KANGKE INDUSTRIAL TIGER SHARK-40 Assembly Manual

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    Tiger shark-40 arf assembly manual kangke industrial usa, inc. 65 east jefryn blvd. Deer park ny 11729 http://www.Kangkeusa.Com e-mail: info@kangkeusa.Com tel: 1-877-203-2377 fax: 1-631-274-3296.

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    Congratulations! Kangke industrial usa, inc. Brings you one of the finest tiger shark models available. Skilled craftsmen combined with top grade materials and precision jigs have all come together to produce an aircraft with outstanding flight qualities. If you follow the directions carefully the p...

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    Note that because of the unique design of the tiger shark, the assembly sequence is unusual when compared to most other arf designs. We at kangke have found this to be the best sequence and recommend you do not deviate from it. Fuselage carefully trim the covering and remove the access hatch as show...

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    Insert the rudder support block in the fuselage, using a felt tip pen mark the outline of the fuselage on the fin support block. Remove the support block. Using a razor knife, slice and remove the covering 1/8-inch below the drawn line. Mix a small amount of 30-min epoxy, coat the bare wood on the f...

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    Open the screw holes in the stabilizer and trial fit to the fuselage. Mark the location of the elevator on the stabilizer. Using a toothpick work a small amount of epoxy into the hinge slots, wipe off the excess with a paper towel moistened with alchol and install the hinges and elevator. Using the ...

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    Locate and drill a 5/32-inch hole in the fire wall for the throttle control wire and casing. Drill a 5/32-inch hole next to the nose gear support block. Rough the casing at both locations and epoxy in place. The fuel tank is mounted sideways. Trial fit the tank in its opening {the offset of the tank...

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    Steering bellcrank. Make a “z” bend in the steering control rod and install in the steering bellcrank. With the servo centered and the nose wheel straight, mark the control rod and install with another”z” bend as shown. Trial fit the fin and rudder. When satisfied with the fit, remove the rudder and...

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    Run the servo extension through the fuselage, plug in the elevator servo and install the stabilizer. Cut a notch in the lock down tab of the access hatch to clear the nose gear collar. Install the access cover and secure with a screw. Install the front wheel. Begin the wing by installing the hinges ...

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    Epoxy the servo doubler in place. Cut the center out as nessesary to fit the servo. Mount the servo following the manufactures instructions. Fabricate the control rods as before and install. Cut the covering over the slots in the bottom of the wing for the landing gear. Insert the landing gear wire ...

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    Even small changes in the balance point make large changes in stability. For your first flights we recommend using a balance point at the forward end of the center of gravity {c.G.} range, this location will provide the most stability. As your comfort and skill increase slowly move the c.G. Aft to i...

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    Until you reach a safe altitude. Reduce the throttle to about 60% power. With the airplane flying away from you adjust the radio aileron trim tab till the wing stays level. Turn and line up the plane with the runway. Adjust the elevator trim till the plane maintains level flight. Once again with the...