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AeroWorks 30cc BRAVATA ARF-QB Assembly Manual

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30cc BRAVATA ARF-QB
(Quick Build)
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
AEROWORKS
4903 Nome Street, Denver, CO. 80239 - Phone 303-371-4222 - Fax 303-371-4320
E-mail - info@aero-works.net

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  • Page 1 30cc BRAVATA ARF-QB (Quick Build) ASSEMBLY MANUAL AEROWORKS 4903 Nome Street, Denver, CO. 80239 - Phone 303-371-4222 - Fax 303-371-4320 E-mail - info@aero-works.net...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4903 Nome Street Tightening and Re-shrinking Covering ……… 6 Denver, CO 80239 In that Aeroworks has no control over the final Checking Glue Joints ….………………………. 7 Phone: (303) 371-4222 assembly or materials used for final assembly, Aileron/Flap Servo Assembly ……………...….. 8...

  • Page 3: Kit Contents

    ABRDRC30MW Main Wheel Set w/ Axles ABRDRC30WP Wheel Pants w/ Hardware Spare parts can be ordered directly through Aeroworks. ABRDRC30AL Aluminum Landing Gear Please use the part numbers and item descriptions listed in the kit contents list above to order.

  • Page 4: Items Needed To Complete

    Recommended Spinner: HARDWARE NEEDED TO COMPLETE Hitec 5645MG Servos may be used for sport flying. ◊ 1 - 3” Spinner- Aeroworks Recommended If flying more aggressive aerobatics please see servo option two below. Engine: Note: Spinner available from Aeroworks Note: Servos available through Aeroworks ◊...
  • Page 5 TOOLS & ADHESIVES NEEDED Receiver Power System : Recommended Extensions: TO COMPLETE The Aeroworks 20cc-30cc Power package is recom- 22 AWG extensions are recommended through out mended. The package consists of the following the 30cc Bravata. The following sizes will be used: items: ◊...

  • Page 6: Tightening And Re-Shrinking Covering

    Note: It is recommended that the fuse access hatch be placed on a flat surface and weighted down when not bolted in place to prevent warping. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...

  • Page 7: Checking Glue Joints

    6. Go over all seams and color overlaps with your sealing iron. 2. Apply Thin CA to all firewall joints. The fire- wall has already been fuel proofed and any addi- tional fuel proofing is not necessary. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...

  • Page 8: Aileron/Flap Servo Assembly

    8 - Servo Mounting Screws (Micro Fastener Part number STW0209 recommended) ◊ 2 - 1 1/4” Servo Arms ◊ 1 - 18” Servo Extension (Aileron Servo) ◊ 1 - Aeroworks Safety Clip Required Tools and Adhesives ◊ Small Phillips screw Driver ◊ 80 Grit Sandpaper ◊...
  • Page 9 The card stock should be the exact width of the well in these steps. being built for the correct wing. Both a left and servo case. right hatch cover are shown below. Left Wing Right Wing Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 10 The servo should be clamped to the 17. Use a 5/64” Drill bit to drill pilot holes for wood servo hatch while the epoxy cures. screws. 18. Remove masking tape. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...

  • Page 11: Aileron/Flap Pushrod Installation

    AILERON/FLAP CONTROL HORN 19. Use a Phillips head screw driver to install self Use an Aeroworks Safety Clip to ensure the & PUSHROD INSTALLATION tapping screws. Be careful not to apply too much plugs will not come apart from vibration or light force when tightening the screws as this can tension.
  • Page 12 5. Align the control horns over the factory drilled 7. Align the left and right sides of the control horns holes. to the mounting holes and mount using six wood screws as shown. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...

  • Page 13: Final Aileron/Flap Servo Installation

    Micro Fasteners and ing the servo extension to pass through once it is are part number: SCM2508 pulled out the root end of the wing. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 14 14. Finished wing assembly shown below. Repeat the servo hatch mounting hole locations as care not to over-tighten the screw as this can all previous steps for the remaining wing panel. shown. damage the servo hatch cover. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...

