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B.A Eagle

Item code: BH158

 Instruction Manual

 

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Page 1: ...Airfoils Gear type Oleo struts included Spinner 58mm Servo mount 42mm x 21mm SPECIFICATION B A EAGLE Glow and EP Parts listing required not included Radio 05 channels Servo 07 servos Engine 46 55ci 2 stroke 9cc 2 stroke Gas Motor Brushless outrunner 1000 1800W 400 800kV Propeller Suit with your engine Recommended Motor and Battery set up not included Motor Admiral GP10 5030 400kV Lipo cell 6 cells...

Page 2: ...hrough this manual before starting construction Warranty 3 Disclaimer 3 Safety precaution 3 Important building notes 3 Suggestion 3 Flight warnings 3 Covering tools 4 Adhesives and required tools 4 Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code 4 Part listing not included 6 Tools supplies needed 6 Symbols used throughout this instruction manual comprise 6 Preparations 8 Installin...

Page 3: ...dust as the dust will blow back into your eyes Always wear safety goggles a particle mask and rubber gloves when grinding drilling and sanding fiberglass parts Vacuum the parts and the work area thoroughly after working with fiberglass parts IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES To avoid scratching your new airplane do not unwrap the pieces until they are needed for assembly Cover your workbench with an old to...

Page 4: ...ight including fuel of 55 pounds unless in compliance with the AMA Large Model Airplane program AMA Document 520 A f Ensure the aircraft is identified with the name and address or AMA number of the owner on the inside or affixed to the outside of the model aircraft This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors g Not operate aircraft with metal blade propellers or with gaseous boosts except f...

Page 5: ...t AMA Documents 922 and 923 6 With the exception of events flown under official AMA Competition Regulations excluding takeoff and landing no powered model may be flown outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual except for the pilot and the pilot s helper s located at the flightline 7 Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch an outdoor model aircraft in flight while it is still ...

Page 6: ...m C A glue EPOXY A EPOXY B 30 minute epoxy 5 minute epoxy Modeling knife 2 bender plier TOOLS SUPPLIES NEEDED Engine 15cc Gas NGH GT17 recommended Cut off excess B A Apply epoxy glue Apply threadlocker screw cement C A Apply instant glue C A glue super glue Cut off shaded portion carefully Assemble left and right sides the same way Must be purchased separately Ensure smooth non binding movement wh...

Page 7: ...ize 46 500mm Pushrod wire 1 4x25mm Cap Screw 4 3mm Flat washer 4 4 M4 Blind Nut 4 7a 7b 130mm 68mm 7 4 10x50mm Plastic M4 Blind Nut 4 4 4x20mm Socket Head Cap Screw 4mm Flat washer 4 4mm Flat washer 8 4mm Spring washer 8 10x5mm Plastic 4 4 4x70mm Socket Head Cap Screw 4mm Wheel Colar 3x15 Tp screw 2 2 4mm Spring Washer 8 4x15mm Cap Screw 8 4mm Flat Washer 8 2 4 6x55mm Socket Head Cap Screw Collar ...

Page 8: ...he CA has fully hardened test the hinges by pulling on the aileron Secure nylon hinges with instant glue being careful nottoglue the wingand aileron together Align the center line of main wingwithaileron 1 2 Warning Make certain the hinges are adequately secured with glue if they come loose in flightaccidents may result 1 2 C A C A Cut off shaded portion C A Apply instant glue C A glue super glue ...

Page 9: ... provided withthe servo 4 Using the thread as a guide and using masking tape tape the servo lead to the end of the thread carefully pull the thread out When you have pulled the servo lead out remove the masking tape and the servo lead from the thread 5 Place the servo into the servo tray hatch into the servo box on the bottomof the wing and drill1 5mm pilotholes through the tray and servo box for ...

Page 10: ... servos 4 1 5 mm 1 5 mm 2x10mm Tp Screw 2x10mm Tp Screw 16 Bottom view Tie the string Pull out servo cord with string 1 2 Assemble left and right sides the same way The number of times the same way Assembly in this case twice 2 Drill holes using the stated in this case 1 5mm 1 5mm Pay close attention here For Flap 2 1 For Aileron Left wing Right wing ...

Page 11: ...ing tape 6 With the aileron and aileron servo centered carefully place a mark on the aileron pushrod wire where it crosses the hole in the servo arm 7 Using pliers carefully make a 90 degree bend down at the mark made Cut off the excess wire leaving about 6mm beyond the bend 8 Insert the 90 degree bend down through the hole in the servo arm Install one nylon flaslink over the wire to secure it to ...

Page 12: ... A Eagle Item code BH158 Instruction Manual 12 The number of times the same way Assembly in this case twice 2 Cut off excess Flaslink Pushrod 4 6mm Bend 90o Nylon Clevis Horn Pushrod 1 7x8mm Cap Screw 4 ...

