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AeroWorks 30cc Laser 200 ARF-QB Assembly Manual

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30cc Laser 200 ARF-QB
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ASSEMBLY MANUAL
AEROWORKS
4903 Nome Street, Denver, CO. 80239 - Phone 303-371-4222 - Fax 303-371-4320
E-mail - info@aero-works.net

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  • Page 1 30cc Laser 200 ARF-QB (Quick Build) ASSEMBLY MANUAL AEROWORKS 4903 Nome Street, Denver, CO. 80239 - Phone 303-371-4222 - Fax 303-371-4320 E-mail - info@aero-works.net...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Aileron Servo Installation ……………………….…... 8 tice. 4903 Nome Street Horizontal Stab Installation………..……………... Denver, CO 80239 In that Aeroworks has no control over the final Phone: (303) 371-4222 Vertical Stab Installation ...……………….…..…… 12 assembly or materials used for final assembly, Fax: (303) 371-4320 Elevator Control Horn Installation …………...…….

  • Page 3: Kit Contents

    Pushrod Set AL200R30PS SPARE PARTS Aluminum Tail Wheel AL200R30TW Spare parts can be ordered directly through Aeroworks. Please use the part numbers and item descriptions listed in the kit contents list above to order. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 4: Items Needed To Complete

    1 - 19x8 Propeller ◊ 5 - Hitec 7954SH Servos for flight surfaces flying, well trimmed airplane. ◊ 1 - Hitec 635HB Servo for throttle ◊ 1 - 6-8 Channel 2.4 GHz or PCM Receiver Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 5 TOOLS & ADHESIVES NEEDED Receiver Power System: Recommended Extensions: TO COMPLETE The Aeroworks 20cc-30cc Power Package is recom- 22 AWG extensions are recommended throughout mended. The package consists of the following the 30cc Laser 200. The following sizes will be...

  • Page 6: Tightening And Re-Shrinking Covering

    3. If bubbles persist, use a small pin to punch holes 5. Go over all seams and color overlaps with your in the bubble to relieve trapped air and reheat. sealing iron. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 7: Checking Glue Joints

    2. Apply Thin CA to all firewall joints. The firewall shown. Allow CA to fully cure before reinstalling has already been fuel proofed and any additional Aeroworks is not responsible for failure of canopy. fuel proofing is not necessary. covering seams or overlaps during flight.

  • Page 8: Aileron Servo Installation

    2. Attach the 6” extension to the servo lead and 4. Remove the balsa stick with the pull string from INSTALLATION secure with an Aeroworks Safety Clip. Ensure the servo well and tie the pull string to the servo the plugs will not come apart from vibration or lead as shown.
  • Page 9 Note: CA glues have a fast drying time. toward the leading edge of the wing. Drill holes installed between the right and left control horns. Remember to work quickly. for servo mounting screws. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 10: Horizontal Stab Installation

    Adjust the pushrod length so the con- trol surface is neutral when the servo arm is 90 degrees to the servo case. Note: Tape aileron in place to help keep aileron centered during pushrod adjustment. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 11 These distances must be in the exact corner of each aileron. equal before gluing the stab in place. 7. Mark the location of the stab at the fuse at this time. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 12: Vertical Stab Installation

    Denatured Alcohol 10. Before the 30 minute epoxy cures, re-measure the distance between fuse side and stab tip to ensure it is installed correctly. Make any adjust- ments to its alignment at this time. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 13 This will completely hide the vertical excess epoxy. stab/fuse seam. 6. Repeat for remaining colors and both sides of vertical stab. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 14: Elevator Control Horn Installation

    4. Use thick CA on each screw prior to installing to lock screws in place. Note: CA glues have a fast drying time. 2. Assemble the ball links between the control Remember to work quickly. horns as shown. Secure with nylon lock nut. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 15: Rudder Control Horn Installation

    Secure with nylon lock nut. This ensures no epoxy gets into the hinge during assembly. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 16: Elevator Servo Installation

    ◊ 1 - 24” servo extension ◊ 1 - Aeroworks safety clip ◊ 4 - Servo mounting screws (Micro Fastener Part number STW0209 recommended) Required Tools and Adhesives ◊ 1 - 5/64” Ball Driver Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 17 Attach 24” servo extension to servo. Use an 9. Assemble pushrod to servo arm assembly as 7. Install servo with servo mounting screws. Aeroworks Safety Clip to ensure the plugs will shown. not come apart from vibration or light tension.

