Lanier R/C MARINER 40 MK II ARF Owner's Manual

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Summary of MARINER 40 MK II ARF

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    87” y 87” y ak 54 arf ak 54 arf warning a radio-controlled model is not a toy and is not intended for persons under 16 years old. Keep this kit out of the reach of younger children, as it contains parts that could be dangerous. A radio- controlled model is capable of causing serious bodily injury an...

  • Page 2: Building Supplies Needed

    2 congratulations on your purchase of the 87” yak 54 arf. Every effort has been made to produce a lightweight, straight, easy to assem- ble aircraft. Because of its oversize control sur- faces which are double beveled to allow for extreme throws, great care must be taken in the set-up and flying of ...

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    3 adhesives & gluing techniques ca adhesives are specially formulated to firmly glue the plywood, hardwood, and balsa used in your model and to withstand the vibration and stresses of high performance flight. However, there are times, such as when you are installing the stabilizer and fin on the fus...

  • Page 4: Wing Assembly

    4 2. Locate the pre-drilled aileron hinge holes in both wing halves. Using a 1/4” drill, drill each hole 1/8” deep. This will allow the center of the hinge to be inserted half way into each of the surfaces. Repeat this process with the ailerons, making sure all hinges insert half way. 3. Place 1 dro...

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    5 3. Attach the 18” servo extension to the outer servo. Impo rtant! To ensure that any connections locat- ed inside the wing will not come loose, either when the wires are pulled, or during flying, always tape them securely together with electrical tape. 4. Starting from the outer servo hole, insert...

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    6 3. Using a 1/8” drill, drill half way through the aileron hole from both top and bottom till the drill passes through the aileron. Insert the 6-32 x 2-1/4 allen head bolt into the top of the aileron. Thread the bolt all the way till the head is flush with the top of the aileron. 4. On the bottom o...

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    7 1. Collect the following items (2) stabilizers (4) 4-40 x 1/2” button head bolts (1) short front stabilizer tube (1) long rear stabilizer tube mounting stabilizers 1. Locate the two holes under the stabilizer tubes in the fuselage. Remove the covering over both screw holes. 2. Slide the short stab...

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    8 tail wheel 1. Collect the following items (1) tail wheel bracket (2) #4 x 3/4” philip head screws (1) small tail wheel (2) wheel collars with set screws 1. Draw a centerline on the bottom of the fuse- lage where the tail wheel bracket will mount. 2. Mark the tail wheel bracket mounting hole locati...

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    9 hinging rudder 1. Collect the following items (1) rudder (4) hinges (1) 6-32 x 3” all threaded rod (2) 6-32 locking hex nuts (2) #6 washer (2) nylon adjustable control horn (2) nylon adjustable horn bracket 1. Glue the rudder to the fin the same way you did the ailerons. Make sure that the top of ...

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    10 hinging the elevators 1. Collect the following items: (2) elevators (8) hinges 3. Insert the hinges into the hinge hole in the sta- bilizers and the elevators make sure that the hinges fits completely into the stabilizer and the elevator. 4. Take the elevators and the stabilizers and just like yo...

  • Page 11: Caution:

    11 3. Insert the 6-32 x 3” screw from the top through the elevator. Place the nylon cup washer and nylon nut on the bolt and tighten screw the nylon adjustable horn bracket on to the bolt. Hint: drill the hole from the bottom half way. Then measure and mark the top of the aileron and drill down to t...

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    12 wheel collars wheel pant wheel landing gear 5. Mount the wheel pants back on the landing gear along with the wheel collars and wheels. Center the wheel on the axle. Engine installation the motor you choose may have a different type installation as show. We show a desert aircraft da50 motor. This ...

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    13 2. The motor we used was mounted on pillars off of the firewall the proper distance (6-1/4” total). You might need to shim your motor out farther. We also had to open the fuel tank hole in the firewall because the da 50 carburetor needs “breathing room” to function properly. This hole allows the ...

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    14 2 install the throttle servo. Drill a 1/8” hole in the firewall in position with the throttle arm. Insert the nylon tubing in the hole. Let the tubing exit into the fuselage towards the throttle servo mount. Attach the ez connector to the engine throttle or servo arm. Insert the pushrod into the ...

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    15 caution: always use thread lock on any bolt that is threading into metal threads. Receiver, battery & switch we placed our receiver just behind the fuel tank 2000 mah battery beside the fuel tank. The location of these items will vary with the engine used. Install your radio switch. Install your ...

  • Page 16: Balancing

    16 balancing balance the yak 54 6-7/8 to 7-1/4 back from the leading edge next to the fuselage. For extreme 3d flying you may want to move the cg back even farther after you are familiar with the way the yak 54 flies. Just remember that the further back you go the more sensitive it will become. With...