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Step 5

Using.the.4-40.screws.(don’t.substitute.a.standard.screw).

and.nuts.included,.attach.the.ball.link.to.the.outer.hole.

in.the.servo.arm.from.the.bottom.side.as.shown..The.

sequence.is.screw,.ball.link,.servo.arm.and.nut..Don’t.

forget.to.use.threadlock.

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:.Hangar.9®.aluminum.servo.arms.

are.suggested.for.ease.of.installation.and.

durability..Use.3D.1/2.Servo.Arm.4-40:.

JR.(HAN3578).for.the.aileron.servos.

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Step 6

Screw.a.4-40.ball.link.5.to.6.turns.onto.each.end.of.a..

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Step 7

Center.the.servo.using.the.radio.system..Attach.the.servo.

horn.to.the.servo.using.the.screw.provided.with.the.servo..

The.arm.faces.towards.the.root.of.the.wing.

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Step 8

Attach.the.linkage.to.the.servo.horn.on.the.aileron...

Adjust.the.link.so.the.aileron.is.centered.at.the.same..

time.as.the.servo.

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Step 9

Repeat.Steps.1.through.8.for.the.remaining.wing.panel.

Section 2 – Aileron Servo Installation

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Summary of Contents for CAP 232G ARF

Page 1: ...Wingspan 80 5 in 2045mm Wing Area 1260 sq in 81 2 sq dm Assembly manual CAP 232G ARF Length 74 5 in 1892mm Weight 15 16 lb 6 8kg 7 3kg Specifications ...

Page 2: ...ection 1 Hinging the Control Surfaces 8 Section 2 Aileron Servo Installation 11 Section 3 Wing and Tail Installation 14 Section 4 Landing Gear Installation 16 Section 5 Elevator Servo Installation 17 Section 6A Rudder Servo Installation Pull Pull 20 Section 6B Rudder Servo Installation Direct Linkage 22 Section 7 Tail Wheel Installation 24 Section 8 Engine Installation 25 Section 9 Final Assembly ...

Page 3: ...202 XP6102 XP662 Recommended Power Systems Evolution 45GX Replacement Parts A HAN2901 Fuselage w Hatch B HAN2902 Fuselage Hatch C HAN2903 Left Wing w Aileron D HAN2904 Right Wing w Aileron E HAN2905 Wing Tube F HAN2906 Stabilizer w Elevator G HAN2907 Stabilizer Tube Set H HAN2908 Fin w Rudder I HAN2909 Canopy J HAN2910 Landing Gear w Axles K HAN2911 Wheel Pant Set L HAN2912 Painted Cowl M HAN2913 ...

Page 4: ...cer hinge glue PT 55 Other Required Items Epoxy brushes Felt tipped pen or pencil Measuring device e g ruler tape measure Mixing sticks for epoxy Paper towels Rubbing alcohol Masking tape Sanding bar Sandpaper Rotary tool w sanding drum Sealing Iron HAN101 Covering Glove HAN150 Sealing Iron Sock HAN141 Soldering iron Cardstock 1 4 6mm foam Syringe Toothpicks Razor saw Petroleum jelly Clear coverin...

Page 5: ... modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product you are advised to return this product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Safe...

Page 6: ...uct will be repaired or replaced free of charge Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby Non Warranty Repairs Should your repair not be covered by warranty and the expense exceeds 50 of the retail purchase cost you will be provided with an estimate advising you of your options You will be billed for any return freight for non warranty repairs Please advise us of ...

Page 7: ... to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose Before Starting Assembly Before beginning the assembly of the CAP 232G remove each part from its bag for inspection Closely inspect the fuselage wing panels rudder and stabilizer for damage If you find any damaged or missing parts contact the place of purchase If you find any wrinkles in the covering use a heat gun or seali...

Page 8: ...ace Step 2 Mix one ounce of 30 minute epoxy Using a glue syringe or toothpick place a sufficient amount of 30 minute epoxy into one of the hinge pockets in the aileron leading edge only Install one of the hinge points until the hinge pin center is flush with the leading edge of the aileron Some epoxy should ooze out of the pocket as the hinge is installed If not remove the hinge and apply more epo...

Page 9: ...in one wing panel Step 5 Carefully attach the aileron to the wing making sure the hinges are inserted in their respective hinge pockets Press the aileron and wing together such that less than a 1 64 5mm hinge line gap exists between the aileron and wing The bevels should virtually touch Use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to wipe away any visible epoxy around the hinges Step 6 Double check the h...

Page 10: ...s a greater control response for a given control deflection It also offers more precise consistent control response and makes trimming easier Sealing the aileron and elevator hinge line is highly recommended Failure to do so may cause control surface flutter resulting in a crash Step 11 Cut a piece of Clear UltraCote for sealing the ailerons to approximately 1 x 32 25mm x 810mm Fold the UltraCote ...

