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Wingspan: 77 in [1950mm]
Wing Area: 1155 sq in [74.5 dm
Weight: 13 – 15 lb [5900 – 6800 g]
Wing Loading: 26 – 30 oz/sq ft [79 – 91 g/dm
Length: 70 in [1780mm]
Radio: 4+ channel, 6 to 7 servos
Engine / Motor: 1.6 – 1.8 cu in [26 – 30cc] two-stroke,
1.8 – 2.1 cu in [30 – 34cc] four-stroke,
1.9 – 2.6 cu in [32 – 43cc] gas engine,
63-62-250 RimFire out-runner motor
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- Page 1 Further, Great Planes reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. In that Great Planes has no control over the fi nal assembly or material used for fi nal assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the fi...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS ..........7 For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to METRIC CONVERSIONS ............7 the Sukhoi SU-31 1.60 ARF visit the Great Planes web site KIT INSPECTION ..............8 at www.greatplanes.com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then KIT CONTENTS ..............8 select the Sukhoi SU-31 1.60 ARF. -
Page 3: Imaa
The Great Planes Sukhoi SU-31 1.60 ARF is an excellent reinforce the high-stress points and/or substituting hardware sport-scale model and is eligible to fl... -
Page 4: Radio Equipment
1.60 FX glow engine (OSMG0661) or the Fuji-Imvac BT-43 EI-2 43cc gasoline engine (FJIG0144). The Sukhoi ❏ (2) 36" [914mm] servo extensions for elevator servos SU-31 1.60 ARF is also designed to accept a Great Planes (HCAM2726 for Futaba J-connector) ™ 63-62-250kV RimFire out-runner brushless motor. -
Page 5: Brushless Motor Requirements
❏ Gas Engine Requirements Great Planes LiPo 11.1V 3200mAh 20C Discharge w/Balance (GPMP0623) ❏ Great Planes Series Deans U 2 to 1 Adapter (GPMM3143) ❏ (2) Great Planes Velcro ® Hook & Loop material The fuel tank included with this kit is suitable for use with 1"... -
Page 6: Additional Items Required
When T-pins (HCAR5150) ❏ a specifi c type of adhesive works best for that step, the Great Planes Pro Threadlocker (GPMR6060) ❏ instructions will make a recommendation. ™ Dead Center Engine Mount Hole Locator (GPMR8130) ❏... -
Page 7: Ordering Replacement Parts
" = Inches mm = Millimeters SHCS = Socket Head Cap Screw Replacement parts for the Great Planes Sukhoi SU-31 ESC = Electronic Speed Control 1.60 ARF are available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows. The fastest, most... -
Page 8: Kit Inspection
If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality, or if you need assistance with assembly, contact Product Support. When reporting defective or missing parts, use the part names exactly as they are written in the Kit Contents list. Great Planes Product Support: 3002 N Apollo Drive, Suite 1 Champaign, IL 61822 Telephone: (217) 398-8970, ext. -
Page 9: Preparations
❏ ❏ 2. Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly or something PREPARATIONS similar to the center of each hinge to prevent epoxy from sticking to the joints and keeping the hinge from operating smoothly. ❏ 1. If you have not done so already, remove the major parts Read all of Step 3 before proceeding. -
Page 10: Install The Aileron Servos & Pushrods
Install the Ailerons Servos & Pushrods ❏ 1. Installing the servos in the wing will require the use of one 24" [610mm] servo extension for each aileron servo. One Y-harness connector is required and is used to allow the aileron servos to plug into one slot in your receiver. You may ❏... -
Page 11: Join The Wing Panels
looking at the aileron at a shallow angle. If you cannot see it, the 4. Put a couple of drops of oil onto a rag and wipe the joint. plate is approximately 1-5/8" [41mm] wide and will be inline with This will prevent rust from forming on the joint. - Page 12 30-minute epoxy. Thoroughly coat one half of the wing joiner with 30-minute epoxy and insert it into the joiner pocket of one wing panel with the bottom of the “V” shape pointing to the underside of the wing. Coat the root ribs of both wing panels, the protruding end of the wing joiner, and the protruding end of the anti-rotation pin with epoxy.
