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Aviation Models

30% YAK 54 Assembly Manual

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Aviation Models
25022 104th Ave SE, Suite E
Kent, WA 98030

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1-253-332-0786

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1-866-877-8621

Second edition rev. 5.12.12

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Summary of Contents for 30% YAK 54

Page 1: ...e 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 Second e...

Page 2: ...t the user accepts all resulting liability If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately in new and u...

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 this...

Page 6: ...on 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 Using w...

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: ...rill the firewall through each awl mark with the appropri ate size bit for your engine mounting bolts 10 32 hardened socket head bolts and blind nuts will do nicely Also use a hole saw or jig saw to c...

Page 10: ...so there is no large gap between surfaces The hinge lines are beveled The point of the bevel should be at the center of the hinge pin this assures that the hinges are aligned and centered on the hing...

Page 11: ...Repeat this on both elevators and both ailerons For the rudder you may wish to wait until later to do the final installation of the rudder it makes it easier to handle the airplane To make the rudder...

Page 12: ...overing where your canopy will sit Make sure the Ultra Cote is stuck well to the balsa in this area Once the canopy is glued you will not be able to get into this area Carefully trim the canopy to fit...

Page 13: ...he stabs to the fuse Install the Control Horns 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 edge of the control...

Page 14: ...tom each former 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 an...

Page 15: ...iately to drop in your servo Use 2 pieces of 1 16 ply as doublers for the screws to have some meat The pros is that it give an added measure of safety extra kill method and is convenient The cons is t...

Page 16: ...ng bolts provided and four 8 32 locknuts pro vided Mount the landing gear to the main gear plate as shown in the pic ture The gear sweep slightly back ward Use a 2 5 mm or 3 32 drill bit to drill 3 mo...

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: ...t 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: ...aerobatics 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 Yak 54 We hope it provides you with many hours of enjoyment...