THE WORLD MODELS A340 User manual
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Warning! This model is not a toy.
It is designed for maximum performance. Please seek advice if one is not familiar with this kind
of engine powered precision model. Operating this model without prior preparation may cause
injuries. Remember, safety is the most important thing. Always keep this instruction manual at
hand for quick reference.
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.*
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Wing Span
Wing Area
Flying Weight
Fuselage Length
64 in / 1625 mm
592 sq in / 38.2 sq dm
5.5 Ib / 2500 g
45.5 in / 1155 mm
Specifications
FACTORY PRE-FABRICATED
ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY(ARF)SERIES
MADE IN CHINA
The World Models
Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
www.theworldmodels.com
(A340)
Requires: "Glow Power" requires 4-channel radio w/5 standard
servos, 2-stroke 0.40-0.46 engine, or "Electric Power"
requires 4-channel radio w/ 4 standard servos,
Outrunner Motor KM37490750 w/Radial Mount
Adaptor HW2340300, 40A Brushless ESC, 4 cells
14.8V 3200mAh Lipo battery and charger
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INDEX
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS LIST
ASSEMBLY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
P.1
P. 2
P.3-P.13
P.14
Check all parts. If you find any defective or missing parts contact your local dealer. Please
DRY FIT and check for defects for all parts that will require CA or Epoxy for final assembly.
Any parts you find to be defective after the gluing process may be difficult to remove for
warranty replacement. The manufacturer will replace any defective parts, but will not extend
to the parts that are good before gluing to defective parts during assembly. Warranty will
not cover any parts modified by customer.
Symbols used throughout this instruction manual comprise of the following :-
Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.
1
2
3
P. 1
Cut off shaded portion.
Ensure smooth non-binding
movement while assembling.
Apply instant glue
(C.A.glue, super glue.)
Assemble left and right
sides the same way.
Peel off shaded portion
covering film.
Pay close attention here!
Apply epoxy glue.
Must be purchased separately !
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 3mm).
Pierce the shaded portion
covering film.
3mm
Do not overlook this symbol !
Warning!
Apply thread locker
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P. 2
10. SIDE WINDOWS -- 1 set
WIND SHIELD -- 1 pc.
SCREW PWA2.3x8mm -- 4 pcs
SILICON GROMMETS PL1265035 d1.5xD6.5mm -- 4 pcs
11. PILOT PC001050A -- 2 sets
PLYWOOD 4x97.5x125mm -- 1 pc.
PLYWOOD 4x93x125mm -- 1 pc.
MOUNTING PLATE PL4114015 -- 1 pc.
SCREW PM2x12mm -- 1 pc.
WASHER d2xD5mm -- 1 pc.
M2 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT -- 1 pc.
12. SCREW PWA2x8mm -- 8 pcs
SERVO MOUNTING PANEL PL5310000 -- 1 pair
13.
PUSHROD Ø1.8x86mm w/ Threads (For Aileron) -- 2 pcs
TRI-HORN PL4111221 -- 2 sets
SCREW PB2x20mm -- 4 pcs
SCREW PB2x18mm -- 2 pcs
CLEVIS PL4112103 -- 2 pcs
FUEL TUBE D6x5mm -- 4 pcs
STRAPER PL4112102 -- 2 pcs
14. WING TUBE Ø10x663mm -- 2 pcs
SCREW PA3x20mm -- 4 pcs
WASHER d3.2xD12mm -- 4 pcs
15. WING STRUTS -- 2 pcs
SOCKET HEAD SCREW M3x12mm -- 6 pcs
SCREW PA3x12mm -- 2 pcs
WASHER d3xD7mm -- 6 pcs
WASHER d3.2xD12mm -- 4 pcs
M3 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT -- 2 pcs
PLATE 2mm -- 2 pcs
16. SPONGE -- 60x70x122mm -- 1 pc.
17. BATTERY COVER -- 1 pc.
Parts List
COVERING:--
TOUGHLON STL 311 FERRARI RED
TOUGHLON STL 100 WHITE
LIGHTEX SGX 201 BLACK
1. DECALS: A340 DEC -- set
MAIN WING -- 1 pair
FUSELAGE -- 1 pc.
