INTRODUCTION Please read this user manual carefully, it contains instructions for the correct assembly of the KIT. Please refer to the web site www.sabavio.com for updates and other important information. VERY IMPORTANT In the Manual bag you will find a product card with your serial number. Please take a moment to register your kit online via our website: 2360mm www.sabavio.com...
IMPORTANT NOTE IMPORTANT NOTES *This radio controlled airplane is not a toy. *This radio controlled airplane can be very dangerous. *This radio controlled airplane is a technically complex device which has to be built and handled very carefully. *This radio controlled airplane must be built following these instructions. This manual provides the necessary information to correctly assemble the model.
PACKAGING INSIDE THE BOX * Main fuselage * Front fuselage * Turbine Cover * Tank * Cone + exhaust pipe * Left Wings * Right Wings * Left Rudder * Right Rudder * Canopy * Left Canard * Right Canard * Vector * BAGS LIST LANDING GEAR DOORS...
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FUSELAGE CONNECTION BAG1 Connect the front Fuselage with the main Fuselage. Nylon Nut M4 Washer Washer Align the two parts and tighten the screws. (HC212-S) [HC184] [HC184] If you decide to glue the 2 parts, ( best rigidity ) it need to sand the 2 joining surfaces. Socket Head Cap Screw M4x25mm (HC110-S)
CANARD SERVO BAG2 SERVO ASSEMBLY ...x2 Sefl Tapping Screw 3x12mm It is suggested metal servo horn with M3 hole. (HC549-S) NOTE: Self Tapping A 2mm hole is suggested Socket Head Cap Screw 3x12mm Uniball M3 Screw M3x6mm (HC549-S) (H0065-S) (HC044-S) NOTE: A 2mm hole is suggested 13-15mm...
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SERVO VECTOR ASSEMBLY BAG3 SERVO ASSEMBLY ...x2 Self Tapping Screw 3x12mm Self Tapping Screw 3x12mm It is suggested metal servo horn with M3 hole. (HC549-S) (HC549-S) NOTE: NOTE: A 2mm hole is suggested A 2mm hole is suggested 38-42mm Servo Spacer (H0075-S) Servo Spacer (H0075-S)
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VECTOR BAG3 VECTOR LINKAGE ASSEMBLY Epoxy (eg. UHU plus) Epoxy (eg. UHU plus) Plastic Ball Link Thread rod M3x97mm (H0403-S) Carbon Rod 5x590mm Thread rod M3x97mm Metal uniball M3 NOTE: Please allow plenty of time for the glue to Linkage 1 cure before inserting plastic ball link onto Carbon Rod 590mm lenght ( Full Lenght Approx 665mm) the threaded rod.
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WING & RUDDER WIRE INSTALLATION NOTE: Protect properly all cables from contact with internal frames. Wing Wire Rudder Wire Wing Wire Rudder Wire Page 10...
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SERVO VECTO & LANDING GEAR WIRE NOTE: Protect properly all cables from contact with internal frames. Landing Gear Wire Servo Wire Landing Gear Wire Servo Wire Page 11...
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TURBINE & FUEL WIRE NOTE: Protect properly all cables from contact with internal frames. Turbine Wire Fuel Pipe Page 12...
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EXHAUST PIPE, CONE INSTALLATION BAG4 Fix the Tube 4/6mm inside the vector flange as shown in Figure 1. Hold in this position with the 2 Aluminum parts S0268. Havok Exhaust Pipe (S0080-S) CONE (S0080-S) 4-6mm Alu Plate (S0268-S) Self Head Cap Screw 3x10mm (HC136-S) Page 13...
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REAR LANDING GEAR RETRACT BOX Assembly instructions for SAB Landing Gear. LEFT REAR LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY ALUMINUM LANDING GEAR BLOCK ASSEMBLY DRILL PATTERN LEFT REAR LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY Wheel 82 40mm (S0085-S) Socket head cap screws M3x14mm Head cap screws (HC064-S) shoulder M3x20 (HC082-S)
FRONT LANDING GEAR FRONT LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY RETRACT BOX Assembly instructions for SAB Landing Gear. FRONT LANDING Set Screws GEAR ASSEMBLY FRONT RETRACT M4x6mm GROUP ASSEMBLED (HC153-S) (S0085-S) Socket head cap Shoulder M3x20mm NOTE: Use loctice 243 (HC082-S) Socket head cap Socket head cap in all screws Screws M2x6mm...
