Hangar 9 CAP 232G ARF User manual

Wingspan:................................... 80.5 in (2045mm)
Wing Area: ........................ 1260 sq in (81.2 sq dm)
Assembly mAnuAl
CAP 232G ARF
Length:........................................ 74.5 in (1892mm)
Weight:............................... 15–16 lb (6.8kg–7.3kg)
Specifications
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Table of Contents
ContentsofKit....................................................................3
UltraCote Covering Colors ...........................................................3
Radio and Power Systems Requirements ................................................3
Required Tools and Adhesives ........................................................4
Limited Warranty Period .............................................................4
Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability ..................................................5
Safety Precautions .................................................................5
Questions, Assistance, and Repairs ....................................................5
Questions or Assistance .............................................................5
Inspection or Repairs ...............................................................6
Warranty Inspection and Repairs.......................................................6
Non-Warranty Repairs...............................................................6
Safety, Precautions, and Warnings .....................................................7
Before Starting Assembly ............................................................7
Using the Manual ..................................................................7
Section 1 – Hinging the Control Surfaces ...............................................8
Section 2 – Aileron Servo Installation .................................................11
Section 3 – Wing and Tail Installation .................................................14
Section 4 – Landing Gear Installation..................................................16
Section 5 – Elevator Servo Installation .................................................17
Section 6A – Rudder Servo Installation: Pull-Pull ........................................20
Section 6B – Rudder Servo Installation: Direct Linkage ....................................22
Section 7 – Tail Wheel Installation ....................................................24
Section 8 – Engine Installation .......................................................25
Section 9 – Final Assembly .........................................................28
Seal the Aileron and Elevator Hinge Gaps...............................................30
Center of Gravity..................................................................30
Control Throws ...................................................................31
Computer Radio Enhancements ......................................................31
Rates and Expos ..................................................................32
Radio Setup .....................................................................32
Preflight ........................................................................33
Range Test Your Radio .............................................................33
2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code....................................34

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Contents of Kit
UltraCote®Covering Colors
• True Red HANU866 • White HANU870
• Pearl Purple HANU847 • Cub Yellow HANU884
Radio and Power Systems Requirements
• 4-Channel radio system (minimum) w/receiver
• JRPS8411 Ultra Torque Digital Servo (5)
• JRPS537 Standard Servo (Throttle)
• 18" (458mm) Servo Extension (JRPA099) (2)
• 24" (610mm) Servo Extensions (JRPA102) (3)
Recommended JR®Systems
• 10X
• XP9303
• XP7202
• XP6102
• XP662
Recommended Power Systems
• Evolution 45GX
Replacement Parts
A. HAN2901 Fuselage w/Hatch
B. HAN2902 Fuselage Hatch
C. HAN2903 Left Wing w/Aileron
D. HAN2904 Right Wing w/Aileron
E. HAN2905 Wing Tube
F. HAN2906 Stabilizer w/Elevator
G. HAN2907 Stabilizer Tube Set
H. HAN2908 Fin w/Rudder
I. HAN2909 Canopy
J. HAN2910 Landing Gear w/Axles
K. HAN2911 Wheel Pant Set
L. HAN2912 Painted Cowl
M. HAN2913 Aluminum Tail Wheel Assembly
Items not shown
HAN2914 Fuel Tank w/Stopper
HAN2915 Decal Set
AB
E
D
C
JR XP6102
JR XP7202
F
G
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I
J
K
L
M
JR XP9303
Evolution 454 GX
EVOE45GX2

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Required Tools and Adhesives
Tools
• Drill • T-pins
• Adjustable wrench • Hex wrench: 3/32", 5/32"
• Hobby knife • Hobby scissors
• Phillips screwdriver • Pliers
• Side cutters • Nut driver: 5.5mm
• Crimping tool
• Drill bits: 1/16" (1.5mm), 5/64" (2mm),
5/32" (4mm), 7/32" (4.5mm)
Adhesives
• 6-minute epoxy (HAN8000) • 30-minute epoxy (HAN8002)
• Thin CA • Canopy glue
• Zap-A-Dap-A-Goo • Threadlock
• Medium CA • Pacer hinge glue (PT-55)
Other Required Items
• Epoxy brushes • Felt-tipped pen or pencil
• Measuring device (e.g. ruler, tape measure) • Mixing sticks for epoxy
• Paper towels • Rubbing alcohol
• Masking tape • Sanding bar
• Sandpaper • Rotary tool w/sanding drum
• Sealing Iron (HAN101) • Covering Glove (HAN150)
• Sealing Iron Sock (HAN141) • Soldering iron
• Cardstock • 1/4" (6mm) foam
• Syringe • Toothpicks
• Razor saw • Petroleum jelly
• Clear covering (HANU964)
Limited Warranty Period
Horizon Hobby, Inc. guarantees this product to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the
date of purchase.

