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Piper J-3 Cub · Wiring Diagram

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Overview

This document serves as a wiring diagram for the RC equipment used in the Piper J-3 Cub model aircraft. It provides detailed instructions on assembling the model, including the installation of servos, motors, and other electronic components. The manual is intended for hobbyists and enthusiasts who are building or modifying their RC version of the Piper J-3 Cub. It emphasizes safety precautions and proper assembly techniques to ensure optimal performance and safety during operation.

  • The model should be operated by individuals 14 years or older with adult supervision.
  • Balance the model at the 85mm mark for initial flights to ensure stable handling.
  • Follow the assembly instructions carefully to ensure structural integrity and performance.
  • The manual includes specific wiring diagrams for both electric and IC engine configurations.
  • Safety precautions must be adhered to during assembly and operation.

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Originally published by www.bay-tec.de. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.

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Document details

Type
Wiring Diagram
Pages
16
File size
4.9 MB
Publisher
www.bay-tec.de
How rare is it?
1Piper J-3 Cub registered worldwide · 0 active

Common. Rarer than 24% of the aircraft models we track.

Documentation completeness
4/7

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Safety Precautions

The manual emphasizes that the model should not be considered a toy and requires adult supervision for children under 14. Proper operation is crucial to avoid injury.

Pre-Flight Checks

Before flying, ensure all components are properly installed and functioning. The manual suggests balancing the model at the 85mm mark for initial flights.

Assembly Instructions

The document outlines step-by-step instructions for assembling various parts of the model, including the fuselage, wings, and landing gear. It includes specific details on aligning parts and securing them with glue.

Wiring Diagram

The wiring diagram section details the connections for RC equipment, including the throttle, elevator, aileron, and rudder. It provides guidance for both electric and IC engine setups.

Safety notes

  • This product is not a toy and requires careful handling and operation.
  • Children must be supervised by an adult when operating the model.

Full document text

Specification Suggested Equipment Suggested 4 or more asoline lightweight design which gives it good low-speed handling properties and short-field performance. many of these beloved airplanes are still around today. Historical Background the note at the end of the manual. This product should not be considered a toy, but rather a complicated and sophisticated flying model. Your safety depends on how you use and fly it, if not correctly operated it could cause injury to you or your family members. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times if operating this product. Not suitable for children under the age of 14. THIS IS NOT A TOY. s problems. Always turn on the receiver last after turning on the transmitter and shut off the receiver first before turning off the transmitter. an structural strength where necessary. ease wear goggles or dust-proof clothes when needed. you may not receive the glue that appears in the list. Please understand and purchase this separately. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS and pulls forward. . the battery according to your battery manufacturers instructions. is model uses a servo for each aileron and one each for rudder and elevator. A simple 4ch transmitter can be used with a Y lead for the ailerons or you can use a more sophisticated computer radio with mixing etc. When the power system and transmitter-receiver device are set up and used for the first time you may need to set the throttle range of the ESC. Please refer to the ESC manufacturers instruction leaflet on how to set this. PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS KIT F37-1 F36-3 F36-4 F36-2 Tools required 01 Assemble the Fuselage 01-1 1 fuselage side F0-3 F36-4 Align F37-1 F36-4 01-3 01-4 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P18 P19 P20 P21 P22 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P1 Please sand all parts before Align Align Align Align F29 F10 F11 F28 F17 F27 F26 2 F19 F19-1 F23 Fiberglass Please blind nut faces into the fuselage F18 F21 F21 F22 01-5 01-5.1 01-5.2 01-5.3 01-5.4 01-6 01-7 01-3 01-4 Assemble the finished fuselage sides that were built install the inner balsa strip for Paulownia strip to actual length Blind nuts Blind nuts blind nut is installed as shown in the picture wrong side as this will Balsa strip to actual length 01-8 01-9 01-11 01-12 01-13 01-14 01-15 01-16 01-17 01-10 B 3 Glue 02 Assemble the Main Wing P12 P12 P11 P11 01-18 01-19 01-20 P14 Blind Pay attention to the direction of the blind nuts P19 P21 P5 01-21 n 4 # # 5 T13 a b c 03 03-1 03-2 03-3 03-4 03-5 A has been drilled into the end of each T13 part. Glue parts T13 to the vertical stabilizer and to each elevator half at the points A,B and C as shown. both halves do lie flat. intermediate strut brace fixing # Assemble the horizontal and vertical 6 in the positions shown. nsert the s 03-6 03-7 04 Assemble the horizontal and vertical tail wheel to the fuselage 04-1 04-2 onto the tailwheel wire then feed the wire Bend the steel wire the tailwheel and secure with a wheel collar. 04-4 04-5 04-3 P13 wheel collar the rudder as shown. all Horizontal P22 Insert the elevator into the rear of the fuselage as shown and glue the elevator joining rod into position. 05 Assemble the Landing Gear S P18 P18 P20 P17 P17 P6 06 P7 P7 06-1 05-1 05-2 05-3 05-4 04-6 04-7 04-8 Outside Outside Inside Inside . See note at end of manual. Vertical Tail P22 P22 7 Sand to Sectional view P2 P2 06-3 06-4 06-5 06-6 P9 P15 . Install the wing struts Install the servo inside the wing 06-2 06-7 8 07 Install servos and pushrods inside the fuselage is after the steel wire rod and the servo arms Glue P7 P7 P7 If fitting an I.C. motor then see the steps below for a different servo arrangement. 9 08 Install the motor mount and electric/IC motor on the other side 10 09 Set and Adjust C.G For initial flights we recommend you balance the model on the 85mm mark to make it more docile. Once you have flown it a few times you can then move it back slightly if you wish, this will make the flying characteristics more agile. 11 10 Install the scale parts Rudder Elevator Aileron : Install the scale engine parts OPTIONAL 12 C of G: 13 Wiring Diagram for RC Equipment (Electric powered only) Wiring Diagram for RC Equipment (IC Engine only) RX Engine Throttle Elevator Aileron Rudder to the right to the left Rudder stick to the right Rudder stick to the left Note: This instruction manual shows the construction of the wooden airframe and the installation of the RC equipment. Prior to complete assembly we recommend that each component is covered separately first with the iron on covering of your choice. So this is before all the control surfaces are finally hinged, before the tail parts are glued in place etc etc. This will make the covering very much easier and will also help with the final assembly. 14 SIDE VIEW SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW FRONT VIEW FRONT VIEW FRONT VIEW