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Summary of Contents for AJ Aircraft 93 AJ Laser 230z
- Page 1 93” AJ Laser 230z Assembly Instructions...
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Page 2: Description
Building the airplane is very straight forward. The rudder cables are pre-installed, hinges are pre-glued and sealed. AJ Aircraft goes the extra step to make it easy to get this bird in the air in no time flat. Mounting options designed right into the airframe make it a snap to setup with pull-pull or push-pull rudder configurations. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Radio Installation & Setup ..............................20 Before starting, read through the entire set of instructions to familiarize yourself with the process. If there’s ever a question, contact AJ Aircraft. 734-244-4015 Additional assembly information can be found in assembly videos on the AJ-Aircraft YouTube Channel aj-aircraft.com... -
Page 4: Features
Features Recommended Items for Completion Specs: (2) x 6" extension for ailerons Wing Span - 93" (2) x 6" extensions from the receiver to the aileron servos Length - 88" (2) x 48" extensions for the elevators ... -
Page 5: Optional Servo Configurations
Optional Servo Configurations You have the option of using a pull-pull rudder servo or a push-pull rudder servo setup. Fasteners, control horns and servo connecting rods are provided for optional rudder setup. Tools Needed Blue Painter’s Masking Tape Clamps Thin CA Glue Small Flat File 30 Minute Epoxy Electric Drill w/ Assorted Small Bits (1/16”, 5/64”) -
Page 6: Covering
Covering The covering on your Laser may have developed loose areas through temperature and humidity changes between manufacturing and shipping. This may also occur during the summer heat. The covering may require retightening a few times during your first summer of flying. Take a few minutes to go over all of the seams making sure all edges are secure. -
Page 7: Landing Gear
The filler block can be held in position with strips of Landing Gear covering material, packing tape, or it can be glued in place. Landing gear parts contents are shown below. Install the landing gear with the thicker portion of the Slide the cuffs over the landing gear and secure with airfoil to the front. - Page 8 Test fit the wheel and wheel pants with a wheel collar Take the time to fully disassemble the tail wheel on both sides the wheel. Make sure the wheel is assembly then reassemble it with thread locker on all centered and has ample clearance around the tire. screw threads.
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Page 9: Control Horn Installation
Control Horn Installation Use sand paper to roughen the lower portion of the control horns on both sides. Roughen one side of the Carefully locate the servo base plate. This will help the epoxy bond to the control pockets and aileron control horn parts. - Page 10 Assemble a control horn ball link (without a flange) to Remove the control horn leaving the tape in position. Using a new hobby knife blade lightly cut through the the control horns using a socket head screw, washer covering but not into the balsa sheeting. and nylon lock nut.
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Page 11: Aileron Servo Installation
Wipe away excess epoxy using a paper towel soaked with denatured alcohol. Use an upward rolling motion as you wipe the excess epoxy to lift it from the surface. This helps reduce smearing the epoxy. Check the alignment along the hinge line as you did Connect a servo extension wire to the servo lead. -
Page 12: Elevator Assembly
Assemble the connection rod to a servo ball link with Adjust the connecting rod to align the aileron and the the flange. Then connect the connection rod to the wing. Because of the left and right threads on the control rod ball link. Make note that one end is a left connecting rod the length of the rod can be adjusted hand thread and the other is a right hand thread. - Page 13 The servo will be mounted inside the horizontal Assemble the connection rod to a servo ball link with stabilizer. The servo mounting screw holes are already the flange. Then connect the connection rod to the predrilled. The servo wire goes towards the front of the control rod ball link.
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Page 14: Rudder Assembly
Rudder Assembly Slide the control horn base on. Then lightly score the covering around the base. Be careful not to cut into the Pull-Pull Rudder balsa. Use sand paper to roughen up the center of the control horns on both sides and one side of the bases so the epoxy will adhere better. - Page 15 Locate the control horn position by measuring from the Test fit to the rudder making sure the control horn is center point to the control horn holes. centered and square to the rudder. Use 30 minute epoxy to secure the control horn in the rudder.
- Page 16 Slide the control horns into position and apply epoxy to the opposite site to adhear the other base in position. Assemble the alignment fixture with the control horn and rudder making sure the control horns are square to the rudder centerline. Start the cable assembly at the servo end inside the fuselage.
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Page 17: Push-Pull Rudder Control
Connect your rudder servo to your reciever and a battery. Power up the your radio system and center your transmitter settings. Install a servo arm perpendicular to the side of the servo. Use a square and the transmitter’s subtrim to set the arm as accurate as possible as you did with the elevator and aileron servos. -
Page 18: Gas Engine Installation
Gas Engine Installation The engine should be mounted with bolts through the engine mounting plate, a flat washer, the fire wall, Plan your engine mounting by determining the through another flat washer, then a nylon lock nut. length of the engine, standoff, spacers or washers needed. - Page 19 Single cylinder engines may require the throttle servo It’s typically convient to mount the engines ignition to control rod to go through the firewall since the the side or top of the engine box. Be sure to secure the carburetor is typically behind the engine. You many use spark plug wires so they don’t move around during the servo pocket in the bottom of the engine box with flight.
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Page 20: Exhaust Canister
Exhaust Canister When test fitting all of the components together you may find it necessary to modify the bracket and it’s The kit comes with mounting brackts for 3 different size location to accomidate the header and muffler height. exhaust canisters. Select the appropriate bracket for your equipment. -
Page 21: Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Assembly the exhaust canister with header using the coupling and clamps. Be sure to leave a gap between We suggest using a quality 24 oz (700cc) fuel tank and the header and canister inside the coupling to reduce fuel line suited for gasoline such as Fourtitude, Dubro, vibrations. -
Page 22: Electric Motor
Electric Motor Mount the motor to the standoffs using the hardware provided by the motor’s manufacturer. We Plan your motor mounting by determining the length of recommend using large washers on both sides of the the motor, standoff, spacers or washers needed. The firewall. -
Page 23: Cowl Mounting
Cowl Mounting Apply some CA glue to the hole and press a 4-40 blind nut into each tab. Cut air vents as desired for your engine cooling needs. The vents can be trimmed with small scissors and a motor tool with a sanding drum attached. Use masking tape to reduce chipping on the outside of the cowl while cutting. -
Page 24: Horizontal Stabilizer Mounting
Unfold the tab position tape markers you created. Flip Apply a few drops for thin CA glue to the alignment pin over the fuselage and drill holes in the cowl for the to ensure it’s secured. (Allow to dry before installing on mounting screws. -
Page 25: Radio Installation & Setup
Control Throws Enjoy your new plane! Low Rates Elevator 15 degrees 30% Expo We at AJ Aircraft sincerely hope you enjoy flying the AJ Aileron 15 degrees 30% Expo Laser 230z. Rudder 15 degrees 30% Expo Medium Rates Feel free to create a support ticket at aj-aircraft.com if...