Summary of Contents for miniature aircraft X-Cell Stratus
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XCell Stratus Assembly Manual Version 1.4...
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For More Information Contact: Miniature Aircraft USA 31713 Long Acres Drive Sorrento, FL 32776 Phone (352)-383-3201 (352)-383-3204 Website: www.miniatureaircraftusa.com E-Mail: minair@miniatureaircraftusa.com Created: 12/27/2006 Page 2 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
Constant Drive......................................... 187 CANOPY CUT-OUT TEMPLATE – NO MUFFLER ........................188 CANOPY CUT-OUT TEMPLATE – WITH HATORI SB16/SB17....................189 Created: 12/27/2006 Page 3 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
For the most current version of this manual, please refer to www.miniatureaircraftusa.com, visit the Stratus helicopter kit and download the assembly manual Errata None Noted Created: 12/27/2006 Page 4 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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The warranty covers defects in material or workmanship or missing components to the original purchaser for 30 days from the date of purchase. Miniature Aircraft, USA will replace or repair, at our discretion, the defective or missing component. Defective components must be returned to us prior to replacement.
Supplies Needed for Assembly Blue Thread Red Thread Green Grease Lock Lock Thread Lock Adhesives Needed Slow JB Weld Cyanoacrylate Created: 12/27/2006 Page 7 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
Use thread lock as indicated. Model helicopters are subject to vibration and failing to use thread lock on any non-locking assembly may result in a part becoming loose or falling off Created: 12/27/2006 Page 8 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
This section documents the parts found in the kit box which are not common to other bags Kit Box Kit Box Contents Created: 12/27/2006 Page 9 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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XCell Stratus Kit Assembly Manual Box parts list 122-90 Canopy 126-100 Assembly Instructions – CD-ROM 126-85 Decal Set Created: 12/27/2006 Page 10 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
Bag 1A parts list 0151 Struts 0548-5 Fan Shroud (right & left) 122-39 Skids 126-20 Carbon Main Base Plate Created: 12/27/2006 Page 11 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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XCell Stratus Kit Assembly Manual Bag 1B Bag 1C Created: 12/27/2006 Page 12 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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0080 M4 x 14 Socket Head bolt 0331 Shim Washer M13x.50 0546-11 Y.S. Upper Collet 0546-16 Clutch Dampers Created: 12/27/2006 Page 13 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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O.S. Upper Collet 0546-6 Brass Base Collet 0579-4 Fan Unit 126-23 Carbon Motor Side Mounts 126-86 Rectangular Blocks Created: 12/27/2006 Page 14 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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5/8” Velcro – 28.5” length 115-65 Fuel Line – 3” – inside of tank 4295 Fuel Magnet 4691 Tie Wraps Created: 12/27/2006 Page 15 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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M2.2 x 9.5 Phillips screw 0058-1 M4 x 6 Socket Set Screws 0060-1 M3 x 6 Socket head bolt Created: 12/27/2006 Page 16 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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M3 x 20 Socket Head bolt 0586-16 Corner Blocks 126-26 “A” Frame Supports 126-73 Lower Graphite Shroud Brackets Created: 12/27/2006 Page 17 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
Bag 2 – Engine Specific Components Bag 2 – YS – 8.45 Bag 2A Bag 2C Bag 2B Created: 12/27/2006 Page 18 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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M3.5 x 15 Socket Bolt 126-44 8.45 upper clutch plates (Right & left) 126-45 8.45 lower clutch plates (Right & left) Created: 12/27/2006 Page 19 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
XCell Stratus Kit Assembly Manual Bag 2 – OS 91 SZ-H – 8.18 Bag 2A Bag 2C Bag 2B Created: 12/27/2006 Page 20 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Bag 2C – OS SZ-H parts list 126-40 8.18 upper clutch plates (Right & left) 126-41 8.18 lower clutch plates (Right & left) Created: 12/27/2006 Page 21 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
XCell Stratus Kit Assembly Manual Bag 2 – OS 91 C-Spec – 8.18 Bag 2A Created: 12/27/2006 Page 22 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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8.18 upper clutch plates (Right & left) 126-41 8.18 lower clutch plates (Right & left) 126-53 Stratus Fuel Tank Created: 12/27/2006 Page 23 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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YS collet for a YS motor and the OS collet for an OS motor. You will not need both. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 24 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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You will need to lock the crankshaft in order to tighten this nut Created: 12/27/2006 Page 25 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Then retighten and repeat the test process. You may need to do this a few times but it should eventually seat. If you have problems with this procedure, please contact MA for more details. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 26 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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The engine will be assembled on the same side as the initials, such that the cylinder covers the initials. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 27 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Note how the assemblies will fit on the engine mount plate and against the engine. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 28 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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PEM nuts on the engine mount plate. Tighten all 4 bolts but do not use Thread lock yet. