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CAP232
40e
RELEASE 1.06
Span 55" / Length 50" / Area 550 Sq." / Weight 45-55oz
© 2004 Stevens AeroModel.
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  • Page 1 CAP232 RELEASE 1.06 Span 55” / Length 50” / Area 550 Sq.” / Weight 45-55oz © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.

  • Page 2: Warranty

    Further, Stevens AeroModel reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. In that Stevens AeroModel has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product.
  • Page 3 Hacker / and Mega Motors… probably not enough to completely satisfy your craving to tinker but enough to get you going. The Hacker A30-10XL is our choice motor - visit www.stevensaero.com for information regarding alternate supported motors. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.
  • Page 4 GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: Thank you, for purchasing this Stevens Aeromodel Cap 232 – 40e. This kit provides the builder and pilot a refreshing change of pace from heavy “ARF” style plywood box airframe construction and blends stick and tissue design methods of the past with state of the art CAD technology and precision interlocking laser cut parts;...

  • Page 5: Tail Feathers

    Let’s assemble the major fuselage sub assemblies. Assemble Fuselage sides and formers F9, F10, F11, FB1, FT1, FB2, and H1. Align parts with rolled plan sheet and wick CA into joints. FB2a FB2b FB2c © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.
  • Page 6 DO NOT apply glue to SR1 joints. Key former FT1 to fuselage sides and F2. Invert on flat work surface and tack glue FT1 along tab and notch joints at fuselage sides. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.
  • Page 7 Dry fit parts F8A and F8B together as indicated below. Install between fuselage sides and tack glue into position (see illustrations). Install FB2 to fuselage sides spanning F8. Work fuselage side tabs into notches in FB2 tack glue sides into position. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.
  • Page 8 FB2. Check to ensure that the fuselage is again square at the tail post and tack glue F10-12 into position. 10. Key the 1/16” Balsa former FT2 into position spanning the fuselage sides and F12. Tack into position with thin © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.
  • Page 9 FT5 and FT6. Once satisfied with fit tack FT6 to F12, remove the stab, then finish by wicking thin CA between FT5 and FT6. 13. Install F16 Spanning F10, F11, F12, and FT6. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.
  • Page 10 DO NOT FORGET TO INSTALL PART M8 1/16” PLY DOUBLER – LAMINATE TO THE COMPLETED ASSEMBLY ATOP M5. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.
  • Page 11 17. Key F3 to FT1. Next, span F3 and F1 with F14. Square parts to FT1 and glue. 18. Key F4 and F5 to FT1. Next, span F4 and F5 with F15. Square parts to FT1 and glue. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.
  • Page 12 CA between sheet and formers. Sheet the sections between F1/F2, F4/F5, and the battery access hatch. Take your time and study the illustrations below prior to committing any part with glue. Once complete sand the structure lightly to blend the hatch/sheet and fuselage/sheet surfaces together. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.
  • Page 13 Formers F6/7 span the fuselage sides while the BT1 battery tray spans F6/F7/F2/and Keys into slot provided in F1. Run liberal amounts of thin CA along joints especially ply to balsa joints. I like to double the ply to balsa joints with a thin fillet of Thick CA or 5 minute epoxy (preferred). © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.
  • Page 14 If a significant amount of resistance is felt: remove and slightly sand. Repeat this process until the tail feathers fit. Some friction / resistance is desirable – as long as it is slight and you are not stressing the fuselage trying to force the fit. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.
  • Page 15 At this point it is a very good idea to lightly sand both sides of the wing ribs and spar. It is also a good time to consider lightly sanding the burn marks from the edges of the ribs – be very gentle as the assembly is quite delicate at this point. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.
  • Page 16 Ply). Carefully observe keying if something doesn’t seem to fit properly check your assembly. Dry assemble the left and right servo pockets to the main spar S1 and rib R3. The entire assembly is fairly flexible and fragile so gently work the parts into position. Dry assemble sub-ribs R1a-R5a. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.
  • Page 17 Tip! Prior to fitting of spar caps sand a bit of a chamfer along the spar tabs – this eliminates the harsh edge and aids in fitting. Slowly work parts into position – forcing the fit will only crush the tabs. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.
  • Page 18 12. Dry assemble L2 leading edge cap strip. Tip! prior to fitting of spar caps sand a bit of a chamfer along the spar tabs – this eliminates the harsh edge and aids in fitting. Slowly work parts into position – forcing the fit will only crush the tabs. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.
  • Page 19 Key the center landing gear block to the wing between ribs R1 and the main spar. Align flush with R1 and the main spar. Tack glue into position. 15. Key part L3 to the wing center section and tack glue into position. Next glue/laminate part L4 over L3. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.
  • Page 20 And finally wick CA glue into all joints in the center section paying particular attention to the landing gear block.. Inspect your work to ensure that all surface to surface joints are properly bonded and that no joint has been left out. Remove the sand bags and continue on with assembly. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.
  • Page 21 21. Sand leading edge – round to match shape of airfoil. See plan sheet for more detail 22. IMPORTANT! Test fit the wing to the Fuselage and inspect for proper fit. Sand trailing edge of wing to fit fuselage wing saddle. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.
  • Page 22 Dry fit aileron leading edge to remainder of aileron assembly make certain that each joint is properly seated – tack glue parts into place – then finalize the glue joints by bonding each surface to surface joint with thin CA. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.
  • Page 23 Install gear wire into channels in gear spade and laminate second part LG8 to top of spade capturing gear legs within. Next run thin CA into spade by allowing it to wick in along the gear legs where they enter the spade. Sand exterior of spade to fit into gear block (in wing). © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.

  • Page 24: Wheel Pants

    Laminate the parts in each stack by wicking thin CA into each layer. Lightly sand the edges of part WP1 to remove any burrs. Install WP1 inside wheel pant where indicated and secure with thin CA glue. Sand wheel pants to shape in preparation for paint or covering. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.

  • Page 25: Tail Wheel

    Retain the canopy to the fuselage using trim tape. Cautions when painting the cowl. Lay up multiple thin coats of paint, allowing ample time to dry, on the cowl to avoid melting of the part by the aggressive solvents in your paint. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.

  • Page 26: Final Assembly

    Install your power system as detailed by the manufacture of your motor / ESC. Trim the provided spinner to match your propeller – never run a prop that has not been balanced or is out of track. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.

  • Page 27: First Flight

    Slowly advance throttle – within a few feet you will be airborne. The Cap 232 (40e) slows down nicely for landings; however, make your first landings with slight power-on until you are familiar with the aircraft’s stall. © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.
  • Page 28 THIS PAGE HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO SCHEME A COLOR SCHEME: © 2004 Stevens AeroModel.

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