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Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability
Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Horizon Hobby, Inc. will, at its option, (i) repair or (ii) replace, any product determined
by Horizon Hobby, Inc. to be defective. In the event of a defect, these are your exclusive remedies.
This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence,
commercial use, or modification of or to any part of the product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper
installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted repair by anyone other than an authorized Horizon Hobby, Inc. service
center. This warranty is limited to the original purchaser and is not transferable. In no case shall Horizon Hobby’s
liability exceed the original cost of the purchased product and will not cover consequential, incidental or collateral
damage. Horizon Hobby, Inc. reserves the right to inspect any and all equipment involved in a warranty claim. Repair
or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. Further, Horizon Hobby reserves the right to
change or modify this warranty without notice.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER.
HORIZON HOBBY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
As Horizon Hobby, Inc. has no control over use, setup, final assembly, modification or misuse, no liability shall be
assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all
resulting liability.
If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, you are
advised to return this product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
Safety Precautions
This is a sophisticated hobby product and not a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires
some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or
damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision.
The product manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the
instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage
or injury.
Questions, Assistance, and Repairs
Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair. Once assembly, setup or use
of the product has been started, you must contact Horizon Hobby, Inc. directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer
your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance.
Questions or Assistance
For questions or assistance, please direct your email to [e-mail], or call 877.504.0233 toll
free to speak to a service technician.

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Inspection or Repairs
If your 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 Hobby, Inc. is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at
our facility. Include your complete name, address, phone number where you can be reached during business days, RMA
number, and a brief summary of the problem. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the
shipping carton.
Warranty Inspection and Repairs
To receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Providing
warranty conditions have been met, your product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement
decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby.
Non-Warranty Repairs
Should your repair not be covered by warranty and the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost, you will be
provided with an estimate advising you of your options. You will be billed for any return freight for non-warranty repairs.
Please advise us of your preferred method of payment. Horizon Hobby accepts money orders and cashiers checks, as
well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. If you choose to pay by credit card, please include your
credit card number and expiration date. Any repair left unpaid or unclaimed after 90 days will be considered abandoned
and will be disposed of accordingly.
Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address (freight prepaid):
Horizon Service Center
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
All other products requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address (freight prepaid):
Horizon Product Support
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822

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Safety, Precautions, and Warnings
This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control. This
interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around
your model, as this margin will help to avoid collisions or injury.
• Always operate your model in an open area away from cars, traffic, or people.
• Never operate the model out into the street or populated areas for any reason as injury or damage can occur..
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable
battery packs, etc.) that you use.
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.
• Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected
for this purpose.
Before Starting Assembly
Before beginning the assembly of the CAP 232G, remove each part from its bag for inspection. Closely inspect the
fuselage, wing panels, rudder, and stabilizer for damage. If you find any damaged or missing parts, contact the place of
purchase.
If you find any wrinkles in the covering, use a heat gun or sealing iron to remove them. Use caution while working around
areas where the colors overlap to prevent separating the colors.
Using the Manual
This manual is divided into sections to help make assembly easier to understand, and to provide breaks between each
major section. In addition, check boxes have been placed next to each step to keep track of each step completed. Steps
with a single box () are performed once, while steps with two boxes () indicate that the step will require
repeating, such as for a right or left wing panel, two servos, etc. Remember to take your time and follow the directions.
HAN100 – Heat Gun
HAN150 – Covering Glove
HAN101 – Sealing Iron
HAN141 – Sealing Iron
Sock