  • Page 18: Rudder Servo Installation

    1 - 3/32” Ball Driver rudder servo tray. Take care not to cross the ca- ◊ 1 - Electric Drill bles. ◊ 1 - 1/16” Drill Bit ◊ Pliers ◊ 1oz Bottle Thin CA Glue Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 19 14. A drop of thin CA may be applied to the swage 12. Use pliers to pull looped cable tight as shown 10. Thread cable back through the brass swage tube tube to help secure the cable. below. as shown. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 20 19. Tape the rudder in the neutral position as shown. it may be necessary to tighten the cables over This ensures the rudder is straight when the ca- time. bles are attached. 22. Finished pull pull installation shown below. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 21: Tail Wire Installation

    5. Align the lower flying wire with the predrilled hole in the bottom of the fuse. Apply a small drop of thick CA to the provided wood screw. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 22: Main Landing Gear And Wheel Pant Installation

    ◊ only able to move about 1/2” back and forth or .34oz Bottle Blue IC-Loc Thread Locker ◊ 600 Grit Waterproof Sandpaper until the stabs have no play in any direction. ◊ Aluminum Polish Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 23 Required Tools and Adhesives ◊ Silicone Sealant 5. Assemble the landing gear bolts with lock washer and flat washer. Use a drop of blue Loc- tite on landing gear bolts before attaching the landing gear. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 24 11. Apply silicone sealant above the gear cuff sup- in place while the silicone dries. Remove this shown below. port , ensure any excess sealant is cleaned before rubber band once the silicone has fully cured. fully cured. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 25 18. Check alignment of axle with cutout in wheel 20. Slide wheel spacing washer onto axle as shown. Lightly tighten axle lock nut at this time. pant. Check alignment of wheel pant mounting holes with mounting holes in gear. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 26: Tail Wheel Installation

    22. Slide the lock washer then the flat washer on the wheel pant mounting bolts. Use blue Loctite on the bolts before final tightening. 23. Final installation of wheel pant with two mount- ing bolts. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 27 3. Apply a drop of thick CA to the mounting 5. Place tail wheel strut over the pre-drilled holes screws. screws before inserting into the tiller mounting in the bottom rear of the fuse. holes. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 28 Ensure tailwheel springs are not too tight and allow for free movement of the rudder. 9. Attach the steering spring to the rudder tiller. Center the spring between both tail wheel and steering tillers. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 29: Engine Installation

    1 - 3/16” Drill Bit place. ers to mount engine to firewall. 6. Use blue Loctite to secure the engine mounting bolts in place. This will insure that the mounting bolts stay in place over time. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 30: Throttle Servo Installation

    Mounting Distance is: 6 9/16” ◊ 1 - Soldering Iron ◊ 1 - Silver Solder “Sta-Brite Recommended” ◊ 1 - 80 Grit Sandpaper ◊ 1 - .34oz Bottle Blue IC-Loc Thread Locker 6 9/16” Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 31 4-40 bolt, flat washer and rect mounting area for throttle servo mounting pair of wire cutters as shown below. lock nut. tray and mark with a ball point pen. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 32 15. Solder the threaded brass coupler to the end of throttle position. Mark the cut location for the the throttle pushrod. Note: For best results we recommend a high throttle push rod. quality silver solder like “Sta-Brite” Silver Solder. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 33: Ignition Installation

    3. Mark the location of the nylon tie holes as Required Tools and Adhesives ◊ shown. 1 - Pencil/felt tip pen ◊ 1 - Electric Drill ◊ 1 - 1/16” Drill Bit ◊ 1 - Wire Cutter Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 34 7. Roll the supplied foam rubber to make a 4 layer 5. Install rubber grommet as shown below, secure grommet and into the fuse as shown. pad as shown. Make the pad slightly larger than grommet with thick CA. the ignition module. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 35 14. Slide switch into switch mount as shown. It may 12. Using a small piece of hook and loop material, connection with an Aeroworks Safety Clip. secure the Smart-Fly ignition regulator to the mo- be necessary to increase switch mounting hole depending on switch brand.

  • Page 36: Fuel Tank Assembly

    1 - Rubber Stopper (Pre Assembled) ◊ 1 - Metal Clunk ◊ 2 - Small Nylon Ties Required Parts -Not Included ◊ 1 - Aeroworks Fuel Line Installation Kit Required Tools and Adhesives ◊ Pliers ◊ Phillips Screw Driver ◊...