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Page 13: Assemble The Tail Section & Landing Gear
HOW TO CUT COVERING FROM BALSA Use a soldering iron to cut the covering from the area beneath the wing bolt plate. The tip of the soldering iron doesn’t have to be sharp, but a fi ne-tip does work best. Allow the iron to heat fully. - Page 14 ❏ ❏ 3. Temporarily install the wing onto the fuse using two 6. Use a felt-tip marker to mark the outline of the fuse onto 1/4-20 nylon wing bolts. The wing dowels will fi t into receiving the top and bottom of the stab. holes in the former behind the LE of the wing.
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Page 15: Install The Tail Gear Assembly
❏ 3. Measure 1-1/2" [38mm] back from the LE bevel of the rudder and make a mark on the underside center of the rudder. ❏ 10. Attach the rudder in the same manner. Install the Tail Gear Assembly ❏ 4. Use a 5/32" [4mm] drill bit to make a 1/2" [13mm] deep hole at the mark. -
Page 16: Install The Elevator Servos & Pushrods
❏ shrink tubing. Feed the servo extensions through the fuse 7. Drill 1/16" [1.6mm] holes at the marks you made. Thread and install the servos into the servo bays with the splines a 2mm x 8mm self-tapping screw into each hole and back it facing forward using the mounting hardware included with out. -
Page 17: Assemble And Install The Main Gear
Assemble & Install the Main Gear ❏ 1. Use a rotary tool with a cutoff wheel or a hacksaw to cut the two 3/16" x 2" [4.8mm x 51mm] bolt-on axles to 1-11/16" [43mm] long. ❏ 4. Position the wheels in the center of the wheel pants, slide the wheel collars against the wheel hubs and mark the location of the screw holes in the wheel collars onto the axles. -
Page 18: Glow Engine Installation
The installation of a brand of glow engine other than the O.S. 1.60 FX should be similar to the procedure listed below for the O.S. model. A template is provided on page 51 for installing the included Great Planes 1.20 to 1.80 adjustable nylon engine mount. ❏... -
Page 19: Install The Fuel Tank (Glow Engine)
❏ vent line (to muffl er). The fi ll line will allow fueling without 6. Use a Great Planes Engine Hole Locator or a small drill removing the cowl. The fi ll line is optional and may be omitted bit to mark the engine mounting holes into the engine mount. -
Page 20: Install The Throttle Servo (Glow Engine)
❏ ❏ 6. Cut a piece of 1/4" [6mm] foam rubber (not included) 4. Install the metal plates on the front and back of the stopper and loosely thread the 3mm x 25mm Phillips screw to fi t the fuel tank mounting tray. Glue it in place using a few drops of medium or thick CA. - Page 21 with the servo to mount it to the radio tray. Be sure to reinforce the mounting holes with thin CA glue. A 6" [152mm] servo extension may be needed depending on the receiver location. ❏ 2. Insert and remove a #2 x 1/2" [13mm] self-tapping screw into each of the four holes.
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Page 22: Gas Engine Installation
GAS ENGINE INSTALLATION Mount the Engine A template is provided on page 51 for mounting the Fuji-Imvac BT-43 EI-2 engine and pictures taken show the installation of this model gas engine. If another model engine is used, the engine manufacturer may provide a mounting template to use on the fi... -
Page 23: Install The Fuel Tank (Gas Engine)
four 10-32 x 1-1/4" [32mm] (not included) SHCS, four #10 fl at washers (not included), four #10 lock washers (not included), and threadlocking compound. The distance from the fi rewall to the front of the drive washer is 6-3/4" [171mm] when installing the Fuji-Imvac BT-43 EI-2 engine. This distance may vary slightly with other engine models. - Page 24 ❏ 4. Insert the stopper into the tank and check the length of the carb line and fi ll lines. The clunks should almost reach the back of the tank when the stopper is in place but be able to move around freely inside the tank. Adjust the length of 2.