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 29 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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These bolts will be tightened in a later step Created: 12/27/2006 Page 30 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Insert the two M3 bolts to attach each frame support as shown. At this time, lightly tighten these bolts only. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 31 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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This completes the assembly of the landing gear assembly Created: 12/27/2006 Page 33 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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The mount contents and sample mounting is shown. It can be assembled in several ways to provide support for many different mufflers. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 34 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Otherwise these could be trapped in your fuel system and result in engine problems. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 36 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Thread the 90° fitting over the threads and tighten it until it is snug on the tank. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 37 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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If you determine that the tank cap leaks, see the Tank Cap Sealing procedure published elsewhere. This completes the fuel tank assembly. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 38 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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For now, slide the straps so that more of the strap towards the front of the frame extends above the frame than in the rear Created: 12/27/2006 Page 39 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Clip off the excess strap material with a pair of side cutters or scissors This completes the fuel tank installation Created: 12/27/2006 Page 40 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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This completes the assembly of the lower frame plate assembly. Set this assembly aside for later integration into the upper frame assembly. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 41 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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YS engine, the required one-way valve. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 42 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
This section describes the assembly of the left and right upper frames and their assembly together. Bag 3 – Left Upper Frame Components Bag 3 Bag 3B Created: 12/27/2006 Page 43 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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XCell Stratus Kit Assembly Manual Bag 3C Bag 3D Created: 12/27/2006 Page 44 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Bag 3A parts list 120-10 Main Shaft 126-56 Carbon Left Main Frame 126-58 Carbon Battery Plate 126-61 Carbon Rear Frame Doubler Created: 12/27/2006 Page 45 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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M3 x 6 Socket head bolt 0061 M3 x 8 Socket head bolt 0063 M3 x 10 Socket head bolt Created: 12/27/2006 Page 46 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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125-12 ½” U-Channels 126-55 Gyro Plate 126-67 9mm hex spacer 126-68 15mm hex spacer 126-69 22mm hex spacer Created: 12/27/2006 Page 47 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Mainshaft/Tail Drive Bearing block 120-9 Front Input shaft 123-87 5mm collar 126-66 Front T/R Bearing block Bag 3D parts list Created: 12/27/2006 Page 48 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Delrin Inner Gear 70T Upper Gear Mounting Base w/ Steel 0866-6 Sleeve 0866-10 M14.0 x 0.2 Shim Ring 0866-11 Teflon O-ring Created: 12/27/2006 Page 49 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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M3 x 8 Socket Head bolt 115-45 M6 Rubber O-Ring 121-11 11 tooth Clutch Bell unit 121-8 Clutch unit Created: 12/27/2006 Page 50 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Assembled View of the Outside of the Left Frame Half 0061 0060-1 0061 0061 0060-1 0060-1 0061 0060-1 Created: 12/27/2006 Page 51 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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XCell Stratus Kit Assembly Manual Assembled View of the Inside of the Left Frame Half 0060-1 0060-1 0064-3 Created: 12/27/2006 Page 52 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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(Note – if you should desire to install the switch on the left side of your model, switch sides with the #126-63 and #126-62 front doubler plate found in bag 4A.) Created: 12/27/2006 Page 53 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Tighten snugly using a 5mm nut driver and a 2.5mm allen wrench or equivalent tools. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 54 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Orient the square part of the stud b as shown to so that it does not extend into the open cavities Created: 12/27/2006 Page 55 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Thread lock onto the threads that now extend through the frame. Thread a #115-20 round frame spacer onto the threads on the inside of the frame and using appropriate tools fully tighten. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 56 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Fully tighten these parts now. This is the rear servo bridge spacer Created: 12/27/2006 Page 57 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Fully tighten using appropriate tools. These are the mounts for the fan shroud plate. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 58 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Install the anti-rotation guide onto the screws on the inside of the frame. Fully tighten using a Phillips head screw driver. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 59 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Two #0061 M3 x 8mm bolts Select the #120-12 upper main shaft mounting block and two #0061 M3 x 8mm socket head bolts. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 60 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Do not apply Thread lo at this time. The front bolt will be installed later. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 61 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Lightly tighten the bolts only at this time. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 62 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Do not overtighten to prevent stripping the threads in the blocks. Remove the shafts and set to the side Created: 12/27/2006 Page 63 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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This is to prepare the gear for proper alignment in the next step. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 64 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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If necessary, remove the sprag clutch from the housing and it will return to its proper configuration. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 66 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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You will need the #0840-6 retaining dowel pin and the #0057 M4 socket set screw from this bag in a future step Created: 12/27/2006 Page 67 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Do not insert the #0059-1 M2.5 x 6 socket head bolts into the retainers at this time. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 68 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Just snug the set screw. Over tightening can distort the retaining collar The t/r gear mesh will be set in the next step Created: 12/27/2006 Page 69 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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This will keep the gear from moving during the next instruction. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 70 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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PEM mounting nuts in the frame half. Tighten both bolts firmly. Make sure you install the marked left plate on the correct side. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 71 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Now reassemble the clutch bell over the clutch shaft Created: 12/27/2006 Page 72 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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When the gears moves smoothly, remove each of the bearing block bolts individually, apply a small amount of blue Thread lock, reinsert it and tighten firmly. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 73 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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This completes the left frame assembly. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 74 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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XCell Stratus Kit Assembly Manual Left and Right views of initial Left Frame Assembly Created: 12/27/2006 Page 75 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
XCell Stratus Kit Assembly Manual Bag 4 – Right Upper Frame Components Bag 4 Bag 4B Created: 12/27/2006 Page 76 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Carbon Rear doubler 126-62 Carbon Front Doubler w/Switch mount 126-72 Carbon Upper Fan Shroud Bracket Bag 4B parts list Created: 12/27/2006 Page 77 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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M3 x 10 Socket Head bolt 0099 M3 x 30 Phillips bolt 0105 M3 x 4.5 Threaded ball Created: 12/27/2006 Page 78 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Brass Spacer Ring 106-02 M3 x 7 x 3 Flanged bearing 106-41 Front Canopy stand-off 122-27 Rear Canopy stand-off Created: 12/27/2006 Page 79 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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122-35 Bellcrank Collar 124-22 .305” Brass spacer 126-65 Elevator bellcrank 126-68 15mm hex spacer 126-69 22mm hex spacer Created: 12/27/2006 Page 80 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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XCell Stratus Kit Assembly Manual Assembled View of the Outside of the Right Frame Half Created: 12/27/2006 Page 81 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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XCell Stratus Kit Assembly Manual Assembled View of the Inside of the Right Frame Half 0060-1 0060-1 Created: 12/27/2006 Page 82 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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15mm hex spacers on the outside of the right frame. Tighten firmly. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 83 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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6mm bolts and install the ratio plated on the outside of the right frame plate as shown. Tighten these bolts fully. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 84 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Now take the final bearing and push it into the remaining bearing cavity. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 85 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Use the rear bellcrank pivot bolt as the initial alignment key. See the photo for a guideline Created: 12/27/2006 Page 86 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Tighten lightly only. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 87 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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PEM nut in the frame Snug all of the bolts but do not tighten fully Created: 12/27/2006 Page 88 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Tighten lightly. The front bolt for the lower bearing block will be installed in a later step Created: 12/27/2006 Page 89 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Finally, select the two #0032 M2.9 x 9.5 Phillips screws and screw them into the anti-rotation guide as shown and fully tighten them Created: 12/27/2006 Page 90 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Apply a small amount of blue Thread lock to the threads • Insert the bolt/item and tighten firmly Created: 12/27/2006 Page 91 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Do not apply Thread lock as this will be finalized in a later step. See photo for proper orientation. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 92 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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The completed bellcranks will be installed in the next step Created: 12/27/2006 Page 93 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Repeat this procedure for the other bellcrank on the other side of the model. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 94 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Tighten the bolt firmly. Make sure the bellcrank moves freely. If it does not, check to make sure you completely seated the flanged bearings into the bellcrank. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 95 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
