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Swift Carbon 550

ELECTRIC R/C HELICOPTER

Kit Instruction Manual

Century Helicopter Products

Designed and Developed in USA

Mechanical Specs:

Main Rotor Blades: 520-550mm

Tail Rotor Blades: 75-85mm

Length: 105cm

Height: 34.4cm

Weight: 1.54kg (configured with brushless motor and servos)

Electronic Specs:

Speed Control: 50-80 Amp

Motor: 900-1250kv (based on battery)

Battery: 4S-6S Li-Po or 12 cell NiMH or NiCd

Main Gear: 96 Tooth

Pinion: 9-15 Tooth

Head Speed: 1600-2100 RPM

Summary of Contents for Swift Carbon 550

Page 1: ...ights reserved Mechanical Specs Main Rotor Blades 520 550mm Tail Rotor Blades 75 85mm Length 105cm Height 34 4cm Weight 1 54kg configured with brushless motor and servos Electronic Specs Speed Control 50 80 Amp Motor 900 1250kv based on battery Battery 4S 6S Li Po or 12 cell NiMH or NiCd Main Gear 96 Tooth Pinion 9 15 Tooth Head Speed 1600 2100 RPM ...

Page 2: ...opening the kit all components are in individual bags Please thoroughly read through this manual before attempting assembly Some specialized tools are recommended but not required for full assembly Be careful when opening each bag as not to lose any hardware As a reminder all metal to metal screw assemblies require blue thread lock compound all metal to plastic screw assemblies require slow set ti...

Page 3: ...or connections If in doubt cut all wires from cell or battery pack c Disassemble the pack d Inspect cells for dents cracks and splits Dispose of damaged cells 12 Dispose of cells or battery packs as follows a Discharge with the cells or battery pack in a safe area connect a moderate resistance across the terminals until the cell or battery pack is discharged CAUTION cell or battery pack may be hot...

Page 4: ... 550 helicopter flying Century produces a full spectrum of accessories and tools to assemble your helicopter The Swift Carbon 550 is a electronic cyclic collective pitch mixing type helicopter requiring a standard helicopter radio the helicopter radio requires eCCPM mixing for this model The Swift Carbon 550 uses 4 servos to operate critical systems Gyroscopes are required to operate the model saf...

Page 5: ...light Check all ball links to ensure proper fitment If loose replace ball links with new ones Check servo plugs ESC plugs motor plugs gyro plugs and battery plugs to make sure they are securely fastened A loose plug may result in a complete lose of control over the model Check the tail belt tension to make sure the belt is not too lose No more than 5mm movement when pushed inward Symbols used to h...

Page 6: ...bon Grease Thrust Bearing CNBB614T2 Linkage Ball CNLR104 Cap Screw M3x16 CNM4x16 Bearing M3x6x2 5 CNBB364 Brass Spacer M3x5x3 CNE524 Bell Mixing Arm CNE524 Bearing M3x6x2 5 CNBB364 Cap Screw M4x10 CNM4x10CS Washer M4x9 CNM4x8x1FW Flat Washer M10x14x1 CNE521 Bearing 8x14x4 CNBB814 M4 Locknut Main Blade Grip CNE523 Bearing 8x14x4 CNBB814 Brass Washer M8x12x3 CNE522 Rubber Dampener CNE520 Spacer M3x5...

Page 7: ...NE525 Flybar CNE526 Flybar Paddles CNE527 Plastic Spacer M3x6x3 CNE525 Measure the flybar evenly on both sides Measure from the flybar control arm to the tip of the flybar prior to installing the flybar paddles Screw the pad dles evenly on both sides of the flybar After attaching the paddles measure the inner side of the flybar to the tip of the fly bar control arm and verify that the flybar is eq...

Page 8: ...n metal to metal assem bly Do not over tighten when screwing the attached assembly to its subassembly Swashplate CNE515 Swashplate and Washout Assembly 6 Assembly Instructions C A Main Shaft CNE508 Flybar outer flat spot Equal flybar length on each side Flybar control arms must be level with Seesaw Set screws face upward Flybar outer flat spots align with flybar control arms when arms are flush wi...

Page 9: ...rews with lock tight 52mm 90 Increase this gap Bellcrank Assembly Ball Link CNLR1011 Cap Screws M3x18 CNM3x18CS Bellcrank Bear ings CNBB36 Bellcrank Spacer CNE502 Bell Crank CNE502 Ball Link CNLR1011 Washer M3x5x 5 CNLR1003 1 The bellcrank is symmetrical Use thin CA to tightly secure the Ball Links in place as shown Press the bearings and spacer into the bellcrank they are a tight fit and do not r...