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Page 25: Install The Ignition Equipment (Gas Engine)
❏ 10. Cut the fuel tubing on the carb line to the necessary length and connect it to the carburetor. Leave the fi ll line fuel tubing uncut and hanging free. ❏ 11. Cut or sand the included 1-1/2" x 1/4" x 2" [38mm x 6mm x 51mm] balsa block to fi... -
Page 26: Install The Throttle Servo (Gas Engine)
❏ 6. Use the mounting plates from your switch and charge jack as a template to cut out the necessary openings in the mount. Attach the mount to the fi rewall in the location shown using two #4 x 1/2" [13mm] self-tapping screws and two #4 fl... - Page 27 the servo. Be sure to apply thin CA to the holes to harden the Use the following four images for steps 4 and 5. wood. Center the servo with your radio system (depending on the location of the receiver, a 6" [152mm] servo extension may be needed).
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Page 28: Brushless Motor Installation
The installation of a brand of out-runner brushless motor other than the Great Planes RimFire 63-62-250kV should be similar to the procedure listed below for the Great Planes model. Be sure to maintain the correct prop adapter distance from the fi rewall regardless of which motor you choose to install. -
Page 29: Install The Battery & Esc Trays
❏ 2. Glue the brushless battery tray cross brace to the ❏ 5. Attach the mount to the fi rewall using four 8-32 x 1" [25mm] underside of the tray as shown. Make note of the location of SHCS, four #8 fl at washers and four #8 lock washers. the alignment key on the tray to determine the underside. - Page 30 ❏ 7. Glue the blind nut spacers to the rectangular mounting plates. Be sure that the holes in the spacers align with the holes in the mounting plates. ❏ 5. Brush on a coat of epoxy down the center of the battery tray.
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Page 31: Install The Rudder Servos
loop material (not included). When the epoxy has cured INSTALL THE RUDDER SERVOS completely, attach your ESC to the underside of the ESC tray with self-adhesive hook and loop material. Depending on the size of the ESC you are using, it can be properly secured to the tray using a rubber band or the included 8"... -
Page 32: Install The Rudder Servos In The Forward Position
through the rudder. Using a #4 x 5/8" [16mm] self-tapping screw, install and then remove a screw into each of the holes. Install the Rudder Servos in the Harden the holes with thin CA. Install the control horns with Forward Position eight #4 x 5/8"... - Page 33 The next two images are used for steps 8 and 9 ❏ 6. Feed the pull-pull cables through the slots in the fuse. Be sure that the other ends make it through the fuse to the rudder servos. Turning the airplane up on its nose and feeding the cable ends into the fuse makes this task easier.
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Page 34: Install The Rudder Servos In The Aft Position
the forward rudder servo. Insert the two rudder servo joiner Install the Rudder Servos in the Aft Position rods (included with the kit) through the screw-lock pushrod connectors as shown and tighten all the 4-40 SHCS. This is the recommended installation for gas engines. ❏... -
Page 35: Finish The Model
facing forward using the mounting hardware included with the servos. Be sure to harden the servo mounting screws with thin CA. Attach the servo arms pointing down as shown. ❏ 1. If weight is needed at the nose of the model for balancing ❏... - Page 36 ❏ 5. With the radio component locations determined, connect the servos to the receiver. If you do not plan to use a programmable radio that is capable of mixing, a Y-harness will be required for the aileron and rudder servos. The elevator servos will require a reversing Y-harness.
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Page 37: Install The Cowl
Note: The next few steps can be completed by taping the Install the Cowl cowl into position while marking the locations for the cowl mounting blocks. However, having a helper on hand will make the job go quicker and much easier. ❏... - Page 38 a felt-tip pen to mark on the fi rewall the locations of the smooth spots between the louvers on the cowl. If you have diffi culty reaching through the front of the cowl to reach the fi rewall, tape your pen to the end of a dowel rod or something similar. For added strength, after the cowl mounting blocks have been securely epoxied in place, drill 1/8"...
