AEROWORKS 30cc BRAVATA ARF-QB Assembly Manual

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30cc BRAVATA ARF-QB (Quick Build) ASSEMBLY MANUAL AEROWORKS 4903 Nome Street, Denver, CO. 80239 - Phone 303-371-4222 - Fax 303-371-4320 E-mail - [email protected] ...

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2 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 4903 Nome Street Denver, CO 80239 Phone: (303) 371-4222 Fax: (303) 371-4320 Website: www.aero-wor...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 3 KIT CONTENTS MAIN ASSEMBLEY Item Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Item Description Turquoise/Cream Cowl Fuse (No Windshield) V...

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4 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual HARDWARE NEEDED TO COMPLETE Engine: ◊ 1 - DLE 30 Rear Carb ◊ 1 - J’Tec Wrap Around Pitts...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 5 Receiver Power System : The Aeroworks 20cc-30cc Power package is recom- mended. The package consists of the following items: ◊ 1 - Fromeco Sahara Regulator Deans in 2 JR out...

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6 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 1. Open your kit slowly and take care not to dam- age any parts of the kit. Remove all parts from their...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 7 7. Go over all hinge gaps ensure there are no wrinkles. Excessive wrinkles in the hinge line can cause binding and or damage the covering. 8. Use covering iron near seems and areas ...

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8 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 2. Use 80 grit sandpaper to lightly scuff the area where the plywood mounting plate will be glued to t...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 9 6. To ensure proper alignment, lay out the servo hatch covers as shown. There are (2) Left and (2) Right hatch covers supplied. 7. Lay out the flap and aileron servos as shown. Dou...

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10 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 12. Install servo with servo mounting screws. Re- peat servo installation process for all aileron ...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 11 19. Use a Phillips head screw driver to install self tapping screws. Be careful not to apply too much force when tightening the screws as this can cause the mounting block to fracture....

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12 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 2. Thread the 4-40 clevis onto the pushrod as shown. Note: Pushrods have both right and left hande...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 13 1. Fasten the pull string from the servo hole to the male plug of the servo extension. 5. Attach Aileron and flap servo to your receiver as shown. Any 4.8-6 volt battery can be use...

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14 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 9. Install servo cover into the servo opening as shown. Make sure that the servo cover sits flush wit...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 15 1. Gather the items shown below for the installation of the Stabilizer and Elevator. The elevator has been pre-hinged and glued to the stab and is ready for fligh...

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16 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 9. Place the stab reinforcement strip against the fuse and mark its location on both the stab and fus...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 17 18. Use to clamps to firmly hold the stab in place while the epoxy cures. Ensure the stab stays aligned with the reference marks made in steps 13 and 14. Note: Use rubbing alcohol to...

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18 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 2. Place the vertical fin into the slot cut in the stabi- lizer as shown. 3. Measure for the center ...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 19 9. Use a hobby knife to remove the covering from the vertical fin, cut 1/16” to the inside of the marks made in the previous step. Note: Take care not to cut into the underlying ...

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20 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 16. Place stab reinforcement strips against fuse as shown. Make sure the reinforcement strip fully con...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 21 5. Carefully slide the rudder onto each hinge and against the trailing edge of the fin. Wipe away excess epoxy with alcohol wetted wipes. 6. Ensure there is minimal to no gap betw...

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22 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual ELEVATOR SERVO INSTALLATION 7. Install servo with servo mounting screws. 5. Install servo in ser...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 23 ELEVATOR LINKAGE ASSEMBLEY 5. Use thick CA on each screw prior to installing to lock screws in place. Note: CA glues have a fast drying time. Remember to work quickly. 4...

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24 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual RUDDER SERVO AND PULL-PULL ASSEMBLEY 3. Feed the rudder cable through the pre installed cable exit...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 25 10. Crimp the brass tube with a crimping tool or pliers. 11. Cut off excess cable at this time. 9. Loop the cable back through the brass swage tube and pull tight as shown....

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26 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 19. Secure nuts with a drop of thick CA. This will prevent them from coming loose in flight. 18. Fina...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 27 21. Tape the rudder balance tab to the top leading edge of the vertical fin in the neutral position as shown. This ensures the rudder is straight when the cables are attached. 22. Pu...

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28 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 3. Apply a drop of thick CA to the mounting screws before inserting into the tiller mounting holes. ...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 29 10. Twist spring end tight with pliers. 11. Repeat spring installation for other side. 12. Bottom view of completed tail wheel installa- tion. 8. Tape the rudder boost tab in plac...

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30 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 2. The tapered edge of the landing gear goes to the back of the airplane. 3. Attach the landing gea...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 31 10. Final installation of wheel pant with two mount- ing bolts. 11. Repeat previous steps for other wheel and wheel pant. 8. Install 3 1/2” wheel and outer wheel collar. Use blue...