Page 10: ... in order for the bearing to fit Remember to do this in a well ventilated area and use a mask The bearing should be pushed through from the inside of the frame Flange this side 4 Screw the canopy mount through the main frames using a M3x8 Cap Screw Cap Screw M3x8 CNM3x8CS Upper Bearing Block CNE593 Aluminum Spacer 3 5mm CNE586 Cap Screw M3x12 CNM3x12CS Cap Screw M3x8 CNM3x8CS 6 Insert the Aluminum...

Page 11: ...to the Third Bearing Block CNE569 and attach to the bottom of the frames using Self Tapping Screw M3x10 Make sure your block is facing upwards Self Tapping Screw M3x10 CNM3x10ST Main Frame CNE503 Third Bearing Block CNE569 Motor Mount Assembly Cap Screw M3x16 CNM3x16CS Cap Screw M3x8 CNM3x8CS Canopy Standoff CNE501 CF Gyro Plate CNE527 CNC Machined Motor Mount CNE563 CF Electronics Tray CNE575 7mm...

Page 12: ...ping screws to secure the bottom Cap Screw M3x12 CNM3x12CS Spacer 3 5mm CNE586 Self Tapping Screw M3x10 CNM3x10ST 4 Attach the Carbon Switch plate to the two supports then the supports to the underneath of the CF Radio tray CF Switch Plate CNE572 CNC Switch Plate Standoffs CNE585 Button Head Cap Screw M3x8 CNM3x8BH 5 Use the remaining four Button head screws to attach the Main frame supports using...

Page 13: ...3x12 CNM3x12ST Fine Thread Screw M2x10 CNM2x10PH Horizontal Fin CNE535 Self Tapping Screw M3x8 CNM3x8ST M3 Locknut L Gear Box CNE528 Tail Boom Support Struts and Rudder Control Rod C A Use CA to secure the rod ends in place Tail Boom Support Strut CNE543 Tail Boom Support Strut End CNE543 The tailboom support struts and tail rudder control rod arrive pre built To ensure the safety of your helicopt...

Page 14: ...ctions C A C A Do not over tighten 14 Note Straightenthebeltinsidethetailboom fromthetransmissiongear rotate the belt 90 degree counter clockwise Assemble the transmis sion gearbox do not tighten at this point Attach the tailboom assem bly to the main frame and secure it in place Properly mesh the main gear and the transmission gear Pull the tailboom outward to achieve the desired belt tension and...

Page 15: ...2 Bearing 3x6x2 5 CNBB364 Tail Pitch Lever CNE538 Spacer M3x5x3 25 Linkage Ball CNLR1014 Cap Screw M3x14 CNM3x14CS Carbon Tail Control Rod CNE534 Tail Pitch Arm CNE537 Bearing 6x10x3 CNBB610 Bearing 3x6x2 5 CNBB364 Tail Gear Box Assembly Autorotation Hub Assembly 6 Assembly Instructions T H R E A D L O C K B T H R E A D L O C K R Fin Mount CNE535 Tail Blade Grip Spacer CNE552 The tail pitch lever ...

Page 16: ...e through the hole of the strut Apply light CA to M3x4 set screw CF Battery Support Plate CNE514 M3 Locknut Landing Gear Assembly 6 Assembly Instructions C A C A 16 M3 Locknut Button Head Cap Screw M3x8 CNM3x8BH T H R E A D L O C K B CF Switch Plate CNE572 T H R E A D L O C K B Landing Struts CNE512 Main Frame Braces CNE584 CNC Switch Plate Standoffs CNE585 ...

Page 17: ...r mounting posts on the landing struts as shown by tightening the four set screws HINT To help prevent rotation of the horizontal fin mount wrap the area under the horizontal fin mount with a few layers of electrical tape M3x8 Machine screw 2 Assembling the Components 7 Putting Together Your Model After completing the previous steps the following instructions are for putting together the sub assem...

Page 18: ...vos and center all the mechanical or electronic trims on the radio Due to the different types of radio and servos that are chosen to install into the helicopter match each pushrod to the lengths in the table for optimum setup Note All dimensions are in millimeters and are measured from the centers of the con trol balls or ball ends 7 Putting Together Your Model Servo Linkage Lengths Location Lengt...

Page 19: ...he servo to the center of the ball on the servo arm should be between 20 22mm Place one servo ball to the pitch servo arm facing in side toward the frame Attach two 50mm linkage to the servo arm ball then to the balls on the elevator bellcrank CNE581 Linkage Elevator Servo to bellcrank 2 47mm Linkage Pitch Servo to bellcrank 2 49mm Linkage Elevator Servo to bellcrank 2 50mm 90o Century logo on all...

Page 20: ... correct them Symptom Corrective Solution metal control ball distance move ball location to match other servos or carefully use ATV angle of horn servo not 90o set radio to 0 place horn on if not 90 take off and turn untill it is angle of horn linage not 90o adjust pushrod untill set exactly parralell to bellcrank swashplate is not level adjust pushrod A length to level View Left Side The Rudder S...