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Required Parts
• Elevator (left and right) • Fin
• Rudder • Hinges (21)
• Wing panel (right and left)
• Aileron (left and right)
• Stabilizer (left and right)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Syringe • Sandpaper (coarse)
• Toothpicks • Razor saw
• Petroleum jelly • Straight edge/ruler
• Felt-tipped pen • Scissors
• Hobby knife w/#11 blade
• Covering Iron (HAN101)
• Clear UltraCote® (HANU964)
• 30-minute epoxy or Pacer Hinge Glue (PT-55)
Properly hinging the control surfaces on giant-scale
models is vitally important. Poorly installed hinges affect
the model’s precision and control response and can also
be dangerous. Each and every hinge needs to be securely
bonded in place in both the flying surface and the control
surface. The hinge pivot points need to be exactly parallel
to each other and precisely located on the center of the
hinge line.
Step 1
Sand each end of the hinge point using coarse sandpaper.
This will improve the bond of the epoxy to the hinge.
Apply a thin coat of Petroleum jelly to the hinge point to
prevent the epoxy from gluing the hinge surface.
Step 2
Mix one ounce of 30-minute epoxy. Using a glue syringe
or toothpick, place a sufficient amount of 30-minute
epoxy into one of the hinge pockets in the aileron leading
edge only. Install one of the hinge points until the hinge
pin center is flush with the leading edge of the aileron.
Some epoxy should ooze out of the pocket as the hinge is
installed. If not, remove the hinge and apply more epoxy.
After gluing a few hinges, you’ll get the hang of just how
much epoxy is needed. Wipe away any excess epoxy with
rubbing alcohol. Re-check that the center of the hinge
pin is flush and parallel with the leading edge. Continue
installing hinges in the leading edge of the aileron. The
control surfaces (ailerons) will be installed after the epoxy
is fully cured.
Note: Be sure that the hinge pivot pins are
parallel and flush to the aileron leading edge.
It’s important to frequently mix a fresh batch
of 30-minute epoxy in order to achieve good
glue joint penetration. If you notice the epoxy
becoming thicker, then mix a new batch.
Hint: You can also use Pacer PT-55
Hinge Glue to glue the hinges. Follow
the instructions here as well as on the
glue bottle to achieve the best results.
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Step 3
Allow the glue to fully cure for at least 6 hours. When
cured, work each hinge throughout its full motion several
times using your hands. This will break free any epoxy
that may have found its way into the hinge joint. Move the
hinge throughout its full travel until no resistance is felt.
This may take as many as 40 or 50 times.
Step 4
Mix one ounce of 30-minute epoxy or use Pacer PT-55
hinge glue. Place a sufficient amount of glue in each of
the hinge pockets in one wing panel.
Step 5
Carefully attach the aileron to the wing, making sure the
hinges are inserted in their respective hinge pockets.
Press the aileron and wing together such that less than a
1/64" (.5mm) hinge line gap exists between the aileron
and wing. The bevels should virtually touch. Use a paper
towel and rubbing alcohol to wipe away any visible epoxy
around the hinges.
Step 6
Double-check the hinge gap and allow the glue to fully
cure for at least 6 hours.
Step 7
When fully cured, move each control surface throughout
its travel range several times to break away any epoxy in
the hinge. Be sure to deflect the surface fully.
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Step 8
Glue the elevator hinges in place using the same
techniques used to hinge the ailerons.
Step 9
Repeat Steps 1 through 8 for the remaining aileron
and elevator.
Hint: Combining the left and right wing/
aileron and/or left and right stabilizer/elevator
while waiting for glue to cure will make
this section move along much quicker.
Step 10
Since all that’s left is the rudder, this is a good time to
glue it as well. Follow Steps 1 through 7 to complete
hinging the control surfaces. Cut the bottom hinge flush
with the forward edge of the fin post.
It is a good idea to be sure that the aileron and elevator
hinge lines be sealed airtight. Sealing the hinge line has
several advantages. A sealed hinge line gives a greater
control response for a given control deflection. It also
offers more precise, consistent control response and
makes trimming easier. Sealing the aileron and elevator
hinge line is highly recommended. Failure to do so may
cause control surface flutter, resulting in a crash.
Step 11
Cut a piece of Clear UltraCote® for sealing the ailerons
to approximately 1" x 32" (25mm x 810mm). Fold the
UltraCote down the center with the adhesive side to the
outside making a sharp crease at the fold.
Step 12
Remove the backing from the UltraCote. Place the folded
crease side into the center of the hinge line on the bottom
of the wing. Using a straight edge as shown, hold one
side of the covering in place while ironing down the
opposite side with a sealing iron. We recommend setting
the iron temperature to 320° for this procedure.
Note: White covering was used
for clarity in the photos.
Section 1 – Hinging the Control Surfaces