  • Page 15: Stabs/Elevator Assembly

    Use a 1/16” x 3” x 5” piece of hardwood sheet under the clamp. This will prevent the clamp from crushing the stab. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 16 Note: Take care not to cut into the underlying wood, relation to the wing. If it is not level, it may be this may weaken the stab and can lead to an in necessary to slightly sand the fuse on one side. flight failure. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 17 19. Apply 30 minute epoxy to the stab reinforce- kept at room temperature and allowed to dry for reinforcement strips gluing area at this time. ment strips as shown. an hour to allow epoxy to cure properly. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...

  • Page 18: Vertical Fin/Rudder Assembly

    6. Place the stab reinforcement strips against the on the fuse. Do not mark the stabilizer at this vertical fin and stabilizer. Use a pen to mark time. their location onto the fin and stab. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 19 Note: Take care not to cut into the underlying wood, vertical fin and into the stab to secure the fin this may weaken the stab and can lead to an in while the epoxy cures. flight failure. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 20 Required Tools and Adhesives ◊ 30 Minute Epoxy ◊ Mixing Sticks ◊ Mixing Cups ◊ Rubbing alcohol ◊ Vaseline petroleum jelly or light oil 15. Apply 30 minute epoxy to the stab reinforce- ment strips as shown. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 21 Wipe away pletely into the predrilled holes in the trailing excess epoxy with alcohol wetted wipes. edge of the vertical fin. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...

  • Page 22: Elevator Servo/Linkage Installation

    ELEVATOR SERVO Attach 36” servo extension to servo. Use an 5. Install servo in servo well with the output shaft Aeroworks Safety Clip to ensure the plugs will towards the rear of fuse as shown below. INSTALLATION not come apart from vibration or light tension.
  • Page 23 Start with the Note: CA glues have a fast drying time. center hole in the control horn. The ball link Remember to work quickly. may be moved up or down for more or less con- trol throw. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...

  • Page 24: Rudder Servo/Pull-Pull Assembly

    5/64” Ball Driver front. Repeat for other side. ◊ 3/32” Ball Driver ◊ Wire Cutters ◊ Pliers ◊ Phillips Screw Driver ◊ 1oz Bottle Gap Filling CA Glue ◊ .34oz Bottle Blue IC-Loc Thread Locker Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 25 Take care not to cross the ca- 7. Thread the brass swag tube onto the pull pull bles. cable followed by the threaded coupler. 8. Thread cable back through the brass swage tube as shown. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 26 17. Install the remaining control horn and secure in place with six 2mm nuts Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...

  • Page 27: Tail Wheel Installation

    1 - .34oz Bottle Blue IC-Loc Thread Locker 21. Tape the rudder balance tab to the top leading edge of the vertical fin in the neutral position as shown. This ensures the rudder is straight when the cables are attached. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 28 3. Apply a drop of thick CA to the mounting 7. Mount the tail wheel strut using three wood 5. Place tail wheel strut over the pre-drilled holes screws before inserting into the tiller mounting screws. in the bottom rear of the fuse. holes. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...

  • Page 29: Landing Gear/Wheel Pant Installation

    1 - 9/64” Ball Driver ◊ 1 - 12mm Open End Box Wrench ◊ 1 - .34oz Bottle Blue IC-Loc Thread Locker 10. Twist spring end tight with pliers. 11. Repeat spring installation for other side. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 30 7. Install inner wheel collar. Use blue Loctite on washer. Use a drop of blue Loctite on landing Only snug tighten at this time. the wheel collar set screw before final tighten- gear bolts before attaching the landing gear. ing. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 31 9. Slide the lock washer then the flat washer on the 11. Repeat previous steps for other wheel and wheel wheel pant mounting bolts. Use blue Loctite on pant. the bolts before final tightening. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...

  • Page 32: Engine Installation

    5. Use a stencil to fill in any missed parts where the as shown. Use a square to align the propeller standoffs were marked in step 4. output shaft with the pre marked thrust lines on the template. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 33 4. Use blue loctite to secure the engine mounting 1. The firewall has been pre marked for the DLE bolts in place. This will insure that the mounting 30 gas engine. bolts stay in place over time. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...

