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1. Your model is covered with Ultracote™ covering.

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Summary of Contents for 150cc Extra 300 ARF-QB

Page 1: ...1 150cc Extra 300 ARF QB Quick Build ASSEMBLY MANUAL AEROWORKS 4903 Nome St Denver CO 80239 www aero works net...

Page 2: ...vos Installation 21 Tail Wheel Installation 29 Main Landing Gear Gear Cuffs and Wheel Pant Installation 32 Engine Installation 37 Throttle and Choke Servo Installation 39 Ignition Installation 44 Fuel...

Page 3: ...material and workmanship at the date of purchase This limited warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification In no case shall Aeroworks liability exceed the original cost...

Page 4: ...sembly of your new model Inventory and inspect all parts and hardware for any imperfec tions or damage Notify Aeroworks immediately if there are missing or damaged parts and do not proceed with the as...

Page 5: ...y 4 T2 6x10mm PWA screws 1 Landing Gear hatch cover installed by 2 4 40x20mm Hex head bolts and 2 3 flat washers 1 Bottom Hatch for canister pre installed by 6 4 40x10mm Hex style Bolts and 6 3 flat w...

Page 6: ...nt 8 11 16 and one rear 18 1 8 4 8 32x25mm Hex head bolts for wing mounting 4 8 bonded washers for wing mounting 4 4mm split ring lock washers for wing mounting 4 4 40x16mm Hex style head bolts for st...

Page 7: ...tank 1 160x100x6mm foam for the fuel tank 3 300x80x8mm sponge for the receiver and battery 8 4 5x500mm Nylon ties 10 3x150mm Nylon ties 6 12 5x356mm Velcro 6 Rubber grommets fuel line and wire guide...

Page 8: ...1 Receiver 2 4 GHz Recommended 2 x Receiver battery min 7 4 volt 5200ma 1 x Ignition battery min 7 4 volt 2600ma 2 switches with charge jacks 22 Gauge min Tools Allen wrenches US and Metric Dremel cut...

Page 9: ...nd rub in the covering If any bubbles occur your iron may be to hot Reduce heat and work slowly IMPORTANT Go over any and all seams and color overlaps with your iron to assure good adhesion of the cov...

Page 10: ...ed with Ultracote covering In case of repairs the colors are Yellow Silver Blue Scheme Pearl Blue 845 Silver 881 Cub Yellow 884 White 870 Ultracote Colors 2 Red White Black Scheme Black 874 Silver 881...

Page 11: ...nge gaps Use covering iron to seal the clear covering snugly into the bottom of the hinge lines as shown for air tight hinge seals Note The clear covering does have a transparent protective backing Th...

Page 12: ...bly see glue on all glue joints it is still recommended that the joints be reglued Due to changes in humidity during the life of the aircraft glue joints can separate it is always recommended that the...

Page 13: ...2 Servo Arms 8 Servo Mounting Screws Micro Fastener Part number STW0209 recommended 1 36 servo extension 1 12 Servo Extension 2 Aeroworks Safety Clips Note 2 6 extension will also be needed per wing w...

Page 14: ...out the root of the wing and secure leads to inside of wing with tape or Velcro This will prevent the extensions from slipping back into the wing 7 Install servo in servo well with the output shaft t...

Page 15: ...orn sides and is secured with a nylon lock nut IMPORTANT The ball link for the root end control horn goes in the bottom hole of the horn The ball link for the tip end horn goes in the mid dle hole of...

Page 16: ...k quickly 4 Align the control horns over the factory drilled holes Note Control horns have been set at a slight offset to allow for maximum torque at full deflection 6 Align the left and right sides o...

Page 17: ...ne Adjust the length of the pushrods so that the aileron is at the neutral position when the servo arms are parallel to the aileron hinge line Ensure all servos do not fight each other at center or ei...

Page 18: ...1 1 1 2 Servo Arm 4 Servo Mounting Screws Micro Fastener Part number STW0209 recommended 1 48 servo extension 1 Aeroworks Safety Clips Note 48 servo extension will be used to connect servos to receiv...

Page 19: ...trol horn sides and is secured with a nylon lock nut 1 Gather the following items for installing the ele vator linkage 1 2 1 2 pushrod 2 4 40 ball link assemblies 1 Brass spacers 1 Flat washer 1 Left...

