Hangar 9 F-22 Raptor ARF, Assembly Manual

Page 1: ...and tip extensions 731 sq in 47 16 sq dm Wing Area without droops and tip extensions 675 sq in 43 55 sq dm Weight 7 0 7 5 lb 3 18 3 40 kg Lockheed Martin and F 22 RAPTOR are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Lockheed Martin Corporation in the USA and or other countries used under license by Horizon Hobby Inc Assembly manual F 22 Raptor ARF Specifications ...

Page 2: ... Installation 9 Section 2 Fixed Flap Installation 14 Section 3 Flap Servo Installation 19 Section 4 Engine Installation 23 Section 5 Cowling Installation 26 Section 6 Landing Gear Installation 30 Section 7 Tail Installation 33 Section 8 Radio Installation 35 Section 9 Wing Installation 41 Section 10 Installing the NACA Droops 43 Section 11 Centering the Control Surfaces 44 Section 12 Checking the ...

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Page 8: ...d water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose Before Starting Assembly Before beginning the assembly of the F 22 Raptor ARF remove each part from its bag for inspection Closely inspect the fuselage wing panels rudder and stabilizer for damage If you find any damaged or missing parts contact the place of purchase If you find any wrinkles in the covering ...

Page 9: ...ed with the servo Use the instructions provided with your servos or radio system that detail the installation of the grommets and eyelets Step 2 Attach a 6 inch 152mm servo extension to the servo lead Use either string or a commercially available connector to prevent the two from unplugging during flight Step 3 Position the servo onto the hatch so the servo arm is centered in the notch Once satisf...

Page 10: ...engine vibration Note Before mounting the aileron servo make sure the servo arm is installed correctly on the servo This is done by moving the servo from each end point to determine the center position of the servo With the radio off secure the servo arm in the center position Check the operation of the servo to determine if the two end positions of the arm are equal If not reposition the arm as n...

Page 11: ...de the wing The wheel collar and string will exit the oval hole at the root of the wing Step 9 Tie the string to the servo extension for the aileron servo Carefully pull the string and extension through the wing Step 10 Attach the aileron servo cover using four 2 x 3 8 inch sheet metal screws and a Phillips screwdriver Section 1 Aileron Servo Installation ...

Page 12: ...est from the aileron as shown Step 13 Double check using the radio system that the aileron servo is centered With the aileron in the neutral position use a felt tipped pen to mark the pushrod wire where it crosses the outside hole of the servo arm Step 14 Make a 90 degree bend in the pushrod wire where the mark was made in the previous step Use a 5 64 inch 2mm drill bit to enlarge the outer hole o...

Page 13: ...e wire pushrod keeper Leave at least 1 16 inch 1 5mm of wire extending beyond the keeper to prevent any vibrations from allowing the keeper to slip over the wire and fall off Step 17 Check the operation of the aileron using the radio system You may need to adjust the length of the linkage to make sure the aileron is fully centered Step 18 Repeat Steps 1 through 17 for the remaining aileron servo S...

Page 14: ...ition them depending on your flying skills Information on setting the position of the flap linkage is coverd on Page 17 Setting the position of the fixed flaps Step 1 Use medium grit sandpaper to roughen both sides of the flap stay Step 2 Use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to remove any grit or oils from the flap stay Step 3 Test fit the flap stay in position in the wing Note the position of th...

Page 15: ...sking tape to hold the flap stay in position while the epoxy cures Remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol Step 6 Locate a 4 3 4 inch 121mm pushrod wire clevis and clevis retainer Slide the retainer onto the small end of the clevis Thread the clevis onto the linkage wire until the wire is barely visible between the forks of the clevis Section 2 Fixed Flap Installation ...

Page 16: ...Z bend in the linkage at the mark made in the previous step Hint You can practice making the Z bend using the very end of the wire Just make sure not to make your test bend too close to the mark Note Special pliers for making Z bends are available and make the task of creating these bends much easier Step 10 Insert the Z bend into the hole in the flap stay and snap the clevis back into position Th...

Page 17: ...oose the appropriate position for the flaps based on your current flying skills If you are just starting to fly your F 22 Raptor use the beginner position If you are an experienced pro use the advanced position Step 11 Disconnect the flap linkage from the flap control horns Remove the linkage from the linkage stay Step 12 Move the linkage into the new position in the flap linkage stay Section 2 Fi...