  • Page 34: Ignition Installation

    ◊ 1 - Ignition Regulator (Smart-Fly Shown ) ◊ 1 - Ignition Switch (MPI Shown ) ◊ 4 - Aeroworks Safety Clips ◊ 1 - Dubro Universal Kwik-Switch Mount 6. Distance from front of firewall to front of Part# 203 engine prop hub is 6 3/8”.
  • Page 35 10. Switch mounting holes have been cut into the radio floor. Install your switch using the hard- ware supplied by the switch manufacturer. 6. Secure ignition module with nylon tie as neces- sary. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 36 12. Using a hobby knife, puncture the location 16. Finished ignition switch installation show. keep the hole from widening over time. marked in the previous step. This will allow you to drill from the outside. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...

  • Page 37: Throttle Servo & Choke Installation

    1 - Rotary Cutting tool with Cutting Disk ◊ 1 - Wire Cutter ◊ 1 - Soldering Iron ◊ 1 - Silver Solder “Sta-Brite Recommended” ◊ 1 - 80 Grit Sandpaper ◊ 1 - .34oz Bottle Blue IC-Loc Thread Locker Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 38 5. Place servo mounting tray inside motor box as 7. Thread ball link onto solder coupler as shown. Ball link should touch the non-threaded portion should be parallel with the servo case. shown. of the solder coupler. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 39 14. Drill all four mounting holes as shown. Use cau- low. tion when drilling, drilling to fast may cause ply- wood to splinter around mounting hole. 16. Place servo mount inside fuse and align with mounting bolts. Tighten mounting bolts at this time. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 40 1 - 4-40 metal rod threaded at one end ◊ 1 - 4-40 ball link assembly with hardware ◊ 1 - 4-40 Threaded insert ◊ 1 - Large Zip Tie ◊ 2 - Small Zip Ties Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...

  • Page 41: Fuel Tank Assembly

    1 - Aluminum Stopper Back Plates ◊ 1 - Phillips head bolts ◊ 2 - Brass Barbs for Fuel Line Required Parts -Not Included ◊ 1 - Aeroworks Fuel Line Installation Kit Required Tools and Adhesives ◊ Pencil/felt tip pen ◊ Phillips Screw Driver ◊...

  • Page 42: Fuel Tank Installation

    1 - 6 x 130 x 70mm Foam Sheet ◊ 2 - 8 x 450mm Nylon Ties ◊ 7 - 3 x 150mm Nylon Ties Required Parts -Not Included ◊ 1 - Aeroworks Fuel Line Installation Kit Required Tools and Adhesives ◊ Pliers ◊ Wire Cutter ◊...
  • Page 43 Note: Using a heat gun to soften the fuel line will over time. Always secure fuel lines with help with the installation of the fuel “T”. nylon ties to prevent them from pulling off during flight. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 44 This will pre- grommet and into fuse. 11. Drill hole to accommodate fuel filler dot. vent the vent line from falling back inside the fuse and flooding the airplane with gas during fueling. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...

  • Page 45: Fuselage Bottom Hatch Installation

    An inlet hole has al- Note: Aeroworks has found this method to provide ready been cut in the fuse former to allow air to sufficient cooling for the DLE 30 gas engine.
  • Page 46 3. Tape card stock to bottom of fuse and mark its cutout to get it to fit properly. location. This will ensure the template is placed in the exact spot when marking the cowl. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 47 Note: Pay close attention to the marker you ing fins of the engine. choose. Some permanent markers may not be easily removed. Also, When using rubbing alcohols or other paint removers, always test on painted parts before using! Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...

  • Page 48: Radio Installation

    Wire Cutter (4) 4-40x16mm button style hex head bolts ◊ the cowl. Masking Tape (4)#6 bonded washers Note: Take care not to cut or scratch the cowl. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 49 This will be used to connect floor. the ailerons and flaps to the receiver. Builders Tip: Placing thick CA on adhesive side of hook and loop material will allow it to adhere firmly to the plywood radio floor. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...