Page 20: ...uickly 7 Plug the 48 Extension into the female end of the servo Secure the servo connectors with an Aeroworks Safety Clip Ensure the connectors will not come apart from vibration or light ten sion 6 M...

Page 21: ...no epoxy gets into the hinge during assembly 3 Mix epoxy in mixing cup and use a tapered stick to apply the epoxy inside the pre drilled holes in the trailing edge of the fin Apply epoxy to one side...

Page 22: ...alcohol wetted wipes 7 Ensure there is minimal to no gap between fin and rudder Allow epoxy to fully cure Note Ensure you have full rudder deflection before epoxy fully cures Rudder Horns Servos and...

Page 23: ...o obtain full rudder deflection 4 Use thick CA on each screw prior to installing to lock screws in place Note CA glues have a fast drying time Remember to work quickly 5 Align the left and right sides...

Page 24: ...s 8 4 40 ball link assemblies 2 Brass spacers 6 Flat washer 7 Attach the 6 extension to aft rudder servo lead and secure with an Aeroworks Safety Clip En sure the connectors will not come apart from v...

Page 25: ...d 2 16mm 4 40 Bolts as shown be low 12 Install the coupler assembly onto the rudder ser vos as shown small adjustments may be neces sary to allow the coupler to fit properly 13 Feed the rudder cable t...

Page 26: ...g into fuse 15 Pull the rudder cables from the fuse tail to the rudder servo tray Do Not cross cables 16 Insert rudder cable through the brass swage tube as shown 17 Thread cable through the threaded...

Page 27: ...ck through the brass swage tube and pull tight as shown 19 Crimp the brass tube with a crimping tool or pli ers 20 Cut off excess cable as shown 21 A drop of thin CA may be applied to the swage tube t...

Page 28: ...o center rudder servos 23 Tape the rudder balance tab to the top leading edge of the vertical fin in the neutral position as shown This ensures the rudder is straight when the cables are attached 24 U...

Page 29: ...heel steering springs are installed 2 Gather the tail wheel parts shown below 1 Carbon tail wheel assembly 3 Tail wheel mounting screws 1 Steering tiller 2 Tiller mounting screws 2 Steering springs 3...

Page 30: ...thick CA on tail wheel strut mounting screws before inserting in the pre drilled mounting holes on the bottom rear of the fuse 7 Mount the tail wheel strut using three wood screws 8 Attach the steeri...

Page 31: ...ring ends closed around the rudder and tail wheel tillers 10 Repeat for opposite side tail wheel spring Ad just length and spring tension so that tail wheel is centered when rudder is centered 11 Tail...

Page 32: ...4 40 Bolts 4 4 40 Washers MAIN LANDING GEAR GEAR CUFFS AND WHEEL PANT INSTALLATION 2 Remove the Phillips head screws holding the landing gear cover in place 3 Align mounting holes in gear with pre ins...

Page 33: ...tapered edge of the gear strut is facing toward the rear 6 Reinstall the landing gear hatch cover 7 Gather the 2 Landing Gear Cuffs as shown below They have been marked left and right for the conveni...

Page 34: ...crew driver to install wood screws 10 Finished landing gear cuff installation shown below 11 Install the axle into the gear strut with nylon lock nut Only snug tighten at this time 12 Align the wheel...

Page 35: ...olts 15 Install the wheel and outer wheel collar Use blue Loctite on the wheel collar set screw before final tightening 14 Install the inner wheel collar on the axle Use a drop of blue Loctite on the...

Page 36: ...36 17 Final gear assembly with gear cover installed shown below...

Page 37: ...Aluminum spacers are included to set the proper stand off distance for your en gine 3 Locate the laser cut engine mounting template for the DA 170 Note If other engines are used the templates may be...

Page 38: ...ter drilling is finished re move template from firewall 6 Mark a location for the ignition pickup to pass through the firewall 7 Use a 1 4 drill bit to drill the ignition pickup hole in the firewall 8...

Page 39: ...venly to prevent crushing of the fire wall 11 Engine installation is now complete Throttle and Choke Servo Installation 1 Gather throttle and choke servo mounting ac cessories as shown below 2 4 40 me...

Page 40: ...bottom of the engine box as shown 4 Use a rotary cutting tool to cut out the throttle servo mounting hole Note Cover engine with a towel or cloth or use masking tape to protect from any debris gettin...

