FB Jets F16 Falcon Assembly Manual - page 7
FEI BAO F-16 1/6TH
1.
Intairco UAT
2.
Left Saddle Tank;
3.
Right Saddle Tank;
4.
Centre Tank.
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Check the position of the tanks once more with the engine hatch in place. When satisfied,
tack glue the tanks in pace with silicon, hot glue of goo.
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If you prefer to establish the tanks in parallel first:
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Check the fuel lines for nicks and cuts as you proceed through the next steps.
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Connect the two fuel pickup lines from the saddle tanks together with a “T” fitting.
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Connect this “T” fitting to the vent line of the center tank.
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Connect the two vent lines together from the saddle tanks with a “T” fitting.
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Attach this “T” fitting to a fuselage vent fitting. It is suggested you place this just ahead of
the right fuselarge leading edge. This will prevent “catching” the fitting if you slide the
fuselage on a foam transport pad. Reinforce the fuselage with a scrap piece of carbon
fibre to add a little strength to this area.
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Connect the fuel pickup from the center tank to the optional UAT or to the fuel pump. I
have located the UAT at the rear of the equipment board which has worked well with
balance.
Step 4: Nose gear
To ensure a smooth operation nose steering and retraction function on the F16 nose wheel, it is
ideal to pull the front nose retract from the airframe to work on it. In doing this your can check the
retraction and rotation function of the nose wheel assembly with ease.
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Install your nose wheel steering servo. Remember not to use the rubber grommets.
Connection the arm of the servo to the steering arm of the nose wheel and centre with the
nose wheel extended.
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Connect your servo to your RX, centre the servo and while it is powered up, check the
retraction of you nose wheel with a hand pump.
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When you are satisfied with the function of the nose retract and the servo arm etc, re-install
the front retract into the airframe and check function again with a hand pump.
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Do not use rubber grommets and make sure to use Loctite on the screws.
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If your servo has a reinforcing ridge on the mounting tab, you may need to remove it with a
razor knife to allow the servo to sit flat.
Photo 2 – installing nose gear steering servo