Cap 232 BP 3D Assembly Manual
Table of Contents Introduction.................................................................3 Specifications..............................................................3 Using the Manual........................................................3 Contents of Kit/Parts Layout..........................................4 Required Radio Equipment............................................5 Important Information About Motor Selection..................5 High Power Outrunner Setup................................
Introduction The Cap 232 BP 3D combines the sturdy construction of a balsa/light-ply airframe with the uninhibited 3D capability of a lightweight profile park flyer. It’s all made possible by its intelligently engineered, open structure design that keeps weight to a bare minimum while providing all the structural integrity of a real wood airframe.
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout Large Replacement Parts EFL2401 Wing w/Ailerons EFL2402 Fuselage with Rudder EFL2403 Horizontal Tail Assembly EFL2405 Landing Gear Small Replacement Parts EFL2404 Pushrod Set EFL2406 Hardware Set EFL2407 Wheel Set EFLA213 E-flite/JR/Horizon Decals EFLM1915 Outrunner Stick Mount
Required Radio Equipment You will need a minimum 6-channel transmitter, crystals, micro receiver, and four sub-micro servos. You can choose to purchase a complete radio system that includes all of these items or, if you are using an existing transmitter, just purchase the other required equipment separately. Complete Radio System SPM2460 DX6 DSM® 6CH Park Flyer w/4-S75 Servos Note: We recommend the crystal-free, interference-free Spektrum® DX6 2.
High Power Outrunner Setup EFLM1400 Park 450 BL Outrunner, 890Kv EFLA311B 20-Amp Brushless ESC THP13203SPL 1320mAh 3-Cell 11.1V Li-Po APC11038SF 11 x 3.8 Electric Prop EFLAEC303 EC3 Device & Battery Connector, Male/Female EFLC3005 Celectra 1- to 3-Cell Li-Po Charger This is a high-power performance setup for strong 3D flights. Lightweight Outrunner Setup EFLM1305 Park 400 BL Outrunner, 920Kv EFLA311B 20-Amp Brushless ESC THP9103SJPL 910mAh 3-Cell 11.1V Li-Po APC11038SF 11 x 3.
Required Tools and Adhesives Tools & Equipment EFLA250 Park Flyer Tool Assortment, 5-piece Or Purchase Separately EFLA257 Screwdriver, #0 Phillips (or included with EFLA250) EFLA251 Hex Wrench: 3/32” (or included with EFLA250) Drill Drill bit: 1/16” (1.
Limited Warranty (a) This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser ("Purchaser") and is not transferable. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. This warranty covers only those Products purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer. Third party transactions are not covered by this warranty. Proof of purchase is required for warranty claims.
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Inspection or Repairs If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired, please call for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility.
Non-Warranty Repairs Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for repair you are agreeing to payment of the repair without notification. Repair estimates are available upon request. You must include this request with your repair. Non-warranty repair estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor.
Safety, Precautions, and Warnings As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others. Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.) that you use. This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control.
Airframe Assembly Required Parts Fuselage Wing Stabilizer Required Tools and Adhesives Felt-tipped pen Ruler String Hobby knife w/#11 blade Thin CA Sandpaper 1 . Locate the wing and fuselage. Slide the wing into the fuselage and center it as shown in the drawing. Use either a ruler or a ruler and string to ensure the dimensions are the same as shown. A=A A A Hint: Use the opening in the bottom of the wing for the servos to help in alignment.
2 . Use a felt-tipped pen to trace the outline of the fuselage onto the top and bottom of the wing. 3 . Remove the wing and use a hobby knife with a sharp #11 blade to remove the covering from the wing 1/16" (1.5mm) inside the lines drawn. Important: Do not cut into the underlying wood. This will weaken the structure and could cause failure in flight.
4 . Slide the wing back into position in the fuselage. Check to make sure the wing is perpendicular (90°) to the fuselage as shown. Lightly sand the opening in the fuselage if necessary to make any adjustments. 90º 5 . Wick thin CA into the joint between the wing and fuselage. Make sure to apply CA to left, right, top and bottom to guarantee the wing is glued securely. 90º Note: Avoid using a CA accelerator to allow the CA to wick well into the wood of the fuselage and wing.
6 . Slide the stabilizer into position in the fuselage. Check that it has been centered using the drawing as a reference. B 7 . Check that the stabilizer and wing are parallel to each other. Lightly sand the opening in the fuselage to correct any alignment problems.
8 . Follow Steps 2, 3 and 5 to prepare and glue the stabilizer to the fuselage.
Hinging Required Parts Airframe CA hinges (17) Elevator (left and right) Aileron (left and right) Rudder Plywood elevator joiner Required Tools and Adhesives Thin CA T-pins Straight edge 18 1 . Remove the covering from one elevator to expose the slot for the plywood elevator joiner. Slide the joiner into position and check it is aligned with the front edge of the elevator using a straight edge. Wick thin CA into the joint between the joiner and elevator to secure the joiner in position.