  • Page 37: Fuel Tank Installation

    7 - 3 x 150mm Nylon Ties ◊ 1 - Aluminum Fuel Dot ◊ 1 - Vent Exit Dot Required Parts -Not Included ◊ 1 - Aeroworks Fuel Line Installation Kit Required Tools and Adhesives Fill ◊ Pliers Line ◊...
  • Page 38 7. Use wire cutter to remove excess nylon tie after 12. Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly to the tightening. end of the fuel line. This will allow it to plug into the fuel dot easily. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 39 14. Secure fuel pick up line to engine carburetor with small nylon tie. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 40 24. Use thick CA to secure fuel vent exit dot in fuse. fuel tubing should extend out of fuse 1 1/2” to allow easy installation of the vent exit dot. 20. Secure open end of vent tubing to the nylon tie as shown. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 41: Radio Installation

    1/16” Drill Bit ◊ Wire Cutter ◊ Masking Tape 3. Use a hobby knife to enlarge the switch opening as shown below. Remember to test fit the switch between cuts to ensure a perfect fit. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 42 Builders Tip: factures instructions for antenna orientation. Placing thick CA on adhesive side of hook and loop material will allow it to adhere firmly to the plywood 10. Finished radio installation shown below. radio floor. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 43: Cowl Installation

    3. Use a “T” pin to mark the location of the bottom 5. Mark the side of the template that will come in cowl mounting tabs as shown contact with the cowling. This will help when transferring the cut out locations onto the cowl. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 44 This will allow for easy installation of the muf- fler. 7. Use a hobby knife to cut out the engine cylinder 11. Reinstall engine to standoffs as shown below. Be exit opening as shown. sure to reconnect throttle linkage and fuel line. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 45 17. 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. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 46: Manual Choke Installation

    Use nylon ties to provide support and holding friction for the choke push- Note: Aeroworks has found this method to provide rod. Place silicon fuel tubing over the wire sufficient cooling for the DLE 35 gas engine.

  • Page 47: Preflight Preparations

    Tighten snugly but do not loosening from normal engine vibration. over tighten and crack the fuse or wing root wood. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 48: Decal Installation

    8. The canopy is secured by a spring loaded latch as the rear of the canopy hatch assembly. This latch must be pulled all the way back when in- stalling and removing the canopy. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 49: Checking Cg (Cg Buddy)

    Buddy” on the wing tube and front rotation dowel as shown. The cable attachment should be on the top side of the wing. Make sure the “CG Buddy” is securely latched to the wing tube and dowel before moving further. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 50: Control Throws

    Recommend Expediential: 25% expediential on low rates 45% expediential on medium rates 60% expediential on high rates Use the given rates as a starting point. Then adjust rates to suit your own flying style. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 51 5. Secure the tabs to the fin using clear tape. 1. Use the widest part of the aileron as shown to 3. Gather the Aeroworks Rudder Throw Meter measure the aileron throw in inches. (Supplied) and clear tape. 6. Degrees are measured at the tip of the boost tab 2.
  • Page 52 8. Use the widest part of the aileron to measure the aileron throw in degrees. 9. Use the widest part of the elevator to measure the elevator throw in degrees. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 53 Carry a slight amount of power until the airplane is about 6 inches off the ground, reduce the throttle and let the 30cc Laser 200 settle in for a perfect 3 point landing. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 54 RADIO CONTROL signed by all parties and copies provided to AMA Headquarters. 1. All model flying shall be conducted in a manner to avoid over flight of unprotected people. Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 55: Materials List

    (1) 23mm o.d. x compound carbon/fiberglass Tube for (1) Large Nylon Tie wing joint (2) Small Nylon Tie (2) 6-32x25mm Hex head bolts for wing mounting (1) 4-40 Ball Links (2) #8 bonded washer for wing mounting Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 56 (4) 6.35mm Aluminum Engine Stand Offs #13: (1) C.G. Buddy #14: (1) 300x300mm True Red Covering #866 (1) 300x300mm White Covering #870 (1) 300x300mm Midnight Blue Covering #885 (2) 20x1500mm transparent covering #15: (1) Manual CD Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 57: Optional Accessories

    This carbon tail wheel is designed to fit perfectly on The 2.5 gallon hand crank gas fuel system is perfect Use the Aeroworks Throw Meter to precisely set the 30cc Laser 200. The carbon leaf spring adds tre- for pilots venturing into gas powered airplanes for your control throws on the elevator and ailerons.
  • Page 58 Never drill your props wrong again! This easy to use chined from high quality aluminum these exit dots propeller drill jig guide will allow you to quickly are compatible with all fuel types. drill props for your DLE 30 or 35RA Aeroworks 30cc Laser 200 Assembly Manual...

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