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Length: 76", Wing Span: 67"
Fuel Capacity: 2.2 Liters (74 oz)
For 60 to 100 N Turbine
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING MANUAL
Version 1.0
February 2018
Vne 200 MPH
Limit Thrust to 22 lbs.
Equipped with HV Servos and should not be operated below 7.2 volts
3481 state Road 419 Winter Springs, FL. 32708 USA
I5500
BVM ® 2018
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- Page 1 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING MANUAL Version 1.0 February 2018 Vne 200 MPH Limit Thrust to 22 lbs. Equipped with HV Servos and should not be operated below 7.2 volts 3481 state Road 419 Winter Springs, FL. 32708 USA I5500 BVM ® 2018...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Disclaimer .......................... 1 List of BVM supplied items ....................1 Recommended Accessories ....................2 BVM Accessories Used in Demo Model ................2 Required Tools ........................3 List of Adhesives/Lubricants needed.................. 3 List of Adhesives/Lubricants not necessarily needed ............3 ... -
Page 5: Introduction
Notice: Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by BVM, Inc. The BVM Bandit Evo has been designed and flight tested around 60-100N class engines. Damage to the aircraft may result from exceeding this thrust limitation (22 lbs). -
Page 6: Recommended Accessories
(#V-DA-BD-Cortex Pro) General Purpose Jet Foam Cradle (#PA-SR-0080) Safety Wire BVM Accessories Used in Demo Model You may have some of these products in your shop, but if not, refer to this list. Jet Central Super Bee 80. BVM U.A.T. -
Page 7: Required Tools
Dry Lube BVM# 1947 Pacer Z-42 # PT42 List of Adhesives/Lubricants not necessarily needed Available at BVMJets.com BVM Aeropoxy # 9566 BVM Qt Poxy # PA-SR-0042 Zap-A-Goo # PT12 BVM Thin Lube for “O” Rings BVM# 1945 BVM ® 2018 02/27/2018... -
Page 8: Unpacking
After reading this entire manual, get familiar with the major kit components. Note: Damaged parts must be reported to BVM within 7 days of receiving your kit. Become familiar with the work completed at the factory. It is important that you inspect and approve this work now. -
Page 9: Installing Tail Surfaces
Secure each stab by tightening the bolts with a 9/64 ball wrench. Install the vertical fin Connect the servo leads and secure with servo clips or tape. Insert the Carbon Rods into the receivers. BVM ® 2018 02/27/2018... -
Page 10: Wing Preperation And Installation
Assembly & Operation Manual Secure the vertical fin by tightening the clamps bolts with a 9/64 ball wrench. WING PREPERATION AND INSTALLATION Lubricate the O’Rings with Super O- Lube (BVM# 5779). Lubricate the axles with Super Lube (BVM# 5784). BVM ® 2018 02/27/2018... - Page 11 Connect the servo leads and secure with servo clips or tape. Connect the color coded Air Lines Insert the Carbon Rods into the receivers. Secure each wing by tightening the (4) clamp bolts with a 9/64 ball wrench. BVM ® 2018 02/27/2018...
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Page 12: Equipment Board Layout
NOTE: The color of the equipment board will vary with the paint scheme. CENTRAL CONTROLLER Gray- Brake Blue- Gear Up Red- Gear Down AIR VALVES White- Door Open Black-Door Close GYRO RECEIVER Air Fill Valve RECEIVER ON/OFF SWITCH BVM ® 2018 02/27/2018... -
Page 13: Mounting The Rx
Use the space aft of the Receiver to mount the Gyro of your choice. Use the 2-sided adhesive tape provided by the Gyro manufacture to adhere the gyro in place. Follow the manufacture guidelines to connect to the receiver. BVM ® 2018 02/27/2018... -
Page 14: Wiring The Model
Right Purple Aileron Left Orange Aileron Right Yellow Flap Left Brown Flap Right Grey Brake Steering Black Central Control Unit Follow the instruction in the Central Control Unit Manual that was provided along with this manual. BVM ® 2018 02/27/2018... -
Page 15: Fuel System
Check” article supplied with your manual package. Both Main Tanks and Header tank are shown. Install A BVM UAT in the mount provided, located along the right rear fuse side in the engine hatch.. BVM Fuel fill system BVM ® 2018... - Page 16 The fuel receptacle is self sealing. After removing the filler plug, insert the stop plug to help maintain the seal. BVM used a small piece of fuel line to attach the fuel filler plug to the Fuel can. BVM ® 2018...
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Page 17: Turbine Installation
Bypass Removal Remove the Bypass by removing the (2) 440x 3/8 SHCS that secure the tailpipe to the bypass. Slide the Tailpipe towards the aft of the fuselage. BVM ® 2018 02/27/2018... -
Page 18: Bypass Preparation
Drill one near the tailpipe. Drill the other hole below the center of the turbine. Bypass Preparation Drill the (4) marked turbine mount spots with a #20 drill bit. Press in the (4) supplied blind nuts. BVM ® 2018 02/27/2018... - Page 19 Assembly & Operation Manual Tape off and scuff the aft inside portion of the bypass Apply (3) coats of BVM Heat Shield to the inside of the bypass. Note: A heat gun can be used to speed up the drying process in between coats.
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Page 20: Install Engine Accessories
Jet Central Bee. The ECU and Fuel pump are combined. The Fuel system’s manual On/Off valve is located in the engine area. The Fuel filter is located between the UAT and the fuel pump just forward of the UAT. BVM ® 2018 02/27/2018... -
Page 21: Mount Rx And Turbine Batteries
Glue on a balsa block to hold the (2) RX Batteries in place. The batteries will mount in the nose of the Bandit EVO as shown on the battery tray. Battery tray is shown in place. BVM ® 2018 02/27/2018... -
Page 22: Flush Mount Vent And Overflow System
Install the fittings to your overflow/taxi tank. Use an overflow tank while fueling to prevent spillage and to ensure fuel tanks are full before flight. Use BVM Overflow tank Part #BVM6047 Below, the overflow/taxi tank is connected. The vent plug is installed. BVM ® 2018... -
Page 23: Center Of Gravity
Measure aft of the LE at the wing fuse joint 8.3”, place a piece of 1/2” wide tape on the fuselage. BVM used the back side of the tape to CG for a slight nose down balance. OPTION: Install a #2 button head screw a 1/4”... -
Page 24: Control Surface Deflections And Expo Settings
Gyro DX18 and DX18QQ Transmitter File The BVM Demo models are setup on Spektrum DX18 transmitters. The file included on the SD card has all the mixes, rates, expos, and settings done for you. Setting the sub trim and travel adjustment must be accomplished by the modeler for the specific aircraft. -
Page 25: First Flight Profile
Make the first flight with the gyro “off”. See also BVM article “Gyro Sense”. Flight Time The BVM demo model’s transmitter timer is set for 7 min. On the first flight, land a few minutes early to check fuel consumption. Adjust the flight timer accordingly.
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