F E I B A O F 1 8 – f
FEI BAO JETS
F18-f Assembly Manual
Written by Jeff DeCaluwe
In collaboration with R/C Jet Models
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Page 1: ...F E I B A O F 1 8 f FEI BAO JETS F18 f Assembly Manual Written by Jeff DeCaluwe In collaboration with R C Jet Models 1...
Page 2: ...bly A second set of eyes may spot a problem you have missed If you have not flown a model like this before it is HIGHLY recommended that you get an experienced turbine pilot to do your maiden flight V...
Page 3: ...the aircraft and all the components inside it and someone can even get hurt So pause every once in a while when building it and double check your workmanship Introduction You have chosen a model that...
Page 4: ...white Hysol 9462 made by Locktite or white Aeropoxy made by BVM and for a little faster setting time there is a clear Vpoxy made by BVM These are very strong epoxies which are thixotropic Thixotropic...
Page 5: ...otherwise but you can add fine wire safeties wraps or even shrink tubing if you like Make sure all left and right matching airlines are the same length particularly the brake lines or you will get un...
Page 6: ...ite airline on the other side for clarity but that is not included in the kit to both air brake cylinders then tee the same colors together and add an other piece about 12 to extend forward from the c...
Page 7: ...ng the weight of the model on a table The wheels should be pointing straight forward If they are not straight loosen the trunion bolts to straighten them and then retighten the trunion bolts It is goo...
Page 8: ...is a vital step do not omit this step It is recommended that you disassemble and inspect the tank cap hardware also as the next picture shows the process used to cut the tubes may leave behind a rim t...
Page 9: ...eds to be tight enough to prevent leaks Mark a V over the vent line on each tank to remind you where the vent line is Testing tanks for leaks attach some tubing to one of the tanks immerse the tank in...
Page 10: ...r alignment and movement and lets you move on to other assembly work while the glue on the hinges dries Most techniques involve gluing one side of the hinges letting it dry and then doing the other si...
Page 11: ...ntrol surface could come out in flight which in turn would most likely cause a crash depending on your flying skills Coat the leading edge of each control surface with a thin layer of petroleum jelly...
Page 12: ...at right angles keeps the hinges from getting pushed further into the surface and getting misaligned When you get to the final quarter inch or so of insertion start reducing the angle of the surface u...
Page 13: ...er bit and then go bigger till it is approx I have used about 80 grams of BB s for weight but anything like small pieces of lead pellets buckshot or birdshot will work in the hole to get the elevator...
Page 14: ...or rotate the servo covers as there may be slight variations in the screw holes and they may not fit perfectly if you rotate the covers You can do both rudder servo assemblies at the same time if you...
Page 15: ...3 screws that hold the servo in place as seen in the pictures Cut a slot in the cover for the servo horn approx 1 long which should do for the movement of the servo then drill a hole at each end like...
Page 16: ...replace them Or they will give you flutter Do all 6 control horns at once Bolt a horn into place and adjust the linkage to the correct length Put a piece of masking tape on the surface of the rudder w...
Page 17: ...gluing Place a wing on your towel to install the servos for the flaps and ailerons Fit the supplied aluminum mounts to the servo using the supplied screws Do not over tighten and strip the screws The...
Page 18: ...using the now popular Spektrum DX7 radio you will not have a spare channel to program the second flap to move correctly Here is a trick to allow you to run both flap servos off one channel with just a...
Page 19: ...adjust the linkages for matched travel All of your servos are installed now it is time to glue in the horns Follow the same procedures for all six horns First use masking tape to tape the control sur...
Page 20: ...control horn into the slot making sure it is 90 to the surface and not too deep and not too shallow in the slot Smooth out the fillet of glue on each side of the horn with a dowel or your finger If y...
Page 21: ...etup of the flaps or one will work backwards If you are using the popular Spektrum DX7 radio you will not have a spare channel to program the second flap to move correctly Here is a trick to allow you...
Page 22: ...connecting the steering cables Once the cables are installed take a large zip tie and cut off the locking end Slide each side of the cable tie into the heat shrink and shrink them up locking the tie t...
Page 23: ...t it on the tray first before you proceed keeping in mind the Center of Gravity CG The batteries are usually the last things to install and usually go in the nose but that would depend also if you are...
Page 24: ...had to much weight forward and it was hard to get the proper CG 11 INSTALLING EQUIPMENT TRAY Cut out the servo holes Depending on the type of wood tray you are using It might be easy to do with a few...
Page 25: ...m and put one tank to that system This way if you had a leak you would still have the other system working The small air gauges can be purchased from your dealer that way you can see how much pressure...
Page 26: ...Connect two high quality batteries to the regulators with switches you put on the tray before Wrap the batteries in foam and stuff them in the nose of the aircraft for now Do not secure them permanen...
Page 27: ...y around 20 mm You may need to trim some material off the intakes to allow the engine to sit far enough forward If required marks the bypass for the positions of the engine mounting tabs and trim away...
Page 28: ...you made and CA it into place This will serve as a grommet to keep the sharp edges of the fiberglass hole from cutting your wiring and tubing Remove the plates Put a fuel proof finish on them in case...
Page 29: ...7 Dry Weight 26 lbs Fuel Capacity 168 oz or 5 25 Liters not including UAT Servos used Flaps 2 5955TG Ailerons 2 5245mg Rudders 2 5125mg Steering 1 5955TG Elevators 2 5955TG Valves 3 HS81mg Recommended...
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