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30 cc Super Chipmunk

Assembly Manual

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Summary of Contents for 30 cc Super Chipmunk

Page 1: ...lations on your purchase of this excellent almost ready to fly RIC model This ARF adopts the latest design features and emphasizes high performance light weight and fun The plane is designed by professional engineers and built by skilled craftsmen ...

Page 2: ...port there are certain risks The operator of these models is responsible for these risks If misused or abused you may cause serious bodily injury and or damage to property With this in mind you will want to be certain that you build your model carefully and correctly If you are not an experienced flier have your work checked by an experienced pilot and ask for help in learning to fly the model saf...

Page 3: ...follow all safety advice for the tools and adhesives you plan to use AIRCRAFT COVERING 1 With all ARFs varying temperatures and storage delays can cause the covering material to loosen over time during transportation Slipstream recommends lightly going over all the covering with a covering iron set at medium temperature Be sure to use a soft covering over your iron so that you do not scratch the c...

Page 4: ...mount the tail wheel at the same time 1 Start by prepping the fuselage Locate the hole for the tail gear at the bottom rear of the fuselage and use the soldering iron carefully to make a nice clean opening if necessary 2 Cut off the supporting tabs where the horizontal stabilizer will slide in See picture below ...

Page 5: ...4 Locate the horizontal stabilizer and slide it in the slot as shown in the picture below 5 Use a ruler or any of your favorite method to check for square ness Once satisfied mark the top and bottom of the horizontal stabilizer to cut away the covering as shown in the pictures below ...

Page 6: ...6 Carefully cutaway the covering where the glue will be applied See pictures below ...

Page 7: ...stall it onto the fuselage Carefully check the alignment of the stabilizer Once satisfied wipe off the excess epoxy with a paper towel soaked in rubbing alcohol 8 Locate the tail wheel assembly and prepare it for assembly as shown below 9 Insert the plastic guide tube as shown in the pic below ...

Page 8: ...w 11 Locate the vertical stabilizer and rudder Mount the vertical stabilizer onto the fuselage Trial fit the rudder onto the vertical stabilizer and mark the spot where the tail wheel rod will be bent See pictures below 12 Bend the rod at the spot you marked above See pic below ...

Page 9: ...en the cut and drilled area with thin CA 14 Prepare the vertical stabilizer for gluing onto the fuselage Cut off the covering as shown below 15 Mix some 30 minute epoxy and glue the vertical stabilizer onto the fuselage Use a right angle triangle to make sure that the vertical stab is perpendicular to the horizontal stabs ...

Page 10: ...ng as shown in the pictures below Glue it on with either medium CA or epoxy 17 Locate the rudder and hinges and prepare it for installation Use a little epoxy in the hole where the tail wheel tiller will reside to strengthen it Install the rudder as shown below and use thin CA to glue the hinges in place ...

Page 11: ...ators and prepare for installation See pictures below for the locations for the control horn You will need two servos on either side of the fuselage Tip Measure both sides of the elevators and drill a small pilot hole Once it is squared use a right drill bit and drill trough You can use a countersunk bit on the top of the elevators to provide a cleaner look Once the hole is made wick it with thin ...

Page 12: ...20 Locate the rudder control horn assembly See pictures below for installation of the control horns Ensure that the rudder cables running through the slots do not rub the fuselage ...

Page 13: ... you will see the lightly scribed centerline marked for the center of your engine mount You can darken it with a pen for visibility 2 Mark the location of mounting bolts Here a DLE 30 is used Drill out the mounting holes for your mounting hardware ...

Page 14: ...a 1 8 clearance between the back plate and the cowl See pictures below for mounting the engine 4 Locate the 4 mounting blocks for the cowl and install them as shown in the picture below Use 30 minute epoxy for the step Place some scrap shims as shown in the second pic below The scrap shims will prevent cowl from being squeezed in and damaging it ...

Page 15: ...p and tape them to the fuselage as shown below Drill a hole that will be big enough to accept a 4 40 screw or you can use the wood screw provided which the author does not recommend You can install a blind nut on the other side of the mounting block 6 Line up the cowl and drill out the holes for the 4 mounting bolts It should look like the picture below ...

Page 16: ...7 Cut out appropriate openings in the cowl for engine and muffler Also make cuts in the bottom of the cowl for cooling purposes ...

Page 17: ...sfied with the alignment apply the canopy glue Tape down the canopy with making tape so that it won t move while it is curing Wipe off the excess glue with a damp paper towel WINGS AND MAINLANDING GEAR 1 Locate the wing joiner and trial fit the joiner onto the wings to ensure a smooth fit Also mark the joiner as it has a dihedral on it ...

Page 18: ...will come out of Also use the soldering iron to remove the covering for the wing bolts 3 Mix some 30 minute epoxy and apply it on the wing joiner and exposed ribs and glue the two wing halves together Use masking tape and clamps to hold the wing halves in place while the epoxy cures ...

Page 19: ...Use the wing bolts and align it onto the bottom of the wings and mark the area where the covering needs to be removed Mix some epoxy and glue down the wing bolt plate See pictures below 5 Locate the ailerons and prepare for installation onto the wings Use thin CA and to glue the aileron hinges in place ...

Page 20: ...rns for the elevator 7 Route the extensions lead out as shown below There is a guide thread pre installed in the wings to help thread the servo wires 8 Locate the slots on the bottom of the wings for the landing gear Use a sharp Xacto knife and cut the slot open carefully Use a trim iron and iron down the covering as shown in the pictures below ...

Page 21: ...9 Locate the landing gear and securing hardware as shown below 10 Install the gear as shown below Harden the screw holes with CA 11 Locate the wheel pants wheels and the wheel collars ...

Page 22: ...Install the wheel pants wheel collars and wheels in the order shown in the pictures below 13 Prior to securing everything down make a flat spot on the gear where the collars reside so that they won t slip ...

Page 23: ...ure the wheel pants and install it as shown below FUEL TANK INSTALLTION 1 Locate the tank mounting tray and the fuel tank Mount the tank onto the tank tray as shown below 2 You can either glue in the tank tray permanently or make a ledge and screw it on making it removable for servicing See picture below ...

Page 24: ...ugged or capped This is a good time to check for any fuel leaks 3 Check all control surfaces for secure hinges by performing a slight tug on the control surfaces and observing if there is any give in the hinges Check all control rods ball links servo screws etc for proper operation and installation 4 Check your batteries and perform a proper range check once again with the engine off and running B...

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