This will need to be corrected prior to proceeding. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 96 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Remove each bolt individually • Apply a small amount of blue Thread lock • Reinsert the bolt and tighten fully Created: 12/27/2006 Page 97 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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This will need to be corrected prior to proceeding. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 98 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Finally tighten the four bolts that attach the fan shroud to the fan shroud mounts. Be careful not to over tighten these. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 99 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
This section describes the assembly of the control system of the helicopter Bag 5 – Upper Control System Components Bag 5 Bag 5A parts list Created: 12/27/2006 Page 100 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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M3 x 7 x 3 Ball Bearing 0217 Swashplate 0219 Wash out hub 0221 Wash out arm 0227 42mm control rod Created: 12/27/2006 Page 101 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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0597-3 .187” Brass Spacer 0869 Wash out links 106-07 M2 x 16 Steel pin 106-08 M2 Retainer clip Created: 12/27/2006 Page 102 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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120° apart from each other. Refer to the photos for correct placement. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 103 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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When you release the guide, it will capture the anti-rotation bearing which prevents the outer swashplate from turning. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 104 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Repeat this process for the other mixing arm. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 105 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Repeat this process for the remaining pin Created: 12/27/2006 Page 106 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Xacto knife blade to loosen one of the clips so that the link isn’t clamped as tightly. Repeat the process for the remaining washout arm Created: 12/27/2006 Page 107 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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At this point the washout assembly should move smoothly on the mainshaft, although it will be somewhat stiff. After a few flights, this will loosen up and move easily on the shaft. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 108 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
XCell Stratus Kit Assembly Manual Bag 6 – Lower Control System/Canopy Components Bag 6A Bag 6B Bag 6C Created: 12/27/2006 Page 109 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Plastic Servo blocks Bag 6B parts list 122-94 M3 x 97 Control Rod 121-4 M3 x 30 Control Rod Created: 12/27/2006 Page 110 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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M2 x 30 Control Rod Bag 6C parts list 0053-5 M3 x 16 Socket Set screws 106-22 Rubber Grommets 122-99 Canopy Knobs Created: 12/27/2006 Page 111 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Velcro to wrap these wires together to prevent them from rubbing on the frames or other components. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 112 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Apply blue Thread lock to the servo bolts prior to assembly and tighten according to servo manufacturers instructions Created: 12/27/2006 Page 113 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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There should be one control rod for the elevator, aileron and pitch bellcranks. The ball links will snap onto the balls as shown. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 114 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Tighten firmly. This servo will be connected to the elevator channel on your receiver Created: 12/27/2006 Page 116 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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90 degree position when the balls on the aileron and pitch servo wheels are perfectly vertical (see photos) Created: 12/27/2006 Page 117 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Tighten firmly. This servo will be connected to the pitch channel on your receiver Created: 12/27/2006 Page 118 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Tighten firmly. This servo will be connected to the aileron channel on your receiver Created: 12/27/2006 Page 119 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Attach the control rod to the threaded balls on the servo wheel and the t/r bellcrank as shown. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 120 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Snap this control rod onto the threaded balls on the servo wheel and on the throttle arm on the engine carburetor. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 121 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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If you are using a full length antenna, install it as you normally would. Be careful to ensure that the antenna wire cannot rub on any sharp frame corners or other components. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 122 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Velcro tape routed through the frame openings to secure it. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 123 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
