Great Planes Z526 Zlin Akrobat GP/EP ARF - GPMA1024 - Manual (Page 5)

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o Hobby Heat ™ micro torch (HCAR0755)
o Dead Center ™ Engine Mount Hole Locator
(GPMR8130)
o AccuThrow ™ Deflection Gauge (GPMR2405)
o CG Machine ™ (GPMR2400)
o Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer (TOPQ5700)
o Robart Super Stand II (ROBP1402)
o Great Planes 1/5 th scale Civilian Pilot (red)
(GPMQ9062), blue (GPMQ9063), or yellow
(GPMQ9064)
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
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There are several types of screws used in this kit:
Self-tapping or sheet metal screws
are designated by a number and a
length . For example, #6 x 3/4" [19mm] .
Machine screws are designated by a
number, threads per inch, and a length .
For example, 4-40 x 3/4" [19mm] .
Socket Head Cap Screws (SHCS)
are designated by a number, threads
per inch, and a length . For example,
4-40 x 3/4" [19mm]
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When you see the term test fit in the instructions, it
means that you should first position the part on the assembly
without using any glue, then slightly modify or custom fit
the part as necessary for the best fit .
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Whenever the term glue is written you should rely upon
your experience to decide what type of glue to use . When
a specific type of adhesive works best for that step, the
instructions will make a recommendation .
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Whenever just epoxy is specified you may use either
30-minute (or 45-minute) epoxy or 6-minute epoxy . When
30-minute epoxy is specified it is highly recommended that
you use only 30-minute (or 45-minute) epoxy, because you
will need the working time and/or the additional strength .
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Photos and sketches are placed before the step they
refer to . Frequently you can study photos in following steps
to get another view of the same parts .
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The Zlin 526 Akrobat is factory-covered with Top Flite ®
MonoKote ® film . Should repairs ever be required, MonoKote
can be patched with additional MonoKote purchased
separately . MonoKote is packaged in six-foot rolls, but
some hobby shops also sell it by the foot . If only a small
piece of MonoKote is needed for a minor patch, perhaps a
fellow modeler would give you some . MonoKote is applied
with a model airplane covering iron, but in an emergency a
regular iron could be used . A roll of MonoKote includes full
instructions for application . Following are the colors used on
this model and order numbers for six foot rolls .
Jet White (TOPQ0204)
Royal Blue (TOPQ0221)
True Red (TOPQ0227)
Charcoal Metallic (TOPQ0407)
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The stabilizer and wing incidences and engine thrust
angles have been factory-built into this model . However,
some technically-minded modelers may wish to check these
measurements anyway . To view this information visit the web
site at www .greatplanes .com and click on “Technical Data .”
Due to manufacturing tolerances which will have little or no
effect on the way your model will fly, please expect slight
deviations between your model and the published values .
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS
Stab = Horizontal Stabilizer
Fin = Vertical Stabilizer
LE = Leading Edge
TE = Trailing Edge
LG = Landing Gear
Ply = Plywood
" = Inches
mm = Millimeters
SHCS = Socket Head Cap Screw
ESC = Electronic Speed Control
LiPo = Lithium Polymer battery
3S = Three cells in series
mAh = Milliamp Hours (refers to the usable
capacity of a battery)
To convert inches to millimeters, multiply inches by 25.4
(25.4mm = 1")
KIT INSPECTION
Before starting to build, take an inventory of this kit to make
sure it is complete, and inspect the parts to make sure they
are of acceptable quality . If any parts are missing or are not of
acceptable quality, or if you need assistance with assembly,
contact
Product Support . When reporting defective or
missing parts, use the part names exactly as they are written
in the Kit Contents list .
Great Planes Product Support
3002 N Apollo Drive, Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822
Telephone: (217) 398-8970, ext. 5
Fax: (217) 398-7721
E-mail: [email protected]