Seagull Models AT 6 TEXAN User manual

TheAT-6 advanced trainer was one of the most widely used aircraft in history. Evolving from

the BC-1 basic combat trainer ordered in 1937, 15,495 Texans were built between 1938 and 1945.

The USAAF procured 10,057 AT-6’s, others went to the Navy as SNJ’s and to more than 30 Allied

nations. MostAAF fighter pilots trained inAT-6’s prior to graduation from flying school. Many of the

“Spitfire” and “Hurricane” pilots in the Battle of Britain trained in Canada in “Harvards,” the British

versionoftheAT-6. To comply with neutrality laws, U.S. built Harvards were flown north to the border

and were pushed across.

In 1948, Texans still in USAF service were redesignated as T-6’s when the AT, BT, and PT

aircraftdesignations were abandoned. Tomeetanurgentneedforcloseairsupportofgroundforces

in the Korean Conflict, T-6’s flew “mosquito missions” spotting enemy troops and guns and marking

them with smoke rockets for attack by fighter-bombers.

The new Seagull Models AT-6 Texan ARF is the perfect standoff scale 40 size sport ARF of

this classic design. Construction is of light ply and balsa built by expert craftsmen and covered in the

classic white, yellow and red color scheme, with a complete decal set. What really sets this AT-6

apart from others is it's prepainted fiberglass cowl, true to scale round fuselage and a completely

prefabricated and hand painted cockpit which includes two instrument panels and two pilots! All of

the hardware that you need can be found in the box also. Fuel tank, wheels, tail wheel assembly,

prebuilt pushrods and more. Even foam rubber to protect your receiver and battery pack is included.

We are sure that you'll agree this is the best built, and the best flying sport scaleAT-6ARF available

anywhere!

Madein Vietnam.

AT 6 - TEXAN

Specifications:

Wingspan-----------------------------------------62in------------------------158.5cm.

Wingarea--------------------------------626.5sq.in-------------------40.42sq.dm.

Approximateflyingweight-------------6.2-7.7lbs-----------------------2.8-3.5kg.

Length-------------------------------------------50.4in---------------------------128cm.

Recommendedenginesize-------.46-.52cu.in--------------------------2-stroke.

------- .72-.82 cu.in----------------------- 4-stroke.

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

AT 6 - TEXAN. Instruction Manual.

INTRODUCTION.

Thank you for choosing the AT 6 - TEXAN ARTF by SEAGULL MODELS. The AT 6 - TEXAN was

designedwiththeintermediate/advancedsportflyerinmind.Itisa semiscaleairplane whichiseasy

to fly and quick to assemble. The airframe is conventionally built using balsa, plywood to make it

stronger than the average ARTF , yet the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light. You will find

that most of the work has been done for you already.

This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane. Please read this

manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your AT 6 - TEXAN . Use the parts listing below to

identify all parts.

WARNING.

Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is

capable of causing injury to people or property. WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU

ASSUME ALL RISK & RESPONSIBILITY.

IfyouareinexperiencedwithbasicR/CflightwestronglyrecommendyoucontactyourR/Csupplier

and join your local R/C Model Flying Club. R/C Model Flying Clubs offer a variety of training

proceduresdesignedto helpthe newpilot onhis waytosuccessfulR/Cflight.Theywillalsobe able

to advise on any insurance and safety regulations that may apply.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED.

.46-.52 2-stroke engine

.72-.82 4-stroke engine

Computer radio with six servos

Glow plug to suit engine

Propeller to suit engine

Protective foam rubber for radio

system

Silicone fuel line

TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED.

Thick cyanoacrylate glue

30 minute epoxy

5 minute epoxy

Hand or electric drill

Assorted drill bits

Modellingknife

Straight edge ruler

2mm ball driver

Phillips head screwdriver

220 grit sandpaper

90° square or builder’s triangle

Wire cutters

Masking tape & T-pins

Thread-lock

Paper towels

PARTS LISTING.

FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY

(1) Fuselage

(1) Canopy

WING ASSEMBLY

(1) Right wing half with pre-installed

aileron

(1) Left wing half with pre-installed

aileron

(1)Midle wing

Tail section assembly

(1) Vertical stabilizer with pre-

installedrudder

(1) Horizontal stabilizer with pre-

installed elevator halves

Some more parts.

HARDWAREPACK

COWLING

Landing gear.....

AT 6 - TEXAN. Instruction Manual.

NOTE: To avoid scratching your new aero-

planewesuggestthatyoucoveryour

workbench with an old towel. Keep a

couple of jars or bowls handy to hold

the small parts after you open the

bags.

Pleasetrialfitallparts.Makesureyou

have the correct parts and that they

fit and are aligned properly before

gluing! This will ensure proper as-

semblyasthe AT6-TEXANismade

from natural materials and minor ad-

justments may have to be made.