Page 18: ... and check that the flaps are in neutral which is level with the wing center section Check both the right and left flaps Step 14 Repeat Steps 1 through 13 to install the remaining flap stay and linkage Section 2 Fixed Flap Installation ...

Page 19: ...use your radio to mix them together electronically for this option to work Option 2 Use two JR SPORT ST47 JSP20050 servos two 6 inch extensions and a JR MatchBox or a 6 standard reversing Y harness EXRA320 to link the two flap servos to operate properly Option 3 Use a JR SPORT ST47 JSP20050 standard servo and JR SPORT ST47 JSP20050R reverse servo and a standard Y harness Items Required Wing left a...

Page 20: ...ceeding to the next step Step 5 Place the flap servo between the mounting blocks and use a felt tipped pen to mark the location of the four servo mounting screws Note that the servo must not touch the hatch in order to isolate engine vibration Note Before mounting the flap servo make sure the servo arm is installed correctly on the servo This is done by moving the servo from each end point to dete...

Page 21: ...h the flap in the neutral position adjust the servo to the full up position with your transmitter Use a felt tipped pen to mark the pushrod wire where it crosses the servo arm Step 10 Remove the clevis from the flap control horn Use pliers to make a Z bend in the linkage at the mark made in the previous step Hint You can practice making the Z bend using the very end of the wire Just make sure not ...

Page 22: ...ation of the flap using the radio system You may need to adjust the length of the linkage when the flap is in the up position to make sure it is fully centered Step 12 Repeat Steps 1 though 11 for the remaining flap servo Section 3 Flap Servo Installation ...

Page 23: ...ine mount to the firewall using the 8 32 x 3 4 inch machine screws Note the direction of the mount in relationship to the fuselage Step 3 Slide the cockpit lever rearward and lift the cockpit from the fuselage Step 4 Locate an 8 32 x 1 inch machine screw 8 32 locknut and one of the engine mount plates Pass the screw through the plate then through the engine mount Thread the 8 32 lock nut on the sc...

Page 24: ...plate in position Step 7 While the engine is still free to move on the mount position the engine so the drive washer is 4 1 2 inch 115mm forward of the firewall Note The firewall is not visible in the photo Make sure to measure from the firewall and not the front of the fuselage Step 8 Slide a clevis retainer onto a nylon clevis Thread the clevis on the 22 7 8 inch 581mm linkage wire Slide the lin...

Page 25: ...Line Step 10 Slide the fuel tank into the fuselage Guide the fuel tubes through the hole in the firewall Slide the tank forward until it rests against the back of the firewall and the fuel tank floor Step 11 Test fit the plywood fuel tank brace between the fuel tank and the former The brace will only fit if the tank is installed properly Once the brace fit has been checked use medium CA to glue th...

Page 26: ...carburetor and to provide clearance for the muffler Take your time when trimming the cowling Note You will need to cut a slot behind the engine head so the cowling can be opened and slid over the engine Step 2 Slide the spinner backplate on the crankshaft of the engine Position the cowling so there is roughly 1 8 inch 3mm gap between the spinner backplate and cowling Mark four locations two on eac...

Page 27: ...d to fit over the engine Step 5 Slide the cowling in position on the fuselage Note Two spinners have been included with your F 22 Raptor Use the 3 blade spinner for trainer use and lower flight speeds with the 3 blade Trainer Power System propeller EVOE100P The 2 blade spinner is preferred for 2 blade props sport flying and for higher speeds Installation of either spinner follows the same procedur...

Page 28: ...djustable wrench to tighten the propeller nut Make sure the propeller remains against the lugs on the spinner backplate Important DO NOT use pliers as the nut will not be tight enough and could come loose Step 10 Locate the spinner cone and position it onto the spinner backplate The cone will key to the backplate with no gap between the backplate and cone Step 11 Slide the adapter screw through th...

Page 29: ...s vibrating loose remove the screws and cowling Apply a few drops of thin CA into the screw holes to harden the wood around the holes Allow the CA to cure then install the cowling back onto the fuselage Step 14 Install the muffler onto the engine following the instructions provided with your engine Make sure there is adequate clearance between the cowling and muffler before continuing with assembl...

