Miniature Aircraft USA X-Cell Whiplash Turbine Manual Download

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Throttle Curve Set Up:

The TS 45i Whiplash edidtion turbine engine can be controlled by a throttle curve for sport flying. But it is higly

recommended to use a high performance, adaptive governor like the Futaba GY701 or CGY 760 to stabilize the head

speed.

Typical head speed for hovering is 1650 rpm, for sport flying it is 1800 rpm, for 3D flying and fast maneuvers 2050 rpm

head speed is recommende.

In all flying conditions and all situations the maximum headspeed

must never exceed 2,200 rpm

. Otherwise the turbine

engine will overspeed and will result in a defect of the engine.

Follow the manual of the turbine engine to setup the radio and turbine ECU for correct operation.

Always (!) setup the failsafe function of your radio system to ‘engine off’ in case of a failsafe condition. Never operate the

turbine engine without having setup this correctly.

Follow the instructions of the governor manual to setup the function correctly. In case of any questions please contact

Miniature Aircraft.

Flybarless Stabilization Electronics:

If you have chosen a Flybarless model, it is possible to fly your model without additional stabilization electronics, but

Miniature Aircraft highly recommends using Flybarless Stabilization Electronics. There are several that are commercially

available, and while they all generally accomplish the same thing, they all are set up and programmed differently.

Contact your favorite R/C helicopter retailer and/or talk to your friends to decide which one will be the best for you.
Take care to only using Flybareless Systems which are capable to handle the supersonics emitted by the turbine engine.

Otherwise the FBL system will fail and this will result in the loose of control of the helicopter.

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Page 1: ... Head Link Lengths 11 Tail Assembly 17 Tail Assembly Parts List 17 Tail Assembly Instructions 18 Frame Assembly 23 Frame Assembly Parts List 23 Frame Assembly Instructions 24 Electronics Mounting Positions 33 Canopy Mounting 33 Basic Model Radio Set Up 34 Swashplate eCCPM Set Up 35 Pitch Curve Set Up 36 Throttle Curve Set Up 37 Flybarless Stabilization Electronics 37 Kit Hardware and Parts 38 Warr...

Page 2: ...e set down here It is urged that they be read understood and followed Always have a ready to use CO2 fire extinguisher at least 2kg of CO2 next to the place where you start the Whiplash turbine engine Warning Risk of death or serious injury Remote Control R C Helicopters can be dangerous Inexperienced pilots of R C Helicopters should be trained and supervised by experienced operators All operators...

Page 3: ...del airplane competition AMA is the chartering organization for more than 2 500 model airplane clubs across the country AMA offers its chartered clubs official contest sanction insurance and assistance in getting and keeping flying sites AMA is the voice of its membership providing liaison with the Federal Aviation Administration the Federal Communications Commission and other government agencies ...

Page 4: ...ll Whiplash is an airframe kit To complete the model several other items are required but not included with the kit There are many choices for these other required components and any competent hobby retailer with R C helicopter experience will be happy to make suggestions You will need 1 Engine Turbine Solutions 45i Whiplash Edition or Wren 44i 2 Cyclic servos Miniature Aircraft recommends high qu...

Page 5: ...t in unnecessary steps Be sure not to overtighten bolts as damage to bearings and other components will occur It is very important to lightly sand the edges of all carbon fiber pieces Miniature Aircraft recommends doing so prior to the assembly process Carbon fiber edges can be sharp and can easily cut component wires and battery mounting straps It is important to use safety precautions when creat...

Page 6: ...e They can be found in the components section of the manual Bag 1 Whiplash Rotor Head FBL Bag Part No Part Description Qty 2 A 1 131 475 T R Pitch Slider Assembly Factory 1 2 A 2 131 129 Tail Box Assembly Factory 1 2 A 3 131 130 BTail Pitch Control Bellcrank 1 2 A 3 131 131 C F Bellcrank Bracket 1 2 A 3 131 132 BBellcrank Slider Cup 1 2 Hardware 0019 M3 Lock Nut 1 2 Hardware 0064 3 M3x6 Button Hea...

Page 7: ... 4 S Hardware 0116 M2 5 Threaded Steel Ball 5 Bag Part No Part Description Qty 3 D 128 57 Spacer 1 3 D 128 58 Spacer 1 3 D 131 382 C F Spacer 1 3 D 131 454 4mm Tray Mount 2 3 D 135 58 Spacer 1 3 D 135 380 White Strut II 2 3 D 135 382 C F Strut Spacer 1 3 D 135 489 Lower Main Frame 2 3 D 135 490 C F Frame Spacer R L 2 3 D 135 491 C F Washer 2 3 D 2500 39 Tuf Strut II End Cap White 4 3 Hardware 0003...

