Aviation Models 30% Extra 260 Assembly Manual Download Page 2

 

Warranty Information: 

 

Aviation Models, Inc. guarantees this kit to be free of defects in both material and 
workmanship at the time of purchase. This warranty does not cover any components 
damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Aviation Models, Inc. liability ex-
ceed the original cost of the purchased kit.  
 
Further, Aviation Models, Inc, reserves the right to change or modify this warranty 
without notice.  In that Aviation Models has no control over final assembly or materi-
als used in final assembly, no liability shall be assumed or accepted for any damage 
resulting from the use by user of the final user assembled product.  By the act of using 
the user assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.  The user should 
check the aircraft for structural damage before each flying session and immediately 
after any ground strike other than a soft landing.  DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLY AN 
AIRCRAFT WITH ANY STRUCTURAL DAMAGE! 
 
If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this prod-
uct, the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to 
the place of purchase. 
 
While this kit has been flight tested to exceed normal use, if the plane will be used for 
extremely high stress flying such as racing or extreme aerobatics the modeler is re-
sponsible for taking steps to reinforce the high stress points.  If you do not feel confi-
dent to do this, seek advice from experienced modelers. 
 
This model should never be operated in a manner that is not compliant with all of the 

Academy of Model Aeronautics  National Model Aircraft Safety Codes.

 

 

 

Read through this manual before starting construc-
tion. It contains important warnings and instructions 
concerning the assembly and use of this model. 

 

The pictures in this manual may be of airplanes with different covering schemes.  
The planes pictured were of identical construction.  Only the color schemes were 
different.

Summary of Contents for 30% Extra 260

Page 1: ...nce contact Aviation Models 25022 104th Ave SE Suite E Kent WA 98030 Product Information 1 253 332 0786 Ordering Hotline 1 866 877 8621 Copyright 2005 by Aviation Models Inc All rights reserved First...

Page 2: ...t landing DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLY AN AIRCRAFT WITH ANY STRUCTURAL DAMAGE If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this prod uct the buyer is advised to return this...

Page 3: ...INCLUDED 5 POLISHED SPINNER INCLUDED FUEL TANK WHEELS LANDING GEAR MOUNTING HARWARE NUTS BOLTS AND MORE ALL INCLUDED FULL PARTS SUPPORT IN STOCK Additional equipment required Computer Radio with at le...

Page 4: ...horizontal stabilizers 13 Install the control horns 14 Install the elevator aileron servos 16 Throttle and optional choke servo installation 17 Install the landing gear 18 Mount the rudder servo and...

Page 5: ...sockets Check everything for shipping damage and or manufacturing defects If there is a problem report it to us NOW not after you start building the plane Read the quick start guide at the end of thi...

Page 6: ...r bon fiber landing gear and or wing tubes This can save several ounces of weight Hardening holes The fuselage sides on this plane are made of balsa which in cer tain areas is doubled by lite ply Usin...

Page 7: ...firewall 4 Glue and re enforce firewall 1 Calculating the engine box length Engine Cowl length plus prop clearance minus engine length engine box length To determine your engine cowl length place the...

Page 8: ...ed our final engine box length to be 6 1 16 then 6 3 4 avg original length 6 1 16 final length 11 16 I would have to cut 11 16 from each of the engine box sides By cutting both sides the same amount w...

Page 9: ...e until vertical Use an ice pick or an awl to push though the center of each of the 4 engine mounting holes Make sure you make the hole big enough to find later When done drill the firewall through ea...

Page 10: ...o steps allowing the glue to dry between steps Before you start gluing anything test fit each control surface Aileron to wing ele vator to stabilizer rudder to fin fuse with the hinges in place Make s...

Page 11: ...d Keep the surfaces as close together as possible to minimize gaps When completed it s a good idea to seal the hinge gaps by ironing a piece of Ultracoat covering material into the groove between the...

Page 12: ...bolted in place With a Covering Iron touch up any wrinkles in the Ultra Cote covering where your canopy will sit Make sure the Ultra Cote is stuck well to the balsa in this area Once the canopy is glu...

Page 13: ...to the fuse Install the Control Horns Elevator Servo Installation Mount the provided control horns to each control surface on the hard points Try and get the control horn base as close to the leading...

Page 14: ...r If you run the extensions through these holes it keeps the wires from flopping around in flight Servos should be secured with all screws Cut back the covering and install the rudder and elevator ser...

Page 15: ...have some meat The pros is that it give an added measure of safety extra kill method and is convenient The cons is that it adds a little extra weight and may slightly effect performance Also a little...

Page 16: ...four 8 32 X 1 long bolts provided and four 8 32 locknuts pro vided Mount the landing gear to the main gear plate as shown in the pic ture Use a 2 5 mm or 3 32 drill bit to drill 3 mounting holes Put...

Page 17: ...ll amount of glue to the blind nuts to hold them in place Glue another piece of ply to the opposite side of the pant to catch the axel This will provide some additional strength Mount the rudder contr...

Page 18: ...rything installed then move this forward or aft in order to ad just CG Most will be able to glue it in this position and adjust CG with bat tery placement Cut 2 pieces of X balsa stick 72 mm long each...

Page 19: ...Cut out the cowl in the required spots so you have plenty of clearance around the muffler and cylinder Also open up the box on the bottom of the cowl in order to cool the engine during flight If you...

Page 20: ...ut in all radio and batteries Mount all switches attach all wiring Assemble the airplane we will now check the CG Once the cowl is ready to mount slide it onto the fuselage and attach using 6 32 bolts...

Page 21: ...obatics If you are in doubt about your skills ask a skilled aerobatic pilot to help you with a trainer cord Thanks for Purchasing our 30 Extra 260 We hope it provides you with many hours of enjoyment...

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