Page 30: ...wrench included in kit Threadlocking compound Step 1 Use a rotary tool and sanding drum to grind a flat onto the bottom of the two main landing gear and on the nose gear where the wheel collar will be placed There shouldn t be a flat where the wheel is placed This will help in preventing the wheel collars from vibrating loose in flight Step 2 Slide a 5 32 inch wheel collar onto the main gear then ...

Page 31: ... in the hole in the nosewheel steering arm Note the location of the hole in the steering arm for the screw in relationship to the pushrod connector Step 7 Secure the connector by installing the pushrod connector backplate using pliers Step 8 Locate the 29 3 4 inch 755mm pushrod wire This wire does not have threads on either end Slide the wire in the connector and secure it using a 3mm x 4mm machin...

Page 32: ...r Step 12 Slide the nose gear into position from the bottom of the fuselage Make sure the notch in the nose gear faces towards the rear of the fuselage Step 13 Thread a 3mm x 8mm socket head screw into the steering arm Use the supplied hex wrench to tighten the screw in the steering arm onto the nose gear wire The screw must rest on the flat area of the nose gear wire Hint Apply a drop of threadlo...

Page 33: ...he fuselage Note For balance purposes we have deliberately made the tail surfaces of very strong material The weight of these parts is normal for this airplane Step 2 Slide a 4 silver washer onto a 4 40 x 3 4 inch hex head screw then thread the screw into the fuselage Use two 4 40 x 3 4 inch screws and two 4 silver washers to secure the horizontal stabilizer into position Step 3 Repeat Steps 1 thr...

Page 34: ...threadlock to a 4 40 x 1 inch hex head screw Slide a 4 black washer onto the screw Use two 4 40 x 1 inch hex head screws and two 4 black washers to secure the vertical stabilizer to the fuselage Step 5 Repeat Step 4 to install the remaining vertical stabilizer Section 7 Tail Installation ...

Page 35: ... familiar with how to center the control surfaces Step 1 Locate the large and small pieces of foam Wrap the receiver battery using the larger piece and masking tape Wrap the receiver with the smaller piece of foam and masking tape Step 2 Connect the receiver battery to the switch harness Use a commercially available connector tape or string to secure the two together to prevent them from coming un...

Page 36: ...e the switch in position on the top of the fuselage behind the radio compartment Step 6 Install the grommets and brass eyelets into three servos using the information provided with your radio system or servos Use the screws provided with the servos to secure them in the fuselage as shown Step 7 Plug the servos and switch harness into the receiver Also plug the Y harness for the ailerons and a Y ha...

Page 37: ... Center all the trims and sticks on the transmitter as well as check to make sure all programming if using a programmable radio has been cleared Step 10 Secure the brass pushrod connector in the second hole away from the center of the servo arm using the connector backplate Slide the steering pushrod wire through the connector Install the servo arm perpendicular to the servo With the nose wheel pa...

Page 38: ... Step 13 Slide a clevis retainer onto a clevis Thread the clevis onto a 15 inch 381mm pushrod wire Slide the wire into the holes in the top of the fuselage near the rudder Attach the clevis to the outer hole of the rudder control horn Repeat this to install both rudder linkages Step 14 Double check using the radio system that the rudder servo is centered With the left rudder in the neutral positio...

Page 39: ...a clevis retainer onto a clevis Thread the clevis onto a 18 3 4 inch 476mm pushrod wire Slide the wire through the battery cover and into the pre installed elevator pushrod tube in the fuselage Step 18 Attach the clevis to the inside hole of the elevator control horn Step 18 Use the included clear tape to secure the battery cover to the fuselage Position the cover so it won t interfere with the op...

Page 40: ...to a clevis Thread the clevis onto a 18 3 4 inch 476mm pushrod wire Slide the wire into the pre installed elevator pushrod tube in the fuselage Attach the clevis to the inside hole of the elevator control horn Step 21 Pass the elevator pushrod wire through the two wheel collars installed on the other elevator pushrod wire in Step 19 Bend the second wire if necessary using pliers Apply a drop of th...

Page 41: ...ension wire and flap servo lead if flaps have been installed into the fuselage Step 3 Press the wing snug against the fuselage Use the 1 4 20 x 21 2 inch nylon wing bolt to secure the wing panel to the fuselage Step 4 Pass the aileron servo extension and flap servo lead if installed back and under the wing tube The connector end of the extension then goes through the servo lead retainer The wire w...

