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6.  Attach ball link to throttle arm of carburetor 

 

7.  Place the throttle servo into the plywood servo 

mounting tray as shown below.  

8.  Place the servo and tray inline with the throttle 

pushrod.  

 
 

9.  Position the throttle servo as shown below. With 

the servo output shaft facing the rear of the air-
plane.  

Summary of Contents for 50cc Ultimate 20-300 ARF-QB

Page 1: ...te 20 300 ARF QB Quick Build ASSEMBLY MANUAL AEROWORKS 4903 Nome Street Denver CO 80239 Phone 303 371 4222 Fax 303 371 4320 E mail info aero works net 2008 Copy write Protected All Rights Reserved by...

Page 2: ...ab and Elevator Assembly 19 Rudder and Rudder Servo Assembly 21 Tail Wheel Assembly 29 Main Landing Gear and Wheel Pant Assembly 32 Engine Throttle Installation 35 Ignition Installation 42 Fuel Tank I...

Page 3: ...orkmanship 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 of the purchase...

Page 4: ...ORTANT Please read through this manual carefully before starting the assembly of your new 50cc Ultimate 20 300 ARF QB Inventory and inspect all parts and hardware for any imperfections or damage Notif...

Page 5: ...lled 2 70mm Pull Pull cable exist tubes installed 1 Pilot holes pre drilled for tail wheel assembly 1 Top hatch cover for the engine box with AW logo installed by 4 T2 6x8mm PWA screws 2 Bottom wing f...

Page 6: ...truts mounting 8 2mm L steel Outer struts fittings 8 6 32x10mm hex head bolts for the L steel Outer struts fittings 2 1 4x40mm Nylon Bolts for the bottom wing mounting 6 4 4 40 3 left and right hand t...

Page 7: ...ock washers for stab mounting 12 1 300x300mm Pearl Blue Covering 1 300x300mm Cub Yellow Covering 1 300x300mm White Covering 2 20x1800mm Transparent Covering for the seal ing of the hinge gap 1 300x300...

Page 8: ...mended 1 x receiver battery min 6 0 volt 1700ma 1 x ignition battery min 4 8 volt 1700ma 2 x switches with charge jacks 10 x Safety Clips Tools Allen wrenches US and Metric Dremel cutting disc and san...

Page 9: ...and wrinkle in the sun If you take the time to re tighten the covering you will be re warded with a long lasting beautifully covered model TIGHTENING AND RE SHRINKING THE COVERING 3 Using your coverin...

Page 10: ...ow 884 5 Use your heat gun with extreme caution Take care not to apply too much heat to one area for long periods of time This may cause the trim colors to over shrink and pull away leaving un sightly...

Page 11: ...rips of the supplied clear covering to fit the hinge gaps Use covering iron to seal the clear covering snugly into the bottom of the hinge lines as shown for air tight hinge seals IMPORTANT It is the...

Page 12: ...he correct length Note 180 in oz digital metal geared servos are recommended Servo selection can be the difference between a great flying model and a model that will crash Always use brand name high q...

Page 13: ...d exit holes in wing panel 6 Install servo in servo well with the output arm toward the leading edge of the wing Drill holes for servo mounting screws 7 Install servo with servo mounting screws Re pea...

Page 14: ...all link goes between the left and right sides of the control horn sides and is secured with a nylon lock nut Start with the center hole in the control horn The ball link may be moved up or down for m...

Page 15: ...vo trim and sub trim is cen tered Adjust the length of the pushrod so that the servo arm is parallel to the aileron hinge line when it is placed on the servo output shaft Screw servo arm on the servo...

Page 16: ...s now complete Note Check mounting bolts are tight before each flying session Note Do not over tighten bolts this could damage or strip the blind nuts Outer Strut Mounting Bracket Installation 1 Gathe...

Page 17: ...s as shown 2 Remove the 4 40 mounting bolt on the rear ca bane as shown below 3 Remove the rear cabane as shown below 4 Slide the male end of a 6 extension through the plastic insert inside the fuse h...

