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8. Secure the headers in place using the mounting

bolts provided with your engine. Use blue Loc-
tite to secure the bolts.

9. Finished canister installation shown below.

10. Install the cowling as shown below. The hot air

exit holes have been pre-cut from the factory.

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Summary of Contents for Extra 300 ARF-QB

Page 1: ...1 100cc Extra 300 ARF QB Quick Build ASSEMBLY MANUAL AEROWORKS 4903 Nome St Denver CO 80239 www aero works net...

Page 2: ...ervos Installation 20 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 Fu...

Page 3: ...nship 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 purchased kit...

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: ...4 40 blind nuts installed 1 Tinted Canopy glued on the canopy base and painted 4 6 bonded washers for the mounting of the can opy 4 3mm split lock washers for the mounting of the canopy 1 3 5 o d x125...

Page 6: ...one front and one rear 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 stab mount...

Page 7: ...x500mm Nylon ties 10 3x150mm Nylon ties 6 12 5x356mm Velcro 6 Rubber grommets fuel line and wire guide 1 300x300 White 1 300x300 True Red 1 300x300mm Black 2 20x1780mm transparent covering Sealing hin...

Page 8: ...2 x 48 1 Receiver PCM recommended 1 x Receiver battery min 6 0 volt 1700ma 1 x Ignition battery min 4 8 volt 1700ma 2 switches with charge jacks 22 Gauge min Tools Allen wrenches US and Metric Dremel...

Page 9: ...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 covering to the wood This is especially im portant at the leading...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...xtension will also be needed per wing when connecting aileron servos to receiver WING ASSEMBLY 2 Layout the servos extensions and Y harness on the wing to test fit the installation and ensure servo le...

Page 12: ...roworks safety clip Ensure the connectors will not come apart from vibration or light tension 7 Remove the balsa stick with the pull string from the servo well and tie the pull string to the servo lea...

Page 13: ...with safety wire string tape or other method Ensure the connectors will not come apart from vibration or light tension Secure excess wire from Y harness and extensions inside the wing root rib using...

Page 14: ...assemblies as shown The ball link goes between the left and right sides of the control horn sides and is secured with a nylon lock nut IMPORTANT The ball link for the root end control horn goes in th...

Page 15: ...ht sides of the control horns to the mounting holes and secure using six wood screws as shown 5 Use thick CA on each screw prior to installing to lock screws in place Note CA glues have a fast drying...

Page 16: ...s 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 either end point at full deflection Take advan tage of servo...

Page 17: ...TOR ASSEMBLY 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 3 Mark locations of servo mountin...

Page 18: ...lock screws in place Note CA glues have a fast drying time Remember to work quickly 2 Assemble the pushrod and control horn assem bly as shown The ball link goes between the left and right sides of th...

Page 19: ...re the servo connectors with an Aeroworks Safety Clip Ensure the connectors will not come apart from vibration or light ten sion 6 Mount control horn using six wood screws as shown 8 Completed stab an...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...7 Attach the Y harness to aft rudder servo lead and secure with an Aeroworks Safety Clip En sure the connectors will not come apart from vibration or light tension 8 Attach the Y harness to forward ru...

Page 24: ...through the pre installed cable exit tube in the tail of the fuse toward the front Repeat for other side 13 Tie off or tape rudder cables to keep them from pulling into fuse 14 Pull the rudder cables...

Page 25: ...coupler as shown below 16 Thread the brass swag tube onto the pull pull cable followed by the threaded coupler 17 Thread cable back through the brass swage tube as shown 18 Loop the cable back through...

Page 26: ...ut off excess cable as shown 21 A drop of thin CA may be applied to the swage tube to help secure the cable Rudder Servo Coupler Installation 1 Gather the supplied rudder coupler pushrod and ball link...

Page 27: ...rvo arm to the aft rudder servo as shown below 5 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 c...

Page 28: ...adjustment wrench adjust the pushrod length to prevent the servo from binding 8 Finished rudder coupler assembly shown below 9 Adjust the tension of the pull pull cables until they are tight Note Due...

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: ...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: ...AR 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 installed blind nuts in mounting plate of fu...

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: ...landing gear 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 pant mounting holes w...