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Page 39: Install The Canopy Hatch
Install the Canopy Hatch ❏ 9. Put the cowl back onto the fuse along with the cowl alignment jig. Use the jig to set the position of the cowl and realign the colors on the cowl with the covering on the fuse. -
Page 40: Install The Belly Pan, Prop & Spinner
Install the Belly Pan, Prop & Spinner Spinner Instructions for O.S. Max 1.60 FX ❏ 4. If you plan to install a pilot and the instrument panel decal, do so before gluing the canopy in place. The picture shows the pilot GPMQ9006 (not included). The shoulders of the pilot will need to be cut slightly narrower to fi... -
Page 41: Apply The Decals
Apply the Decals 1. Use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the decals from the sheet. 2. Be certain the model is clean and free from oily fi ngerprints and dust. Prepare a dishpan or small bucket with a mixture of liquid dish soap and warm water–about one teaspoon of soap per gallon of water. -
Page 42: Check The Control Directions
❏ 3. Make certain that the control surfaces and the carburetor respond in the correct direction as shown in the diagram. NEVER connect battery packs with different voltages If any of the controls respond in the wrong direction, use in parallel! Only combine them in series. Otherwise, the the servo reversing in the transmitter to reverse the servos batteries with lower voltage will try to “equalize”... -
Page 43: Balance The Model (C
(ready to fl y) and an empty fuel tank, place IMPORTANT: The Sukhoi SU-31 1.60 ARF has been the model upside-down on a Great Planes CG Machine, or extensively fl own and tested to arrive at the throws at lift it upside-down at the balance point you marked. -
Page 44: Preflight
We use a Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer sleeves, ties, scarves, long hair or loose objects such as (TOPQ5700) in the workshop and keep a Great Planes pencils or screwdrivers that may fall out of shirt or jacket Fingertip Prop Balancer (GPMQ5000) in our fl ight box. -
Page 45: Motor Safety Precautions
• Use a “chicken stick” or electric starter to start the engine. 2) I will not fl y my model aircraft higher than approximately Do not use your fi ngers to fl ip the propeller. Make certain 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the the glow plug clip or connector is secure so that it will not airport operator. -
Page 46: Imaa Safety Code (Excerpts)
SECTION 5.0: EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF (kill switch) IMAA SAFETY CODE (excerpts) 5.1 All magneto spark ignition engines must have a coil- grounding switch on the aircraft to stop the engine. This will Since the Sukhoi SU-31 1.60 ARF qualifi es as a “giant- also prevent accidental starting of the engine. -
Page 47: Check List
The use of anti-glitch devices for long leads is recommended. CHECK LIST There is no maximum engine displacement limit, as it is the position of this body that an underpowered aircraft presents a greater danger than an overpowered aircraft. However, the During the last few moments of preparation your mind may selections of engine size relative to airframe strength and be elsewhere anticipating the excitement of the fi... -
Page 48: Flying
❏ nerves before the maiden fl ight, shut the engine down and 19. Cycle your receiver battery pack (if necessary) and bring the model back into the pits. Top off the fuel, then check make sure it is fully charged. ❏... -
Page 49: 3D Flying
runway and has lost fl ying speed, hold up elevator to place the WATERFALLS tail on the ground, regaining tail wheel control. One fi nal note about fl ying your model. Have a goal or fl ight plan in mind for every fl ight. This can be learning a new maneuver(s), improving a maneuver(s) you already know, or learning how the model behaves in certain conditions (such as on high or low rates). - Page 50 Knife Edge from the right at a moderate airspeed, using perform better with more elevator defl ection and a farther just enough rudder to maintain Knife Edge, not climbing or forward C.G. while other planes prefer a further aft C.G. and diving.
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Page 51: Engine/Motor Mounting Templates
ENGINE/MOTOR MOUNTING TEMPLATES ENGINE/MOTOR MOUNTING TEMPLATES 1.20 TO 1.80 ADJUSTABLE ENGINE/BRUSHLESS MOTOR MOUNTING TEMPLATE FUJI-IMVAC BT-43 EI-2 MOUNTING TEMPLATE...
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