Step 16: Installation of Fuel Tank
Parts List
Fuel Tank (1)
Steel Lines (3)
Metal Plates (2)
Bolt (1)
Rubber Stopper(1)
Klunk (1)
Installation of the fuel tank consists of building the
connections and sliding the tank between the frame
sections once that has been completed. Optional: Add
54mm front cross member and if you feel it is needed then
add 2-1cm X 1cm pieces of double side tape stacked on
each side between the cross member and the frame.
Building the tank consists of the following: Cut a piece
of fuel tubing approximately 2.5 inches in length. Make
sure that when the tank is completed, the clunk stays in
the middle of the tank. Line two is the vent line. Bend
the tubing so that it is as close to the top of tank as
possible without blocking the line. The third line may
be used for filling tank when a header tank is not in
use. Otherwise, simply plug this line. After the lines
are built, the small threaded plate is placed on the inside
of the tank. Place the large plate on the outside. Insert the
bolt through the outside, through the rubber stopper, and
thread bolt into the small plate. Be careful not to over
tighten the bolt or the stopper will split.
Optional Mounting System
Step 17: Installation of Landing Gear
Parts List
Skid Pipes (2)
Landing Gear Struts (2)
Skid Pipe End Caps (4)
3mm Set Screws (4)
3 X 12mm Cap Head Bolts (4)
3mm Lock Nuts (4)
Landing Gear Installation: Hold one strut
up to you helicopter so that the landing gear
strut is centered. Mark the hole with a pen
or a marker. Drill 1/8 or 3.1 mm
holes. Hold your other strut up to the one you
already drilled. Drill the second strut. Insert
the metal skid pipes into struts. Bolt the struts
to the right angle frame pieces with 3 X 12mm
Cap head Bolts. It is recommended that you
use Landing Gear Dampeners (HHI2004).
After installing the landing gear to the frames,
make any adjustments to allow the landing gear
to sit evenly on the ground. Finish by fastening
the skid pipes with 3 X 3mm set screws
and CA gluing the end caps in.
