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TURBO BEAVER

95% ALMOST READY TO FLY

Instruction Manual Book

Item code: BH162.

Made in Vietnam.

-  Wingspan: 2,250 mm (88.58 in).
-  Length: 1,675 mm ( 65.94 in).
-  Weight: 5.5kg (12.1lbs).

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-  Wing area: 59.7 dm .

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-  Wing loading: 92.1g/dm .
-  Wing type: USA 35-B Airfoil.
-  Spinner: 70mm
-  Servo mount: 42mm x 21mm.
-  Gear type: Aluminium Hi-grade for main gear 
    and spring wire for tail gear (included).

SPECIFICATION:

Parts listing required (not included):

-  Radio: 06 channels.

-  Servo: 08 servos.

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- Engine: 25 - 35 cc gas. NGH GT25/GF30 

reccomended

 

-  Motor: Brushless outrunner 1800-2300W, 450KV. 

-  Propeller: Suit with your engine.

Recommended motor 

and battery set up (not included):

Glow and EP

- Motor: Admiral GP20 6320-295kV

- Lipo cell: 6-8 cells 4,000-5,500mAh.

- Receiver battery: 6V/ 1200mAh.

- ESC: 80 - 120A

Summary of Contents for TURBO BEAVER BH162

Page 1: ... Spinner 70mm Servo mount 42mm x 21mm Gear type Aluminium Hi grade for main gear and spring wire for tail gear included SPECIFICATION Parts listing required not included Radio 06 channels Servo 08 servos Engine 25 35 cc gas NGH GT25 GF30 reccomended Motor Brushless outrunner 1800 2300W 450KV Propeller Suit with your engine Recommended motor and battery set up not included Glow and EP Motor Admiral...

Page 2: ...ecaution 3 Important bulding 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 Parts listing not included 6 Tool supplies needed 6 Symbols used throughout this instruction manual comprise 6 Preparation 8 Installing the ailerons and flaps 8 Installing the ailerons and flaps servos 8 Installing th...

Page 3: ...s 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 ...

Page 4: ...eight 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 ...

Page 5: ...nt 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: ... 2V 4000 5000mAh 1 Packs Engine 20 30cc Gas NGH GT25 GF30 recommended Servos Size 39 9 x 20 1 x 38 1 mm Torque 4 8V 7 92kg cm 6V 9 43 kg cm 8Pcs 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 when...

Page 7: ... 3x15mm TP Screw 2 35mm 4mm Flat washer 8 4mm Spring Washer 4 1 4x25mm Cap Screw 4 8 4mm Hex Nut Connector 500mm Pushrod wire 2 16b Size 120 16a 16 4 4 10x15mm Plastic 4 10x50mm Plastic 4mm Flat washer 8 4mm Spring Washer 8 M4 Blind Nut 4mm Flat washer 4 4 4x70mm Socket Head Cap Screw 4x30mm Socket Head Cap Screw 4 17 SIZE 120 Steel Strut Attachment Pin 3x12mm Cap Screw 4 2 Hair pin 2 2 3mm Spring...

Page 8: ... A Aileron Flap Bottom view 1 Install the rubber grommets and brass eyelets onto the aileron servos 2 Using a modeling knife remove the covering from over the pre cut servo arm exit hole on the aileron servo tray hatch This hole will allow the servo arm to pass through when installing the aileron pushrods 3 Place the servo into the servo tray Center the servo within the tray and drill 1 5mm pilot ...

Page 9: ...ing Tie the string Pull out servo cord with string 1 2 o 60 Flap o 90 Aileron approx 16mm 2mm 4 Aileron and flap servos 4 2x10mm Screw 2For Flap For Aileron 1 5mm 2mm 2For Flap For Aileron Screw 1 5mm 1 5mm 2x10mm 1 2 For Aileron For Flap servo Bottom view For Aileron servo ...

Page 10: ... servo and point toward the middle of the wing 5 Center the aileron and hold it in place using a couple of pieces of masking 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 I...

Page 11: ...Nylon Clevis Horn Pushrod 1 7x8mm Cap Screw 4 TURBO BEAVER Item code BH162 Instruction Manual 11 Mark the spot to attach o Bend 90 1 2 Bottom view Flaslink Push rod 4 2 Servo arm 6mm 6mm 1 ...

Page 12: ...d throttle servos Test fit the servos into the servo tray Trim the tray if necessary to fit your servos 2 Mount the servo to the tray using the mounting screws provided with your radio system o 90 2 o 90 approx 16mm 2mm approx 16mm 2mm INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS Rudder servo Elevator servo Throttle servo Fuselage top side ...