Using a drum sander, trim the “flashing” off the rear edges of the canopy Created: 12/27/2006 Page 124 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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5mm clearance between any part of the canopy and the exhaust system. When complete, you can re-install the exhaust system. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 126 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Always apply a light coat first, allowing 15 to 30 minute set-up time, before final gloss coats. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 127 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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15 to 30 minutes. Follow this with a “wet” coat. Canopy is completed. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 128 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Position each decal and remove backing paper and firm finger excess liquid with a soft rubber pressure. squeegee. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 129 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
This section describes the assembly of the entire rotor head Bag 7 – Rotor Head Components Bag 7 Bag 7A Bag 7B Bag 7C Created: 12/27/2006 Page 130 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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M2 x 8 Socket Head Bolt 0052 M3 x 6 Socket Set Screw 0053-5 M3 x 16 Socket Set screw Created: 12/27/2006 Page 131 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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3D Flybar Paddles Bag 7B parts list 0095 M3 x 19 Phillips bolt 0109 M3 x 8 Threaded ball Created: 12/27/2006 Page 132 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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M5 x 16 Flanged Socket bolt 0316 M8 Clear Silicon Tube 0319 M8 x 16 x 5 Ball Bearing Created: 12/27/2006 Page 133 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Clip Tool 120-5 Head Axle 120-7 M5 x 15 Washer Bag 7D parts list 0133-1 Grey Ball Links Created: 12/27/2006 Page 134 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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0313 M2 x 15 Threaded Rod 121-4 M3 x 30 Threaded Rod 121-6 M3 x 75 Threaded Rod Created: 12/27/2006 Page 135 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Repeat this procedure for the other flybar spacer. You will need these in the next step. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 136 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Repeat for the other threaded ball Created: 12/27/2006 Page 137 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Thread them in until they are just flush with the outside of the pivot extension as shown Created: 12/27/2006 Page 138 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Clean any lubricant off the axle and degrease the threads in the ends Created: 12/27/2006 Page 139 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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The head axle installation should appear as shown. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 141 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Repeat this procedure for the remaining bell mixer Created: 12/27/2006 Page 142 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Now repeat this procedure for the remaining bell mixer and blade grip. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 143 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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“rock” the socket around, this can be easily accomplished. Now repeat this process for the remaining blade grip. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 144 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Use a toothpick or other small instrument to remove any grease that is on the inside of the bearing openings. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 145 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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These need to be tight, however it is not necessary to overly tighten the bolts. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 146 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Do not overtighten. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 147 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Make sure that the flybar carrier is level and not twisted before and during tightening the flybar set screws. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 148 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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M2 x 15 control rod. Tighten the links until they are flush tight with each other. Do not overtighten. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 149 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Tighten these bolts snug and then tighten an additional 1/8 turn to clamp the rotor head. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 150 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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#0082-1 M5 x 45 socket bolts and two #0023 M5 locknuts during final assembly to install the rotor blades Created: 12/27/2006 Page 151 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
This section describes the assembly of the tail rotor Bag 8 – Tail Rotor Components Bag 8 Bag 8A Bag 8B Created: 12/27/2006 Page 152 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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M2 x 10 Socket Head bolt 0097 M3 x 22 Phillips bolt 0101 M2 x 5 Threaded Ball 0435 Brass Pitch Slider Created: 12/27/2006 Page 153 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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M5 x 4 x 10 Ball Bearing 122-65 T/R Hub Bag 8B parts list 0015 M2 Hex Nut 0019-1 M3 Locknut – Thin Created: 12/27/2006 Page 154 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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M2 x 5 Threaded ball 0159 M3 x 7 x 3 Ball Bearing 0445 Bellcrank 0597-3 .187” Brass spacer 123-75A Gear Box Created: 12/27/2006 Page 155 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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If you get this too tight, use an Xacto knife blade and work it between the clip and the pitch yoke to slightly loosen the clip until the assembly moves smoothly. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 156 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Use the photos to ensure the correct position of these parts Created: 12/27/2006 Page 157 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Select the spacing shim and set it on top of the flat side of the bearing race. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 158 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Typically this can be done by adding a washer onto the back of one of the t/r mount bolts Created: 12/27/2006 Page 159 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Hold the top of the bolt with a Phillips screw driver and then tighten the locknut firmly Created: 12/27/2006 Page 160 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Tighten until it seats firmly in the t/r shaft and fully tighten. Now flip the hub over and fully tighten the other set screw Created: 12/27/2006 Page 161 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Repeat this procedure for the remaining t/r grip. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 162 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
0587-14 Graphite 33” Tail Boom 0867-15 Tube Drive 0868-11 T/R Pushrod – 30.5” 0872-9 Boom Supports 0 25.5” Created: 12/27/2006 Page 163 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Set this aside for now Created: 12/27/2006 Page 164 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
XCell Stratus Kit Assembly Manual Bag 10 – Tail Rotor Components Bag 10 Bag 10A Bag 10B Created: 12/27/2006 Page 165 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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123-86A T/R and Vertical Fin Mount 123-86B T/R Mount – Left Side 124-84 Vertical Fin 124-85 Horizontal Fin Created: 12/27/2006 Page 166 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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0027 M2.2 x 9.5 Phillips screw 0032 M2.9 x 9.5 Phillips screw 0039 M2.5 x 12 Phillips bolt Created: 12/27/2006 Page 167 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Guide support 0560-3 M2.5 Hex nut 0868-20 Brass sleeve 0868-4 Heat Shrinkable Teflon Tube 0868-5 Push Rod guide Created: 12/27/2006 Page 168 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Rotate the t/r assembly so that the t/r grips/blades face down and set the assembly on a hard surface. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 170 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Tighten fully but carefully as the transmission threads are not thick at this point Created: 12/27/2006 Page 171 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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The front of the triangular fin should point away from the t/r transmission. Fully tighten using a Phillips head screwdriver Created: 12/27/2006 Page 172 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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M2.5 hex nut onto them. Tighten using a Phillips head screw driver Created: 12/27/2006 Page 173 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Tighten the four M3 x 30mm bolts and locknuts that hold the boom support clamp into the frame. Tighten these fully but don’t overtighten them Created: 12/27/2006 Page 175 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Let this dry for an hour or so. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 177 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Fully tighten the M3 bolt and locknut at the bottom of the rear boom support. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 178 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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Now use a heat gun to shrink the Teflon tube tightly onto the pushrod. Carefully shrink the entire tube so that it is evenly against the pushrod. Be careful not to melt the tube. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 179 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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It is recommended that a blade length of 700 to 720mm be used. A good quality rotor blade is suggested. Miniature Aircraft USA offers a variety of high quality rotor blades suitable for this model. Install the main blades as follows: For this step you will need the following parts: •...
90 degrees points, fore, aft, right and left. Miniature Aircraft USA offers an excellent tool for leveling the swashplate, order #0513. Note: Adjustments should be split at opposite sides (half turn longer on the left side and half turn shorter on the right side, for example).
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K) Set the throttle settings to approximately those shown on the chart or to the requirements of a governor if used. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 183 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
“full tank” flights on a charge. Do not take any unnecessary risks. Always turn off all components between flights. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 184 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
-High blade speed >>Raise the low blade -If blades are out of track ½" or more >>Recheck original pitch settings Created: 12/27/2006 Page 185 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
NOTE: Any bearing pre-load is easily observed by removing the tail rotor blades and hub and then rotating the shafts. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 186 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
Approximately every 100 flights, remove the constant drive assembly and lubricate the bearing by adding automatic transmission fluid or Tri-Flow oil. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 187 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
This cutout is for use with the standard Stratus canopy. It does not include a muffler cut-out. This end towards the front of the canopy This end towards the rear of the canopy Created: 12/27/2006 Page 188 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
This cutout is for use with the standard Stratus canopy. It includes a cut-out for the Hatori SB16/SB17 muffler. Created: 12/27/2006 Page 189 Of 190 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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