The paint and plastic parts used in

this kit are fuel proof. However, they

arenottolerantofmanyharshchemi-

cals including the following: paint

thinner, cyano-acrylate glue accel-

erator,cyanoacrylategluede-bonder

andacetone. Donotlet these chemi-

calscomein contact with the colours

onthe coveringandthe plastic parts.

AT 6 - TEXAN. Instruction Manual.

There are 2 options for colour scheme of AT 6:

1. One is standard colours (White and yellow).

2. One isAustralia colour scheme (Yellow). WithAustralia colour scheme for AT 6, you should

use black pen (fuel proof) to draw the panel lines on the air plane as same as pictures below:

Pen.

AT 6 - TEXAN. Instruction Manual.

C/Aglue.

AT 6 - TEXAN. Instruction Manual.

4)Deflect the aileron and completely

saturate each hinge with thin C/A glue. The

aileronsfront surfaceshouldlightly contactthe

wing during this procedure. Ideally, when the

hinges are glued in place, a 1/64” gap or less

will be maintained throughout the lengh of the

aileron to the wing panel hinge line.

Note:

The control surfaces, including the

ailerons, elevators, and rudder, are

prehinged with hinges installed, but the

hinges are not glued in place. It is

imperativethatyou properly adhere the

hingesinplaceperthe steps that follow

usingahigh-qualitythinC/Aglue.

1) Carefully remove the aileron from one

of the wing panels. Note the position of the

hinges.

2)Remove each hinge from the wing panel

and aileron and place a T-pin in the center of

each hinge. Slide each hinge into the aileron

untiltheT-pin is snug against the aileron.This

will help ensure an equal amount of hinge is

oneithersideofthehingelinewhentheaileron

is mounted to the wing panel.

HINGING THE AILERONS.

Note:

The hinge is constructed of a special

material that allows the C/A to wick or

penetrateand distributethroughoutthe

hinge, securely bonding it to the wood

structureof the wing panel and aileron.

3) Slide the aileron on the wing panel until

there is only a slight gap. The hinge is now

centered on the wing panel and aileron.

Remove the T-pins and snug the aileron

against the wing panel.Agap of 1/64” or less

shouldbe maintained between the wing panel

andaileron.

5) Turn the wing panel over and deflect the

aileron in the opposite direction from the

opposite side. Apply thin C/A glue to each

hinge,makingsure thattheC/Apenetratesinto

both the aileron and wing panel.

C/Aglue.

AT 6 - TEXAN. Instruction Manual.

8)After both ailerons are securely hinged,

firmly grasp the wing panel and aileron to

make sure the hinges are securely glued and

cannot be pulled out. Do this by carefully

applying medium pressure, trying to separate

the aileron from the wing panel. Use caution

not to crush the wing structure.

Note:Work the aileron up and down several

times to “work in” the hinges and check

for proper movement.

7) Repeat this process with the other wing

panel, securely hinging the aileron in place.

6) Using C/A remover/debonder and a

papertowel, remove any excess C/Agluethat

may have accumulated on the wing or in the

aileronhingearea.

Repeat the procedure for the other wing

half.

INSTALLING THE MAIN GEAR WIRES

MAIN LANDING GEAR

INSTALLATION ( OPTION I ).

 1) Usingamodeling knife, remove the cov-

ering from over the two main gear mounting

slots located in the bottom of the wing. One

slot is located in each wing half.

 2) Insert the 90º bend of one main gear

wire into the predrilled hole in one mounting

slot.

 3) The landing gear wire is held in place

using two nylon landing gear straps and four

3mm x 12mm wood screws.

NOTE: The straps should be located equal

distance from the inside and outside ends of

the wire.

 4) Using the two landing gear straps as a

guide, mark the locations of the four 3mm x

12mm mounting screws onto the wing sur-

face.

 5) Remove the two straps and the gear

wire. Drill four 1mm pilot holes into the wing

for the wood screws.

Be careful not to drill through the top of

the wing!

3mm x 12mm.

Remove covering.

AT 6 - TEXAN. Instruction Manual.

 6) Reinstall the gear wire and install the

straps using the four 3mm x 12mm wood

screws. Tighten the screws completely to

secure the gear wire in place.

INSTALLINGTHEMAIN GEAR WHEELS.

3mm x 12mm.

Repeat the procedure for the other wing

half.

2X8mm.

Plywood.

2X8mm.

Cut.

Sanding.

AT 6 - TEXAN. Instruction Manual.

INSTALLINGRETRACTABLE

LANDING GEAR ( OPTION II ).

Remove covering.

Metalclevis.

Pushrod. M2 clock.

1mm screw bit.

Remove covering.

Electric wire

exit.

Metalconnector.

Servo for retractable only.

Servo arm.

Pre-intalledwithoutglue.

15 mm. 15 mm.

Trim and cut.

AT 6 - TEXAN. Instruction Manual.

3mm x 12mm.

C/Aglue.

Plastic gear cover.

Trim and

cut.

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