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Instruction Manual book ITEM CODE: BH24. SPECIFICATION 1 Wingspan : 2,060 mm 81 in. 1 Length 1,840 mm 72.4 in. 1 Weight 5.2 kg 11.44 Lbs. 1 Radio 06 channels. 1 Servo 06 servos. 1 Engine 160 Cu.in 2 Stroke. 22 - 33cc gas.
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Instruction Manual Item code:BH24. This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane. Please read this manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your CAP 232. Use the parts listing below to identify all parts. WARNING. Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is capable of causing injury to people or property.
CAP 232- INSTRUCTION MANUAL Item code:BH24. Caution: this model is not a toy! SAFETY PRECAUTION. If you are a beginner to this type of powered + This is not a toy model, please ask an experienced model flyer + Be sure that no other flyers are using your for help and support.
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CAP 232- Instruction Manual Item code:BH24. Bottom of wing. Remove the covering C/A glue. Bottom of wing. 3. Using the thread as a guide and using masking tape, tape the servo lead to the end of the thread: carefully pull the thread out.
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CAP 232- INSTRUCTION MANUAL Item code:BH24. INSTALLING THE AILERON CONTROL HORN. 5. Using the thread as a guide and using masking tape, tape the servo lead to the end of the thread: carefully pull the thread out. 3x50mm. When you have pulled the servo lead out, remove the masking tape and the servo lead from the thread.
CAP 232- Instruction Manual Item code:BH24. Install aileron control horn as same Control horn. as picture below. Repeat the procedure for the other wing half. INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES. Installing the aileron linkages as pictures below. M3 lock nut bottom size Attach the clevis to the outer hole in the con- trol horn.
CAP 232- Instruction Manual Item code:BH24. 3. Carefully bend the second nylon tube up ENGINE MOUNT. at a 45 degree angle (using a cigarette lighter). This tube will be the vent tube to the muffler. 4. Carefully bend the third nylon tube down at a 45 degree angle (using a cigarette lighter).
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CAP 232- INSTRUCTION MANUAL Item code:BH24. Fuel tank. Blow through one of the lines to ensure the fuel lines have not become kinked inside the fuel tank compartment. Air should flow through easily. 9. To secure the fuel tank in place, apply a...
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CAP 232- Instruction Manual Item code:BH24. INSTALLING THE ENGINE- THROTTLE. Locate the long piece of wire used for the throttle pushrod. One end of the wire has been pre-bend in to a “Z” bend at the factory. This “Z” bend should be inserted into the throttle arm of the engine when the engine is fitted onto the engine mount.
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CAP 232- INSTRUCTION MANUAL Item code:BH24. Pushrod wire. Pushrod wire. Trim and cut. Right side. Right side. Bottom side. Trim and cut. Left side. COWLING. 1 1. Slide the fiberglass cowl over the en- gine and line up the back edge of the cowl...
CAP 232- Instruction Manual Item code:BH24. INSTALLING THE SPINNER. 3 x 12mm. Bottom side. 1 2. While keeping the back edge of the cowl flush with the marks, align the front of Install the spinner backplate, propeller and spinner cone. The spinner cone is held in the cowl with the crankshaft of the engine.
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CAP 232- INSTRUCTION MANUAL Item code:BH24. 1 1. Assemble and mounting the wheel pants as shown in the following pictures. Drill 8mm hole Ply wood washer Drill 5mm hole Repeat the procedure for the other wheel pant .
CAP 232- Instruction Manual Item code:BH24. 1 2. A drop of C/A glue on the wheel collar screws will help keep them from coming lose during operation. Repeat the process for the other wheel. INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR. 1 1. The blind nuts are already mounted inside the fuselage.
CAP 232- INSTRUCTION MANUAL Item code:BH24. 1. Install the rubber grommets and brass collets into the elevator servo. Test fit the Bottom side servo into the servo tray. 2. Mount the servo to the tray using the mounting screws provided with your radio system.
CAP 232- Instruction Manual Item code:BH24. HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION. 1 Horizontal stabilize installation . See picture below. C/A glue. Top elevator. 1. Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering from the fuselage for the stabilizer and remove it. C/A glue.
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CAP 232- INSTRUCTION MANUAL Item code:BH24. Top elivator 3. Mark the shape of the vertical on the left and right sides onto the horizontal stabi- lizer using a felt-tip pen Check to mark sure the wing and stabi- lizer are paralell. If they are not, lightly sand the opening in the fuselage for the stabilizer until the stabilizer is paralell to the wing.
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CAP 232- Instruction Manual Item code:BH24. C/A glue. Remover covering. Bottom side. Bottom side. 6. After the epoxy has fully cured, remove the masking tape or T-pins used to hold the stabilizer in place and carefully inspect the glue joints. Use more epoxy to fill in any...
CAP 232- INSTRUCTION MANUAL Item code:BH24. Elevator Elevator pushrod. pushrod. Bottom side. Elevator Elevator Top side. ELEVATOR PUSHDROD INSTALLATION VERTICAL INSTALLATION. 1 Elevator pushrod install as same as the way of aileron pushrod. Left side. Vertical stabilizer installation See picture below.
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CAP 232- Instruction Manual Item code:BH24. 1. Using a modeling knife cut away the 3. Mark the shape of the vertical on the covering from the end of fuselage for the rud- left and right side of the rudder on to the hori- der hinge.
CAP 232- INSTRUCTION MANUAL Item code:BH24. Epoxy glue. 5. Put the vertical stabilizer back in place. Using a triangle, check to ensure that the vertical stabilizer is aligned 90 de- gree to the horizontal stabilizer. glue. 6) When you are sure that everything is a aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
CAP 232- Instruction Manual Item code:BH24. RUDDER PUSHROD INSTALLATION. 1 1. Rudder pushrod install as same as the way of aileron control horn. 1 2. Rudder push - pull system install as same as picture below. C/A glue. M3 clevis ( 4pcs for push - pull system ).
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CAP 232- INSTRUCTION MANUAL Item code:BH24. Cut. . Elevator Elevator pushrod. pushrod. Rudder push-pull cable. Rudder cable. Rudder cable. 1 3. Secure the tail wheel bracket in place using three 3mm x 12mm wood screws. Be careful not to overtighten the screws.
CAP 232- Instruction Manual Item code:BH24. Cut. Rudder cable. INSTALLING THE THROTTLE PUSHROD. Throttle pushrod. INSTALLING THE SWITCH. 1 1. Cut out the switch hole using a modeling knife. Use a 2mm drill bit and drill Install one adjustable metal connector out the two mounting holes through the fuse- lage side.
CAP 232- INSTRUCTION MANUAL Item code:BH24. INSTALLING THE RECEIVER AND BATTERY. 1 1. Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver. You may want to plug an aileron extension into the receiver to make plugging in the aileron servo lead easier when you are installing the wing .
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CAP 232- Instruction Manual Item code:BH24. 1 2. Attach the aluminium tube into the fuselage. Wing bolt. Wing bolt. 1 3. Insert two wing panels as pictures Installing the canopy as same as below. picture below Secure the canopy frame Wing bolt.
4 5) Check the receiver antenna . It should be fully extended and not coiled up inside the fuselage. 155mm 4 6) Properly balance the propeller. We wish you many safe and enjoy- able flights with your Cap 232.
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CAP 232- Instruction Manual Item code:BH24.
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