2. STABILIZER & ELEVATOR -- 1 set
SCREW PM3x20mm -- 1 pc.
WASHER d3.2xD7mm -- 1 pc.
3. VERTICAL FIN & RUDDER -- 1 set
4. PUSHROD Ø1.8x613mm w/ Threads (For Rudder) -- 1 pc.
CLEVIS PL4112103 -- 1 pc.
SCREW PB2x14mm -- 3 pcs
TRI-HORN PL4111221 -- 1 set
FUEL TUBE D6x5mm -- 1 pc.
5.
PUSHROD Ø1.8x590mm w/ Threads (For Elevator) -- 2 pcs
SCREW PB2x14mm -- 6 pcs
CLEVIS PL4112103 -- 2 pcs
TRI-HORN PL4111221 -- 2 sets
FUEL TUBE D6x5mm -- 2 pcs
6. TAIL LANDING GEAR -- 1 pc.
TAIL WHEEL Ø23mm -- 1 pc.
COLLAR Ø2.1mm w/ Set Screw -- 2 sets
SCREW PA3x12mm -- 2 pcs
SCREW PM2x12mm -- 1 pc.
PLATE 0.3mm -- 1 pc.
M2 NUT -- 1 pc.
7. MAIN LANDING GEAR -- 1 pc.
COLLAR Ø4.1mm w/ Set Screw -- 4 sets
MAIN WHEEL Ø58mm -- 2 pcs
SCREW PA3x12mm -- 12 pcs
MOUNTING PLATE PL4114020 -- 6 pcs
8.
COWLING --1 pc.
DUMMY ENGINE -- 1 set
TRANSPARENT 3D TEMPLATE -- 1 pc.
SCREW PWA2.6x12mm -- 4 pcs
SILICON GROMMETS PL1265035 d1.5xD6.5mm -- 4 pcs
SPINNER Ø57mm PL2111057N -- 1 set
SCREW PA3x10mm -- 2 pcs
PLYWOOD 5x50x72.5mm -- 1 pc.
9. STRAPER PL4112102 -- 2 pcs
FUEL TUBE D6x5mm -- 2 pcs
PUSHROD CONNECTOR PL4410010 -- 1 set
PUSHROD Ø1.8x85mm (For
Elevator
) -- 1 pc.
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P. 3
Decals
1
Cut out decal sheet, peel off backing sheet and
apply on fuselage and wings. Decal
Left View
Right View
Top View
Bottom View
Main wings
Fuselage
Instrument Panel
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PM3x20mm
Washer d3.2xD7mm
Stabilizer & Elevator
2
Vertical Fin & Rudder
3
Rudder Pushrod
4
The hinges are factory glued.
The hinges are factory glued.
P. 4
PM3x20mm Screw
1
PB2x14mm Screw
3
d3.2xD7mm Washer
1
Right View
Pre-glued
Pre-glued
Remove coverings for all surfaces in contact before applying A/B epoxy glue.
PB2x14mm
Fuel Tube
D6x5mm
Pushrod
Ø1.8x613mm
Clevis
Tri-horn
M3x14mm
B B'
B=B'
Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models horn are pre-drilled. Please look for pin-hole marks at
side of control surfaces.
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PA3x12mm Screw
2
PB2x14mm Screw
6
Elevator Pushrod
5
Tail Landing Gear
6
Main Landing Gear
7
P. 5
PB2x14mm
Clevis
Tri-horn
M3x14mm
Pushrod
Ø1.8x590mm
Fuel Tube
D6x5mm
PA3x12mm Screw
PA3x12mm
12
PM2x12mm Screw
M2 Nut
1
1
PA3x12mm
Wheel
Ø
23mm
PM2x12mm
M2 Nut
M3x3mm
Set Screw
4.1mm Collar
4.1mm Collar
M3x3mm
Set Screw
Wheel Ø58mm
Landing Gear
2.5mm
2mm
Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models horn are pre-drilled. Please look for pin-hole marks at
under side of control surfaces.