Page 11: ...llation Required Parts 8 32 flange nut 2 4 40 lock nut 2 Ball link for swivel link 2 Molded swivel link 2 Wing panel right and left 8 32 x 21 4 control horn screw 2 4 40 x 1 2 socket head screw 2 Ball link for servo arm 2 41 4 aileron linkage 2 Required Tools and Adhesives Drill Ruler Drill bit 1 16 1 5mm Phillips screwdriver small 18 Servo Extension JRPA099 2 3D 1 2 Servo Arm 4 40 JR HAN3578 2 St...

Page 12: ... servos Step 3 Mix a small amount of 30 minute epoxy and lightly coat the inside of the hole in the aileron and the 8 32 x 21 4 control horn screw Thread the screw into the hole from the top of the surface Wipe away any excess epoxy on the wing and screw with rubbing alcohol and a paper towel Screw the 8 32 flanged nut in place as shown Allow the epoxy to fully cure Step 4 Screw the molded swivel ...

Page 13: ...se 3D 1 2 Servo Arm 4 40 JR HAN3578 for the aileron servos Step 6 Screw a 4 40 ball link 5 to 6 turns onto each end of a 41 4 long aileron linkage Step 7 Center the servo using the radio system Attach the servo horn to the servo using the screw provided with the servo The arm faces towards the root of the wing Step 8 Attach the linkage to the servo horn on the aileron Adjust the link so the ailero...

Page 14: ...with tube into the wing tube opening in the fuselage Make sure the wing panel alignment pins slide into the holes provided in the fuselage Be sure the alignment pins are secure in the wing halves before installing the wings If they are not remove the pin and apply a small amount of thin CA into the tube socket and reinstall the alignment pin Step 3 Carefully slide the remaining wing panel onto the...

Page 15: ...wo 3mm x 15mm machine screws Use threadlock on the screws to prevent them from loosening during flight Step 7 Repeat Step 6 to secure the remaining stabilizer to the fuselage Step 8 Test fit the rudder assembly to the fuselage Remove any covering from the fin post that comes in contact with the fuselage Use 30 minute epoxy to glue the fin to the fuselage Section 3 Wing and Tail Installation ...

Page 16: ...stall the axles in the landing gear Secure the axles using an adjustable wrench and the nuts provided with the axles Step 2 Install the landing gear using four 8 32 x 3 4 socket head bolts and four 8 lock washers Step 3 Install the following items onto the axle wheel pant 3 16 wheel collar wheel then another 3 16 wheel collar Step 4 Secure the pant in place using a 4 40 x 1 2 socket head screw and...

Page 17: ...horn ball ends 2 24 610mm Servo Extensions JRPA102 2 Note Using two standard rotation servos and a standard Y harness for the elevators will result in them moving in opposite directions instead of the same direction As such the elevator installation will either require the use of one reversed rotation servo and one standard rotation servo or a reversing Y harness It is highly recommended to use a ...

Page 18: ...n the fuselage tail section with the output shaft to the rear of the fuselage Drill 1 16 pilot holes before installing the screws Using the screws included with the servos fasten the servos in place Step 3 Mix a small amount of 30 minute epoxy and lightly coat the inside of the hole in the elevator and the 8 32 x 21 4 control horn screw Thread the screw into the hole from the top of the elevator W...

Page 19: ...ge into the swivel control horn on the elevator Adjust the linkage length until the hole in the ball link lines up with the outer hole in the servo arm when the elevator is neutral and the servo arm is centered Step 7 Use the included 4 40 screws and nuts to attach the ball link to the outer hole in the arm From the topside the correct sequence is 4 40 screw ball link servo arm and 4 40 locknut Be...

Page 20: ...n the rudder and epoxy in place Thread the 8 32 flange nuts onto the screw from both sides of the rudder Position the screw so it is centered in the rudder Use threadlock on the nuts to prevent them from loosening during flight Step 2 Cut the cable into two equal pieces Prepare one end of the pull pull cable using the cable threaded cable end and crimp The cable passes through the crimp through th...

Page 21: ...e rudder It will take some time to get the position right Once the position of the end is correct pass the cable back through the crimp and secure the cable Thread the end into the ball end Repeat this for both cables Note The cables will cross inside the fuselage to get the correct geometry Step 7 With the radio on check the operation of the rudder Adjust the cables so when the rudder servo is ce...

Page 22: ...d linkage Step 1 Install an 24 610mm servo extension onto the rudder servo Tie the servo leads together using a commercially available connector or use unwaxed dental floss to secure the extensions to prevent them from coming loose during flight Step 2 Remove the covering from the rudder servo opening on the left side of the fuselage using a hobby knife Install the servo in the fuselage tail secti...