2 . Place a T-pin in the center of three hinges. 3 . Slide the hinges into the pre-cut slots of the elevator.
4 . Slide the hinges and elevator into position on the stabilizer. Align the end of the elevator with the end of the stabilizer. Remove the T-pins to position the elevator as close to the stabilizer as possible, eliminating the gap between the two. Saturate each hinge, top and bottom, with thin CA. Note: Do not use CA accelerator on the . hinges. The CA must be allowed to soak into the hinges and surrounding wood to provide . the best bond. 20 5 .
6 . Hinging the rudder follows the same procedure as the elevators, except you don’t have to worry about the elevator joiner. Use three CA hinges when attaching the rudder to the fin/fuselage. 7 . The last step is to hinge the ailerons to the wing. Each aileron uses four hinges to attach it to the wing.
Landing Gear Installation Required Parts Assembled airframe Tail gear wire Tail wheel, 3/4" (20mm) Tail wheel retainer Main gear strut (2) Main wheel, 1 7/8" (48mm) (2) Wheel spacer (2) 4-40 nut (4) 4-40 x 1/2" machine screw (2) 2mm x 15mm machine screw (2) 2mm nut (2) Required Tools and Adhesives Pliers Phillips screwdriver (small) Hex wrench: 3/32" Thin CA 6-minute epoxy Threadlock 22 1 . Locate the tail gear wire. Use 6-minute epoxy to glue the wire into the slot in the bottom of the rudder.
2 . Slide the tail wheel onto the wire once the epoxy has fully cured. Use the tail wheel retainer to keep the wheel in position. A drop of thin CA on the retainer will secure it to the wire. Make sure not to get CA into the tail wheel, preventing it from rotating. 3 . Slide a wheel spacer onto one of the 4-40 x 1/2" machine screws. Slide the screw into the wheel and thread a 4-40 nut onto the screw.
4 . Slide the wheel assembly into the 7/64" hole in the landing gear, making sure the wheel will be on the correct side of the gear. Use a 3/32" hex wrench in the screw to prevent it from rotating while installing the 4-40 nut on the inside of the landing gear. Use a drop of thin CA or threadlock on the nut to prevent it from vibrating loose. 5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for the remaining wheel. 24 6 . Attach the main gear to the fuselage using two 2mm x 15mm machine screws and the two 2mm nuts.
Radio Installation Required Parts Assembled airframe Carbon linkage (long), 9 7/8" (250mm) Carbon linkage (medium) 8 1/2" (215mm) Carbon linkage (short) (2) 5 1/2" (140mm) Control horn w/backplate (4) Nylon clevis (4) Pushrod control connector w/hardware (4) Servos w/hardware (4) 3D length servo arms (4) Radio system w/receiver 1 . Remove the arms from your four servos. Install two servos into the openings on the bottom of the wing using the hardware provided with the servos.
2 . The elevator servo is installed in the upper hole in the fuselage using the hardware provided with your servo. Pre-drill the holes for the servo mounting screws using a drill and 1/16" (1.5mm) drill bit. The output of the servo will be on the left side facing the front of the plane. 26 3 . The rudder servo is installed in the lower hole using the hardware provided with your servo. Pre-drill the holes for the servo mounting screws using a drill and 1/16" (1.5mm) drill bit.
4 . Secure the receiver to the fuselage under the wing using hook and loop tape. Route the antenna wires according to the manual provided with your radio system. Plug the servos into the appropriate positions in the receiver. 5 . Position a control horn on the aileron. The horn will have the holes for the clevis in line with the aileron hinge line, and fairly close to the outer edge of the balsa. Mark the location for the two horn posts using a felt-tipped pen.
6 . Drill the locations for the horn posts using a 5/64" (2mm) drill bit. 28 7 . Slide the control horn into the holes from the bottom of the aileron. Apply a few drops of thin CA to the posts from the top of the aileron. Slide the control horn backplate into position, making sure the horn is solidly secured. Apply a couple drops of thin CA where the posts protrude through the backplate.
8 . Attach a pushrod control connector to a long 3D servo horn. Remove the remaining arm using a hobby knife or side cutters. 9 . Turn the radio system on and center all the trims and sticks. Also make sure you are starting with a clean program if using a programmable radio. Check the operation of the servos at this time.
1 0. With the radio system on, attach the servo horn to the aileron servo. 30 1 1. Attach a nylon clevis to the outer hole of the control horn. Slide the short 5 1/2" (140mm) pushrod through the connector on the servo, then into the nylon clevis. The pushrod should protrude about 1/16" (1.5mm) into the forks of the clevis. Use a couple drops of thin CA to glue the clevis to the pushrod. Be careful not to accidentally glue the clevis to the control horn.
