3D AEROWORKS Extra 500 Assembly Manual And User Manual

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Extra 500
By 3D AEROWORKS

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  • Page 1 Assembly manual and user guide Extra 500 By 3D AEROWORKS...
  • Page 2 OVERVIEW: This replica of the Extra 500 turbo-prop executive cruiser is designed for quick and easy construction and printed using PLA. A semi-scale propeller and hub is included in the plans designed to suit the 3536 1400kv outrunner in 2 or 4 blade configuration.
  • Page 5: Required Components

    REQUIRED TOOLS: KNIFE SANDPAPER (MEDIUM GRIT) PLIERS CA GLUE SCREW DRIVERS FILE OR RASP HOT GLUE GUN DRILL REQUIRED COMPONENTS: X1 3536 1450KV motor (or similar) X1 60AMP ESC X1 2200MAH 3S LIPO (or similar) X6 9g Sservo X2 10mm X10mm X 2mm magnet (ROUND) X14 16mm x 29mm nylon hinges X4 M3 16mm screws X2 M6 nylon bolt (length 30mm)
  • Page 6: Fuselage Assembly

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS All faces which are to be glued to other parts need to be given a light sanding (scuff the surface) to assist with glue adhesion FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY (if using fixed gear, follow alternate steps 2a before continuing) Glue the sections of the fuselage together using CA glue. With a sharp knife, remove the floor of the battery hatch.
  • Page 7: Front View

    ● Glue the nose gear washers in the slots provided in “fuse 2”. external washer (smaller) internal washer (larger) ● Run a 3mm drill bit through the washers for the nose gear leg. ● Bend up a 95mm length of 3mm steel rod according to the following diagram.
  • Page 8: Side View

    ● Install the nose gear leg with the steering arm and another m3 collar locking the nose gear leg in the slot. (The hole in the side of the steering arm is designed for a m3 set screw to secure the steering arm to the gear leg, note- the hole should be pre-drilled with a 2.5mm drill bit) SIDE VIEW...
  • Page 9: Tail Assembly

    Using either a soldering iron or 6mm drill bit, open up the holes in the top of the fuse where the wing bolts will go through to connect with the nylon bolts. (area to be removed highlighted in red) Fit the nylon nuts into the slots provided at the rear wing join. secure with hot glue or CA.
  • Page 10 Glue the horizontal stabilisers to the vertical stabiliser assembly using 3mm skewer. Cut a 50mm section of 3mm square carbon tube and glue the elevators, carbon tube and elevator control arm in place as shown. (note the position of the control arm reference to the elevators)
  • Page 11: Wing Assembly