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Brushless ESC
EZ Connector
Propeller Adaptor
HW2340300
M3x12mm
d3xD7mm
M3x8mm
M2.5x11mm
P. 6
SolderSolder
TWM
KP0011310
ESC Motor
Optional Electric Power
Package
PWA2.6x12mm Screw
4
First insert the grommet to the
cowling then apply screw.
This step is for electric powered. Please follow step 8B if your model is engine powered.
d1.5xD6.5mm
Grommet
Cowling
Fuselage
PWA2.6x12mm
d1.5xD6.5mm Silicon Grommet Screw
4
Double - sided Tape
PA3x10mm Screw
2
Electric
8A
PA3x10mm
Ø57mm Spinner
TWM HW3112400
PROPELLER ADAPTORWRENCH
11x8E Propeller PL6211108
PWA2.6x12mm
d1.5xD6.5mm
1
2
3
4
Battery
Battery Tie
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P. 7
Optional Glow Engine Power
Package
If Pilatus PC-6 Porter 40 is engine powered. Please follow this step.
Engine Mount PL5111030
M3x20mm
d3xD7mm
Engine
8B
Throttle Pushrod
3x3mm
Washer
2mm
Washer
2mm
M2 Nut
Throttle Servo.
1.5mm
PWA2.6x12mm Screw
4
First insert the grommet to the
cowling then apply screw.
d1.5xD6.5mm
Grommet
Cowling
Fuselage
PWA2.6x12mm
d1.5xD6.5mm Silicon Grommet Screw
4
PA3x10mm Screw
2
PA3x10mm
Ø57mm Spinner
11x6 Propeller PL62231106
PWA2.6x12mm
d1.5xD6.5mm
Plastic Tube
d2xD3x270mm
Throttle Pushrod
Ø1.2x330mm
Fuel Tank 320CC
Cable Tie 1.5x5x400mm
Throttle Servo
Plywood 5x50x72.5mm
Linkage Connector
103mm
4.06in.
M3 Nut
d3xD7mm
M3x25mm
1
2
3
4
5
Double - sided Tape 40x100mm
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Windows
10
P. 8
Pilot
11
PWA2.6x12mm
d1.5xD6.5mm
PWA2.6x12mm Screw
PM2x12mm Screw
4
1
d1.5xD6.5mm Silicon Grommet Screw
4
PM2x12mm
Mounting Plate
Washer
d2xD5mm
M2 Nylon
Insert Lock
Nut
PM2x12mm
Plywood 4x97.5x125mm Plywood 4x93x125mmPilot
M2 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
1
d2xD5mm Washer
1
Securely glue the windows to the fuselage.
Servos Setting
9
Fuel Tube D6x5mm
Straper
Elevator Pushrod
Ø1.8x410mm
Rudder Pushrod
Ø1.8x450mm
Rudder Servo
Elevator Servo
Install and arrange the servo as shown in the diagram.
Elevator Servo
Pushrod Connector
J1(Pushrod Ø1.8x85mm)
J1
J2
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P. 9
Aileron Pushrod
13
PB2x20mm Screw
4
Bottom View
Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models horn are pre-drilled.
Please look for pin-hole marks at under side of control surfaces.
Straper Fuel Tube
D6x5mm
PB2x20mm
PB2x18mm
Clevis
Tri-horn
M3x14mm
Pushrod
Ø1.8x86mm
Fuel Tube
D6x5mm
PB2x18mm Screw
2
Aileron Servo
12
PWA2x8mm n Screw
8
Pre-glued
1.5mm
PWA2x8mm
Servo wire
Bottom View
The hinges are factory glued.
1.5mm
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