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 100 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: ...ation is now complete Throttle and Choke Servo Installation 1 Gather the left and right plywood throttle and choke servo mounting trays the throttle and choke servos and pushrod parts 2 x 4 40 metal r...

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: ...4 40 ball links and secure Power up the receiver and throttle servo and adjust pushrod for proper op eration Ensure the servo or rod does not bind or jam at closed or full open positions 1 A none sol...

Page 43: ...Manual choke installation shown below 3 Use a rubber grommet supplied to protect the cowl from the manual choke pushrod 2 Assemble the rod as shown below Follow the previous steps on pushrod installa...

Page 44: ...her the ignition module ignition battery switch and mounting hardware as shown 3 Position the ignition module inside the engine box to allow both of the spark plug leads to exit and properly connect t...

Page 45: ...the ignition battery using the foam pad with a nylon tie as shown 8 Thread ignition connector through firewall and connect ignition timing connectors with an Aeroworks Safety Clip Ensure the connecto...

Page 46: ...46 9 Install the ignition switch as shown below Fal low the switch manufacturers directions for spe cific switch mounting instructions Note Ensure switch does not interfere with mount ing of wings...

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: ...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 50: ...g 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 getting air bubbles...

Page 51: ...afing Secure all fuel lines with nylon sip ties Note It is recommended you always use a fuel filter in the carburetor line 10 Gather the fuel filler dot and drill bits as shown below Note We recommend...

Page 52: ...ut the vent line during an extended down line or when lifting the tail 13 Route the vent line through F1 as shown below Note We have supplied rubber grommets for you to route the fuel line through to...

Page 53: ...move the canister tunnel cover as shown be low 3 Leave the canister tunnel cover off while flying This will help provide better cooling for the en gine 4 Install the muffler on the motor Blue Loctite...

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: ...Test fit the template make any changes that may be needed at this time 12 Re attach template to cowl and mark cut loca tions for exhaust stack exit holes Note Take care and test painted areas prior to...

Page 56: ...0x16mm button style hex head bolts 2 6 32 hex head bolts 4 6 bonded washers 15 Using a covering iron seal the covering around the air exit holes as shown below 16 Use a hobby knife to remove the cover...

Page 57: ...covering around the hot air exit holes 3 Remove the covering over the stinger exit This will allow the canister stingers to exit the fuse CANISTER COWL INSTALLATION Canister Installation Gather the ca...

Page 58: ...d install the supplied silicone insula tors in the slots of the canister holding bracket as shown below 6 Assemble the canisters to the headers with the Teflon coupler and clamps in accordance with ma...

Page 59: ...e using the mounting bolts provided with your engine Use blue Loc tite to secure the bolts 9 Finished canister installation shown below 10 Install the cowling as shown below The hot air exit holes hav...

Page 60: ...the covering around the hot air exit holes 3 Remove the covering over the stinger exit This will allow the pipe stingers to exit the fuse TUNED PIPE COWL INSTALLATION Tuned Pipe Installation Gather t...

Page 61: ...the supplied silicone insula tors in the slots of the tuned pipe holding brack ets as shown below 6 Slide the pipes into the pipe tunnel as shown below 7 Assemble the pipes to the headers with the Tef...

Page 62: ...using the mounting bolts provided with your engine Use blue Loc tite to secure the bolts 9 Finished tuned pipe installation shown below 10 Install the cowling as shown below The hot air exit holes ha...

Page 63: ...secure the receiver battery in place Install the Velcro straps as shown below 2 Install the receiver regulator following the manufacturers instructions 4 Use the supplied foam to isolate the receiver...

Page 64: ...as the receiver battery Refer to receiver manufac tures instructions for specific receiver mounting 7 Apply baby powder or corn starch to antenna wires to assist getting antennas into their guide tub...

Page 65: ...end of the antenna guide tubes and to the radio floor as shown This will prevent the antenna wire from vibrating back out 10 Install the receiver switch as shown below Make sure that the placement of...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...p 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 bo...

Page 68: ...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 69: ...ransfer 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 cle...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...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 72: ...ble 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 or tail as necessary Note If addit...

Page 73: ...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 74: ...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 75: ...or 22 down For 3D flying use the following throws 3D Rate Aileron 4 1 4 or 40 up 4 1 4 or 40 down Rudder N A or 45 left N A or 45 right Full rudder deflection is typically recommended for all out 3D E...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...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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