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AVRO 534 “BABY”

Record setting single-seat light sport plane.

Wing Span:

16 inches |

Wing Area:

76 square inches |

Average Flying Weight:

1.4 ounces

Build Instructions -

Version 1.0

(revised 05.13.2014)

Build Instructions

Avro 534 “Baby”

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Summary of Contents for AVRO 534 BABY

Page 1: ...t sport plane Wing Span 16 inches Wing Area 76 square inches Average Flying Weight 1 4 ounces Build Instructions Version 1 0 revised 05 13 2014 Build Instructions Avro 534 Baby Build Instructions 2014...

Page 2: ...kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER WARNING This product may contain chemicals known to the state...

Page 3: ...on April 30 1919 unfortunately this flight end in a crash due to pilot error The second prototype flew successfully on May 31 1919 Perhaps the best known Baby was flown by pioneering Australian aviato...

Page 4: ...ng Bare Wood While not required it is suggested that a high quality clear lacquer be used to protect and seal any unfinished wood One single light coat of clear lacquer should be sufficient to protect...

Page 7: ...interlock like a 3D puzzle We strongly suggest that when fitting parts you dry fit use no glue the parts together first It is advised to work 1 2 steps ahead in the instructions using this dry fit tec...

Page 8: ...with CA 5 Fit the slots in the middle of the upper fuselage crutch F5 sheet 02 08 1 20 in balsa to the tabs on the top of F4a Tack glue F5 to F4a with a couple of drops of medium CA 6 Fit part F6 1 16...

Page 9: ...ved Page 9 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 8 Step 7 Step 6 Step 5 F1 Bottom View F2 F2 F3 Bottom View F4a F1 F3 Bottom View F4b F4b F3 F5 F7 Long Arm F r o n t F7 Bottom View Ensure that F6 is fully...

Page 10: ...together and tack glue View the fuselage assembly from the rear and check for any twists If a twist is detected in the assembly gently twist the assembly in the opposite direction until it is straight...

Page 11: ...ructions 2014 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 11 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 16 Step 15 Step 14 Step 13 F9 F5 F7 F9 rear un etched side F10 F11 F12 F13 Notch Bond F12 F9 FA FB F13 F...

Page 12: ...ly immediately behind part F15 20 Fit F17 sheet 08 08 1 32 in ply into the notch immediately behind F16 Make sure all three parts are fully seated in the notch then wick CA around the edges to bond th...

Page 13: ...Model all rights reserved Page 13 Step 17 Step 18 Step 19 Step 20 Step 24 Step 23 Step 22 Step 21 F14a Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View F14b F14c Bond Bond F15 F16 F4a F18 F...

Page 14: ...fuselage side at former F21 The front of F24 will fit under the edge of F23b Align F24 so that it is vertical and in line with the fuselage sides F10 and F11 Bond F24 to the fuselage sides and F6 29 M...

Page 15: ...4 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 15 Step 25 Step 26 Step 27 Step 28 Step 30 Cont Step 30 Step 29 Step 28 Cont F22a and F22b F23a F23b F24 F24 Vertical F24 F23b Overlap Vertical F25 Bond F2...

Page 16: ...age sheeting F19 35 Sand the top edge of both F25s level with the top of the rear fuselage stringer F22 Round the top of part F22 slightly 36 Sand the rear of the stringers flush with the top of forme...

Page 17: ...d Instructions 2014 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 17 Step 31 Step 32 Step 33 Step 34 Step 37 Step 36 Step 35 Step 34 Cont F26 Bottom View F26 F27 Flush Flush Bottom View Lower Right Panel...

Page 18: ...t the rear of the panel to the tabs at the rear of ribs UW2 Tack glue the panel to the rear tabs on the ribs 42 Wrap the center section panel over the top of the ribs Fit the notches at the front of t...

Page 19: ...all rights reserved Page 19 Step 38 Step 39 Step 40 Step 41 Step 44 Cont Step 44 Step 43 Step 42 Tack Glue Bottom View UW1 UW2 UW3 Center of Spar UW2 UW3 UW3 UW4 Tack Glue Tack Glue Slot Bond Complete...