Page 41: ...uretor at half throttle measure and mark the end of the throttle pushrod wire that will be inserted into the threaded coupler as shown 9 Cut the throttle pushrod to the proper length 10 Gather the sol...

Page 42: ...rod for proper op eration Ensure the servo or rod does not bind or jam at closed or full open positions 13 Use thick CA on the back of the throttle servo mounting servos as shown This will prevent the...

Page 43: ...Manual choke installation shown below 17 Use a rubber grommet supplied to protect the cowl from the manual choke pushrod 15 Assemble the rod as shown below Follow the previous steps on pushrod install...

Page 44: ...elow 1 Ignition module 1 Ignition battery 2600mah Li ion Recommended 1 Ignition Regulator 1 Smart Fly Ignition cutoff 3 Position the ignition module inside the engine box to allow both of the spark pl...

Page 45: ...ignition battery regulator and smart fly ignition cutoff as shown below 7 Thread ignition connector through firewall and connect ignition timing connectors with an Aeroworks Safety Clip Ensure the con...

Page 46: ...ition switch as shown below Follow the switch manufacturers directions for specific switch mounting instructions Note Ensure switch does not interfere with mount ing of wings 11 Mount the LED ignition...

Page 47: ...the fuel tank and Two for the smoke tank Solder a brass fuel barb to the fuel line pick up tube This will keep the weight of the fuel clunk from pulling the fuel line off the brass tube Note No brass...

Page 48: ...and bend upward Air vent tube should rest as close to the top of fuel tank as possible Without touching the top of the tank 7 Install the fuel tubing and clunk Secure the fuel tubing with nylon ties t...

Page 49: ...upplied but are available through Aeroworks 2 Install a short piece of fuel line and the fuel T to the fuel pick up tube Note Using a heat gun and or soapy water solu tion to soften the fuel line will...

Page 50: ...m pulling off during flight 5 Thread nylon ties under tank mounting plate and center in position 6 Install foam rubber pad for fuel tank to rest on Foam rubber will help prevent fuel from foam ing or...

Page 51: ...wn below Note We recommend you start with a smaller size drill bit then increase the bit size to the correct size to fit your filler dot This will help prevent the fuse side from splitting or cracking...

Page 52: ...tank and secure with small nylon ties as shown This will stop excess fuel from draining out the vent line during an extended down line or when lifting the tail 14 Route the vent line through F1 as sh...

Page 53: ...Leave the canister tunnel cover off while flying This will help provide better cooling for the engine 3 Use blue loctite on the muffler mounting bolts to ensure they will not come loose in flight 4 I...

Page 54: ...e 7 Use the bottom mounting bolts to keep the tem plate secure This will provide a consistent point of reference when marking and cutting the cowl 8 Lift the template material so that it contacts the...

Page 55: ...y pen lines 9 Using a template enlarge the muffler exit hole 1 4 12 Use a rotary cutting tool and sanding drum to cut the exhaust stack exit holes as needed Note We have found this to be adequate cool...

Page 56: ...2 hex head bolts 7 6 bonded washers 14 Two bottom fuse plates have been included in the kit If using standard mufflers use the plate without the stinger exits Correct plate for standard mufflers shown...

Page 57: ...to remove the covering around the hot air exit holes 3 Gather the supplied canister mounts as shown below 2 Canister mounts 16 Silicone Insulators 8 4 40 Mounting Bolts 8 4 40 Flat Washers CANISTER CO...

Page 58: ...ster holding bracket as shown below 5 Test fit the canister mounts to fuselage Canister mounts shown over the formers they will mount to 6 Bolt canister mounts in place as shown Use blue loctite to se...

Page 59: ...9 Assemble the canister to the headers with the Teflon coupler and clamps in accordance with manufactures instructions 10 Secure the headers in place using the mounting bolts provided with your engine...

Page 60: ...anister hatch as shown below 13 Teflon stinger extensions may be needed to route the exhaust out of the fuse 14 Mount cowl to the fuse using 4 4 40x16mm button style hex head bolts 7 6 32 hex head bol...

Page 61: ...ket as shown below 3 Using a covering iron seal the covering around the air exit holes as shown below Note We have supplied two bottom hatch covers One for canister installation and one for pipe insta...

Page 62: ...ver the formers they will mount to 6 Bolt tuned pipe mounts in place as shown Use blue loctite to secure mounting bolts 7 If using the MTW RE3 tuned pipes a silicone extension will be needed to allow...