Page 8: ... M3x14 Socket Bolt 0071 M3x18 Socket Bolt 0051 M3x3 Socket Set Screw 131 368 Flybarless Head Block 131 183 9x14x 75 Washer 128 314 Swashplate Follower Whiplash Flybarless Head Assembly Parts Hardware for this assembly 0051 0051 0082 4 M5x32 Shouldered Socket Bolt 0086 1 M5x16 Flanged Bolt Assembly Tip Install MA0051 M3x3 Socket Set Screws only until they bottom out against the lower bearing Do not...

Page 9: ...her 1C The use of a light grease such as MA3200 06 Tri Flow Synthetic Grease is required for thrust bearing lubrication pre applied and assembled from factory 3 piece thrust bearing MA131 182 outer race with larger I D inside diameter installs closest to hub Assembly Tips X 2 0086 1 120 7 1 Small I D Large I D 131 183 131 181 131 182 131 183 131 181 Bearings Factory Installed in Blade Grips 131 49...

Page 10: ...a small amount of medium thread lock when threading into metal parts 0023 x 2 M5 Lock Nut 0063 x 2 M3x10 Socket Bolt 0021 x 1 M4 Lock Nut 0082 4 x 2 M5x32 Shouldered Socket Bolt 131 200 x 1 M4x33 Shouldered Socket Bolt Assembly Tips Head Swashplate and Main Shaft can be assembled now or you can assemble the parts later step by step installing them to the frame recommended 11 ...

Page 11: ...128 146 Aluminum Boom Support Ends 0597 1 3x4 75x 126 Brass Spacer 131 112 T R Blade Grip 135 128 Carbon Fiber Boom Clamp Plate 131 129 Tail Case 131 130 B Tail Bellcrank 131 131 Carbon Fiber Bellcrank Bracket 131 132 B Bellcrank Cup 131 84 Carbon Boom Support Rod 131 86 Tail Boom Support Assembly 0060 1 M3x6 Socket Bolt 0061 M3x8 Socket Bolt 0064 3 M3x6 Button Head Socket Bolt 0065 M3x12 Socket B...

Page 12: ...x10x 11 Steel Shim Washer 0107 x 1 M3x6 Threaded Steel Ball Hardware for this assembly 0273 1 x 1 m6x10x 004 Steel Shim Washer 0225 0225 0442 131 476 131 473 131 477 left hand thread 131 474 0107 Factory Assembled 2 A 1 Factory Assembled Apply a small amount of medium thread lock when threading into metal parts 2 A 2 Factory Assembled 131 180 131 33 131 33 1 131 129 131 70 131 18 C 131 17 C 0215 0...

Page 13: ...70 131 66 0071 0019 0107 120 39 131 112 131 64 0061 Small I D Large I D 0159 Factory Assembled Factory Assembled Bearings Factory Installed in Blade Grips The use of a light oil such as MA3200 02 Tri Flow Oil is required for tail rotor output shaft pitch slider lubrication Apply oil to output shaft 106 02 X2 Apply a small amount of medium thread lock when threading into metal parts 0061 x 2 M3x8 S...

Page 14: ... parts 0056 x 2 M3x5 Dog Point Socket Screw 2 A 4 2 B 1 FRONT 131 482 131 481 131 480 131 485 X3 TAIL Take care about the orientation of guide edge of the sleeves one facing to the front one one facing to the tail Install both bearing cup assemblies facing the same direction on torque tube Apply a small amount of green Loctite 648 when mounting the bearing cup assemblies on the torque tube 15 ...

Page 15: ...648 to dry about 2 hours before installing into tail boom 133 458 0049 1 0015 Apply a small amount of medium thread lock when threading into metal parts 0049 1 x 2 M2x12 Socket Bolt 0015 2 x 2mm Hex Nut Assembly Tips ONLY use Loctite 648 to glue TT ends to tube Do not overtighten 0049 1 socket bolts as it is possible to crush torque tube 2 B 2 131 400 facing to front 16 ...

Page 16: ... into metal parts 2 B 4 dimple 131 86 x2 Factory Assembled includes MA0058 3 MA128 146 MA131 84 131 61 0060 1 0065 0078 0016 2 128 149 0065 0063 105mm Tail Rotor Blades not included Please use some grease or vaseline or tallow to grease the tail boom from the inner side and the o rings of the torque tube So the tube will slide in smooth If it stops before it is at the correct position so remove th...

Page 17: ...e 131 146 Carbon Fiber Fuel Tank Plate 131 179 X Block 131 180 6x13x5 Flanged Bearing 0011 5 5 3x20x 08 Washer 0014F 5mm Hex Nut Fine Thread 0051 M3x3 Socket Set Screw 105 100 Fuel Line 128 92 Fuel Tank Plug 128 94 Fuel Nipple 131 138 Whiplash Fuel Tank 125 24 Fuel Pick up Magnet 135 133 L Left Fan Shroud 135 133 R Right Fan Shroud 131 46 Pitch Aileron Servo Rail 131 144 Rubber Fuel Tank Mount 013...