Page 13: ...tal into the fuselage Check the fit of the horizontal stabilizer in its slot 4 Check the fit of the horizontal stabilizer in its slot Make sure the horizontal stabilizer is square and centered to the fuselage by taking measurements A A A A B B 2 Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer Top side Center line Top side 6 With the horizontal stabilizer correctly aligned Apply a thin CA layer t...

Page 14: ...ervo Servo arm 6mm Push rod Flaslink o Bend 90 Bottom side 800mm Push rod 2 2 Horn 2 2 Flaslink Nylon Clevis Horn Flaslink Elevator servo Elevator pushrod B Horn 2 2 2mm Cut off excess The number of times the same way Assembly in this case twice 2 X B A Apply epoxy glue Cut off shaded portion carefully Drill holes using the stated in this case 2 2mm 2 2mm 1 7x8mm Cap Screw 2 ...

Page 15: ...re 2 3mm Wheel Colar 3x15mm Tp Screw 2 35mm Fuselage Bottom side INSTALLATION THE RUDDER Hinges for Rudder are glued the same way as the aileron before see page 8 900mm Push rod 1 Horn 1 1 Flaslink Nylon Clevis 1 Cut off shaded portion carefully Drill holes using the stated in this case 2 5mm 2 5mm 1 7x8mm Cap Screw 1 ...

Page 16: ...side Horn Silicone Tube Rudder pushrod Control horns and linkages install for rudder are ed the same way as the aileron before see page 14 Rudder pushrod Rudder servo B A Apply epoxy glue C A Apply instant glue C A glue super glue Ensure smooth non binding movement when assembling ...

Page 17: ...ly threadlocker screw cement INSTALLING MAIN GEAR 4mm Flat washer 4 4mm Spring Washer 4 4x20mm Cap Screw 4 5x45mm Socket Head Cap Screw 2 2 5mm Wheel Collar 5mm Flat washer 4 2 4 5mm Hex Nut 100mm 4x20mm Cap Screw 4mm Spring Washer 4mm Flat washer Fuselage bottom side ...

Page 18: ...18 TURBO BEAVER Item code BH162 Instruction Manual B BOTTOM VIEW 5mm Wheel Collar 5mm Flat washer 5mm Flat washer 5x45mm Socket Head Cap Screw 5mm Hex Nut ...

Page 19: ...eel Strut Attachment Pin 2 2 4x15mm Cap Screw 4 2 Ball Link 4mm Flat Washer 4 4mm Spring Washer 4 2 2 2 2 Aluminium Wing struts 341mm 3x6mm Button Head Cap Screw 8 2 5mm 7mm 3x6mm Button Head Cap Screw 3x6mm Button Head Cap Screw 7mm 2 5mm 3x6mm Button Head Cap Screw Assemble left and right sides the same way L R B A Apply epoxy glue Drill holes using the stated in this case 2 5mm 2 5mm ...

Page 20: ... 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 Attach the aluminium tube into the fuselage INSTALLING THE WING TO THE FUSELAGE 19x680mm Aluminium tube 1 Assemble left and right sides the same way L R Aluminium tube ...

Page 21: ... fixture 21 TURBO BEAVER Item code BH162 Instruction Manual Attach the wings to the joiner tube and secure the wing panels to the fuselage Main wing must be inserted and attached completely before fixing with screw 4x15mm Cap screw ...

Page 22: ...rk the holes onto the fire wall for installing the engine mount for SIZE 120 or DLE 20CC O S 22CC INSTALLING THE ENGINE OR May be you also need to trim some wood from the tri angle wood for the installation is easy Throttle hole Φ 6mm Mark Line DLE 20CC O S 22CC Plate of plywood SIZE 120CC Throttle hole Φ 6mm Mark Line Throttle hole Φ 6mm 6mm Throttle hole Φ 6mm 6mm 6 2mm Plate of plywood SIZE 120...

Page 23: ...nd Nut 4mm Spring Washer TOP VIEW TURBO BEAVER Item code BH162 Instruction Manual 23 TOP VIEW Pushrod choke Pushrod Gas Apply threadlocker screw cement M4 Blind Nut 4mm Spring Washer 4 4x25mm Cap Screw 8 4mm Hex Nut Size 120 500mm Pushrod wire 2 4 4mm Flat washer 8 4 ...