Page 21: ... in that position Tighten the tail rotor blades until the blade grips hold firm yet soft enough so that the tail blades can still fold back in the event of a blade strike 2 Adjust the position of the rudder servo bracket so that the tail pitch plate is centered on the tail rotor shaft while the servo arm is at a 90 degree angle Tail rotor blades with zero pitch blade tips will be in line Tail blad...

Page 22: ...ach flight Blades rotate clockwise so observe the leading edge To install the blades slide the root into the rotor grip and insert one 4mm x 30 Shouldered Socket Cap Screw through the top grip and secure using one 4mm Locknut Repeat for opposite rotor blade Blade bolt tension will affect how the blades perform To set proper tension start from loose blades bolt is loose enough for the blade to pivo...

Page 23: ...t leaving the ground and look at the side or profile of the rotor disk FROM A VERY SAFE DISTANCE MAKING SURE TO WEAR EYE PROTECTION 4 Only one rotor blade should be visible if there are two distinctive blades then the tracking linkage must be changed Observe which blade is tracking above the other by marking one first Track that blade lower by shortening the bell mixer to swashplate linkage rod Ve...

Page 24: ...FORE FLIGHT 2 Place servo horns on all 3 cyclic pitch servo s as close to 90O to the pushrod as possible 3 Using a square straightedge or other means use the radio SUBTRIM to fine tune servo positions to ensure they are exactly 90O to the pushrod Once the subtrims are set do not adjust them again as this is the reference neutral position 4 Now align the swash to be perfectly centered and leveled o...

Page 25: ...rning to hover the helicopter with substantially reduced risk of crashing These systems provide an on ground training capability to allow pilots to become familiar with the helicopter before actually leaving the ground Optional Item Part CN2007A Radio Always turn the transmitter on first then the turn on your receiver Before every flight it is recommended that a range check is performed This is pe...

Page 26: ...ately looking for unusual or excessive movement Lubricate the main shaft above the swashplate and the pitch slider on the tail output shaft with oil Inspect the main and tail rotor grips for play or binding Turn the main gear in both directions to feel if a problem is developing in the drive train Check the connectors on the battery s servos and receiver to ensure they are still connected 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 27: ...mbly CNE556 Head Block CNE518 Seesaw Shaft CNE519 Seesaw Assembly CNE520 Black Rubber Dampeners CNE521A Feathering Spindle Reinforced CNE522 Main Blade Grip Spacers CNE523 Main Blade Grips CNE524 Bell Mixer Set CNE525 Flybar Control Arms CNE526 Flybar CNE527 Flybar Paddles CNE528 Tail Gear Box CNE529 Tail Gear Box Gear With Pin CNE530 Tail Rotor Shaft CNE531 Swift 16 550 Tail Drive Belt CNE532 Swi...

Page 28: ...CNE550 Windshield CNE551 Decal Set CNE553 Rubber Battery Clamps 4 Requires 4 13 Replacement Parts 28 CNE536A Carbon Fiber Fin Set CNE574 Carbon 550 Main Frames Left and Right CNE563 CNC Machined Motor Mount CNE575 Front Electronics Tray CNE573 Elevator Carbon Plate CNE572 Carbon Switch Plate CNE577 Carbon Gyro Plate CNE561 CNC Machined Swashplate CNE580 Metal A Arm CNE581 Metal Elevator Bell mixer...

Page 29: ...10 Tail Pitch Slider Bearing 2 CNBB364 Tail Pitch Lever Bearing 4 CNE587 Motor Mount Spacer 2 CNE588 Bell Crank Spacer 2 CNE590 Transmission Box Spacer 2 CNE591 Driven Tail Hub CNE593 Upper Bearing Block CNE592 Tail Hub Spacer 15 Upgrades 29 CNE560 CNC Washout Arms CNE559 CNC Flybar Control Arms CNE564 CNC Seesaw Spacer CNE556 1 CNC Main Rotor Hub Only CNE566 2 CNC Washout Guide CNE557 CNC Blade G...

Page 30: ...920 KONG2320 RPM V 920 16 Motors and Pinions 15 Upgrades Accessories CNMG510 Motor Gear 10T 5MM 1 0 CNMG509 Motor Gear 9T 5MM 1 0 CN25510 Century Carbon Fiber Paddle CN265166C Rotortech Carbon 515mm Main Blades CN265501 Rotortech Carbon 550mm Main Blades CN265666 Rotortech Carbon 560mm SG 3D Blades CN260762 Rotortech Carbon 75mm Tail Blades CN25080 Carbon 80mm Tail Blades CN2235 Triple B B Tail As...

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