Page 23: ... Use the included 4 40 screws and nuts to attach the ball link to the outer hole in the arm From the topside the correct sequence is 4 40 screw ball link servo arm and 4 40 locknut Be sure to use threadlock Step 7 Screw a 4 40 ball link 5 to 6 turns onto the 8 rudder linkage Screw the opposite end of the linkage into the swivel control horn on the rudder Adjust the linkage length until the hole in...

Page 24: ...tered on the rear of the fuselage Using a felt tipped pen mark the positions for the mounting screws through the tail wheel bracket Step 3 Remove the bracket and drill 5 64 2mm pilot holes at the previously marked positions Use two 4 x 5 8 sheet metal screws to secure the tail wheel bracket in place A hardwood plate is positioned in the rear of the fuselage allowing these screws to be firmly tight...

Page 25: ... with the engine Also collect all the items required for the exhaust system at this time Step 2 Attach the engine to the firewall using the hardware provided with your engine from the inside of the firewall Mount the muffler to the engine Step 3 Determine the proper location for the throttle pushrod Mark the location with a felt tipped pen Remove the engine and drill the firewall for the pushrod t...

Page 26: ...topper The holes are for the fuel pickup fill and vent lines Only two holes will be used one for the fuel pickup and one for the fuel vent Only open the third hole if you want to use a separate fill line Note for Glow Engines The stopper and tubing supplied is for gas engines If you are using a glow engine you will need to purchase a separate stopper and tubing for your engine Step 8 Prepare the t...

Page 27: ...ing the fuel tank opening Note When installing the fuel tank make sure to have a piece of foam at any point that contacts any structure inside the fuselage Without the foam vibrations will be transmitted to the fuel tank which could cause the fuel to foam In turn you will not get the optimum performance from your engine Step 13 Cut a piece of 1 4 foam the size of the bottom of the fuel tank Secure...

Page 28: ... Step 16 Remove the bottom rear edge of the cowl for an air exhaust This is important for engine cooling Step 17 Install the propeller and spinner to complete the cowling installation Section 9 Final Assembly Step 1 Wrap the receiver battery and receiver in 1 4 6mm foam Use Velcro straps or tie wraps to secure the receiver and battery to the battery tray Required Parts Fuselage Pushrod keeper Hatc...

Page 29: ... or similar adhesive that will remain flexible Let the glue dry before securing the canopy in place Step 6 Use hobby scissors to trim the canopy Position the canopy onto the canopy hatch Trace around the canopy and onto the hatch using a felt tipped pen Step 7 Lightly sand the inside edge of the canopy and slightly inside the line drawn on the hatch using medium sandpaper Step 8 Apply a bead of RC...

Page 30: ...del It will increase the effectiveness of the control surfaces and the model will track more true and precise Seal the Aileron and Elevator Hinge Gaps Center of Gravity An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly balancing the model This is especially important when various engines can be mounted Caution Do not inadvertently skip this step The recommended Center of Gravity C...

Page 31: ... left a little margin in the percentages back in Step 2 Step 4 If setting a dual elevator or aileron match the linkage locations used back in Step 3 Increase or decrease the Travel Adjust ATV a few points as necessary to fine tune the throws to match up left and right sides and up and down throws so all is symmetrical This is all necessary to tune the mechanical advantage as good as possible When ...

Page 32: ...hat the aileron elevator and rudder be Y harnessed Be sure to use a reversed servo or a reverser for one of the elevator servos If you ve ever thought about purchasing a computer radio now is a good time to do it A 7 Channel or greater computer radio is highly recommended This allows the following features Mixing the right aileron to the left aileron flaperon mix Electronically adjustable aileron ...

Page 33: ...tups are more than adequate to achieve full 3D throws Never attempt to make full throttle dives Large models perform much more like full size aircraft than small models If the airframe goes too fast such as in a high throttle dive it may fail The CAP 232G should be flown like a full scale CAP 232 Throttle management is absolutely necessary Range Test Your Radio Preflight Step 1 Before each flying ...

Page 34: ...explosive gases such as hydrogen filled balloons or ground mounted devices launching a projectile The only exceptions permitted are rockets flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code or those permanently attached as per JATO use also those items authorized for Air Show Team use as defined by AST Advisory Committee document available from AMA HQ In any case models using rocket...

Page 35: ...o powered model may be flown closer than 25 feet to any person 9 Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a powered model in flight Organized RC Racing Event 10 An RC racing event whether or not an AMA Rule Book event is one in which model aircraft compete in flight over a prescribed course with the objective of finishing the course faster to determine the winner A In every organiz...

Page 36: ... 2006 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 877 504 0233 horizonhobby com 8793 ...

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