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CANOPY CLAMP INSTALLATION You can adjust the canopy Clamp plate to get the perfect match with the canopy. Socket Head Cap Screws M3x10mm (HC056-S) Washer 3.2x 6x0.5mm NOTE [HC180] Canopy Clamp (S0237-S) Washer 3.2x 6x0.5mm [HC180] Canopy Clamp (S0237-S) Socket Head Cap Screws M3x10mm (HC056-S) Washer...
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COMPONENTS SUPPORT BAG5 You can install your components on the composite Plate. Self Tapping Screw 3x10mm (HC136-S) Self Tapping Screw 3x10mm (HC136-S) NOTE: G10 Plate You can glue a small piece of wood under the Component Support surface to increase the tightness of the screws. (S0238-S) Self Tapping Screw M3x10mm (HC136-S)
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COMPONENTS The Following drawing shows a typical installation. NOTE: We recommend the most advanced possible positioning of the components to optimize the CG. Page 18...
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COMPONENTS Use the front area to install the batteries. It is suggested to use 1 battery for the turbine, 2 batteries for the RX system. and 1 battery for Landing Gear System. We recommend the most advanced positioning of the batteries to optimize the CG. Option 2 is recommended. Make sure the batteries are locked in the defined position.
TANK ASSEMBLY BAG6 The Following drawing shows a typical solution for kerosene aspiration. NOTE: After preparing of the tank, check the absence of air leaks. Havok Tank (S0221-S) Breather [M0038] Fuel Tube Brass Tube Tigon Tube [HC564] Page 20...
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TANK ASSEMBLY BAG6 Socket head cap screws Socket head cap screws shoulder M4x40mm shoulder M4x40mm (HC560-S) (HC560-S) Main Tank Block Nut M4 (S0234-S) Block Nut M4 (S0234-S) Page 21...
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TURBINE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY BAG7 Check the assembly centerdistance of your own turbine. Use this dimensions to define the drilling position of the aluminum support. Drill the red hole 5mm diameter. NOTE: We recommend installing the turbine the most forward as possible to optimize the CG. Assembly Turbine To Turbine Support Position the turbine group and find the correct position to make the 4 holes 5mm.
INSTALLATION OF THE TURBINE BAG7 Glue the threaded nuts on the support. Socket Head Cap Screws M4x22mm It will be more easy to assembly / disassembly the turbine. (HC104-S) Block Nut M4 (S0234-S) Page 23...
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SERVO WING ASSEMBLY BAG8 This model has the possibility of having the aileron / elevator control managed by a single servo, or if you prefer, having the two separate controls managed by 2 servos. For the second option it will be necessary to separate the mobile part and add the horn. Option In this case cut along the line ( thin cut ) and Glue the servo horn with epoxy.
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INSTALLATION SERVO WINGS BAG8 SERVO LEFT WING ASSEMBLY ...x2 SERVO RIGHT WING ASSEMBLY ...x2 Alu Servo Mount Socket Head Cap [S0042] Socket Head Cap Screw M2.5x10mm Screw M3x6mm (HC022-S) Servo Arm Servo (HC044-S) Socket Head Cap Screw M3x6mm Servo (HC044-S) NOTE: Use loctice in all screws Servo Arm Servo Spacer...
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SERVO RUDDERS ASSEMBLY BAG9 NOTE: Metal Servo Horn Suggested Assembly 1 left and 1 right Approx Plastic Uniball M3 21/25mm (H0403-S) Thread lock M3x55mm LEFT SERVO RUDDER ASSEMBLY 2mm Hole Approx 84mm Clevis M3 (S0230-S) RIGHT SERVO RUDDER ASSEMBLY SERVO RUDDER ASSEMBLY LEFT SERVO RUDDER ASSEMBLY RIGHT SERVO RUDDER ASSEMBLY...
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INSTALLATION SERVO RUDDERS BAG9 LEFT RUDDER ASSEMBLY RIGHT RUDDER ASSEMBLY Havok Rudder SX Havok Rudder DX (S0214-S) (S0215-S) LEFT RUDDER SERVO RIGHT RUDDER SERVO ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY Socket Head Cap Socket Head Cap Screws M2.5x15mm Screws M2.5x15mm (HC136-S) (HC136-S) Metal Uniball Flat Tapping Flat Tapping Metal Uniball...
WINGS INSTALLATION BAG10 To secure the 2 wings in position use the 2 knobs code HC561. Wing Knob (HC561-S) RIGHT WING ASSEMBLED MAIN FUSELAGE ASSEMBLED CF Washer LEFT WING ASSEMBLED Page 28...
