw,. and.away.from.center.will.increase.throw..Work.with.a. combination.of.the.two.to.achieve.the.closest.or.exact. control.throws.listed. Aileron Low.Rate. Down 11/32".(9mm). 11/32".(9mm) High.Rate 1/2".(13mm).

  • Page 35: Recommended.center.of.gravity.(Cg)

    Recommended Center of Gravity (CG) An.important.part.of.preparing.the.aircraft.for.flight.is. properly.balancing.the.model..This.is.especially.important. when.various.engines.are.mounted. Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step! The.recommended.Center.of.Gravity.(CG).location.for.. the.Pulse.XT.is.2 ".(70mm).behind.the.leading.edge.. of.the.wing.against.the.fuselage..Make.sure.the.aircraft.. is.inverted.when.measuring.the.CG..If.necessary,.move.. the.battery.pack.or.add.weight.to.either.the.nose.or.the.. tail.until.the.correct.balance.is.achieved..Stick-on.. weights.are.available.at.your.local.hobby.store.and.. work.well.for.this.purpose.. Note:.The.range.for.the.center.of.gravity. is.2 ".(63mm).to.3".(76mm). Pre-Flight Charge.both.the.transmitter.and.receiver.pack.for.your. Glow Powered: airplane..If.you.are.flying.an.electric.version,.make.sure.. Test.run.the.engine.and.make.sure.it.transitions.smoothly. to.charge.the.motor.battery.as.well..Use.the.recommended. from.idle.to.full.throttle.and.back..Also.ensure.the.engine. charger.supplied.with.your.particular.radio.system,. is.tuned.according.to.the.manufacturer’s.instructions,.. following.the.instructions.provided.with.the.radio..In.. and.it.will.run.consistently.and.constantly.at.full.throttle. most.cases,.the.radio.should.be.charged.the.night.before. when.adjusted.

  • Page 36: Adjusting.the.engine.(Glow)

    Adjusting the Engine (Glow)   .Step 1 .Step 3 Completely.read.the.instructions.included.with.your. Before.you.fly,.be.sure.that.your.engine.idles.reliably,. engine.and.follow.the.recommended.break.in.procedure. transitions.and.runs.at.all.throttle.settings..Only.when. this.is.achieved.should.any.plane.be.considered.ready.for.  .Step 2 flight. At.the.field,.adjust.the.engine.to.a.slightly.rich.setting.at. full.throttle.and.adjust.the.idle.and.low-speed.needle.so. that.a.consistent.idle.is.achieved. Maintaining Your Pulse XT ARF The.following.is.a.check.list.that.you.should.follow.. Checking the Control Horns every.time.you.have.completed.a.flying.session.with.. Inspect.the.control.horns.to.make.sure.they.have.not. your.Pulse.XT..Doing.so.will.keep.your.aircraft.. crushed.the.wood.of.the.control.surface..If.so,.remove.the. in.the.best.flying.condition. control.horn.screws.to.remove.the.control.horn..Place.2–3. drops.of.thin.CA.into.each.of.the.screw.holes..In.addition,. Clean Up use.a.T-pin.to.poke.small.holes.in.the.covering.in.the.area.

  • Page 37: Glossary.of.terms

    Glossary of Terms •.. A ilerons:..Each.side.of.this.airplane.has.a.hinged. •.. P itch Axis:.The.horizontal.plane.on.which.the. control.surface.(aileron),.located.on.the.trailing.edge.of. airplane’s.nose.is.raised.or.lowered..By.moving.the. the.wing..Move.the.aileron.stick.on.the.transmitter.left,. elevator,.you.can.raise.the.airplane’s.nose.above.the. the.left.aileron.moves.up.and.the.right.aileron.moves. pitch.axis.(climb).or.lower.it.below.the.pitch.axis.(dive). down..Moving.the.left.aileron.up.causes.more.drag.and. •.. P ushrod:.The.rigid.mechanism.that.transfers. less.lift,.causing.the.left.wing.to.drop.down..When.the. movement.from.the.servo.to.the.control.surface. right.aileron.moves.down,.more.lift.is.created,.causing. •.. R oll Axis:.The.horizontal.plane.on.which.the.airplane’s. the.right.wing.to.rise..This.interaction.causes.the. wings.are.raised.or.lowered..By.adjusting.the.ailerons,. airplane.to.turn.or.roll.to.the.left..Perform.the.opposite. you.can.drop.a.wing.tip.below.the.roll.axis.and.cause. actions,.and.the.airplane.will.roll.to.the.right.. the.airplane.to.bank.or.roll. •.. C levis:.The.clevis.connects.the.wire.end.of.the.pushrod. •.. R udder:.The.hinged.control.surface.on.the.vertical. to.the.control.horn.of.the.control.surface..A.small.clip,. stabilizer.that.controls.the.airplane’s.yaw..Moving.the.

