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BVM BVM PNP F-16 Assembly And Operating Manual Download Page 42

BVM ®2016 41 4/12/2019

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Cut the cable on the mark and then strip

1/8” of the black plastic to expose the cable.

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Insert the finished static wick, a drop of glue

is required to secure.

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Repeat this section for each location.

Probes, Antennas, and Scoops

Here are the accessories you receive with the
model. Apply with a small amount of Slo-Zap or
QTpoxy.

Upper Interrogator Antennas

Fin Light Probe

Wing Radar Antennas

Fin Cooling Scoop

Air Data Probe

Glideslope Antenna

Air Data Probe

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Summary of Contents for BVM PNP F-16

Page 1: ...Nose Cone Nose Cone Formers attached 106 Weight 46 Dry Fuel Capacity 6 8L Smoke Capacity 2L Copyright 2016 Version 1 0 June 2016 Vne Speed to Never Exceed 175 MPH Use a Speed Limiting System Limit En...

Page 2: ...tabilators 8 Installing the Vertical Fin 8 Working on the Speed Brakes 10 Installing Tail Pipe Cone 11 Lowering the Gear 13 Installing Ventral Fins 14 Hatch Preparation 15 Canopy Cockpit Access 15 Can...

Page 3: ...Gravity 39 Finishing Touches 40 Static Wicks 40 Probes Antennas and Scoops 41 Wing Radar Antennas 42 Fin Light Probe 42 Fin Cooling Scoop 42 Upper Interrogator Antenna 43 Air Data Probe 43 Glidesloop...

Page 4: ...BVM 2016 3 4 12 2019 Landing 46 RX Battery Consumption 46 Torque Drive Pocket Reinforcement Check 47 Pilot s Notes 48...

Page 5: ...operation and use of these products The owner and operator of these products should have the necessary experience and exercise common sense Said owner and operator must have a valid Academy of Model A...

Page 6: ...atteries 4500 mAh Magnum Ion VU 7456EXB HC EC3 2 x 3 16 Button Head SMS Package BVM 5625 BVM O Clips PA SR 0026 BVM Velcro Package PA SR 0081 Safety Wire BVM 2800 Plastic Syringe 3 pack PA SR 0072 Bav...

Page 7: ...iver PS TO 0008 List of Adhesives Lubricants Available at BVMJets com BVM Aeropoxy 9566 BVM Qt Poxy PA SR 0042 Zap A Goo PT12 Pacer Z 42 PT42 Super O Lube BVM 5779 BVM Thin Lube for O Rings BVM 1945 A...

Page 8: ...rtant that you inspect and approve this work now The fuselage is shipped assembled Using a stand such as the BVM General Purpose Jet Foam Cradle PA SR 0080 will aid in the assembly of the F 16 To prep...

Page 9: ...e servo pin into its slot Place the Stabilator in its full up position and line up the tube clamp with the SHCS facing downwards Insert a 9 64 ball end hex driver through the small hole on the bottom...

Page 10: ...eated Tighten the 3 9 64 SHCS on the left side of the fuselage to secure in place 1 screw is on the forward tube clamp and 2 screws are on the rear tube clam Note If it s ever necessary to access the...

Page 11: ...ke to reveal the mounting bracket Place the Speed Brake over its location and route the airlines through the opening and into the fuse towards the bottom of the model Remove the 2 SHCS from the fusela...

Page 12: ...r 3 way block This will allow removing the Speed Brakes without disconnecting the air lines Install the air lines onto the 2 3way blocks matching the corresponding colors Make sure to use the small ai...

Page 13: ...e Tail Cone LED light plug down slide the Tail Cone onto the Tail Pipe Finish routing the LED Light Ring through the Tail Cone former Line up the 4 bolts with the slots in the Tail Cone and twist lock...

Page 14: ...ing wood screws Lowering the Gear Lower main landing gear by opening the gear doors and removing wire ties the landing gear will push out and lock down Confirm the locking cylinder is engaged Lower th...

Page 15: ...Apply BVM Dry Lube to the aluminum studs Note The short side of the Ventral Fin bracket determines the outside of the Ventral Fin Gently install the Ventral Fins a rocking motion may help Use a small...

Page 16: ...security Canopy Cockpit Access Removing the Canopy will allow easy access to the cockpit area while installing your components To release the Canopy manually push on the spring loaded Retaining Rod in...

Page 17: ...of the canopy actuation arm cam screws using a 1 5mm hex wrench To release the Canopy pull on the release spring loaded cable located under the forward engine hatch fuselage flange Pull the Canopy for...

Page 18: ...actuating servo Remove the 2 phillips screws that hold the Rear Deck in place Remove the Rear Deck to access the servo Important Note Do not rely on the servo operated latching mechanism to fully hold...

Page 19: ...2019 Equipment Board Layout Below the Cockpit Deck GYRO RECEIVER X PLUS 8 DATA LOGGER ECU FUEL PUMP SMOKE PUMP GSU FUEL ON OFF VALVE RECEIVER ON OFF SWITCH CENTRAL CONTROLLER AIR VALVES Air Fill Valv...

Page 20: ...owing the recommendations for your particular R C system and range check accordingly Shown here are the four Spektrum remote receivers mounted in various locations with Velcro Note direction of antenn...

Page 21: ...low the manufacture guidelines to connect to the receiver Make the first take off and trim flight with the gyro off I Gyro is shown here BVM uses the Demon Aero Cortex and adds an extra Velcro retaini...

