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(4) M4 Split-Ring Lock Washers
(4) M4 Blind Nuts
(1) Hook-and-Loop Tape (Velcro

®

)

(1) Set Electric Motor, ESC, Prop, Lipo Battery (not furnished)

NOTE: 

The mounting of the electric motor in the Sbach XA-41

assumes that your motor has a typical "X" or "cross" mounting
plate on the back of the motor.

24) The  firewall  portion  of  the  laser-cut  plywood  motor

mount  is  adjustable  fore  and  aft  to  accommodate  different
length motors. Next, we will determine where you should set it. 

25) Assemble  your  motor  according  to  the  manufacturer's

instructions.    Then  carefully  measure  the  distance  from  the
back of the mounting plate to the front of the thrust washer.

** The "thrust washer" is the part of the prop adaptor where the
back of the propeller will be located.

26) For the Sbach XA-41, we need a finished distance from

the back edge of the motor mount to the motor’s thrust wash-
er  to  end  up  exactly  5-1/2".   This  is  important  so  the  cowling
will fit properly.

a) So what you need to do is to subtract the measurement 

taken in the previous step (27) from 5-1/2".  The result is the
distance you need to set the front of the firewall from the back
edge of the plywood motor mount box.  (With the motor we are
using in these photos, the motor measurement is 2-1/2".  So 5-
1/2" minus 2-1/2" = 3". Your result may be different.)

b) Next,  carefully  measure  and  mark  the  distance  deter-

mined  in  the  previous  step  from  the  back  edge  of  the  motor
mount  box  towards  the  front.    Do  this  along  side  each  of  the
adjustment slots on both sides of the box (four marks total).

c) After you have all four slots marked, carefully align the

front face of the firewall to line up with the marks.  Make sure
you end up with the firewall straight and square in the box.  If
it is not, recheck your marks and adjust as necessary.

d) Tack glue the firewall in place.  Recheck once more to

make sure that the front of the firewall is at the correct distance
from the back of the motor mount box.  That distance plus the
length  of  your  motor  must  equal  5-1/2".   When  satisfied  it  is
correct,  glue  the  firewall  securely  to  the  rest  of  the  motor
mount box.

27) Install  your  motor  on  the  firewall  using  the  hardware

included with your motor. 

a) Using four blindnuts and bolts loosely attach the motor

into the four angled slots in the firewall.  

b) Check to make sure the motor is centered on the fire-

wall.

c) Put  a  drop  of  medium  CA  on  the  flanges  of  the  blind

nuts to secure them to the plywood, but be careful not to get
any glue on the threads.

d) Tighten down all the bolts to hold the motor in place on

the firewall.

28) Locate  the  piece  of  balsa  triangle  stock  provided.

Measure, cut and install pieces to reinforce the all corner joints
inside the motor mount box.  Use Med or Thick CA glue for this
job to ensure a good bond and gap filling.

29) Install your Speed Controller (ESC).

a) Solder appropriate connectors (not supplied) to the bat-

tery leads of your ESC.

b) Mount  your  ESC  onto  the  side  of  the  motor  box  right

behind  the  firewall,  using  one  of  the  plastic  cinch  straps  pro-
vided.    Or  if  you  prefer  you  can  mount  the  ESC  with  double-
sided servo tape or Velcro

®

(neither of these are provided). 

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Содержание SBACH XA-41 EP ARF

Страница 1: ...Loading 19 6 21 9 oz sq ft 60 67 g dm2 Just add your own radio and electric power system Radio Req 4 Channel with 4 Micro Servos Electric Power 32 Class Brushless Motor 700 900 kv 600 800 watts 60 75A Speed Control ESC 4S 2500 4000 mAh Lipo Battery Pack SIG MFG CO INC PO Box 520 Montezuma IA 50171 0520 www sigmfg com Copyright 2013 SIG Mfg Co Inc KIT NO SIGRC105EPARF ...

Страница 2: ...ions EDGE LITE 75 ESC in all our Sbach XA 41 prototypes This is an excellent switching type ESC that has a built in 5 amp BEC that is safe to use with a 4 cell lipo battery pack Important Note BEC Battery Eliminator Circuit allows you to use the same battery pack to power both your motor and your radio system eliminating the normal radio battery pack When the single battery pack runs down in fligh...

Страница 3: ...glued 1 Left Wing Panel Aileron hinges not glued 1 Aluminum Tube Wing Joiner 2 M6 5 x 45 mm nylon wing bolts with T Head 1 Horizontal Stabilizer Elevator hinges not glued 1 Vertical Fin Rudder hinges not glued 1 Fiberglass Cowling 4 M3 x 10mm Screws for cowl mounting 1 Aluminum Right Main Landing Gear 1 Aluminum Left Main Landing Gear 3 M4 x 20mm Socket Head Bolts for mounting landing gear 2 2 1 8...