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RUDDERS INSTALLATION BAG10 To secure the 2 Rudder in position use the 2 M3x16 screws. RIGHT RUDDER ASSEMBLED LEFT RUDDER ASSEMBLED Socket Head Cap Screws Shoulder M3x16mm (HC074-S) Page 29...
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SET UP AILERON, ELEVATORS, CANARD SETUP Mix the canard rotation with elevator and vector deflection. When elevator go up, the vector go up and the canard should increase its incidence as in figure. Set minimum two flight conditions, indicated in table below. HIGH SPEED CONDITION LOW SPEED CONDITION Deflection...
SET UP RUDDER SETUP Set the rudder with +30mm external, -50 mm internal. The extra movment internal can be used for to create breake function. Mix the rudder function with Vector function. Angle Exponential Angle Exponential RUDDER +30 / -30 / -20 VECTOR Page 31...
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SET UP BAG10 CANOPY Assemble the canopy by inserting the 4 screws in the appropriate canopy clamps. Drake Canopy It is possible to adjust the screws lenght to get the best connection. (S0217-S) Ensure positioning with the M4 front screw as shown in the Figure. Socket Head Cap Screw M4x15mm (HC103-S)
SET UP CENTER OF GRAVITY POSITION Set the Battery in order to get the correct position of the Center of Gravity (CG) shown. The right CG position allow to fly with an excellent stability. If it is necessary add weight (lead) in the nose. 40mm Front / Body joining line BEFORE ANY FLIGHT...
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REAR LANDING GEAR DOOR BAG11 Glue the composite plate in the main landing gear box using epoxy. Cut the gearbox wall following the servo slot. If necessary adjust / sand the parts until the door fit perfectly in the gear box. Drill Zone Glue the plastic parts following the dimension.
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REAR LANDING GEAR DOOR BAG11 SERVO ASSEMBLY ...x2 LINKAGE ASSEMBLY ...x2 Uniball M2 (H0064-S) Plastic Uniball Head Screw M2.5x6 (H0066-S) Approx 52mm (HC018-S) Linkage M2.5x20mm Head Screw M2x6 (HC140-S) (HC004-S) Plastic Uniball (H0066-S) Mini Servo Glue the door along the central wall. Take care of the perfect alignment. NOTE: Assemble following the drawing.
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REAR LANDING GEAR DOOR BAG11 Drill the holes following the drawing M3x30mm quotes, if necessary widen the holes (HC090-S) until they match with fuselage holes. S0242 CUT 32mm [H0007-S] S0242 CUT 26mm Number 2 3D Printed Flat Head Cap Screw M3x10mm [S0241] (HC548-S) Number 1...
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FRONT LANDING GEAR DOOR BAG11 Glue the braket with epoxy in the position showed below. SERVO ASSEMBLY ...x1 LINKAGE ASSEMBLY ...x1 SERVO MOUNT ASSEMBLY Uniball M2 Head M2.5x6 (H0064-S) Front Servo Linkage M3x33 (HC018-S) Mount Uniball M2 (H0237-S) (H0064-S) Uniball Uniball SERVO Head M2x6...
SPARE PARTS TURBINE SUPPORT SERVO WING SUPPORT SERVO RUDDER SUPPORT CANARD MECHANICAL (S0041-S) (S0043-S) (S0108-S) (S0114-S) - 2 x CF Servo wing support. - 2 x CF Servo rudder support. - 2 x Canard Collar. - 2 x Turbine Support. - 4 x Plastic Ball Link.
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SPARE PARTS HAVOK TURBINE COVER HAVOK BOTTOM STABILAZERS HAVOK TANK TUBE SET VECTOR (S0222-S) (S0223-S) (S0226-S) (S0231-S) - 1 x Havok Cover Turbine. - 1 x Havok Cover Turbine. - 1 x SET Havok Tank Tube. - 1 x SET Vector. HAVOK COMPONENTS SUPPORT HAVOK RUDDER DX HAVOK RUDDER SX...
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ACCESSORIES LANDING GEAR LEGS LANDING GEAR RETRACT GROUP LANDING GEAR WHEELS (S0083-S) (S0084-S) (S0085-S) - 1 x SET Landing Gear Legs. - 1 x SET Retract Group. - 1 x SET Landing Gear Wheels. WINGS TANK WITH PYLON WINGS ROCKETS WITH PYLON (S0XXX-S) (S0080-S) - 1 x SET Wings Tank With Pylon.