Page 22: ...t the U A T at this time to insure that there is clearance between the Main Wheel in the up position and the U A T It may be necessary to shim the U A T up about 1 4 The left Main Tank and Header Tank...

Page 23: ...through the Bypass and into the forward former on both sides to except 2x5 8 BHCS Using a long bit dill 1 16 holes through the Bypass and into the aft former on both sides to except 2x5 8 BHCS Instal...

Page 24: ...ly i e centered in the tailpipe Use washers to shim if necessary Behotec JB220 installation This is typical of most Bypass installations Using a ruler held against both sides of the bell Mark in the h...

Page 25: ...hrough the Bypass and into the aft former on both sides to except 2x5 8 BHCS Mark an opening for the wires about 1 25 x 7 in front of the fwd former 2 25 below the turbine rail Make this clearance hol...

Page 26: ...tock turbine rails along with the bottom of the bypass from the model Remove the bottom portion of the bypass from the stock turbine rails Cut out the hole for the wires in the bottom of the bypass th...

Page 27: ...tch flange Also make sure it is centered between the turbine rails Pre drill 1 16 holes for the tail pipe using your long drill bit Use 4 2x5 8 SHCS provided in your BVM package to secure the tailpipe...

Page 28: ...stall everything back The screws can now be securely tightened Cut a notch in the bypass top for the fuel lines to pass through Also coat the back section with Heat Shield as shown Scuff the area with...

Page 29: ...The ECU battery is mounted on the forward battery tray We mounted the hand held System Analyzer to the fuse using Velcro This makes it convenient to use during engine start up Install the Fuel Pump n...

Page 30: ...BVM 2016 29 4 12 2019 The Fuel system s manual On Off valve is located in the cockpit area The Fuel filter is located vertically to prevent entrapment of an air bubble on the former aft of the cockpit...

Page 31: ...rovided Mount 020 Poly Ply to the Nose Cone Formers with some 5 32 Button Head Panel Screws BVM 5625 Then apply adhesive backed Velcro to the Poly Ply Use sticky back Velcro and Velcro strap to mount...

Page 32: ...t using Zap A Goo or Velcro A 1 5th scale Jet Pilot is used See http shopbvmjets com zencart index php main_page index cPath 25 for options A small amount of sanding may be necessary for the cockpit t...

Page 33: ...e rods The rods are located on the bottom half of the rails View of the wing bottom Use a 2 5mm ball driver to snug the set screw on the bottom side of the wing Aileron linkage Remove and inspect the...

Page 34: ...BVM 2016 33 4 12 2019 Touch up the control linkage with an appropriate color Use a paint like Model Masters that matches your jet s finish Lubricate the moving parts with BVM Dry Lube...

Page 35: ...V light plug Insert wires into the wing while installing onto the fuselage The forward wing bolt hole may need to be slotted to about a half inch wide to accommodate the 9 64 hex drive while the main...

Page 36: ...Sufficient lubrication applied to the wheel drum and the brake o ring allows smooth straight stops After dozens of flights the prototype model s tires show little wear Remove the wheel by loosening t...

Page 37: ...pen one end of a wood mix stick as shown NOTE Do not touch the O Ring or aluminum groove with any other kind of tool Apply air pressure to the nipple to push O Ring out then pinch with fingers while p...

Page 38: ...roper receiver with adequate power distribution is required Our prototypes use the Spektrum SPM12120 Power Safe receiver The speed of the pump is variable based on the travel adjustment on the radio B...

Page 39: ...ngs are provided Tank not included Note The Smoke system vent is located on the starboard right side of the fuse while the Fuel System vent is located on the port left side Install the fittings to you...

Page 40: ...l a 2 button head screw on each side The root of the fuselage also has the GC location marked with a pen This location is very forgiving there is no need to move it forward The second BVM demo plane i...

Page 41: ...coated cable The same procedure can be used to create static wicks for the stabilizers wings and rudder Open the pre drilled holes using a 0 070 drill Use a pin vice to control the drill bit 1 4 3 8 o...

Page 42: ...ick a drop of glue is required to secure Repeat this section for each location Probes Antennas and Scoops Here are the accessories you receive with the model Apply with a small amount of Slo Zap or QT...

Page 43: ...Wing Radar Antennas These are located 26 85 along the leading edge from the wing root Fin Light Probe This is located between the panel lines on the upper part of the vertical fin Fin Cooling Scoop Lo...

Page 44: ...ntenna These are spaced evenly apart Air Data Probe This has an indentation on the fuse below the Wing Strake on the starboard side Glidesloop Antenna This is located just after the Nose Cone on the b...

Page 45: ...Landing measured at the Root 4 Rudder measured at the Bot 1 25 10 10 Note This model s single flap setting was based on the full scale F 16 Anytime the gear was lowered or raised the flaps went to a...

Page 46: ...he mixes rates expos and settings done for you Setting the sub trim and travel adjustment must be accomplished by the modeler for the specific aircraft Important Check the directions of all flight con...

Page 47: ...nce in the air find a medium cruise speed to set the trims The aircraft should fly straight and level hands off When the landing gear come down a few clicks of up trim may be needed This can be mixed...

Page 48: ...s and make them about 3 8 deep Hold rudder skin in hand to assure the drill does not get too close to the outer skin If the drill meets resistance of glue the pocket liner is properly secured If not m...

Page 49: ...BVM 2016 48 4 12 2019 Pilot s Notes...

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