Страница 4: ...et the expanding air escape and the covering to shrink properly Note that the black checkerboard sections of the model are done with adhesive backed vinyl and care should be taken when shrinking covering around them The vinyl will shrink and melt with too much heat A heat gun is preferred for these areas of the Sbach Caution When Using Heat Guns You can also use a hobby type heat gun to shrink the...

Страница 5: ...ing to push it straight onto all the hinges at once c Adjust the aileron so that the tip of the aileron is flush with the wing tip The ailerons should be tight against the pins in the hinges to minimize the gap between the wing and the aileron The aileron is now in the proper position for perma nently gluing them in place with thin CA glue d Flex the aileron down and hold it in this position Remov...

Страница 6: ... and come loose from the control horn by sliding the piece of Fuel Tubing over the arms of the clevis Also tighten the M2 Hex Nut up against the back of the clevis FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY INSTALL THE MAIN LANDING GEAR Locate the following parts from the kit contents 1 Fuselage 2 Aluminum Main Landing Gear 4 M4 x 20mm Socket Head Bolts 4 M4 Split Ring Lock Washers 2 2 1 4 dia Main Wheels 2 4mm dia Thread...

Страница 7: ...manual Let the hinges dry adequately before proceeding 12 Look closely and you will see three holes pre drilled in one of the elevators for mounting a nylon control horn Screw the control horn in position on the bottom of the right elevator using three M2 x 12mm screws When the tips of the screws begin to emerge at the top surface of the elevator add the con trol horn s nylon retaining plate Conti...

Страница 8: ...o remove the screws and reinforce the threads into the wood with some thin CA Then reinstall the control horn and the screws TAILWHEEL INSTALLATION 19 Locate the Tailwheel assembly and the nylon bearing a Temporarily mount the Tailwheel assembly in place on the lower rear end of the fuselage using two M3 x 12mm screws Note that there are two pilot holes already in the fuse lage for the screws b Ad...

Страница 9: ...ck the elevator from neutral position and then unclip the clevis from the control horn Remove the clevis and the hex nut completely off of the pushrod and set them aside Now pull the pushrod out of the fuselage from the servo end It will be easier to complete the next three steps with the pushrod out of the airplane e Cut off the pushrod wire 1 4 past the mark made at the servo end in step c Then ...

Страница 10: ... adjustment slots on both sides of the box four marks total c After you have all four slots marked carefully align the front face of the firewall to line up with the marks Make sure you end up with the firewall straight and square in the box If it is not recheck your marks and adjust as necessary d Tack glue the firewall in place Recheck once more to make sure that the front of the firewall is at ...

Страница 11: ...e it to the tray 31 Attach the canopy to the Fuselage Top Hatch a Locate the plastic canopy and the covered wooden Fuselage Top Hatch Test fit the canopy on the hatch Allow the canopy to overhang the rear of the hatch by 1 8 to 1 4 b Permanently glue the canopy on to the hatch with a flexible RC 56 type glue not supplied Place a narrow bead of glue all around the edge of the canopy where it will m...

Страница 12: ...nd precision pattern flying Note Measurements are aft of the leading edge of the wing at the fuselage sides DISTANCE MAC 3 24 32 3 44 34 3 65 36 If you are unsure where to start a balance point approximately 3 aft of the leading edge is a safe bet for initial test flights After test flying you can adjust the balance point to fit your flying style Remember it has been said that a nose heavy model m...

Страница 13: ...he airplane making sure the surfaces are moving in the correct directions Also check each control linkage to be sure they are secure and that nothing is loose With all the controls checked make a range check with your radio system making sure everything is working perfectly For take off the airplane should be lined up with the center of the field with the nose pointed directly into the wind Hold a...

Страница 14: ...ovides you with important liability insurance in case your R C model should ever cause serious property damage or personal injury to someone else For more information contact ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 5161 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Telephone 765 287 1256 AMA WEB SITE modelaircraft org CUSTOMER SERVICE SIG MFG CO INC is committed to your success in both assembling and flying the SBACH ...

Страница 15: ...15 SBACH XA 41 LOG BOOK Date of first flight ...

Страница 16: ...rom the fuselage start by first sliding the hatch forward about 1 4 to disengage the magnets and the rear tabs from the fuselage Then lift up on the back end of the hatch Pull the hatch up and back to disen gage the front pins and lift the hatch off of the fuselage Copyright 2013 SIG MFG CO INC SIG MFG CO INC 401 S Front St Montezuma Iowa 50171 U S A Printed in Vietnam ...

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