  • Page 38: 2006.Official.ama.national.model.aircraft.safety.code

    2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code GENERAL 7).I.will.not.operate.models.with.pyrotechnics.(any. device.that.explodes,.burns,.or.propels.a.projectile. 1).I.will.not.fly.my.model.aircraft.in.sanctioned. of.any.kind).including,.but.not.limited.to,.rockets,. events,.air.shows.or.model.flying.demonstrations.until. explosive.bombs.dropped.from.models,.smoke. it.has.been.proven.to.be.airworthy.by.having.been. bombs,.all.explosive.gases.(such.as.hydrogen-filled. previously,.successfully.flight.tested. balloons),.or.ground.mounted.devices.launching.a. 2).I.will.not.fly.my.model.higher.than.approximately. projectile..The.only.exceptions.permitted.are.rockets. 400.feet.within.3.miles.of.an.airport.without.notifying. flown.in.accordance.with.the.National.Model.Rocketry. the.airport.operator..I.will.give.right-of-way.and.avoid. Safety.Code.or.those.permanently.attached.(as.per. flying.in.the.proximity.of.full-scale.aircraft..Where. JATO.use);.also.those.items.authorized.for.Air.Show. necessary,.an.observer.shall.be.utilized.to.supervise. Team.use.as.defined.by.AST.Advisory.Committee. flying.to.avoid.having.models.fly.in.the.proximity.of. (document.available.from.AMA.HQ)..In.any.case,. full-scale.aircraft. models.using.rocket.motors.as.a.primary.means.of. 3).Where.established,.I.will.abide.by.the.safety.rules. propulsion.are.limited.to.a.maximum.weight.of.3.3. for.the.flying.site.I.use,.and.I.will.not.willfully.and. pounds.and.a.G.series.motor..(A.model.aircraft.is. deliberately.fly.my.models.in.a.careless,.reckless.and/ defined.as.an.aircraft.with.or.without.engine,.not.able. or.dangerous.manner. to.carry.a.human.being.) 4).The.maximum.takeoff.weight.of.a.model.is.55.
  • Page 39 2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code 5).Flying.sites.separated.by.three.miles.or.more. Organized RC Racing Event are.considered.safe.from.site-to.site.interference,. 10).An.RC.racing.event,.whether.or.not.an.AMA.Rule. even.when.both.sites.use.the.same.frequencies..Any. Book.event,.is.one.in.which.model.aircraft.compete. circumstances.under.three.miles.separation.require. in.flight.over.a.prescribed.course.with.the.objective.of. a.frequency.management.arrangement,.which.may. finishing.the.course.faster.to.determine.the.winner. be.either.an.allocation.of.specific.frequencies.for. A..In.every.organized.racing.event.in.which. each.site.or.testing.to.determine.that.freedom.from. contestants,.callers.and.officials.are.on.the.course: interference.exists..Allocation.plans.or.interference. 1..All.officials,.callers.and.contestants.must.properly. test.reports.shall.be.signed.by.the.parties.involved. wear.helmets,.which.are.OSHA,.DOT,.ANSI,.SNELL.or. and.provided.to.AMA.Headquarters..Documents.of. NOCSAE.approved.or.comparable.standard.while.on. agreement.and.reports.may.exist.between.(1).two. the.racecourse. or.more.AMA.Chartered.Clubs,.(2).AMA.clubs.and. 2..All.officials.will.be.off.the.course.except.for.the. individual.AMA.members.not.associated.with.AMA. starter.and.their.assistant. Clubs,.or.(3).two.or.more.individual.AMA.members. 3.”On.the.course”.is.defined.to.mean.any.area.beyond. 6).For.Combat,.distance.between.combat.engagement. the.pilot/staging.area.where.actual.flying.takes.place.
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