Hangar 9 Cap232 User manual

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Specifications
Wingspan: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73′′
Length:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 1/4′′
Wing Area:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1031 sq. in.
Weight (Approx.):. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–12 lbs.
Recommended Engines:1.08 –1.20 2-Stroke
1.20 –1.50 4-Stroke
• 90% pre-built
• Highest quality Du-Bro and Sullivan hardware included
• Pre-covered in genuine UltraCote®featuring Matt Chapman’s
full scale trim scheme
• Pre-finished fiberglass cowl and wheel pants

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Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Warning 3
AdditionalEquipment Required 3
Toolsand SuppliesRequired 4
Contentsof Kit 5
Section1: Hingingthe Ailerons 6
Section2: Joiningthe WingHalves 8
Section3: Installingthe AileronServos 12
Section4: Installingthe AileronLinkages 14
Section5: Mountingthe Wingto theFuselage 16
Section6: Installingthe Tail(Vertical andHorizontal Stabilizer) 19
Section7: Hingingthe HorizontalStabilizer andElevator 22
Section8: Hingingthe Rudderand Installingthe TailWheel 23
Section9: Installingthe ControlHorns 25
Section10: Installingthe MainLanding Gear 28
Section11: Assemblingand Mountingthe WheelPants 29
Section12: Installingthe Engine 31
Section13: Assemblingand Installingthe FuelTank 32
Section14: Installingthe Radio 34
Section15: Installingthe ControlLinkages 36
Section16: Attachingthe Cowling 38
Section17: Attachingthe Canopy 40
Section18: Balancingthe CAP 41
Section19: ControlThrow Recommendations 41
Pre-Flightat theField 42
AMASafety Code 43

Introduction
Congratulationson yourpurchase ofone ofthe finestARFs tobe produced!The Hangar9 CAP232 isa high-performanceaircraft best
suitedfor themore experiencedflyer andmodeler. Althoughthis isan ARF(Almost-Ready-to-Fly) kit,it doeshave someconstruction
featuresthat canbe challengingfor anew modeler.If youencounter difficultyin anyconstruction sequence,please feelfree to contact
oneof ourtechnicians—we standready toprovide anyassistance wecan concerningthe constructionof yourCAP. Youcan contact
usat 217-355-9511.
Warning
AnR/C aircraftis nota toy!If misusedit cancause seriousbodily harmand damageto property.Fly onlyin openareas, preferably
AMA(Academy ofModel Aeronautics)approved flyingsites, followingall instructionsincluded withyour radioand engine.
Additional Equipment Required
Radio Equipment
4Channels (minimum)
5Standard Servos
Standard600–1000 mAh Receiver Battery Pack
Y-Harness(if anon-computer radiois used)
Engines
1.08-1.2 2-CycleEngines
1.20-1.50 4-CycleEngines
Recommended 2-Cycle Engines Recommended 4-Cycle Engines
Webra1.20 Saito 1.20- 1.50
Saito1.20GK -1.50GK
Parts
AileronExtension (2)(JRPA114, 12′′silver) Tru–Turn Adaptor(for appropriateengine)
3′′Tru–Turn Spinner(TRU3002) Dubro KwikFueler Valve
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Recommended JR Systems
JRXF642
JRXP783
JRXP8103
PCM10SxII
Propeller
FuelFilter
Foamfor CushioningTank
FuelTubing

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Tools and Supplies Required
Adhesives
ThinCA (cyanoacrylate)glue
ThickCA (cyanoacrylate)glue
6-minuteepoxy
12-minuteepoxy
30-minuteepoxy
BlueLocktite 242
Canopyglue (R/C56)
Silversolder (StayBrite)
Tools
Drill
Drillbits: 1/16′′,5/32′′, 1/4′′,1/8′′
Solderingiron
SmallPhillips screwdriver
MediumPhillips screwdriver
Z-bendpliers
Pliers
1/16′′hex wrench
Smallround file
Moto-Toolwith sandingdrum
Hobbyknife with#11 blade
Mixingstick
Epoxybrush
90-degreetriangle
Sandingstick (mediumor fine)
Mediumsandpaper
Maskingtape
Straightedge
Measuringdevice (e.g.,ruler, tapemeasure)
Scissors
Papertowels
Waxpaper
Rubbingalcohol
Felttipped pen
Optional Equipment
Radiopacking foam
Antennatube

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Contents of Kit
Large Parts
A.Fuselage E. Horizontalstabilizer withelevators
B.Left winghalf withaileron F. Cowl
C.Right winghalf withaileron G. Wheelpants (2)
D.Vertical stabilizerwith rudder
Other Parts
1. Pushrod& accessories 6. Fueltank andhardware
2. 1/8′′plywood die-cutparts 7. Trim sheet
3. Mainlanding gear 8. Metalmotor mounts
4. Hardwarebag 9. Canopy
5. Wheels 10. Tailwheel

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Note: Thecontrol surfaces,including theailerons, elevators
andrudder, arepre-hinged withthe hingesinstalled,
butthe hingesare not gluedin place.It isimperative
thatyou properlyadhere thehinges andailerons in
placeper thesteps thatfollow usinga highquality thin
CAglue.
Step 1. Carefully remove the aileron from one of the wing
panels.Note theposition ofthe hinges.The CAPcomes with
highquality CA-typehinges.
Step 2. Remove eachhinge fromthe wingpanel andplace a
t-pinin thecenter ofeach. Slideeach hingeinto thewing panel
untilthe t-pinis snugagainst thewing.
Step 3. Slide theaileron ontothe winguntil thereis onlya
slightgap. Thehinge isnow centeredon thewing paneland
aileron.Remove thet-pin andsnug theaileron againstthe wing
panel.This willensure thatthe hingesare centered.
Step 4. Deflect the aileron and completely saturate the hinge
withthin CAglue. Theaileron’s frontsurface shouldlightly
contactthe wingduring thisprocedure. Ideally,when thehinge
isglued inplace, a1/32′′ gapor lesswill bemaintained
throughoutthe lengthof theaileron. Thehinge isconstructed of
aspecial materialthat allowsthe CAto wickor penetrateand
distributethroughout thehinge, securelybonding itto thewood
structure.
Section 1. Hinging the Ailerons
• Rightwing panelwith aileronand hinges
• Leftwing panelwith aileronand hinges • Instantthin CAglue • CAremover/debonder
• Papertowels
• T-pin(one foreach hinge)
Parts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed

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Step 5. Turn the wing panel over and deflect the aileron in the
oppositedirection andfrom theopposite side.Apply thinCA
glueto eachaileron hinge,making surethat theCA penetrates
intoboth theaileron andthe wing.
Step 6. Using CA remover/debonder and a paper towel, remove
anyexcess CAglue thatmay haveaccumulated onthe wingor in
theaileron hingearea.
Step 7. Repeat this process with the other wing panel, securely
hingingthe aileronin place.
Step 8. After both ailerons are securely hinged, firmly grasp the
wingand aileronto checkthat thehinges aresecurely gluedand
cannotbe pulledout. Dothis byapplying mediumpressure,
tryingto separatethe aileronfrom thewing. Usecaution thatyou
donot crushthe wingstructure.
Note: Workthe aileronup anddown severaltimes to“work
in”the hingesand checkfor propermovement.
CONTINUED
Section 1. Hinging the Ailerons

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Step 1. Locate the dihedral brace (also called the wing joiner).
Usingthe ruler,determine thecenter ofthe braceand markit
witha pencil.
Step 2. Trial fitthe dihedralbrace intoone ofthe wingpanels. It
shouldinsert smoothlyup tothe centerline markedin Step1.
Nowslide theother wingpanel ontothe dihedralbrace untilthe
wingpanels meet.If thefit isoverly tight,it maybe necessaryto
sandthe dihedralbrace.
Step 3. Check for the correct dihedral angle. Place the wing on
alarge, flatsurface withone wingpanel restingon theflat
surface.The oppositewing tipshould beat 3′′in heightfrom the
surface(see illustrationbelow). Ifnecessary, sandthe dihedral
braceuntil thisis achieved.There shouldbe nogaps inthe wing
center.
Step 4. To checkfor adequateclearance ofthe cowlbetween the
wing’sleading edgeand thefuselage, trialfit thewing together
andtemporarily installon thefuselage withthe cowlinstalled. If
theclearance isnot adequate,install theextra plywoodcenter
wingrib toprovide thenecessary clearance(see diagramat left).
• Right/leftwing panels
• Dihedralbrace
• Plywoodwing dowelplate
• Woodendowels
• Wingbolt plates
• Wingtrim tape(white)
• 30-minuteepoxy
• 6-minuteepoxy
• Epoxybrush
• Maskingtape
• Hobbyknife
• Rubbingalcohol
• Papertowels
• Waxpaper
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Mediumsandpaper
• Mixingstick
Parts Needed Tools and Adhesives Needed
Section 2: Joining the Wing Halves
3′′
Clearance Cowl
Wing
Fuselage

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Step 5. Mix up approximately 1 ounce of 30-minute epoxy.
Note: Itis extremelyimportant touse plentyof epoxywhen
joiningthe winghalves.
Step 6. Using a scrap piece of wood or an epoxy brush, smear a
generousamount ofepoxy intothe wingdihedral bracecavity in
onewing panel.
Step 7. Coat one half of the dihedral brace with epoxy up to the
pencilline drawnin Step1. Notethe orientationof thewing
brace— the“V” pointsto thetop ofthe wing,or facesup. Install
theepoxy-coated sideof thedihedral braceinto thewing joint
cavityof thewing half,up tothe centerline, makingsure the“V”
sideof thedihedral braceis orientatedcorrectly.
photo4-6B
Step 8. Apply a generous amount of epoxy into the wing brace
cavityof theother wingpanel.
Note: Youwill needto mixup additionalepoxy tocomplete
thejoining process.
Step 9. Now apply epoxy to all sides of the exposed area of the
dihedralbrace anduniformly coatboth wingroots withepoxy.
CONTINUED
Section 2: Joining the Wing Halves

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Step 10. Carefully slide the two wing halves together and firmly
pressthem together,allowing theexcess epoxyto runout. There
shouldnot beany gapin thewing halves.Use rubbingalcohol
anda papertowel toclean upany excessepoxy.
Step 11. Apply masking tape at the wing joint to hold the wing
halvestogether securely.Place thewing ona flatsurface. With
onewing panellying flaton thesurface, theopposite wingtip
shouldbe proppedup soit is3′′ fromthe surface.Apply more
maskingtape tothe centerwing jointand recheckthe 3′′
measurement.Allow thewing jointto dryovernight.
Note: Itis helpfulto usewax paperunderneath thewing
centerwhile theepoxy iscuring sothe excessepoxy
doesnot adhereto thework area’ssurface.
Step 12. Allow the wing center joint to completely cure, then
removethe maskingtape.
Step 13. Locate the plywood wing dowel plate and use 6-
minuteepoxy toepoxy itin placeon thefront ofthe wing.When
installingthe plywooddowel plate,care shouldbe givento line
upthe holesin thewing andthe plateas closelyas possible.The
holeswill needto betrimmed outto allowthe dowelsto fit.
Step 14. Using 6-minute epoxy, epoxy the two wood dowels in
placesuch that1/2′′ isexposed.
CONTINUED
Section 2: Joining the Wing Halves
plywoodwing dowelplate