Page 13: ...al INSTALLING THE MAIN GEAR 13 Cut off shaded portion Bottom view 4mm Spring Washer 8 4x15mm Cap Screw 8 4mm Flat Washer 8 2 4 6x55mm Socket Head Cap Screw Collar 3x15mm Tp Screw 6 2 4mm Hex Nut 4x15mm Cap Screw 4mm Flat Washer 6mm Flat Washer ...

Page 14: ...B A Eagle Item code BH158 Instruction Manual 14 Bottom view C A Apply instant glue C A glue super glue Drill holes using the stated in this case 1 5mm 1 5mm 3x15mm Tp Screw C A 2 5mm 2 5mm ...

Page 15: ...B A Eagle Item code BH158 Instruction Manual 15 Bottom view Cut off shaded portion carefully Assemble left and right sides the same way C A Apply instant glue C A glue super glue C A ...

Page 16: ...B A Eagle Item code BH158 Instruction Manual 16 Bottom view Assemble left and right sides the same way 6x55mm Socket Head Cap Screw ...

Page 17: ...your servos 2 Mount the servo to the tray using the mounting screws provided with your radio system o 90 approx 16mm 2mm 4 2mm 2mm For rudder servo INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS Cut off shaded portion carefully Fuselage top view Must be purchased separately The number of times the same way Assembly in this case twice 2 Drill holes using the stated in this case 1 5mm 1 5mm Rudder Servo Throttle Se...

Page 18: ...G TO THE FUSELAGE 19x455mm Aluminium tube 1 Test fit the aluminium tube dihedral brace into each wing haft The brace should slide in easily If not use 220 grit sand around the edges and ends of the brace until it fits properly 19x455mm Aluminium tube Fuselage top view ...

Page 19: ...ion Manual 19 Main wing must be inserted and attached completely before fixing with screw INSTALLING HORIZONTAL STABILIZER Cut off shaded portion 1 7 x 800mm Push rod 2 1 Flaslink 1 Duo rod connection lock 2 Horn 2 Nylon Clevis Top view ...

Page 20: ...y drops of thin CA to the top and bottom of each hinge Do not use CA accelerator After the CA has fully hardened test the hinges by pulling on the aileron Secure nylon hinges with instant glue being careful not to glue the wing and aileron together Align the center line of main wing with aileron 1 2 Warning Make certain the hinges are adequately secured with glue if they come loose in flight accid...

Page 21: ...B A Eagle Item code BH158 Instruction Manual 21 Cut off shaded portion B 2 Horn The number of times the same way Assembly in this case twice 2 B Apply epoxy glue Top view Bottom view ...

Page 22: ...ction Manual 22 The number of times the same way Assembly in this case twice 2 Bottom view Rudder Servo Throttle Servo Rudder Servo 6mm Servo arm Push rod Bend 90º Flaslink Cut off excess 2 Horn Nylon Clevis Pushrod 1 7x8mm Cap Screw ...

Page 23: ...e Item code BH158 Instruction Manual 23 4mm Wheel Colar 3x15 Tp screw 2 2 Drill holes using the stated in this case 1 5mm 1 5mm 2 5mm 3x15mm Tp Screw 4mm Wheel Colar Bottom view INSTALLING THE TAIL GEAR RUDDER ...

Page 24: ...B A Eagle Item code BH158 Instruction Manual 24 B A Apply epoxy glue Cut off shaded portion carefully Secure Rudder 1 7 x 800mm Push rod 1 1 1 Horn Nylon Clevis Top view Bottom view 1 Flaslink ...

Page 25: ...B A Eagle Item code BH158 Instruction Manual 25 B A Apply epoxy glue Cut off shaded portion carefully B Horn Top view 2 Horn Nylon Clevis Pushrod 1 7x8mm Cap Screw ...

Page 26: ...dder Servo Throttle Servo Rudder Servo 6mm Servo arm Push rod Bend 90º Flaslink INSTALLING THE ENGINE Cut off excess Must be purchased separately 4mm Flat washer 4 4mm Spring Washer 4 3x25mm Cap Screw 4 3mm Hex Nut Size 46 500mm Pushrod wire 1 4x25mm Cap Screw 4 3mm Flat washer 4 4 M4 Blind Nut 4 ...

Page 27: ...B A Eagle Item code BH158 Instruction Manual 27 Secure Pushrod gas 4mm Flat Washer 4mm Spring Washer 4x25mm Cap Screw M4 Blind Nut 125mm Apply threadlocker screw cement Fuselage top view ...

Page 28: ...em code BH158 Instruction Manual 28 INSTALLING THE STOPPER Rubber Rubber Aluminum Aluminum 30mm Screw Bend 400 degree Bend 400 degree 40 degree bend 400 400 9mm 12mm 6mm Inflame Do not overheat it may break WARNING ...

Page 29: ...some of the flashing around the tank opening using a modeling knife If flashing is present make sure none of it falls into the tank 5 When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper assembly tighten the 3mm x 20mm machine screw until the rubber stopper expands and seals the tank opening Do not over tighten the assembly as this could cause the tank to split 6 Using a modeling knife cut 3 lengths o...

