FB Jets FEI BAO, Assembly Manual

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A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and this is a high-performance aircraft that will be
very intolerant of sloppy assembly techniques. Even the smallest component is important and
can cause the loss of your airplane, so take the time to do things right, or redo them if they are
wrong. Careful work will result in a long lasting plane that will give you years of pleasure, one
loose component could resulting the complete loss of the aircraft and all of the component
inside of it, additionally someone could even get hurt. So please pause every once in a while
when building and double check your workmanship.
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Clean and inspect all parts. Inventory them against the parts list at the end of the manual
and notify the kit supplier of any missing components as soon as possible.
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If the paint scheme you have selected is glossy, it is recommended that you apply a coat of
wax. This will help resist dirt, stains and fingerprints during construction, and will provide
some limited protection against errant glue.
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Vacuum out the remnants of packing materials that remain in the fuselage.
Adhesives:
The correct adhesive to use for all procedures is Loctite Hysol 9462. This is very strong white epoxy
that is thixotropic. “Thixotropic” means it does not run at all, but stays only where you put it. It is
infinitely superior to regular epoxy, event slow setting epoxy, for our purposes, because of this
characteristic. Regular epoxy will run downhill with gravity as it dries, taking it away from where it is
supposed to be. The downside of Hysol is it takes overnight to dry properly. It is recommended that
you only use a proper Hysol dispensing gun and only the long-type mixing nozzles.
Pneumatic Systems:
Pneumatic retracts typically are the number one maintenance issue with most models however with
proper installation procedures and preventive maintenance this need not be the case. All Fei Bao
jets uses pneumatic gear doors, retracts and brakes. If you follow a few tips you should have a very
reliable leak free operation. Factory installed systems should be inspected for kinked lines, proper
insertion of hoses on fittings and the hose routings should be neat and secure. Take special
precautions to route hoses away from moving gear parts and hot engine areas. It is recommended
that the factory valves, cylinders and brakes be dissembled, cleaned and lubed with a good o-ring
lubricant to ensure reliable operation.
If installing your own pneumatic components it is important to make all cuts in the pneumatic tubing
dead square before installing on the nipples, also make sure that the lines are pushed all of the way
onto the nipples. They should not need to be secured otherwise however you can add fine safety
wire for extra security.
Model Specifications:
Scale: 1/7.5
Length: 80 3/4" (2050 mm)
Wingspan: 56 3/4"(1440 mm)
CG Location 5 1/8” (130 mm) from LE of Wing
Dry Weight: 26-29 lbs (12 Kg to 13 Kg) – Depending if armament is installed
Thrust Class: 22 to 30 lbs (10 to 13.6 Kg)
Servos for Flight Surfaces & Steering (5)
Servos for pneumatic controls (4 or pneumatic valves)
Fuel Capacity Right and Left 33.8 oz ea (1000 ml ea)
Center Tank 24.5 oz (725 ml)
92 oz Total (2725 ml)
Main Tire Diameter 3.34” (85 mm)
Nose Tire Diameter 2.21” (56 mm)
Brakes – Double O-Ring 1.4” dia. (35.5 mm)