miniature aircraft X-CELL WHIPLASH MA1033-3, Assembly Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Assembly Instructions Step up to excellence with X Cell Gas Helicopter Kit MA1033 3 Flybarless...

Page 2: ...3 Gas Frame Assembly 18 Gas Frame Assembly Parts List 18 Gas Frame Assembly Instructions 19 Electronics Mounting Positions 31 Canopy Mounting 31 Whiplash Gas User Guide 32 Safety 32 Engine Fuel Oil 32...

Page 3: ...rs and are set down here It is urged that they be read understood and followed Warning Risk of death or serious injury Remote Control R C Helicopters can be dangerous Inexperienced pilots of R C Helic...

Page 4: ...l airplane competition AMA is the chartering organization for more than 2 500 model airplane clubs across the country AMA offers its chartered clubs official contest sanction insurance and assistance...

Page 5: ...for these other required components and any competent hobby retailer with R C helicopter experience will be happy to make suggestions You will need 1 Engine 23 29cc R C format gas engine 2 Helicopter...

Page 6: ...an interfere with the adhesives and thread locks needed for assembly Use a solvent such as alcohol or acetone to clean the various metal parts especially threads Be sure not to overtighten bolts as da...

Page 7: ...T R Pitch Slider Assembly Factory 1 2 Hardware 0107 M3x6 Threaded Steel Ball 1 2 A 2 131 129 Tail Box Assembly Factory 1 2 A 3 131 130 Tail Pitch Control Bellcrank 1 2 A 3 131 131 C F Bellcrank Bracke...

Page 8: ...n Shaft Collar 2 3 E 132 117 B 124T Main Gear 1 3 E 131 424 Main Gear Hub 1 3 E 131 440 Lower Main Bearing Block 1 3 E 131 466 Auto Hub 1 3 E 131 469 1 Gear Support 1 3 E 0620 01 15x21x 10 Shim Washer...

Page 9: ...M3x14 Socket Bolt 0051 M3x3 Socket Set Screw 131 368 Flybarless Head Block 131 183 9x14x 75 Washer 128 314 Swashplate Follower MA1033 3 Flybarless Head Assembly Parts 0051 0051 0109 0109 0109 0109 01...

Page 10: ...equired for damper head axle lubrication New damper system 131 490 The use of a light grease such as MA3200 06 Tri Flow Synthetic Grease is required for thrust bearing lubrication pre applied and asse...

Page 11: ...1 0133 1 121 4 47 5mm 13 5mm Link Arm Lengths and Installation X2 X3 0082 4 x 2 M5x32 Shouldered Socket Bolt 131 200 x 1 M4x33 Shouldered Socket Bolt Apply a small amount of medium thread lock when th...

Page 12: ...1 3x4 75x 126 Brass Spacer 131 476 Tail Pitch Yoke 131 477 Brass Slider 131 473 8x12x3 5 Bearing 131 474 Pitch Slider Ring 131 480 Torque Tube Bearing Cup 131 481 Torque Tube Bearing Cup O ring 131 1...

Page 13: ...ssembly Tip Make sure to include MA0273 1 Shim Washer between MA131 17 B Output Gear and transmission case bearing Apply a small amount of medium thread lock when threading into metal parts 0225 0225...

Page 14: ...i Flow Oil is required for tail rotor output shaft pitch slider lubrication Apply oil to output shaft 0159 X2 Assembly Tips 3 piece thrust bearing MA131 66 outer race with larger I D inside diameter i...

Page 15: ...octite 648 when mounting the bearing at the sleeve 131 482 Take care about the orientation of guide edge of the sleeves one facing to the front one one facing to the tail Install both bearing cup asse...

Page 16: ...oom is full inserted through boom clamps Do not overtighten MA0067 Socket Bolts as it is possible to crush tail boom End of the boom with the 3mm hole 1mm from the end of the boom Apply a small amount...

Page 17: ...the bearing stays seated in the bearing cup Install MA128 144 T R Control Rod Guides with the dimples towards front of tail assembly Use a small amount of cyanoacrylate glue to ensure each guide stay...

Page 18: ...me 133 119 Flanged Clutch Spacer 133 120 OWB Bracket 133 4121 Motor Mount 131 454 Landing Gear Frame Post 128 59 Front Boom Support Spacer 0003 3mm Flat Steel Washer 0081 M4x16 Socket Bolt 0088 3 M3x7...

