GRAUPNER ASH 31 MI Instruction Manual Download Page 16

GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY 

Changes reserved! No liability for printing errors   ID. no. 0063067         07/2012 

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Do not extend the landing flaps too quickly and too far; they operate effectively. 
Extending the flaps approx. 5 mm is sufficient for the landing approach.  
Now all that remains is to have fun flying your ASH 31 MI. We hope you enjoy! 
 
Your                                  team ! 
 
Part 
no. 

Designation 

Qty. 

Material 

Dimensions 

Hull 

GRP 

Finished part 

Drive system flaps 

1 pair  GRP 

Finished part 

Landing gear flaps 

1 pair  GRP 

Finished part 

Hinged joints 

plastic 

Finished part 

Drive system torsion 
spring 

steel 

Ø 0.6 

Landing gear torsion 
spring 

steel 

Ø 0.3 

Torsion spring mount 

plastic 

Ø 1.85/0.9 

Wheel 

plastic 

Ø 30 

Wheel axle 

Steel 

Ø 3x30 

10 

GRP bearing 

GRP 

Finished part 

11 

Rudder 

Balsa/film 

Finished part 

12 

Bearing pin 

CFRP 

Ø 2x400 

13 

Control arm - rudder 

Aluminum 

finished part Hole Ø 1.6 

14 

countersunk-head screw 

Steel 

M5x12 

15 

Allen screw 

Steel 

M5x15 

16 

Self-tapping screw 

Steel 

M5 

17 

Cockpit canopy frame 

GRP 

Finished part 

18 

cockpit canopy 

Plastic 

Finished part 

19 

Guide tube 

Plastic 

Ø 3.2/2.2x80 

20 

Rear lock 

Steel 

Ø 2x120 

21 

Front lock 

GRP 

12x2x100 

22 

Tailplane 

Sandwich 

Finished part 

23 

Control arm 

GRP 

Finished part 

24 

Steering linkage 

Steel 

M2x100 

25 

nut 

Steel 

M2 

26 

Clevis 

Steel 

M2 finished part 

27 

Allen screw 

Steel 

M5x25 

28 

Right wing 

Sandwich 

Finished part 

29 

Left wing 

Sandwich 

Finished part 

30 

Torsion pin 

Steel 

Ø 4x50 

31 

Anchor nut 

Steel 

M5 

32 

Push pin (multi-lock) 

Plastic 

Finished part 

33 

Push eye (multi-lock) 

Plastic 

Finished part 

34 

Torsion pin 

Steel 

Ø 3x30 

35 

GRP connector 

GRP 

Ø10x180 

36 

Spar connector 

CFRP 

Finished part 

37 

Threaded bush 

Steel/nick. 

M2 

38 

nut 

Steel 

M2 

Summary of Contents for ASH 31 MI

Page 1: ...Glider and Electric Aircraft for Slope Flying Towing and Electric Flight A remote control with 6 functions is needed This models is not a beginner model and is only intended for experienced model buil...

Page 2: ...c Otherwise sufficient adhesion cannot be guaranteed Required tool for the construction of ASH 31 MI Pencil hardness HB all purpose pen geometry triangle as well as a measuring tape or meter stick hou...

Page 3: ...units Center aileron DS 3288 BB MG Order no 5187 2 units Camber changing flap DS 3288 BB MG Order no 5187 2 units Landing flap DES 678 BB MG Order no 7943 2 units F tow coupling DES 678 BB MG Order n...

Page 4: ...ssembly of the electric version is described in the assembly manual Obviously the work pertaining to the extend retract drive is omitted for the glider version Only begin with the assembly once you ar...

Page 5: ...tached in the hull and still have to be adhered with 24 hour epoxy resin The retractable landing gear and the extend retract drive are mounted in the hull after the adhesive has hardened Please follow...

Page 6: ...down to match the tail wheel Adhere the fin end and rudder servo board together Extend the rudder servo connection cable with the appropriate extension cable Secure the plug connection against looseni...

Page 7: ...whether the rudder can move equally far to the left and right Remove the rudder apply adhesive to the GRP bearings and re insert the rudder and bearings in the same position Secure the rudder against...

Page 8: ...volt The cockpit canopy The cockpit canopy frame must be adapted to the hull In other words it must sit back in the outer hull contour an equal distance all the way around corresponding to the size o...

Page 9: ...opy using UHU ALL PURPOSE ADHESIVE Kraft Ord No 1096 These are transparent contact adhesives Before the adhesion the hull seam must be applied to the cockpit canopy Apply adhesive all the way around o...

Page 10: ...soldering iron The wings Mount the control arms as shown in the photos below Adjust the length of the linkage The steering linkage for the rudders is comprised of an M2 clevis and M2 threaded rod whi...

Page 11: ...re adhered in the recesses they must first be fitted in shrink hose The shrink hose must be roughened prior to adhering The servo covers are fastened in the recesses with the accompanying countersunk...

Page 12: ...plus and minus leads can be run together Then they can be soldered to the respective outside contacts Then there is still a contact available for the impulse lines Important The correct polarity must...

Page 13: ...otected with Tesafilm in the area around the holes for the studs and are also opened The holes in the outer wings are filled with a somewhat hardened resin and the plastic part is pushed in until the...

Page 14: ...the winglets and secure them using strips of adhesive tape Fasten the tailplane on the hull using the two M5 Allen screws Only tighten the screws until the tailplane fits against the profile recess wi...

Page 15: ...ding flaps fully thrown Camber changing flap 26 mm downward Center aileron 14 mm upward Aileron remain in the neutral position Elevator 2 mm An exponential value 45 has been proven to be successful fo...

Page 16: ...d part 11 Rudder 1 Balsa film Finished part 12 Bearing pin 1 CFRP 2x400 13 Control arm rudder 1 Aluminum finished part Hole 1 6 14 countersunk head screw 2 Steel M5x12 15 Allen screw 4 Steel M5x15 16...

Page 17: ...Y Changes reserved No liability for printing errors ID no 0063067 07 2012 17 39 Clevis 8 Steel M2 40 Control arm 6 GRP Finished part 41 Threaded rod 8 Steel M2 42 Winglet 2 GRP Finished part 43 Fasten...

Page 18: ...mend may be used Even if only one component in the drive unit is changed safe operation is no longer warranted and any rights under the guarantee are voided Always use only the fitting polarized conne...

Page 19: ...s or permanent disabilities Therefore check the model and all of its attached parts e g RC parts control arms etc for secure seating and possible damage before every use The model may only be put into...

Page 20: ...trol system be sure its transmitter and receiver are suitable for aircraft models that they are certified by telecommunications authorities and that they have a test certification number The frequency...

Page 21: ...njuries and property damage If this is not the case obtain special liability insurance coverage for RC models These safety instructions must be kept and if the model is sold must be passed on the purc...

Page 22: ...this declaration Limitation period To the extent we do not acknowledge liability for a properly submitted claim as specified by this declaration within the entitlement period all rights of this decla...

Page 23: ...tion point for electrical waste materials Ask your local authorities about this Pre start checks Perform checks for proper operation and range before every session Switch on the transmitter and receiv...

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