Page 18: ... into metal parts Assembly Tips Do not overtighten MA0032 2 Self Tapping Screw into MA131 52 Delrin Tray Mount Hardware for this assembly 0032 2 x 4 M3x8 tapping screw 0088 2 x 14 M3x6 Tappered Socket Bolt 0011 5 x 1 5x15x 08 Washer 0014F x 1 5mm Hex Nut Fine Thread 3 A 3 F Top Plate Hopper Mount Hopper Mount Bottom 0088 2 135 492 0088 2 131 52 131 53 0032 2 131 53 0088 2 0088 2 128 57 135 383 128...

Page 19: ...0 131 421 131 47 optional JR Servos Only 131 46 3 B 131 46 131 47 optional JR Servos Only 0063 x 7 M3x10 Socket Bolt 0065 x 4 optional M3x12 Socket Bolt 0078 4 0032 Top Plate Assembly 128 90 0004 0078 4 x 2 M4x8 Socket Bolt Hopper Plate Assembly 135 124 0004 x 2 4mm Washer 135 100 0063 0060 1 0061 2700 01 135 488 Assembly Tip 128 80 131 421 131 408 131 421 131 442 128 58 0063 Do not supply thread ...

Page 20: ...age alignment if required Do not supply thread lock at screws marked with a at this assembly step They will be removed again later Apply a small amount of medium thread lock when threading into metal parts 0060 1 x 11 M3x6 Socket Bolt 0061 x 8 M3x8 Socket Bolt 0064 3 131 19 131 19 0064 3 135 487 0004 x 2 4mm Washer 0063 x 3 M3x10 Socket Bolt 131 420 131 442 131 180 131 440 0225 5 0273 0273 05 131 ...

Page 21: ... right If they don t so open some screws of the main frame bearing blocks and spacers and align the complete frame Don t forget to refresh thread lock Apply a small amount of medium thread lock when threading into metal parts 0064 3 x 6 M3x6 Button Head 0004 x 4 4mm Washer 0063 x 2 M3x10 Socket Bolt 0078 4 x 2 M4x8 Socket Bolt 135 489 135 115 128 58 128 57 0064 3 0064 3 0064 3 0061 0061 0060 1 270...

Page 22: ...ch then insert a 0620 0x shim If the play is too less remove one 0620 0x shim At least one shim has to be installed Press bottom collar up and tighten it Apply a small amount of medium thread lock when threading into metal parts 0088 3 x 5 M3x7 Tappered Bolt 0088 x 8 M3x8 Tappered Bolt 0059 2 5 x 8 M3x16 Socket Set Screw 0088 3 x5 132 117 B 131 467 131 426 131 419 131 424 131 419 131 469 1 0088 x8...

Page 23: ...okay Tighten bolts 0061 of the clutch bell assembly Pull shaft 131 3 up and install 0215 and shims as needed Remove bottom frame section as shown Apply a small amount of medium thread lock when threading into metal parts 0061 x 8 M3x8 Socket Bolt 0051 x 2 M3x3 Set Screw 0065 x 2 M3x12 Socket Bolt 0215 0065 0051 127 86 131 179 0061 2700 01 0061 2700 01 127 86 x 1 2 Washer 0060 1 135 429 0060 1 x 4 ...

Page 24: ... of the hub at the inner surface It should be less than 0 015mm If runout is too big repeat install procedure and rotate hub by 90 Install clutch one way bearing is factory installed Assembly Tip 0081 0016 2 135 103 0018 x 2 0001 x 4 0049 x 2 0016 2 x 2 4mm Saftey Washer 0016 2 0080 0078 4 131 119 Motor Nut Included with motor 131 118 131 117 131 120 4500 100 magnet 2x 0064 3 0081 x 2 M4x16 Socket...

Page 25: ... 0003 0003 133 144 131 382 135 382 135 380 0058 1 x 4 0073 x 1 M3x20 Socket Bolt 0003 x 3 3mm Washer 0058 1 x 4 M4x6 Socket Set Screw 0061 2700 01 135 490 R 135 58 135 491 0061 0061 0061 x 8 M3x8 Socket Bolt Install bottom frame assembly at the landing gear Install landing gear assembly and front frame support parts Assembly Tip 135 491 26 ...

Page 26: ...vo arms is required on the cyclic servos Do not overtighten servo mount screws This will damage the rubber dampers of the servos Use high quality servo arms Don t forget to use thread lock to secure the balls 0116 and nuts 0017 2 Apply a small amount of medium thread lock when threading into metal parts 0059 4 x 4 M2 5x12 Socket Bolt 0017 2 x 2 2 5mm Hex Nut 0116 x 2 M2 5 Threaded Steel Ball 0059 ...

