arf PITTS 30CC V2, Assembly Manual

Page 1: ...PITTS 30CC V2 ASSEMBLY MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...the model including all control surfaces proper function of the radio gear structure radio range and any other area relating to the safe operation of this aircraft Models are not insurable but operators are You can obtain coverage through membership in the Academy of Model Aeronautics AMA For an AMA information package call 1 800 435 9262 ext 292 or visit the AMA website at www modelaircraft org B...

Page 3: ... canopy 04 Carbon fiber wing tube 05 Larger aileron and elevator design for excellent 3D aerobatic flying 06 Anodized aluminum Long servo arms included 07 Servo extension safety connector clips 08 igh performance cap head screws H 09 Flat nylon hinges for better flying strength ...

Page 4: ...l wheel assembly 14 Two options for landing gear Anodized 6061 Aluminum or Carbon fiber 11 Dual Fiberglass horn assembly 13 High quality durable rubber wheels 15 Canopy quick release mechanism 03 Anodized 6061 Aluminum landing gear Carbon fiber landing gear ...

Page 5: ...Landing Gear Installation Landing Gear Installation Pants Installation Engine Installation Firewall Holes Assembly Throttle Servo Installtion Fuel Tank and Fuel Line assembly Ignition Module and Battery assembly Cowling Installation Wing Final Assembly Canopy assembly Flight Preparation C G Location Symmetry Control Control Throws Engine Debugging Flight Checking Features TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 02 0...

Page 6: ...screw 3 Apply 30 minute epoxy inside the pre cut slots and coat the horns with epoxy Insert them into the pre cut slots Wipe away excess glue with rubbing alcohol 2 Aileron Control Horns 3 Wing Assembly 2 Pre hinged control surface is ready to fly Remove the covering below to expose the pre cut slots with a knife 2 5mm bit 21 1 2 21 1 1 ...

Page 7: ...g back inside of wing panel during transportation 1 Use the provided safety clips to secure the servo and servo extension leads 3 Drill 1mm holes for the servo mounting screws Position the servo with the servo label closest to the wing trailing edge 4 Use a drop of thick CA glue on each screws to prevent tapping screws from loosening due to vibration Install servo with M2 12mm tapping screws Minim...

Page 8: ...0mm Black steel pushrod Pre adjustable Epoxy horns 5 5 Mount the servo arm and the extension arm with M2 8mm screws and locking nuts as shown Then turn on the transmitter and plug the servo into receiver Ensure the channel is neutral Install the servo arm facing toward the wing tip Position the servo arm 90 degrees to the servo Upper Wing Installation 7 Apply 30 minute epoxy inside the wing pre cu...

Page 9: ... till the epoxy dry 8 9 10 8 Apply 30 minute epoxy inside the other wing pre cut slot and coat the wing batten with epoxy Insert it into the pre cut slot 9 Coat the wing rib with epoxy put the wing together Wipe away excess glue with rubbing alcohol ...

Page 10: ...e stab to find the middle 3 Coat the horns with epoxy Insert them into the fuselage again Make sure the stab is symmerical 09 21 1 21 4 2 21 4 1 2 Mark the stab with a pen when the stab is symmerical Trace around the fuselage with a knife and remove the covering below to expose the board Take care not to scratch the board 21 31 21 2 1 21 2 2 21 3 2 Stab and Elevator Installtion ...

Page 11: ...e elevator first Insert the into the elevator hinge holes 8 deflection before fasten the stab with tape Check you have full elevator 5 Install the two horns with M3 16mm screw and locking nut Apply 30 minute epoxy inside the pre cut slots and coat the horns with epoxy Insert them into the pre cut slots 21 8 21 5 1 21 5 2 21 7 21 6 10 ...

Page 12: ... d u e t o vibration 1 Remove the covering below to expose the pre cut sevro hole with a knife Use the provided safety clips to secure the servo and servo extension leads 2 Run the extension lead through the fuselage to the receiver lead to the fuselage will help to prevent lead from dropping back inside of wing panel during flying Taping servo Fuselage head 3 4 21 2 1 Tape 21 2 1 21 1 1 21 1 2 Mi...

Page 13: ...th M3 16mm screw and lock nut 5 5 Turn on the transmitter Make sure the servo is in the neutral position Install the servo arm Position the servo arm 90 degrees to the servo and tighten the arm screw 2 5mm latest nylon ball link assembly Anodized AL Long servo arm 6 M2 5 110mm Black steel pushrod Pre adjustable Epoxy horns Rudder Assembly Pre installed In this location 12 ...

Page 14: ...orns with epoxy Insert them into the pre cut slots 3 2 4 Install the ball link with M2 5 16mm screws and locking nuts Tightening the nuts is recommended Wipe away excess glue with rubbing alcohol Make sure the horns are correctly aligned and symmetry before the apoxy has cured 4 13 1 Trace around the fuselage with a knife and remove the covering below to expose the board Take care not to scratch t...

Page 15: ...nstalled 2 Position the servo with the servo label toward the fuselage tail Fasten the servo wire with the tape 1 Tail 2 Tape 14 21 5 5 hinge rudder Stick the hinge to the rudder first Insert the into the hinge holes 2 2 21 1 1 6 6 hinge Use a drop of thick CA glue to stick the stab and elevator Insert the into thehinge holes ...

Page 16: ... long arm for installing 2 5mm ball links and screws Drill 2mm holes in the servo arm and mount it with M2 8mm screws and nuts 6 screws and the locking nuts Remove any slack in the cables and crimp to secure Crimp the brass swage tube with a crimping tool or pliers Finally you can adjust the cable by loosening or tightening the cable connectors Mount the pre installed ball link to the servo arm wi...

