Hangar-9 Pulse XT 40 ARF User Manual

Wingspan ... 60.7 in (1540.5mm)Wing Area ... 667 sq in (43 sq dm)Length ...

10  Step 9Slide one of the longer pushrod wires into the wing. Attach the servo extension to the “Z” bend of the pushrod wire.  Step 10Pull the s

11  Step 13Secure the servo using the screws provided with the servo.  Step 14Slide a clevis retainer onto a clevis. Thread the clevis onto the

12  Step 18Use a 5/64" (2mm) drill bit to drill the locations for the control horn screws. Place a few drops of thin CA into each hole to harde

13Required Parts• Stabilizer• Elevator (right and left)• Elevator joiner wire• Control horn w/backplate• 2mm x 12mm screw (3)Required Tools and Adhesi

14 Step 6Drill a 1/16" (1.5mm) hole in the center of each hinge slot in both the elevators and stabilizer. Prepare six CA hinges by placing a T-

15Required Parts• Rudder • Fin• Tail wheel assembly • Tail wheel 1" (25mm)• CA hinge (2)• 2mm wheel collar w/setscrew• Control horn w/backplate

16 Step 6Test fit the rudder and fin together. Make sure to insert the tail gear wire into the rudder. When satisfied with the fit, mix up a small am

17Required Parts• Fuselage • Landing gear• 4mm nut (6) • 4mm locknut (2)• 6-32 x 1/2" socket head screw (3)• 4-40 blind nut (4) • #6 washer (3

18  Step 4Position the inner 4mm nut so there is about 7/16" (12mm) between the wheel nut and landing gear. Tighten the 4mm locknut onto the s

19  Step 7Use a 9/64" (3.5mm) drill bit to drill the two locations for the screws.  Step 8Install two 4-40 blind nuts inside the wheel pants

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20Required Parts• Fuselage• 23 3/8" (594mm) rudder pushrod• 22 1/2" (572mm) elevator pushrod wire• Clevis w/retainerRequired Tools and Adhes

21 Step 4Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to install the rudder and elevator servos. Step 5Install the switch harness on the side of the fuselage using the

22  Step 9Attach the 23 3/8" (594mm) rudder pushrod to the servo arm using the “Z” bend in the pushrod. You may need to use a 5/64" (2mm)

23Required Parts• Fuselage • Rudder assembly• Stabilizer assembly • 4-40 locknut (2)• #4 washerRequired Tools and Adhesives• Adjustable wrench Step

24 Step 5Repeat Step 4 for the elevator.Section 6A: Tail Installation

25Required Parts• Fuselage w/tail installedRequired Tools and Adhesives• Adjustable wrench • Felt-tipped pen• Hobby knife • 30-minute epoxy• Straigh

26Required Parts• Fuselage • Plywood battery tray• Hook and loop strap • Cowling• 4-40 x 3/8" socket head screw (2)• 6-32 x 1 7/8" screw (

27 Step 4Build a wiring harness for the batteries using a female connector and two male connectors. Follow the wiring in the photo so the motor sees

28 Step 9Remove the hatch from the bottom of the fuselage. Slide the battery tray into the fuselage with the hook and loop facing towards the bottom.

29Required Parts• Fuselage • Engine mount (2)• Cowling • Fuel tank• 6-32 locknut (4) • #6 washer (4)• Clevis w/retainer • Throttle pushrod• 3mm x

3Radio and Power Systems Requirements• 4-channel radio system (minimum) w/receiver• 537 Standard Servo (JRPS537) (5) or equivalent (4 required when b

30 Step 4Mount the engine to the mount using four 6-32 x 1 1/4" screws, four #6 washers and four 6-32 locknuts. Step 5Slide a clevis retainer o

31 Step 10Locate the fuel tank. Hold the tank up to a strong light to determine which direction the vent line is facing. This will be the top of the

32Required Parts• Fuselage • Wing• Wing bolt plate • Wing tube• 1/4-20 x 1 1/2" nylon bolt (2)• 1 7/8" (48mm) wing dowel (2)• 1 5/16"

33 Step 6Slide the remaining wing panel onto the wing tube aligning the dowel into the panel. Step 7Slide the 1/4-20 x 1 1/2" wing bolts throug

34The amount of control throw should be adjusted as closely as possible using mechanical means, rather than making large changes electronically at the

35Charge both the transmitter and receiver pack for your airplane. If you are flying an electric version, make sure to charge the motor battery as we

36The following is a check list that you should follow every time you have completed a flying session with your Pulse XT. Doing so will keep your ai

37• Ailerons: Each side of this airplane has a hinged control surface (aileron), located on the trailing edge of the wing. Move the aileron stick on

38GENERAL1) I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy b

395) Flying sites separated by three miles or more are considered safe from site-to site interference, even when both sites use the same frequencies.

4Required Items for Electric Installation• Female Deans connector w/wire • Male Deans connector (3)• Soldering iron • Solder• Phoenix-60 Speed Contr

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8Required Parts• Wing panel (right and left) • Aileron (right and left)• Servo w/hardware (2) • Clevis w/retainer (2)• CA hinge (8)• Servo extension

9  Step 5Position the aileron so it can move freely and not bind at the wing tip or wing root. Deflect the aileron without changing the hinge gap,