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CAP232

40e 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

RELEASE 1.06 

 

 

 

Span 55” / Length 50” / Area 550 Sq.” / Weight 45-55oz

© 2004 Stevens AeroModel.  

 

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Summary of Contents for CAP23240e

Page 1: ...CAP23240e RELEASE 1 06 Span 55 Length 50 Area 550 Sq Weight 45 55oz 2004 Stevens AeroModel 1...

Page 2: ...in long turf remove the wheel pants and run a large diameter wheel if you must fly from a turf field WARRANTY Stevens AeroModel guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workman...

Page 3: ...Transmitter 4 Ch using Y harness for ailerons 4 Micro Servos Hitec HS 81 1 12 Y Servo Extension Req for 4 Ch Radio 4 12 Servo Extension 1 Micro Receiver 1 40A ESC Supported Power Systems Lets not con...

Page 4: ...plastic wrap Join all parts with Thin CA unless otherwise specified DO NOT REMOVE THE PARTS FROM THE BALSA SHEETS UNTIL REQUIRED In fact while the balsa parts are still retained in the sheets now is a...

Page 5: ...to dry Once dry use a small amount of 5 minute epoxy to create a fillet between the wood and the aluminum tube 3 Sand all surfaces with fine grit sand paper rounding leading edge pieces while leaving...

Page 6: ...de on a flat surface and gently work former F2 and SR1 servo tray into position Repeat for the opposite side Tack glue F2 into position by wicking a small drop of CA onto a tab joint on each side Only...

Page 7: ...h joints 6 Dry fit parts F8A and F8B together as indicated below Install between fuselage sides and tack glue into position see illustrations 7 Install FB2 to fuselage sides spanning F8 Work fuselage...

Page 8: ...to the work surface Once square wick thin CA into joints between F13 the fuselage sides and FB2 9 Starting with F10 slip formers F10 F11 and F12 in between fuselage sides F10 12 interlock with fuselag...

Page 9: ...T6 atop FT5 FT6 will key into F12 Dry fit assembly then partially insert horizontal stab to assure proper spacing in gap created by FT5 and FT6 Once satisfied with fit tack FT6 to F12 remove the stab...

Page 10: ...AXI 2820 10 Himax GD600 MEC Gearboxes and 540 Can Motors Match the above plates to the appropriate M4 Motor Saddle Hacker Himax Aveox GD600 3 8 1 MEC Gearbox 4 0 1 Dry assemble the motor mount by mat...

Page 11: ...e is very snug Work the parts into position slowly and sand file as required to achieve a positive fit 17 Key F3 to FT1 Next span F3 and F1 with F14 Square parts to FT1 and glue 18 Key F4 and F5 to FT...

Page 12: ...Complete assembly should appear as illustrated below Square to work surface and glue 22 Apply 1 16 fuselage sheeting as illustrated below Begin each sheeted component by standing the sheeting up 90 d...

Page 13: ...r longeron work in the aft section of the sheet then tack glue along the joint between the upper longeron and sheet Slowly begin to work sheet over the formers not too hard now to the center turtle de...

Page 14: ...r to covering the tail feathers you will want to check the fit of the horizontal stab vertical stab and elevator to the fuselage These parts should slide through the slot in the aft end of the fuselag...

Page 15: ...S1C 1 16 Balsa S2 Spar Cap Upper 1 From S2A S2B S2C 3 32 Balsa S3 Spar Cap Lower 1 From S3A S3B S3C 3 32 Balsa L1 Leading Edge Jig 2 From L1A L1B 1 16 Balsa L2 Leading Edge Cap 2 From L2A L2B 1 8 Bal...

Page 16: ...the intersecting surfaces avoid forcing the fit as it tends to distort the shape of the wing 5 Dry assemble a right and left servo tray from the following parts W3 1 8 Balsa W4 1 8 Balsa W5 1 16 Ply...

Page 17: ...s R1 and R6 only Do not glue intermediate ribs 8 Dry assemble Center brace W1 into position atop ribs R1 9 Dry assemble the upper spar cap S2 and lower spar cap S3 to the main spar S1 Tip Prior to fit...

Page 18: ...bit guide then proceed to laminate parts together by wicking thin CA glue between surfaces With the wing right side up jig risers up dry assemble the completed wing trailing edge T3 to the center sect...

Page 19: ...g gear block from parts LG1 LG6 and friction fit together as indicated in the photo below Key the center landing gear block to the wing between ribs R1 and the main spar Align flush with R1 and the ma...

Page 20: ...d Starting with the main spar wick thin CA glue along the entire length of the spar cap spar structure Next wick Thin CA into the turbulator rib joints Now move on to the leading edge and wick thin CA...

Page 21: ...or details on placement 19 Install part W2 center brace between interlock points of the trailing edge jig TE1 20 Remove the wing riser jigs 21 Sand leading edge round to match shape of airfoil See pla...

Page 22: ...ans and illustration for more details 3 Dry assemble parts A2 and A3 perpendicular to one another to form the pre shaped aileron leading edge the serrated notching should assist with the assembly and...

Page 23: ...wire can be difficult to work into shape using ordinary needle nose pliers For the task of shaping the gear legs we recommend the use of a small hobby vise 3 Install gear wire into channels in gear sp...

Page 24: ...NG BOARD A B C D E F G H I Build Stack B Stack the following wheel pant parts up in the following order UP FROM THE BUILDING BOARD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 When finished this is what the stacks should look l...

Page 25: ...ior to sanding the wheel pant Tail Wheel Use the full size rolled plan sheet marked FUSELAGE as a reference for completing the tail wheel assembly Canopy Cowl 1 Trim canopy along scribe line on the mo...

Page 26: ...eron control horn into the appropriate position on the aileron see plan sheet for details Secure with thin CA Install tailskid tail wheel assembly bracket secure bracket to bottom of fuselage using 5...

Page 27: ...and tail surface and remove warps if found Set control surface throws Suggested initial rates Elevator 15 degrees 20 Expo Ailerons 15 degrees 20 Expo 3 Differential Rudder 30 degrees 20 Expo Choose a...

Page 28: ...THIS PAGE HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO SCHEME A COLOR SCHEME T 3 A R 1 R1 2004 Stevens AeroModel 34...

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