Page 17: ...l Wheel Installation 1 carbon fiber tail wheel bracket with M5mm locking nut and M5 permanent seat AL screw Install the 2 Install the wheel to the steel wire with should be secured with Blue Loctite Grate the end of the steel wire with a grater wheel collars All wheel collars Grate 1 21 2 2 21 2 1 ...

Page 18: ...is parallel to the rudder Apply 30 minute epoxy inside the 6mm hole and coat the hinges with epoxy Insert the ball link into the hole M3 12mm tapping screw Centerline 2mm bit 4 Use the tail wheel bracket as a template and drill 2mm holes Install the tail wheel bracket with three M3 12mm tapping screws 4mm bit Wheel tail Steel wire permanent seat 2mm ball link Steel wire arm Ф1 2mm Wheel tail 21 4 ...

Page 19: ... metal plate with a pliers 4 Fasten the cable to the stab and fin holes with screws and swage tube the brass 18 3 Check you have full elevator deflection before fasten the stab with cable Fin And Stab Cable Tensioning 21 1 2 21 1 1 21 2 2 21 2 1 21 31 21 3 2 21 4 2 21 4 1 ...

Page 20: ...e Don t over tighten and crack the carbon fiber NOTE the correct edge in mounting 2 Remove the covering below to expose the holes with a knife and reinstall the landing gear hatch cover Secure the M3 12mm tapping screw with a drop of CA The hatch cover maybe not included in some planes Landing Gear Installation 21 2 1 21 1 1 21 1 2 21 2 2 Main Landing Gear Installation 19 ...

Page 21: ...th front of gear 3 Pants Installation 1 2 1 Install the inner wheel collar on the axle screw and tighten the wheel collar in place Adjust wheel collars in or out until wheel turns freely 2 And then install the wheel pant with two M2 5 12mm screws 2 1 1 Engine Installation DLE 30 engine not included ...

Page 22: ... with a pencil Position the pushrod exit hole also 3 Draw the center lines with a pencil as shown Stick the tamplate paper onto the firewall with the center lines coincident 1 Do not use Blue Loctite on engine mounting screws until final assembly The engine will need to be removed to fit the throttle pushrod and fuel line 21 2 1 21 2 2 21 3 1 21 3 2 21 4 1 NOT INCLUDED 1 5mm 21 4 2 5mm Firewall ho...

Page 23: ...n the servo arm 90 degrees to the servo 3 Thread the 2mm ball link half way onto the pushrod Install the pushrod to the throttle arm with M2 8mm screws 4 R length Use a L bend to connect the push rod to the servo arm emove pushrod from throttle arm on carburetor and cut throttle pushrod to 21 1 1 21 1 2 21 2 1 21 2 2 Wood Washer 21 4 1 L shape 21 4 2 21 3 1 21 3 2 22 Throttle Servo Installation ...

Page 24: ...ylon tie 1 1 1 1 2 1 Fuel tube interface type has been originally marked 2 The tank bottom and cabin connect to the tank places had originally sticky connected to the VELCRO tie Untie the velcro and install the fuel line on the copper pipe Fuel Tank and Fuel line Assembly 11 3 2 2 2 1 ...

Page 25: ...de of fuselage during flying Retight the tank with the velcro tie after the fuel lines are all right Drill a 6mm hole on the bottom of the fuselage Let air line pass through the hole 21 4 1 21 5 1 21 5 2 21 4 2 1 Trim a piece of foam rubber to the ignition module Make the pad slightly larger than the ignition module Bundle the ignition with tape as shown Ignition and the battery Assembly Double si...

Page 26: ...he engine mounting box and 3 Thread nylon tie through mounting holes Mount the engine ignition module using nylon tie as shown Use the provided safety clips to secure the ignition and engine trigger line 4 Repeat all the previous steps for the battery of ignition module Nylon tie provided safety clip 3 21 2 1 4mm bit 21 2 2 21 4 1 21 4 2 Cowling Installation ...

Page 27: ...he distance between the fuselage and the ignition plug and exhaust 2 Measure the same distance on the cowling and mark it 4 Install the cowl and check that everything fits correctly and nothing rubs against cowl If needed enlarge the cutouts and test fit again until everything fits correctly EXTRA300LP Cowling 21 3 1 EXTRA300LP Cowling 21 4 2 21 4 1 21 3 2 2 1 ...

Page 28: ...ure the distance of the blind nut on the cowling and mark it 2 Install the nylon bolts to the wing blind nuts Tighten snugly but do not over tighten Slide the wings on the wing tube and plug in the aileron servo connectors New nylon bolts More stronger 2 1 Slide the wing tube in the fuse wing tube sleeve 1 2 11 Φ20 620mm carbon fiber tube ...

Page 29: ...th M3 16 screws 4 Install the upper wing with the wing bracing and locking nuts Canopy Assembly 1 Install the canopy to the front of fuselage Tighten the canopy with theM3 16mm nylon bolts M3 16mm New nylon bolt 21 3 1 21 3 2 21 4 2 21 4 1 21 1 1 21 1 2 ...

Page 30: ...under wing is 13MM 2 Adjust the battery location The CG can be moved around to fit your personal taste C G Location 2 1 Symmetry Control Adjust the aircraft and make sure both sides are symmetrical Like the diagram shown So that the plane is ready for flight 1 29 ...

Page 31: ...t 30 seconds Check the engine and make sure the temperature is below the prescription of manufacturer Engine Debugging Check every angle and adjust them to correct position Check all parks and make sure the installation is firm and reliable Add some weight in either of wingtip to balance the left and right wings Once everything is right Flight Checking Control Throws ...