Fuselage Assembly (pipe fixing)
(Make sure you have selected the correct pipe for your engine size)
As shown below there are two types of pipes for the JetCat p100RX and the p140RX.If you are not using JetCat
Turbines then you just need to look at the thrust (N) which corresponds to your engine and the JetCat turbines.
p100RX =100N of thrust
p140RX=140N of thrust
Installing the pipe
Test fit the pipe in your Avanti.
It should be a perfect fit at the Back former.
And also sit snug in-between the turbine mount
formers at the front. The pipe should sit level to
the fuselage skin at the back, for ideal airflow
around the pipe. Mark where the front of the
bell meats the formers, then remove pipe.
Use the single hardwood block supplied for the pipe mounts. Cut block in half and drill a 1.5mm hole 5mm in on
both blocks. Then screw blocks to each side of the predrilled holes in the bell mouth. Now slide the pipe in and
line up the front marks to the front of the bell
. (Note the pre-drilled holes on the bell are offset and must be
checked that the bigger radius is at the bottom mark with a pen for ease to eliminate mistakes)
.At this stage
you can trial fit your engine to see if it is centred by looking through the back of the pipe. If it is not then there
are two things you can try.one is turn engine mount 180 degrees and the other is to place blocks under the
engine mount until centred
. (Note engine blocks in the kit are required for strength on the engine mount and
need to be taken into account).
After making sure pipe is in line with the turbine you can epoxy the hardwood
blocks.by sliding the pipe forward and applying glue to the engine formers that they sits on. After they are
completely dry remove the pipe.
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