Page 18: ...as shown be low Reinstall the rear cabane at this time 6 Use blue loctite on the cabane mounting bolt as shown below Reinstall the mounting bolts at this time Note We recommend removing all cabane mou...

Page 19: ...ing a later step 2 Install servo in servo well with the output shaft toward the leading edge of the stab Fish the servo lead through the stab and out of the stab root rib 1 Gather the elevator control...

Page 20: ...elevator in the neutral position Plug the servo into the receiver and turn radio on Ensure the servo trim and sub trim is cen tered Adjust the length of the pushrod so that the servo arm is parallel t...

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 o...

Page 22: ...s epoxy with 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...

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: ...ough the pre installed cable exit tube in the tail of the fuse toward the front Repeat for other side 7 Tie off or tape rudder cables to keep them from pulling into fuse 8 Pull the rudder cables from...

Page 25: ...haft fac ing forward as shown below 11 Install the ball link onto the threaded coupler as shown below 12 Thread the brass swag tube onto the pull pull cable followed by the threaded coupler 13 Thread...

Page 26: ...s swage tube and pull tight as shown 15 Crimp the brass tube with a crimping tool or pli ers 16 A drop of thin CA may be applied to the swage tube to help secure the cable 17 Install the cable ball li...

Page 27: ...up Turn on transmitter to center rudder servo 20 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...

Page 28: ...28 22 Finished pull pull installation shown below...

Page 29: ...ering springs are installed 2 Gather the tail wheel parts shown below 1 Aluminum Tail wheel assembly 3 tail wheel mounting screws 1 aluminum steering tiller 2 tiller mounting screws and 2 steering spr...

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

Page 31: ...dder and tail wheel tillers 12 Repeat for opposite side tail wheel spring Ad just length and spring tension so that tail wheel is centered when rudder is centered 13 Tail wheel assembly is complete 11...

Page 32: ...N 2 Align mounting holes in gear with pre installed blind nuts in mounting plate of fuse Note Bolts have been offset to ensure correct in stallation of gear 3 Assemble the landing gear bolts with lock...

Page 33: ...he pre drilled holes in the landing gear Adjust the angle of the axel if necessary 7 Install the inner wheel collar on the axle Use a drop of blue Loctite on the wheel collar set screw and tighten the...

Page 34: ...34 9 Secure the wheel pant using the supplied 4 40 mounting bolts lock washers and flat washers Use blue Loctite on the mounting bolts 10 Final gear assembly with wheel pants installed shown below...

Page 35: ...d 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 50 Note If other engines are used the templates may be...

Page 36: ...e bolts evenly to prevent crushing of the firewall 7 Engine installation is now complete Throttle Servo Installation 1 Gather the plywood four side throttle servo mounting tray the throttle servo and...

Page 37: ...tandoff Drill the throttle pushrod hole through the fire wall as shown below 5 Re install engine and slide the pushrod through the firewall as shown below 4 Assemble ball link to threaded end of pushr...

Page 38: ...tor 7 Place the throttle servo into the plywood servo mounting tray as shown below 8 Place the servo and tray inline with the throttle pushrod 9 Position the throttle servo as shown below With the ser...

Page 39: ...12 Remove servo from tray 13 Apply epoxy to the bottom of the servo mount ing tray as shown Reinstall the servo mounting tray in the fuse using the marks made in a previ ous step Allow epoxy to fully...

Page 40: ...ttle measure and mark the end of the throttle pushrod wire that will be inserted into the threaded coupler as shown 17 Gather the soldering tools as shown below Note For best results we recommend a hi...

Page 41: ...tion Ensure the servo or rod does not bind or jam at closed or full open positions 20 A none soldering method of attaching throttle pushrod is shown in the following steps Hardware for this method is...

Page 42: ...utside the engine box ensure spark plug lead connects to the en gine without excess tension or chafing Mark the location for the nylon tie mounting holes 3 Use a 1 4 drill bit to drill the nylon tie m...

Page 43: ...d the foam pad with a nylon tie as shown 7 Drill hole in fire wall for ignition connector Thread ignition connector through firewall and connect ignition timing connectors with an Aeroworks Safety Cli...

