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- Page 1 CARF-Models Sukhoi SU-31 Building Instructions Version 1.1...
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Page 2: Liability Exclusion And Damages
Building Instructions for CARF-Models Sukhoi SU-31 Thank you very much for purchasing our CARF Models Sukhoi SU-31 all composite aircraft, made in total area vacuum sandwich (TAVS) technology. Skilled craftsmen and experienced modelers have finalized the shapes and contours as well as the details of the plane before the production mold was made. - Page 3 Make sure that your wing and stab spar tubes are not damaged. Check that the anti-rotation pins in the stabilizers are not loose. Check that the M3 bolts retaining the horizontal stabilizers onto the aluminum tube are tight, and that the rudder hinge wire cannot come out. CARF-Models Sukhoi SU-31...
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Page 4: Take Care
11. Sandpaper (various grits), or Permagrit sanding tools (high quality). 12. Carpet, bubble wrap or soft cloth to cover your work bench (most important!) 13. Car wax polish (clear) 14. Paper masking tape 15. Denaturized alcohol, or similar (for cleaning joints before gluing) CARF-Models Sukhoi SU-31... -
Page 5: Adhesives And Solvents
Acetone and many other solvents will.This is what we use at the factory. At Composite-ARF we try our best to offer you a high quality kit, with outstanding value-for money, and as complete as possible. However, if you feel some additional or different hardware should be included, please feel free to let us know. -
Page 6: Kit Contents
Kit Contents Below are pictures of the contents of the kit after you open the box. Carefully remove and inspect each piece of the kit. CARF-Models Sukhoi SU-31... - Page 7 Motor Dome Extension Milled Wood Pack Fuse Hardware Pack Wing Hardware Pack Rudder Pack Stab Pack CARF-Models Sukhoi SU-31...
- Page 8 Stop nut M3 (to secure ball-links to aileron horns) Sheetmetal screws, Ø 2.9 x 13mm ( for servo hatch mounting) Sheet metal screw Ø 2.9 x 16 mm (to secure servos) Allen bolt, M3 x 15mm Washer, M3 Stop nut M3 CARF-Models Sukhoi SU-31...
- Page 9 Washer, M3 Ball-link, M3 All-thread M3 x75 mm Brass tube ID3 OD4 x 60mm Aluminum clevise M3 (with Pins and E-clips) Nuts, M3 Sheet metal screw Ø 2.9 x 16 mm (to secure servos) Allen bolts M3x16mm CARF-Models Sukhoi SU-31...
- Page 10 Wheels and spats Two 6mm bolts are provided for the wheel axles. The wheel spats are attached to the landing gear with two 3mm screws and a blind nuts. Use photos as a guide to complete this step. CARF-Models Sukhoi SU-31...
- Page 11 Even if you use the CA glue method, we highly recommend that you also glue the inside edges with the epoxy mixture to be sure the canopy cannot come off in flight. CARF-Models Sukhoi SU-31...
- Page 12 Two holes can be cut in the fuse as shown. 9” from the back edge of the fuse and 2” up from the bottom. We used a small piece of antenna tube as a guide for the cable through the fuse. CARF-Models Sukhoi SU-31...
- Page 13 Make sure there is no servo buzz when finished. Note Photo is from a different model and is just to show you how to set up the linkage. CARF-Models Sukhoi SU-31...
- Page 14 - to suit the exact location of your servo arm. Use the provided 3mm threaded rod to make up the linkage as shown in the photos. Be sure there is no binding of the servos CARF-Models Sukhoi SU-31...
- Page 15 Reassemble the complete cowling onto the fuselage with all bolts and washers to check the fit, when correct secure all the M3 T-nuts with a drop of thick epoxy/micro balloon mixture over the ‘spikes’, as shown in photos. CARF-Models Sukhoi SU-31...
- Page 16 SWB on our SU-31. You can use washers if a mount is not available. After you fly your Sukhoi you may find a slight thrust adjustment is necessary, this can be done with shims under the engine mounting plate. CARF-Models Sukhoi SU-31...
- Page 17 It is important not cut through the center seam of the fuse. We also cut a hole in the bottom of the cowl for cooling and for our exhaust pipes to exit. See photos next page. CARF-Models Sukhoi SU-31...
- Page 18 We used a 3/16” carbon tube for the throttle pushrod. Our batteries were installed right behind the firewall to achieve the proper CG. Ensure the batteries and all other equipment are securely fastened. CARF-Models Sukhoi SU-31...
- Page 19 We also welcome your feedback, please contact us if you would like to see something added or altered. We are always looking to improve our products and the information we supply. Technical support; techsupport@composite-arf.com Feedback; feeback@composite-arf.com www.carf-models.com CARF-Models Sukhoi SU-31...
- Page 20 Check that the M3 bolts retaining the horizontal stabilizers on to the aluminum tube are installed and tight, and that the hinge wires for the rudder cannot come out. Make sure that your main and stab tubes are not damaged. CARF-Models Sukhoi SU-31...
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