Lanier R/C MARINER 40 MK II ARF Instruction Manual

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Summary of MARINER 40 MK II ARF

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    Fokker dvii lanier r/c, inc. P.O. Box 458 oakwood, ga. 30566 ph 770 532 6401 © copyright 2006 lanier r/c important information: please inspect the plane before beginning to assemble to make sure you are happy with it. After assembly has begun you cannot return the kit. If you find a problem before b...

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    2 using this instruction manual before you begin assembling your fokker dvii arf, take some time to read through this entire instruction book. It is designed to take you step-by-step through the process and to give you added information on motor and radio selection and set-up, balancing your aircraf...

  • Page 3: Caution:

    3 items needed to complete this aircraft 1 4 channel radio with 4 micro ser- vos. (we used 4 channel futaba radio with s3110 servos and futaba receiver ) 1 6” servo “y” harness 2 18” servo extensions 1 electronic speed control (we used a castle creations phoenix 25 brushless speed control) 1 3 cell ...

  • Page 4: Installing Ailerons

    Installing ailerons 1. Collect the following parts: (1) wing (2) ailerons ( left & right) (6) mini ca hinges 2. Locate the pre-cut aileron hinge slots in both sides of the wing. Using a hobby knife (#11 blade), slide the blade into each slot to make sure it is cleanly cut. Repeat this process with t...

  • Page 5: Aileron Control Horns

    5 aileron control horns 1. Gather the following items: (2) small control horns (2) wing (2) short pushrods (2) ez connectors with hardware (2) swivel keeper 2. Cut the back plate off the side of the control horn. 3. Locate the pre-drilled control hole holes in the aileron. Place glue on the control ...

  • Page 6: Main Landing Gear

    6 main landing gear 2. Mount the the main landing gear on to the bot- tom of the fuselage using the two short straps in front and one long strap in the rear. Drill a 1/16” hole at each location and install #2 x 3/8” screws the long strap on the rear mounts flush with the leading edge opening for the...

  • Page 7: Installing Stabilizer

    7 installing stabilizer 1. Collect the following parts: (1) fuselage (1) stabilizer (1) bottom wing (2) #4 x 3/4” screws (2) #4 flat washers 2. Mount the bottom wing to the fuselage using the two #4 x 3/4” bolts and flat washers. 4. Install the wheel on the axle and secure with the wheel collar. A a...

  • Page 8: Elevator Installation

    8 look down the length of the fuselage and check that the stabilizer is parallel to the wing. If it is not then shim the low side till they are parallel. When satisfied then glue the stabilizer in place using 5 minuet epoxy. Make sure the stabiliz- er remains both perpendicular and parallel to the w...

  • Page 9: Fin & Rudder Installation

    9 3. Insert the fin in the notch in the rear of the fuselage and align the forward edge in the center of the fuselage. Make a mark along the side of the fin on both sides of the stab. Fin & rudder installation 1. Collect the following parts: (1) fuselage with stabilizer (2) fin & rudder (2) mini ca ...

  • Page 10: Pushrod Installation

    10 8. Deflect the rudder to full travel in one direction and make sure the rudder is tight against the fin. Apply one drop of thin ca to each hinge. Turn the plane over and repeat for the other side of the rudder. 3. Repeat step 2 for the elevator pushrod and control horn. 7. Place 2 hinges in the r...

  • Page 11: Top Wing Installation

    11 top wing installation 1. Collect the following parts: (2) front cabane struts (2) rear cabane struts (8) #2 x 3/8” screws (4) #4 x 3/8” screws front cabane struts rear cabane struts dimple dimple dimple 2. Hold the front cabane struts against the side of the fuselage and identify the left and rig...

  • Page 12: N-Strut Installation

    12 4. The wing can now be placed on the fuselage and the screws installed holding the cabane struts to the fuselage. N-strut installation 1. Collect the following parts: 6 pieces n-strut (8) #2 x3/8” screws 2. Reinstall the bottom wing on the plane. Take one short strut and one long strut and attach...

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    13 2. The firewall will accept either the gear box type mounts on a 3/8” square stick which is supplied or the radial type mounts. 3. We used the ultra-fly 30-29 motor and gear- box. Mount the motor to the 3/8” square stick using #2 screw (not supplied). Fit the stick into the square hole in the fir...

  • Page 14: Mounting Cowl

    Mounting cowl 1. Collect the following parts: (1) fuselage (1) cowl (4) #2 x 3/8 screws 3. Slide the cowl over the motor and onto the fuselage, it should overlap to the 1/4” marks. Center the cowl and tape the cowl in place. Drill a 1/16” hole in two places on each side making sure they go into the ...

  • Page 15: Decal Locations

    Note: we flew the fokker dvii arf with a ultra fly 30/29 motor and gear box.. This motor worked well caution: too much speed will cause flutter on the control surfaces which can cause structural failure in the airframe. We do not warranty for flutter. Study the kit box top for decal location 1. Usin...