Radikal E640 Manual

Summary of E640

  • Page 1

    Main rotor blade diameter: 57.3 in / 145.5 cm (640 mm blades) tail rotor blade diameter: 10.25 in / 26.0 cm (92 mm blades) length: 49 in / 124.50 cm height: 13.7 in / 34.80 cm width: 4.5 in / 11.45 cm version 1.01 © 2012 century helicopter products - all rights reserved. 103t main gear, 11t motor pi...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Radikal e640 page 2 introduction thank you warning! Flight checklist general guidelines pre-assembly information thank you for purchasing this new class of helicopters. By incorporating the use of blade sizes up to 640mm allowing 700 class flight characteristics in a smaller, you’ve made the right c...

  • Page 3: Required/recommended Items

    Radikal e640 page 3 cn2050 paddle gauge cn2034a ball link pliers hobby knife receiver battery servos x zip ties gyro 6 channel receiver (minimum) metric ruler or similar measuring device 6 channel ccpm transmitter (minimum) cn2027 g-force pitch gauge cn2051 accuratech blade bal- ancer v.2 cn2255 con...

  • Page 4: Ama Rules & Regulations

    Radikal e640 page 4 ama rules & regulations 1. Model aircraft will not be flown: (a) in a careless or reckless manner. (b) at a location where model aircraft activities are prohibited. 2. Model aircraft pilots will: (a) yield the right of way to all man carrying aircraft. (b) see and avoid all aircr...

  • Page 5

    Radikal e640 page 5 head assembly (flybar version) do not open all the bags prior to starting assembly. Open the bags step by step as you go through this instruction manual. The components are bagged to make assembly easier. The next few pages will per- tain to the assembly of the head. Please follo...

  • Page 6

    Radikal e640 page 6 head assembly (flybar version) bag 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 notice the direction of the blade grips as well as the direction of the flybar control arm. Side profile - blade grip recessed crevice faces main shaft thrust bearing installation guide grooves insi...

  • Page 7

    Radikal e640 page 7 head assembly (flybar version) bag 1 ca 1 2 3 4 5 6 cnm3x3ss m3x22cs m3x8cs m3 cnm3lock 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 1 1 1 no. Description qty part # 1 m3 locknut(m3螺母) cnm3lock cnm3x8cs m3x8 cap screws(杯头螺丝) cnm3x3ss m3x3 socket head set screw(无头内六角螺丝) aluminum washout guide(剪型臂导柱) cne556-2 ...

  • Page 8

    Radikal e640 page 8 head assembly (flybar version) bag 1 cnlr1022sp hint: to ensure this pin does not pop out, periodically check it between flights. You also can apply a tiny drop of ca to either side of the pin. 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 no. Description qty part # 2 4 2 cnbb36 3...

  • Page 9

    Radikal e640 page 9 notice size of holes on ball links the side with the smaller hole should face outwards linkage rods (flybar version) bag 1 a b c d 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 4 4 2 no. Description qty part # 4 7 8 ball link set (26 long, 4 short)(球头连接杆) hi6145 hw5192 pushrod set( 连杆) ball li...

  • Page 10: Head Assembly (Flybarless)

    Radikal e640 page 10 head assembly (flybarless) bag 1 side profile - blade grip recessed crevice faces main shaft thrust bearing installation guide grooves inside smaller id larger inner diameter towards head block larger id the flybarless head comes pre-assembled however, it is only assembled as an...

  • Page 11: Head Assembly (Flybarless)

    Radikal e640 page 11 head assembly (flybarless) bag 1 10mm main shaft(主轴) 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 4 no. Description qty part # 2 2 2 m3x22 cap screws(杯头螺丝) cnm3x12cs m3x12 cap screws(杯头螺丝) m3x3 socket head set screw(无头内六角螺丝) cnm3x3ss radius link w/ pin( 三角控制臂) radius link w/ pin(插...

  • Page 12: Head Assembly (Flybarless)

    Radikal e640 page 12 head assembly (flybarless) bag 1 1 2 3 4 although the swashplate comes assembled with the steel balls already installed, it is impor- tant to check they all have thread lock applied. M3 l=18mm cnlr1011 cnlr1023sp 4 1 2 3 2 no. Description qty part # 1 m3 ball link l=18mm(m3 球头螺丝...

  • Page 13: Head Assembly (Flybarless)

    Radikal e640 page 13 head assembly (flybarless) bag 1 4 1 2 3 4 4 2 no. Description qty part # 2 hw5192a pushrod set( 连杆) ball link set (26 long, 4 short)(球头连接杆) hi6145 hw5192a pushrod set( 连杆) ball link set (26 long, 4 short)(球头连接杆) hi6145 cnlr1022sp a 53.5 b 55 68 34 a b 2 1 4 3 the linkage rods c...

  • Page 14: Motor Mount Assembly

    Radikal e640 page 14 motor mount assembly bag 2 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 optional slant cut heli- cal cut gear for extreme power systems requir- ing heavy duty power transfer systems. The motor plate comes with mount- ing points for 25mm & 30mm bolt patterns. The m3 inserts should be used if the motor b...