1 2. With the radio system still on, physically center the aileron. Use the screw from the pushrod control connector to secure the pushrod to the connector. 1 3. Repeat Steps 5 through 12 for the remaining aileron servo.
1 4. The installation of the elevator linkage follows the same procedure as the aileron linkage. The only difference is you will be using the medium 8 1/2" (215mm) length carbon pushrod linkage during assembly. 32 1 5. The last linkage to install is for operating the rudder. The long 9 7/8" (250mm) carbon pushrod is used for the rudder.
Power System Installation Required Parts Assembled airframe Motor offset shim (2) Stick mount w/hardware Brushless motor 20-Amp Brushless ESC (EFLA311B) 910–1320mAh 3-Cell 11.1V Li-Po (THP13203SPL or THP9103SJPL) 11 x 3.8 Electric Prop (APC11038SF) EC3 Device & Battery Connector, Male/Female (EFLAEC303) 1 . Mount your particular motor to the stick type mount using the hardware provided with the mount. Required Tools and Adhesives Razor saw Medium CA Ruler Hook and loop tape Drill Drill bit: 1/16" (1.
2 . Cut the motor stick to a length of 7/8" (22mm) as shown when using the Park 450 motor. Note: If you are using a park 400, you can use the same measurement as the Park 450, or cut the motor stick to a length of 1 1/8" (28mm) to position the propeller in the same location as the Park 450. Either way, you will have plenty of clearance between the propeller and front of the fuselage. 34 3 . Use medium CA to glue the two motor offset shims to the sides of the motor stick.
4 . Slide the motor mount onto the motor stick. Use a drill and 1/16" (1.5mm) drill bit to drill a pilot hole for the screw into the motor stick. Use the 1.5mm x 10mm screw to secure the mount to the motor stick. Note: Check that your motor has right . thrust. The motor will be angled towards . the right when viewed from the top of the aircraft as shown. Important Information About Your Brushless ESC Make sure your ESC brake is programmed to Off.
5 . Solder any necessary connectors onto the speed control for the motor and battery. Plug the motor into the speed control. Attach the speed control to the fuselage using hook and loop tape. Plug the speed control into the throttle port of your receiver. 36 6 . Attach the battery to the side of the fuselage using hook and loop tape. The exact position of the battery can be changed forward or back, depending on what is necessary to achieve the correct center of gravity.
Note: Never check the motor rotation on . the bench with the propeller installed. The . plane could move and cause serious injury. Always check the motor without the propeller . to avoid injury. 7 . Attach the propeller using the adapter included with the motor. Important Information About Your Propeller It is also very important to check to be sure the propeller is balanced before installing onto the shaft. An unbalanced propeller may strip the gears or cause poor flight characteristics.
Control Throws 1 . Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your Cap 232 BP. Check the movement of the rudder using the transmitter. When the stick is moved right, the rudder should also move right. Reverse the direction of the servo at the transmitter if necessary. 2 . Check the movement of the elevator with the radio system. Moving the elevator stick down will make the airplane elevator move up. 3 . Use a ruler to adjust the throw of the elevator, ailerons and rudder.
Center of Gravity An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly balancing the model. Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step! The recommended Center of Gravity (CG) location for the Cap 232 BP is 4 3/4" (120mm) behind the leading edge of the wing against the fuselage. Range Test Your Radio 1 . Before each flying session, be sure to range check your radio. This is accomplished by turning on your transmitter with the antenna collapsed. Turn on the receiver in your airplane.
Preflight Check Your Radio Before going to the field, be sure that your batteries are fully charged per the instructions included with your radio. Charge both the transmitter and receiver pack for your airplane. Use the recommended charger supplied with your particular radio system, following the instructions provided with the radio. In most cases, the radio should be charged the night before going out flying. Before each flying session, be sure to range check your radio.
Flying Your Cap 232 BP Flying the Cap 232 BP is about as fun as it can get at the park. A very light wing loading and extreme control throws make for some exciting 3D flying. Verify that your CG is at the correct location as per the manual and that you have your rates set up to your liking. Verify all control throws are in the correct direction and the motor spins in the correct direction as well. Point the model into the wind and add some throttle trim until the motor begins to turn.
2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code GENERAL 1) I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy by having been previously, successfully flight tested. 2) I will not fly my model higher than approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator. I will give right-of-way and avoid flying in the proximity of full-scale aircraft.
2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code 4) I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission. (Only properly licensed Amateurs are authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies.) 5) Flying sites separated by three miles or more are considered safe from site-to-site interference, even when both sites use the same frequencies.
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