Page 27: ...uded for proper servo linkage alignment if required Install valves as shown Use adhesive velcro and hook loop tape to install pump 135 101 x4 0061 2700 01 0069 x4 0009 x4 0009 x 4 3mm small Washer 0069 x 4 M3x16 Socket Bolt Pump Y Apply a small amount of medium thread lock when threading into metal parts Install turbine supports 135 101 The supports shall only touch the engine They shall not suppl...

Page 28: ...onnected to the engine fuel pump The right nipple picture on the right side is connected to the main tank The left nipple is used to fuel the tank system Install tail boom assembly Don t forget to use thread lock Turbine ECU 135 104 135 104 135 106 Hopper Tank 0078 x2 0016 2 x2 0016 2 x2 0087 x2 128 59 135 127 x2 0060 1 x3 0067 x2 135 128 0016 2 x 4 4mm Saftey Washer 0060 1 x 3 M3x6 Socket Bolt 00...

Page 29: ...cket Bolt Preassemble the tank supports Take care that there is a left and a right side version Install the left side at the main frame 0060 1 131 146 131 144 131 144 0061 2700 01 0061 2700 01 0060 1 x 4 M3x6 Socket Bolt 2700 01 x 2 Blue M3 Washer left right 30 ...

Page 30: ... x 2 M3x8 Socket Bolt Install fuel lines to fuel tank before installing it into the frame Do not overtighten bolts for fan shroud 0061 2700 01 2700 01 x 6 Blue M3 Washer 0065 0065 135 134 135 133 2700 01 2700 01 0065 x 4 M3x12 Socket Bolt 128 58 31 ...

Page 31: ...ety parts and install them at the frame Apply a small amount of medium thread lock when threading into metal parts After Main Shaft is bolted to the Main Gear adjust Bottom Main Shaft Bearing Block to eliminate any vertical play Tighten Bottom Bearing Block bolts 0061 x 6 M3x8 Socket Bolt 131 200 0063 0063 0021 0063 x 2 M3x10 Socket Bolt 131 451 131 451 131 153 131 153 128 58 0061 0061 0061 0061 o...

Page 32: ...een the bottom frame section and the batteries at the top Alternatively the canopy can be fixed at the front by using knurled knobs 120 99 Suggested Electronics Mounting Positions Gyro position Two seperate Batteries Receiver Battery and Turbine Battery OptiPower 2S3500 RX packs are recommended OPR35002SRX 99mm x 44mm x 14mm They fit perfect below the canopy and hold the canopy in position alterna...

Page 33: ...annel onto each servo exactly in the middle of its travel Failing to get them set at center will create interaction in your swash plate travel If possible center the horns on the servos without using any sub trim As a last resort use the sub trim function to pre cisely center each servo Make sure you install hex nuts on the ball retainer bolts using thread locking compound Make sure you install se...

Page 34: ...is moved Now the aileron and elevator functions need to be sorted out When you move the right stick right and left the swashplate should tilt to the right and left it doesn t matter if it moves right when you push the stick left we ll fix that later Also when you move the right stick forwards and aft the elevator should tilt forward or back at this point it doesn t matter if the function is revers...

Page 35: ...avel and take a reading of the pitch gauge and remember that number It should be a positive pitch value and 10 degrees is a good place to start Now place the collective stick at the full bottom of it s travel It should be a negative pitch value and again 10 degrees is a good place to start If the value is not close to 10 degrees then making it so is a simple adjustment of the swash mix function in...

Page 36: ... a failsafe condition Never operate the turbine engine without having setup this correctly Follow the instructions of the governor manual to setup the function correctly In case of any questions please contact Miniature Aircraft Flybarless Stabilization Electronics If you have chosen a Flybarless model it is possible to fly your model without additional stabilization electronics but Miniature Airc...

Page 37: ...m 131 3 Start Shaft 131 10 Clutch Liner 131 17 B Bevel Gear Shaft Side 131 18 B Tail Bevel Gear TT Side 131 19 10x26x8 Main Shaft Bearing 131 21 Upper Main Shaft Bearing Block 131 23 6x13x5 Flanged Bearing Tail Shaft 131 33 15x21x4 Bearing Tail Gear 131 40 Bottom Main Shaft Bearing Block 131 46 P A Servo Rail 131 47 C F Servo Rail Spacer 131 50 Elevator Servo Mount 131 52 Delrin Tray Mount 131 53 ...

Page 38: ... is not covered Under no circumstances will the buyer be entitled to consequential or incidental damages The components used in this kit are made from special materials designed for special applications and design strengths We recommend that all replacement parts be original parts manufactured by Miniature Aircraft to ensure proper and safe operation of your model Any part used which was manufactu...

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