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32 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual Universal Template: 2. If using a motor that is not a DLE 30 please fol- low these directions for u...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 33 8. Align laser etched lines on template with lines on firewall. Use a felt tip marker to mark the location of the mounting holes. 9. Follow the remaining engine mounting steps for...

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34 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 1. Gather the items shown below for ignition installation. Required Parts ◊ 2 - 8x80x3...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 35 7. Using a nylon tie, install the ignition battery as shown. 8. Using a pin vice carefully drill into the sliding portion of the switch as shown. 9. Install the threaded ball ont...

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36 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 13. Use a pin vice to drill through the fuse side as shown. 15. Snap ball link socket onto ball and t...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 37 17. Using a small piece of hook and loop material, secure the Smart-Fly ignition regulator to the fuse floor. 18. Final ignition regulator installation shown be- low. THROTTLE SERVO...

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38 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 6. It may be necessary to shorten the threaded por- tion of the solder coupler as shown. 8. Assemble...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 39 12. Place servo mounting template in motor box and align with marks made in the previous steps. 13. Mark mounting holes onto motor box floor. 15. Place the 4-40 mounting bolt and fla...

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40 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 17. Assemble ball link to threaded end of pushrod. Note: Thread ball link half way onto pushrod to ...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 41 2. Locate the (2) supplied brass fuel barbs. Solder a brass fuel barb to the fuel line pick up tube. This will keep the weight of the fuel clunk from pull- ing the fuel line off the br...

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42 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 8. Insert the rubber stopper assembly into the tank with the vent tube at the top of the tank. 9. ...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 43 4. Tighten nylon ties to secure tank in place. 5. Use wire cutter to remove excess nylon tie after tightening. 2. Thread nylon ties under tank mounting plate and center in posi...

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44 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 9. Gather the fuel filler dot and drill bits as shown below. Note: We recommend you start with a ...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 45 4. Place hatch into pre cut mounting location as shown. Make sure that the air scoop correctly align with the air inlet in the fuse former. 5. Secure hatch with four Phillips head m...

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46 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 4. Fully tape card stock to fuse to prevent it from shifting while marking muffler exit location. 5....

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 47 11. Remove the template and use a rotary cutting tool and sanding drum to cut out the openings in the cowl. Note: Take care not to cut or scratch the cowl. 12. Rei...

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48 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 6. Finished front air inlet cutout shown below. Builders Tip: A round dowel wrapped with 120 grit ...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 49 4. Slide 2 One Wrap Straps under radio tray as shown. 3. Attach hook and loop material to the backside of the regulator as shown. Secure regulator to fuse floor. Builders Tip:...

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50 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 11. Route 2 extensions up the fuse former and out the access hole in the side of the fuse. Tighten nyl...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 51 4. Placement of included decals shown below. 3. Placement of included decals shown below. 5. Placement of included decals shown below. SIDE WINDOW AND WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION ...

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52 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 4. Apply a small amount of canopy glue to the win- dow mounting rail as shown. Builders tip: Light...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 53 1. Gather (2) 8-32 wing mounting bolts and (2) #8 rubber backed washers for preparation of mount- ing the wings. 2. Reinstall front windshield using Phillips head screws at this tim...

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54 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 7. Secure fuse access hatch with (3) Phillips head screws as shown. 5. Slide the #6 Rubber backed w...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 55 1. Gather the Rudder Throw Meter (Supplied) and scotch tape. 2. Slide the throw meter under the rudder boost tab. MEASURING CONTROL THROWS 5. Elevator throw measured in degre...

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56 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 9. Aileron throw measured in inches at the widest point of the aileron. 7. Flap throw measured in de...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 57 5. Slide wing back against the fuse as shown be- low. 6. Install CG Buddy on the opposite wing using the same methods described above. 3. Tuck aileron and flap servo extensions ...

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58 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual FLYING THE 30CC BRAVATA The 30cc Bravata has been designed to be a forgiving high wing sport airpl...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 59 7. I will not operate model aircraft with metal-blade propellers or with gaseous boosts (other than air), nor will I operate model aircraft with fuels containing tetranitromethane or h...

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60 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual Fuselage -Firewall area fuel-proofed and pre- marked for the mounting of DLE30cc; Cover...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 61 # 7 (1) Pushrod Threaded at One End for Throttle (1) 4-40 threaded brass Coupler (2) 4-40 Ball Links (2) 4-40x16mm hex head bolts (2) 4-40 lock nuts (1) Brass spac...

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62 Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual Accessories Available From Aeroworks For more information or to order accessories visit our website: W...

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Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual 63 Accessories Available From Aeroworks For more information or to order accessories visit our website: WWW.AERO-WORKS.NET Custom Float Set Convert the 30cc Bravata to a unique float p...

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Product Code Turquoise/Cream: ABRTC30 Deep Red/Cream: ABRDRC30 4903 Nome St, Denver, CO 80239 Phone: (303) 371-4222 Fax: (303) 371-4320 Email: [email protected] Technical Support: [email protected] ...