Page 24: ...TURBO BEAVER Item code BH162 Instruction Manual 24 TOP VIEW TOP VIEW Apply threadlocker screw cement Electric Power 4x25mm Cap Screw 4mm Flat Washer 4mm Hex Nut 145mm ...

Page 25: ...62 Instruction Manual 25 Rubber Rubber Aluminium Aluminium 30mm Screw INSTALLING THE STOPPER Cut off shaded portion Bend 400 degree Bend 400 degree 40 degree bend 400 400 9mm 12mm 6mm Inflame Do not overheat it may break WARNING ...

Page 26: ...ling 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 of fuel line Connect 2 lines to the 2 vent tubes and 1 lin...

Page 27: ...ck to ensure that the throttle servo output shaft is moving in the correct direction When the throttle stick is moved forward from idle to full throttle the throttle barrel should also open and close using 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...

Page 28: ...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 MOUNTING THE COWL Enlarging the holes through the cowl will prevent the fiberglass from splitting when the m...

Page 29: ...TURBO BEAVER Item code BH162 Instruction Manual 29 Drill holes using the stated in this case 2mm 2mm 3x12mm Tp Screw 2mm TOP VIEW TOP VIEW ...

Page 30: ... 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 them from vibration Use a rubber band or masking tape to hold the foam in place Do not permanently secure the receiver and battery until after...

Page 31: ...162 Instruction Manual 10x15mm Plastic 4mm Spring Washer 4mm Flat Washer 4x30mm Socket Head Cap Screw M4 Blind Nut 4x70mm Socket Head Cap Screw 4mm Spring Washer 4mm Flat Washer 10x50mm Plastic 4mm Flat Washer ESC Zip tie TOP VIEW ...

Page 32: ...Open Close 32 TURBO BEAVER Item code BH162 Instruction Manual INSTALLING COCKPIT FUSELAGE 2x10mm Tp Screw 6 TOP VIEW 145mm TOP VIEW ...

Page 33: ...TURBO BEAVER Item code BH162 Instruction Manual 33 TOP VIEW TOP VIEW ...

Page 34: ...TURBO BEAVER Item code BH162 Instruction Manual 34 Open Close TOP VIEW 2x10mm Tp Screw 2mm TOP VIEW ...

Page 35: ... cone is held in place using two screws The propeller should not touch any part of the spinner cone If it dose use a sharp modeling knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone where the propeller comes in contact with it INSTALLING THE SPINNER PROPELLER 2 1 1 70mm 3x12mm Tp Screw 3x12mm Tp Screw Must be purchased separately X ...

Page 36: ...TURBO BEAVER Item code BH162 Instruction Manual 36 ...

Page 37: ...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 of the lighter...

Page 38: ... OF SERVOS For more information refer to radio system instruction manual Follow instruction manual of Engine and Battery ESC BATTERY Receiver Motor Engine Aileron Elevator Elevator Servo Aileron Throttle Servo Aileron Servo Aileron Servo Receiver Battery Receiver Switch Flap Servo Flap Flap Servo Flap Elevator Elevator Servo Rudder Rudder Servo ...

Page 39: ...m code BH162 Instruction Manual 39 34mm 40 5mm 66mm 5 1mm hold 100mm 3 5mm 177mm 155mm 35mm 5 1mm hold MAIN GEAR DIMENSIONAL DETAIL TAIL GEAR DIMENSIONAL DETAIL 28mm 53mm 1 5mm hold 11mm 21mm 2 5mm hold 35mm 80mm 189mm ...

Page 40: ...TURBO BEAVER Item code BH162 Instruction Manual 39 DECORATION Top view Bottom view ORACCOVER 21 023 Ferrari Red 21 010 White 21 071 Black N162BH Side view Right N162BH Side view Left ...

Page 41: ...Hex Nut 5mm 5mm 5x45mm 4x20mm Cap Screw 4mm Flat Washer 4mm Spring Washer 3x12mm Tp Screw 3x12mm Tp Screw 4x15mm Cap Screw 4mm Flat Washer 4mm Spring Washer 3mm Flat Washer 4mm Flat Washer 4mm Flat Washer 4mm Flat Washer 10x15mm Plastic 10x50mm Plastic M4 Blind Nut 4mm Spring Washer 4mm Spring Washer 4x30mm 4x70mm 2x10mm Tp Screw Hair pin Steel Strut Attachment Pin ...

Page 42: ...lt 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 ALL times Keep all onlooker...

Page 43: ...odel 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 batteries have adequate p...

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