GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG
D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK
GERMANY
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02/2006
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RC system and setting the transmitter trims to centre. Centre the control surfaces, and
tighten the grubscrew in each pushrod connector fully. Secure each grubscrew with a drop
of UHU schraubensicher (thread-lock fluid).
Undercarriage
Fix the noseleg bracket to the nose bulkhead using the 3.2 x 9.5 mm self-tapping screws
supplied. Cut the steering pushrod snake to length, fit it through the nose bulkhead and
glue it in place using cyano; it should project by about 1.5 - 2 mm at the front. Connect the
pushrod to the nosewheel steering arm (you may need to adjust the pre-formed bend). Slip
the plain end of the pushrod through the pushrod connector mounted on the rudder servo,
and route it through the notch in the bracket. Fit the nosewheel leg through the holes in the
bracket, set it flush with the top of the moulding, and tighten the screw in the steering arm
firmly.
Set the rudder / steerable nosewheel servo to centre, tighten the grubscrew in the pushrod
connector and snip off the excess wire length. Secure the grubscrew with a drop of UHU
thread-lock fluid, Order No. 952.
Motor installation
Glue the motor mount components in the slots in the nose bulkhead using Ponal (white
glue). Cut the triangular fillets to length and glue them between the nose bulkhead and the
motor mounts.
Fix the motor to the motor mount using the screws supplied. Connect the speed controller
to the motor, check that it rotates in the correct direction, and then slide it back into the
fuselage through the opening in the motor bulkhead.
Cowl
Cut a slot in the bottom rear edge of the cowl to clear the noseleg unit. Stick a length of
paper masking tape to the fuselage on each side, positioned about 10 mm aft of the nose
bullhead. Place the cowl on the fuselage, fit the spinner on the motor shaft, and align the
cowl with the spinner and the trim stripes. Mark the edge of the cowl on the paper masking
tape. Measure the width of the tape forward (onto the cowl), deduct 3 mm (half the
thickness of the motor bulkhead) and mark the hole positions on the cowl. Fit the cowl on
the fuselage again and check that everything fits correctly, then drill 1.5 mm Ø pilot-holes
at the marked points. Remove the masking tape and fix the cowl to the fuselage using the
2.2 x 6.5 mm self-tapping screws provided.
Undercarriage
Insert the undercarriage units in the holes in the underside of the fuselage, and fix them in
place using the plastic saddle clamps and 3 x 10 mm round-head screws supplied.
Cut the undercarriage fairing as shown in the photo, trim it to fit round the undercarriage
legs on both sides, and fix it in place with 3 x 10 mm round-head screws.
Fit one wooden collar on one undercarriage leg, followed by a wheel and a second
wooden collar on the outside end. Repeat with the other wheels. Secure the wooden rings
with a drop of cyano, but take care not to glue the wheels to the wire.
Wing
The wing panels can be glued together permanently or left separate.