Page 42: ...42 Step 5 Slide the remaining wing panel onto the tubes remembering to guide the servo lead into the fuselage Secure the wing panel then plug the servo extensions together Section 9 Wing Installation ...

Page 43: ...er like a sport model In the air it will be able to do a variety of aerobatics such as rolls loops and spins Step 1 Test fit the droops into position on the wing The tip will slide fully rearward until the it aligns with the end of the aileron Once you have determined the fit of the droop apply the double sided tape to the inner edge on the top and bottom of the droop as well as to the inside of t...

Page 44: ...e aileron servo leads are connected as described in the previous section Center the aileron trim on the transmitter Turn on the transmitter then the receiver Thread the clevis as necessary until the aileron is even with the wing tip Note Align the aileron with the wing tip as shown if you are not installing the NACA droops on your F 22 Raptor Elevator Connect the elevator clevis to the elevator co...

Page 45: ...retainer onto the clevis to secure its location Rudder Connect the rudder clevis to the center hole on the rudder control horn Center the trim lever for the rudder on the transmitter With the radio system on thread the clevis until the rudder is aligned with the fin Slide the clevis retainer onto the clevis to secure its location Section 11 Centering the Control Surfaces ...

Page 46: ...ot check the radio instructions on how to reverse the direction electronically at the transmitter Elevator With the radio system still on pull back on the elevator control stick to give an up elevator input The elevator should move up from center If not check the radio instructions on how to reverse the direction electronically at the transmitter Section 12 Checking the Control Surface Directions ...

Page 47: ...e right this will make the plane turn right The rudders should deflect to the right as well If not check the radio instructions on how to reverse the direction electronically at the transmitter Note Operating the functions at the transmitter opposite as described will result in the control surfaces moving opposite as well ...

Page 48: ...ron Rate 3 16 inch 4 75mm up and down Note Measure the aileron throw at the wing tip 3 16 in 4 75mm 3 16 in 4 75mm Elevator Rate 1 1 2 inch 38mm up and down Note Measure the elevator throw at the widest part of the elevator 11 2 in 38mm 11 2 in 38mm Rudder Rate 3 8 inch 9 5mm left and right 3 8 in 9 5mm 3 8 in 9 5mm Hint Place your ruler on a solid surface rather than hold it in the air to take me...

Page 49: ...pening of around 1 16 inch 1 5mm Move the throttle stick toward the top of the transmitter The carburetor will now be in the fully open position If the throttle is not operating as described you may need to change the Travel Adjustment setting in the radio To do so read the section in the radio manual on programming the radio Note Once all the radio adjustments are complete remember to turn off bo...

Page 50: ...age but it can vary up to 1 4 inch 6mm in front or behind the 6 inch mark without causing any problems If your plane is only slightly out of balance try placing the balancing stand towards the nose or tail by this 1 4 inch 6mm and recheck the balance If it looks good and sits level then you re good to go 53 4 inch 146mm 61 4 inch 158mm 6 inch 152mm Lifting the Model and Observations Make sure the ...

Page 51: ...l or the nose of your F 22 Raptor ARF if it does not balance properly Stick on weights available at your local hobby store are the easiest to use and come in sizes that are easily placed on your plane Add just enough weight as necessary to balance your plane Once the weight has been added make sure it is secure and will not fall off in flight Section 15 Balancing Your F 22 Raptor ...

Page 52: ...ure the controls are operating in the correct directions and the linkages and surfaces are not binding anywhere Also look at the clevises and clevis retainers to make sure they are secure and will not come loose or fail in flight Range Check the Radio A range check should be part of the preflight process as well The instructions provided with your radio system will detail the correct procedure for...

Page 53: ... check the nylon connectors at the servo for any wear or damage If they look worn or in bad shape replace them as well Checking the Control Horns Inspect the control horns to make sure they have not crushed the wood of the control surface If so remove the control horn screws to remove the control horn Place 2 3 drops of thin CA into each of the screw holes In addition use a T pin to poke small hol...

Page 54: ...explosive gases such as hydrogen filled balloons or ground mounted devices launching a projectile The only exceptions permitted are rockets flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code or those permanently attached as per JATO use also those items authorized for Air Show Team use as defined by AST Advisory Committee document available from AMA HQ In any case models using rocket...

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