Page 30: ...ing this motion If not reverse the direction of the servo using the transmitter 3 Slide the adjustable metal connector servo arm assembly over the plain end of the pushrod wire Position the throttle stick and the throttle trim at their lowest positions 4 Manually push the carburator barrel fully closed Angle the arm back about 45 degree from center and attach the servo arm onto the servo With the ...

Page 31: ... so the crankshaft is in the middle of the precut opening Hold the cowl firmly in place using several pieces of masking tape 4 While holding the cowl firmly in position drill four 1 6mm pilot holes through both the cowl and the side edges of the firewall 5 Using a 3mm drill bit enlarge the four holes in the cowling Enlarging the holes through the cowl will prevent the fiberglass from splitting whe...

Page 32: ...e the switch in place using the two machine screws provided with the radio system 1 Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver You may want to plug an aileron extension into the receiver to make plugging in the aileron servo lead easier when you are installing the wing Plug the battery pack lead into the switch 2 Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective foam to protect ...

Page 33: ...attery Switch ON OFF 10x5mm Plastic M4 Blind Nut 4mm Flat washer 4mm Spring washer 4x20mm Socket head cap screw 4 10x50mm Plastic 10x5mm Plastic M4 Blind Nut 4 4 4x20mm Socket Head Cap Screw 4mm Flat washer 4mm Flat washer 4 8 4mm Spring washer 8 4 4 4x70mm Socket Head Cap Screw Fuselage top view INSTALLING THE ELECTRIC MOTOR EP VERSION ...

Page 34: ...de BH158 Instruction Manual 34 Battery Fuel tank E S C ESC 4mm Flat washer 4mm Flat washer 4mm Spring washer 4x70mm Socket Head Cap Screw 10x50mm Plastic Battery E S C 183mm Fuselage top view INSTALLING COCKPIT FUSELAGE ...

Page 35: ...Canopy glue B A Eagle Item code BH158 Instruction Manual 35 Open Close B ...

Page 36: ...Adhesive tape B A Eagle Item code BH158 Instruction Manual 36 Must be purchased separately INSTALLING THE SPINNER PROPELLER 3x12mm Tp Screw 2 1 1 58mm ...

Page 37: ...B A Eagle Item code BH158 Instruction Manual 37 ...

Page 38: ...ng this will help the airplane track straighter 1 Turn the airplane upside down Attach one loop of heavy string to the engine crankshaft and one to the tail wheel wire With the wings level carefully lift the airplane by the string This may require two people to make it easier 2 If one side of the wing fall that side is heavier than the opposite Add small amounts of lead weight to the bottom side o...

Page 39: ...OR YOUR RADIO INSTALLATION Example of connection For more information refer to radio system instruction manual Follow instruction manual of Engine and Battery Engine Throttle Servo Receiver Battery Receiver Switch Aileron Aileron Servo Aileron Aileron Servo Rudder Servo Rudder Elevator Elevator Servo Flap Flap Servo Flap Flap Servo ...

Page 40: ...B A Eagle Item code BH158 Instruction Manual 40 192mm 31mm 31mm 52mm Wheel 35mm 74mm 28mm MAIN GEAR DIMENSIONAL DETAIL TAIL GEAR DIMENSIONAL DETAIL 85mm ...

Page 41: ...B A Eagle Item code BH158 Instruction Manual 1 2 2 3 1 3 1 2 2 3 DECORATION Top view Side view Right Bottom view Side view Left 21 023 Ferri Red 21 091 Silver 21 010 White ...

Page 42: ...0 m m 4 m m S p ri n g W a s h e r 4 x 3 0 m m 1 0 x 5 m m 1 0 x 5 0 m m 4 m m F la t W a s h e r 4 m m F la t W a s h e r 4 m m S p ri n g W a s h e r 4x30mm 4mm Washer 4x30mm 4mm Spring 4mm Nut 2x10mm 2x10mm Horn M2 Metal Clevis 2mm Hex Nut Flaslink Push rod Horn M2 Metal Clevis Push rod M2 Metal Clevis Horn Flaslink Push rod Push rod Flaslink Duo rod connection lock ...

Page 43: ...ft close to people or built up areas DO NOT dispose of empty fuel containers on a fire this can lead to an explosion NEVER fly in wet conditions or on windy or stormy days NEVER use damaged or deformed propellers or spinners THE PROPELLER IS DANGEROUS Keep fingers clothing ties shirt sleeves scarves or any other loose objects that could be caught or drawn in away from the propeller Take care at AL...

Page 44: ... this ensures that the model lands at the slowest possible speed Switch on the transmitter OFF ON OFF ON Check that the wings are correctly fitted to the fuselage If the model does not respond correctly to the controls land it as soon as possible and correct the fault Empty the fuel tank after flying fuel left in the tank can cause corrosion and lead to engine problems Check that the transmitter b...

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