Page 63: ...he clamps as shown below 9 Slide the pipe into the pipe tunnel and through the pipe mounts as shown 10 Secure the headers in place using the mounting bolts provided with your engine Use blue Loc tite...

Page 64: ...Isolators 8 4 40 Mounting Bolts 8 4 40 Flat Washers Tuned Pipe Installation Greves 150cc Gather the tuned pipe parts as shown Shown Greeves 150cc Tuned Pipes 70mm Drop flex headers Teflon Couplers Mo...

Page 65: ...er the formers they will mount to 4 Use a hobby knife to remove the covering around the hot air exit holes 3 Using a covering iron seal the covering around the air exit holes as shown below Note We ha...

Page 66: ...ighten the bolts as shown below 8 Place the bolt on the head of the wrench as shown 7 Use a small drop of thin CA on the end of a hex wrench to secure the bolt as shown This will help hold the bolt to...

Page 67: ...unt as shown below 12 Reinstall the tuned pipe hatch as shown below 13 Finished pipe installation shown below 11 Secure the headers in place using the mounting bolts provided with your engine Use blue...

Page 68: ...2 1 4 x 1 4 x 3 pieces of hardwood as shown below 2 Gather the Smart Fly Power System components as shown below 1 EQ 6 Turbo 2 Radio batteries 2x 5200mah Li ion Recommended 1 Smart Fly Pin and Flag Sw...

Page 69: ...hick piece of ply wood Note Wood not supplied 6 Mount the pin switch to the switch mount as shown below 7 Mount the switch mount to the inside of the fuse using thick CA as shown below 8 Drill a small...

Page 70: ...below Use receiver mounting Velcro supplied with Smart Fly EQ6 to mount the receiver to the power board 12 The Xtreme Power Systems TattleTale was in stalled in this aircraft to ensure the receiver wa...

Page 71: ...use or wing root wood 3 Gather the 4 4 40 stab mounting bolts and 4 6 small rubber backed washers 4 Slide the stab tubes in the fuse stab tube sleeves short tube front long tube rear Slide the stabs o...

Page 72: ...ep bolts from coming loose from normal engine vibration 7 Secure bottom section of cowl with 4 40 x 16mm button head bolts and 6 bonded washers 6 Secure top section of cowl with 6 32 x 16mm hex head b...

Page 73: ...ee or credit card Windex or Application fluid like Rapid Tac Also a solution of 1 drop of dish detergent to a cup of water sprayed on the model will as sist in proper positioning Note Clean surface an...

Page 74: ...ansfer tape until decal placement is complete Decals supplied with the kit may vary from the photos below Decal application steps will be similar 6 Remove backing from Clear transfer tape 7 Apply clea...

Page 75: ...ansfer tape to top of decal 9 Peel backing from decal 10 Spray model surface with application fluid Windex or soapy water solution 11 Spray back side of decal with application fluid Windex or soapy wa...

Page 76: ...cal smooth and remove all excess application fluid Let decal set until dry enough to be able to remove transfer tape with out removing decal Do not leave until completely dry or transfer tape will be...

Page 77: ...o start with After you are comfortable adjust the CG to suit your flying style in small steps especially when shifting the CG toward the tail Move the battery or add small stick on weights to the nose...

Page 78: ...Aileron throw measured in degrees at widest point of the aileron 3 Use the supplied flight control deflection meter to measure the throws in degrees It is recom mended you level the model 4 Elevator...

Page 79: ...of the boost tab as shown below 6 Gather the Rudder Throw Meter Supplied and scotch tape 7 Slide the throw meter under the rudder boost tab Center the throw meter on the rudder using the centering mar...

Page 80: ...3 4 or 26 down For 3D flying use the following throws High Rate Aileron 5 1 2 or 40 up 5 1 2 or 40 down Rudder N A or 40 left N A or 40 right Full rudder deflection is typically recommended for all ou...

Page 81: ...olts hatch bolts servo screws control horn bolts wheel collars and clevis keepers are tight and secure Use Loctite were necessary Covering Check all seems and overlaps are se cure and have not lifted...

Page 82: ...re is a list of some of the more popular aerobatic and 3D maneuvers you can try Loops and rolls Knife edge flight Stall turns Snap rolls 2 4 and 8 point rolls Slow rolls Spins upright and inverted Fla...

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