Page 44: ...hown below Fol low the switch manufacturers directions for spe cific switch mounting instructions 10 Install the ignition regulator as shown below Follow the regulator manufacturers directions for spe...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...not supplied 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...

Page 48: ...ling off during flight 5 If using a smoke tank install the tanks as shown below All mounting procedures will be similar to the following instructions 6 Thread nylon ties under tank mounting plate and...

Page 49: ...k with the vent line towards the top of the fuse as shown below 10 Route the vent line on top of the fuel tank and secure with small nylon ties as shown This will stop excess fuel from draining out th...

Page 50: ...nd 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 Note Optional filler do...

Page 51: ...foam pad as shown below Refer to receiver manufactures instructions for specific receiver mounting 2 Install the receiver battery using the supplied nylon ties and foam pad as shown below 4 Install th...

Page 52: ...to their guide tubes 7 Tape the receiver antenna wire to the end of the antenna guide tube and to the radio floor as shown This will prevent the antenna wire from vibrating back out 8 Install a Y Harn...

Page 53: ...bottom of fuse as shown below 4 Measure and mark the center of the template as shown below Extend the center line all of the way down the template 1 Gather the following material for making a cowl cut...

Page 54: ...o keep the template in the same loca tion Note Mark Cowl Side on template for easy reference when placing template on cowling 7 Using a hobby knife cut out template for cylin der head Reattach the tem...

Page 55: ...t out the template for the hot air exit and muffler relief hole 11 Dry fit template and check to see if the template lines up correctly It may be necessary to make small adjustments to the cut out at...

Page 56: ...cowl 15 Reinstall the cowl to check the fit of the cylinder head and muffler Note Be sure that the cylinder head and muffler will not rub against the cowl Make adjustments as necessary Note We have f...

Page 57: ...Finished choke installation shown below Manual Choke Installation 1 Gather the included choke pushrod ball link assembly large nylon tie and 2 small nylon ties as shown below Note Manual choke assemb...

Page 58: ...8 DECAL INSTALLATION Decals Available through Aeroworks 1 Placement of optional decal package shown in cluded decals will differ 2 Placement of optional decal package shown in cluded decals will diffe...

Page 59: ...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 and tighten all covering before any decals are applied 2 Cu...

Page 60: ...ransfer tape to top of decal 6 Peel backing from decal 7 Spray model surface with application fluid Windex or soapy water solution 8 Spray back side of decal with application fluid Windex or soapy wat...

Page 61: ...ecal 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 62: ...and centered on bottom decal Press top decal onto bottom decal and squeegee out excess application fluid Let decal dry until transfer tape can be lifted without removing decal 16 Finished decal insta...

Page 63: ...g to manufactures recommend installation procedure DASH AND PILOT INSTALLATION Available Through Aeroworks 3 Reattach canopy using mounting screws 1 If installing pilot or dash remove canopy mount ing...

Page 64: ...from normal engine vibration PRE FLIGHT PREPARATION 2 Connect aileron extensions to aileron servos in bottom wing Use an Aeroworks Safety Clip to ensure the plugs will not come apart from vibration or...

Page 65: ...come lose from engine vibration 8 We recommend using Velcro hook and loop for restraining the top wing aileron extension to the inner cabanes This can be found at your local hardware automotive or fab...

Page 66: ...66 10 This will give you a simple and virtually invisi ble method for connecting the top wing aileron servo to the servo extension wire to the re ceiver...

Page 67: ...the battery or add small stick on weights to the nose or tail as necessary 4 For aerobatic flying a more aft balance point is better For smooth sport flying a more forward CG is better An aircraft th...

Page 68: ...Use the widest part of the aileron as shown to measure the aileron throw in inches CONTROL THROWS 3 Use the widest part of the elevator as shown to measure the elevator throw in inches 4 Measure the...

Page 69: ...69 7 Location for throw meter to measure Elevator throw in degrees...

Page 70: ...t Controls Ensure all flight controls are free from binding and are centered Check that all hinges are tight and will not pull out Control linkages must be rigid and tight and have no slop Confirm pro...

Page 71: ...ver you can think of Here 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 u...

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