Page 20: ...heet 02 08 1 20 in balsa and the vertical stabilizer V sheet 02 08 1 20 in balsa Lightly sand both parts to prepare them for covering 49 Lay the rudder on the work surface with the leading edge aligne...

Page 21: ...uild Instructions 2014 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 21 Step 45 Step 46 Step 47 Step 48 Step 50 Cont Step 50 Cont Step 50 Step 49 E1 E2 E2 Bottom Top 45 deg H V R Left Right 45 deg LG2a L...

Page 22: ...rom stevensaero com follow the steps below to prepare them for finishing 53 Use a sharp hobby knife to remove the wheel retainers attached to the wheels Set the retainers aside to use for mounting the...

Page 23: ...ctions 2014 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 23 Step 51 Step 52 Step 53 Step 54 Step 57 Step 56 Cont Step 56 Step 55 CS1 Bottom View CS1 CS2 CS3 CS3 IS1 IS1 IS2 IS3 IS3 W W Uncovered CS2 IS2...

Page 24: ...the elevator 61 Pass the rudder push rod through the outer hole marked R on the left side of former F9 Pass the elevator push rod through the inner hole marked E on the right side of former F9 Pass b...

Page 25: ...ts reserved Page 25 Snake Bends Step 58 Step 59 Step 60 Step 61 Step 63 Step 62 Step 61 Cont Step 61 Cont LW5 Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Rudder Elevator Antenna Rudder...

Page 26: ...ttom of the windscreen Fit the windscreen into the slots Retain the windscreen to the model using a small drop of medium CA at each tab 68 Use the 12 in length of 032 wire supplied in the kit to bend...

Page 27: ...34 Baby Build Instructions 2014 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 27 Step 64 Step 65 Step 66 Step 67 Step 71 Step 70 Step 69 Step 68 Antenna Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Black Lead S l...

Page 28: ...n with about a 1 64 in gap between the two surfaces Slice a length of 1 2 in clear tape down the center leaving you a 1 4 in wide strip of tape Lay this strip across the gap between the two surfaces c...

Page 29: ...oModel all rights reserved Page 29 Step 71 Cont Step 72 Step 73 Step 74 Step 78 Step 77 Step 76 Step 75 Flush Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bond Bond TS tail skid T a p e Tape Right...

Page 30: ...er of the horizontal stabilizer View the model from the front and make sure the stabilizer is vertical and perpendicular to the horizontal stabilizer Bond the vertical stabilizer to the horizontal sta...

Page 31: ...ructions 2014 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 31 Step 79 Step 80 Step 81 Step 82 Step 85 Step 84 Cont Step 84 Step 83 Bottom left side of elevator Bottom View Top View Bottom View Bottom Vi...

Page 32: ...place on the fixture apply a small drop of medium CA to the spar only where the cabane strut assembly mates with ribs UW2 UW3 Note Do not apply any glue forward of the spar until directed to do so in...

Page 33: ...evens AeroModel all rights reserved Page 33 Step 86 Step 87 Step 88 Step 89 Step 93 Step 92 Step 91 Step 90 J1 J3 J4 Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Do Not Bond...

Page 34: ...of 3 4 in 98 Fit the Z bend in Part B in the hole at the end of the control horn Connect Part B to the push rod with a short length of pre shrunk heat shrink tubing Turn on the radio transmitter and c...

Page 35: ...rights reserved Page 35 Step 94 Step 95 Step 96 Step 97 Step 100 Step 99 Step 98 Tack Glue Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Bottom View Tack Glue Trim Part A 3 4 in Velcro UW8 Control horn Heat sh...

Page 36: ...saster While not a thorough preflight check listed below are some of the major items that you should consider checking when developing your own preflight check list Get in the habit of always prefligh...

Page 37: ...elevator controls Crosswind landings should be avoided until you are comfortable with the model s in flight behavior Congratulations Once you ve completed your first flights you will have noticed that...

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