  • Page 50: Decal Installation

    10. Pass small nylon tie through holes in fuse for- Do Not attempt to install decal with out mer. These will secure the extensions and help 13. Finished receiver installation shown below. transfer tape. keep them away from the windows. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...

  • Page 51: Side Window/Windshield Installation

    Required Tools and Adhesives ◊ Masking Tape ◊ Canopy Glue ◊ Phillips Head Screw Driver Builders Tip: Clean windows from both sides 3. Placement of included decals shown below. before installing. 5. Placement of included decals shown below. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 52 5. Place window in fuse cutout from inside fuse wood screws and double sided tape are recom- cabin as shown. Allow glue to full cure before mended to secure dash panel. removing masking tape. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...

  • Page 53: Preflight/Field Assembly

    3. Attach the 18” extension to the servo lead and PREFLIGHT screws at this time. secure with Aeroworks Safety Clip. Ensure the connectors will not come apart from vibration or 1. Gather (2) 8-32 wing mounting bolts and (2) #8 Builders Tip: A small amount of silicone can be light tension.

  • Page 54: Control Throw Deflection Table

    Failure to do so may result in a catastrophic failure of the Use the given rates as a starting point. Then wing. adjust rates from there to suit your own flying style. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...

  • Page 55: Measuring Control Throws

    4. Degrees are measured at the tip of the boost tab as shown below. 6. Aileron throw measured in degrees at widest point of the aileron. 2. Slide the throw meter under the rudder boost tab. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...

  • Page 56: Checking Center Of Gravity

    C.G. Is 5 7/8” Back from the Wing L.E. Measured at the Fuse Side 1. Aeroworks has included the new CG Buddy with the 30cc Bravata . This handy tool will al- low the builder to balance the airplane without the need for an assistant.
  • Page 57 Make sure the CG Buddy is model by moving the batteries and receiver be- securely latched to the wing tube and dowel be- fore adding any ballast. fore moving further. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...

  • Page 58: Flying The 30Cc Bravata

    Mishandling of Li-ion tude before attempting rolling maneuvers at first. batteries can result in fire. Always follow the manu- facturer’s instructions when disposing of Lithium Polymer batteries. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 59 RADIO CONTROL signed by all parties and copies provided to AMA Headquarters. 1. All model flying shall be conducted in a manner to avoid over flight of unprotected people. Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 60 (4) 3mm Split-ring Lock washers for wheel pants (2) 3mm flat washers (1) 8-32 blind nuts pre-installed for wing mounting mounting (2) Brass Spacers (1) 6-32 blind nuts pre-installed for wing struts Mounting (5) Large Pin Point Hinges glued for Flap Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 61 # 17 (1) 23dia. x600mm aluminum wing joiner – black (1) Manual CD anodized (2) 8-32x25mm hex head bolts for wing mounting # 18 (2) #8 bonded washers (1) Decal Sheet (2) 4mm Split-ring Lock Washers Aeroworks 30cc Bravata Assembly Manual...
  • Page 62 This Carbon Tail Wheel is designed to fit perfectly The 2.5 Gallon Hand Crank fuel system is perfect Use the Aeroworks Throw Meter to precisely set on the 30cc Bravata. The carbon leaf spring adds for pilots venturing into gas powered airplanes for your control throws on the elevator and ailerons.
  • Page 63 Dress up the cabin of your 30cc Bravata with this vintage RPM while conveniently mounted inside the airplane. Aeroworks float set. Made of High Quality fiberglass 3 dimensional dash panel. Made from rigid plastic and with Steerable water rudders these floats will turn your printed with a imitation wood grain finish this dash panel 30cc Bravata into a versatile easy flying float plane.
  • Page 64 4903 Nome St, Denver, CO 80239 Phone: (303) 371-4222 Fax: (303) 371-4320 Email: Info@Aero-Works.Net Technical Support: Techsupport@Aero-Works.Net Product Code Turquoise/Cream: Aeroworks, Inc Printed: 02/2012 ABRTC30 Aero-Works.Net Deep Red/Cream: ABRDRC30...

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