Page 19: ...0014F x 2 5mm Hex Nut Fine Thread 128 92 0011 5 0014F 128 94 133 99 Fuel Clunk and Fuel Line not included 0405 0011 0014F 0011 x 1 5mm Washer Apply a small amount of medium thread lock when threading...

Page 20: ...and bottom bearing blocks features threaded holes NOTE Upper bearing block features smooth wrench access holes 0063 0061 0003 0061 0032 128 58 128 58 131 442 133 4118 BAG 3 Frame Gyro Plate Assembly...

Page 21: ...olt Assembly Tip If using JR brand servos or other tall servos MA131 47 Servo Rail Spacers are included for proper servo linkage alignment if required 0065 x 2 M3x12 Socket Bolt Hardware for these ass...

Page 22: ...Rear Holes 16 Tooth Middle Holes 17 Tooth Front Holes 15 Tooth 16 Tooth 17 Tooth included in kit 132 179 X Block Motor Mount installs on top of 131 420 Middle Bearing Block with 0063 M3x10 Socket Bolt...

Page 23: ...ded Drill Bit to drill out the proper hole size Hardware for these assemblies 0061 x 9 M3x8 Socket Bolt 0003 x 7 3mm Flat Steel Washer 0017 2 x 1 2 5mm Hex Nut 0116 x 1 M2 5 Threaded Steel Ball 0059 7...

Page 24: ...ck or BH Hanson motor 0063 x 8 M3x10 Socket Bolt 0061 x 8 M3x8 Socket Bolt 0009 x 4 3mm Flat Steel Washer Hardware for these assemblies NOTE Motor Mount bolt locations for proper gear mesh 15 Tooth Re...

Page 25: ...ket Set Screw X2 Apply a small amount of medium thread lock when threading into metal parts Tighten the MA0057 M4x4 Set Screw securely against the landing gear tube using thick cyanoacrylate glue Asse...

Page 26: ...ty servo arms is required on the cyclic servos Hardware for these assemblies 0059 4 x 12 M2 5x12 Socket Bolt 0017 2 x 3 2 5mm Hex Nut Assembly Tip 0059 1 x 4 M2 5x6 Socket Bolt MA131 148 Servo Spacers...

Page 27: ...set gear mesh for crown gear 0866 5 B After Main Shaft is bolted to the Main Gear adjust Bottom Main Shaft Bearing Block to eliminate any vertical play Tighten Bottom Bearing Block bolts Take care tha...

Page 28: ...Socket Bolt Assembly Tips One collar 0875 is installed on top of the Middle Bearing Block and one on bottom of the Bottom Bearing Block Don t forget to use some Loctite 243 at screws 0059 1 Do not ov...

Page 29: ...ting the swashplate antirotation pin Don t forget to use some Loctite 243 at screws 0063 Do not overtighten Apply a small amount of medium thread lock when threading into metal parts 131 200 0063 0021...

Page 30: ...M2 5x10 Socket Bolt 0021 X2 Rear canopy mounting bolt MA0061 installed into PEM nut in frame is optional Installing bolt will decrease canopy vibration but increase chance of damage to canopy frame i...

Page 31: ...t Assembly Tips The use of a hole reamer is recommended make the holes in the canopy for the canopy mounts Final hole size should be 0 300 or 7 6mm Use CA glue to secure the grommets into the canopy B...

Page 32: ...motor that has been properly balanced Fuel The Zenoah motors for this kit are designed to run with common pump gasoline The regular 87 octane is appropriate it is not necessary or even desirable to u...

Page 33: ...gnition wire as this can cause unexpected results It is NOT necessary to run any additional shielding or insulated caps especially with 2 4Ghz radios but you may if you desire If you are still running...

Page 34: ...it until the head speed is closer to your desired setting Governor Sensors If you intend to use a governor it will require a sensor of some sort to detect the engine RPM You can devise your own metho...

Page 35: ...d that if you are using a new motor it will take between 3 and 5 gallons of fuel for it to seat or break in You will notice a change in exhaust tone and improved overall running as this occurs You may...

Page 36: ...128 149 Rear Boom Support Mount 128 176 Washout Pin 128 195 Head Button 128 314 Swashplate Follower Arm 131 3 Start Shaft 131 17B Bevel Gear Shaft Side 131 18B Tail Bevel Gear TT Side 131 19 10x26x8 M...

Page 37: ...is not covered Under no circumstances will the buyer be entitled to consequential or incidental damages The components used in this kit are made from special materials designed for special application...

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