    Run a 1.2mm length of push rod up the vertical stabilser, connect it to the elevator control arm and test fit the elevator assembly movement. Once staisfied, glue it in place. Glue the “vertical stabiliser middle rear” to the tail assembly, followed by the “vertical stabiliser tip”.
  • Page 12 Install fuselage servos using a small amount of hot glue to secure them in place. The wing servos can be mounted using small screws that come with the servo to the mounting plate. The plate with the servo fitted can then either be glued or screwed with short m2 screws.
  • Page 14 ● Bend up the main gear leg from a 200mm length of 3mm steel according to the diagram below FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW...
  • Page 15 ● Install the RIGHT gear leg and fit the wheel (see right side below)
  • Page 16 ● Install the gear leg and fit the wheel (see left side below)
  • Page 17 What the gear should look like if installed correctly. ● Secure the gear leg with the lock plate and m3 x10mm screws.
  • Page 18 Fit the propeller hub to the motor and screw in the blades using m3 x 16mm screws. Then secure the spinner to the hub. An 8mm drill bit might be required to open the hub shaft hole so that the propeller adapter can fit. Installing the propeller: Install the blade to the hub and secure it with an m3 x 16mm screw.
  • Page 19 BALANCING AND CG Fit the battery using Velcro as required and balance the aircraft on the CG marking points provided. It is advisable on the first flight for the aircraft to be balanced on the cg markings then move forward or aft as desired. RANGE OF TRAVEL: NORMAL FLIGHT: Elevator...
  • Page 20 PARTS LINKS: X1 3536 1450KV MOTOR https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005002256416684.html?spm=a2g0o.productli st.0.0.4b2711f299tUCO&algo_pvid=137b069d-dce0-453a-a504-8c19afcf0e42 &algo_exp_id=137b069d-dce0-453a-a504-8c19afcf0e42-1&pdp_ext_f=%7B% 22sku_id%22%3A%2212000019721088991%22%7D X1 50AMP ESC ttps://de.aliexpress.com/item/4000896333139.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0. 0.608551b9nyadb5&algo_pvid=c7401adc-64c1-4867-8f2a-76280359e27b&al go_exp_id=c7401adc-64c1-4867-8f2a-76280359e27b-14&pdp_ext_f=%7B%2 2sku_id%22%3A%2210000010466749391%22%7D X1 2200MAH 3S LIPO OR SIMILAR https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32954429177.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0. 0.26974ab2kMPCtg&algo_pvid=fb33401f-88b1-41e4-b35d-03218db9f8f3&alg o_expid=fb33401f-88b1-41e4-b35d-03218db9f8f3-0&btsid=0b0a5560161223 60993357737eaac9&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,search web201603_ X4 9G MICRO SERVO https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33009883276.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0. 0.42f3467asjphjk&algo_pvid=cf8cab51-a849-4e14-89db-353ac8d4e21d&algo _expid=cf8cab51-a849-4e14-89db-353ac8d4e21d-0&btsid=0bb06245161223 61255625255e508c&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,search web201603_ X4 10mm X10mm X 2mm MAGNET (ROUND) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001362617359.html?spm=a2g0o.produ ctlist.0.0.5da3607dAATh5j&algo_pvid=b9e32b8a-0d4f-469a-b838-b478442dd a50&algo_expid=b9e32b8a-0d4f-469a-b838-b478442dda50-0&btsid=0bb062...
  • Page 21 X3 1.2mm PUSH ROD (MIN LENGTH = 600mm) https://de.aliexpress.com/item/32975279180.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.5 bc62e0eXTWk2V 5x3mm CARBON TUBE (OPTIONAL) https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005002332108832.html?spm=a2g0o.productli st.0.0.3240702cNuzT16&algo_pvid=a9a3b2be-0fa1-4b8f-a00a-95c1cc75f477 &algo_exp_id=a9a3b2be-0fa1-4b8f-a00a-95c1cc75f477-3&pdp_ext_f=%7B% 22sku_id%22%3A%2212000020128356571%22%7D LINKAGE STOPPER (OPTIONAL) https://de.aliexpress.com/item/32831395752.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0. 17a13b05EZSQsT&algo_pvid=77abba67-7549-45b3-a369-1c3fd8964493&al go_exp_id=77abba67-7549-45b3-a369-1c3fd8964493-1&pdp_ext_f=%7B%2 2sku_id%22%3A%2265006142468%22%7D M3 SET SCREW (OPTIONAL) https://de.aliexpress.com/item/33029779249.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0. 784332183OTdGB&algo_pvid=c01e3877-7a10-46ba-ada6-88f8f55cef8d&alg o_exp_id=c01e3877-7a10-46ba-ada6-88f8f55cef8d-8&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sk u_id%22%3A%2267249693024%22%7D 45MM FOAM WHEEL (OPTIONAL) https://de.aliexpress.com/item/32705923529.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0. 22eb2e1fBeojAX&algo_pvid=4b376dca-2337-44fa-b396-b69f705b30ab&algo _exp_id=4b376dca-2337-44fa-b396-b69f705b30ab-1&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sk u_id%22%3A%2260777183897%22%7D M6 nylon bolt (length 50mm).
  • Page 22 Thank you for supporting us! We hope you enjoy many hours of flying your Extra 500. If you have any questions regarding the build process or set-up of your model, please contact us at: Aeroworks3d@outlook.com...

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