  • Page 15

    Radikal e640 page 15 main shaft bearing blocks & elevator arm bag 2 & 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 cnbb1022 Ø2x24 cnlr1014 cnm3x6bhcs cnbb1019 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 no. Description qty part # 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 lower main shaft bearing block (主轴下轴承座) bearing(滚珠轴承)10x22x6 cnbb1022 pin(插销)Ø2x24 a control arm(a 型控制臂...

  • Page 16: Main Frame Assembly

    Radikal e640 page 16 main frame assembly 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 3 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 10 2 8 2 no. Description qty part # 1 1 m3 lockmut(m3 螺母) cnm3lock strut holder( 脚架固定座) right main frame (右侧板) button head cap screw( 圆头内六角螺丝)m3x10 canopy standoff( 机头罩支架) hw6125b elevator lever flange bearing(带边滚珠轴承) ...

  • Page 17: Main Frame Assembly

    Radikal e640 page 17 main frame assembly bag 2 cnm3x8bhcs m3x5x0.5 cnlr1003 cnm3x25bhcs cnbb0730 cnm3x5x3 cnlr1014 cnm3x5x7 hint: the rudder control bell crank assembly (part # 1 through 8) should be loosely attached to the frame. This part will need to be removed at a later time in order to install...

  • Page 18: Landing Gear Assembly

    Radikal e640 page 18 landing gear assembly bag 5 1 2 3 6 4 5 7 8 9 hint: some thick ca glue or expoxy should be applied to the end caps on the skids to ensure they do not fall out during operation. Cnm3x4ss 3x8x1 cnm3x12bhcs m3x20cs m3 cnm3lock 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 2 4 2 no. Description qty part ...

  • Page 19: Servo Installation

    Radikal e640 page 19 servo installation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 14 13 12 bag 2 & 3 included the diagram does not show the servos being installed with servo grommets which are usu- ally included with all servos. It is recommended you run the servo grommets to prolong the life of the servos. Cnlr1014 ...

  • Page 20: Pushrod Lengths

    Radikal e640 page 20 pushrod lengths bag 2 & 7 55 a 102 b c 35 75 290 270 4 3 b 2 1 a 5 6 7 8 c the linkage rods come pre-built. Even though they are pre-built, you will need to verify their lengths. The diagram with lengths are drawn at a true to life scale with the exception of the tail control ro...

  • Page 21: Transmission Gear Box

    Radikal e640 page 21 transmission gear box bag 4 5x6x3.15 Ø2x9 pin cnbb1521 cnbb510 cnm3x4ss cnm3x16cs m3 cnm3lock when installing the bearings, be sure they fit into their prospective grooves on the transmission case. Do not forget to install part #8 & #10 (set screws) to hold the pins in place. 1 ...

  • Page 22: Tailboom Assembly

    Radikal e640 page 22 tailboom assembly bag 4 & 7 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 no. Description qty part # 5 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 4 4 2 m2x8 phillips screw(圆头十字螺丝) l=695mmtail control rod( 尾舵控制连杆) hw5043b tail boom support strut end( 连杆头) hw5043b adjustable tail guides( 尾拉杆固定座) horizontal fin mount(水平翼固定座) m...

  • Page 23: Torque Tube Installation

    Radikal e640 page 23 torque tube installation bag 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 hint: the torque tube comes pre-assembled and in- stalled into the tailboom. To assist in removal for in- spection of the torque tube, use a little bit of rubbing alcohol and pour a little bit within the tailboom which will loosen the r...

  • Page 24: Tail Gearbox

    Radikal e640 page 24 tail gearbox bag 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 21 22 23 17 18 19 20 to prolong the life of the gears they should be lubricated with a grease similar to molykote em-30l grease that is safe on plastics. Cnbb1521 cnlr1014 cnm3x8bhcs cnm3x35cs cnbb37f cnm2.5x8cs m3 cnm3lo...

  • Page 25: Tail Blade Grips

    Radikal e640 page 25 bag 4 tail blade grips 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 12 13 16 15 17 18 19 20 the pitch plate assembly already comes as- sembled. It is not necessary to disassemble this part. The tail assembly comes assembled for your example only. It is ne- cesssary to disassemble the tail blade g...

  • Page 26: Main Gear Assembly

    Radikal e640 page 26 main gear assembly bag 2 cnm3x6bhcs cnm3x6fhcs optional helical cut gear for extreme power sys- tems requiring heavy duty power transfer. 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 1 1 2 3 5 6 7 1 1 4 1 no. Description qty part # 6 4 one-way bearing( 单向轴承座) hw5057 94t main gear( 主斜齿轮) button head cap screw(...

  • Page 27

    Radikal e640 page 27 installing main gear and head bag 2 & 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 cnm2.5x8cs Ø3x23.7 10x18x1 10x13x1 cnm3x8bhcs 2 1 2 3 4 5 2 2 1 no. Description qty part # 1 cnm2.5x8cs mast stopper( 主轴限位块) spacer(铜垫片)10x18x1 cap screw(杯头内六角螺丝)m2.5x8 set screw(无头内六角螺丝)m4x pin(插销)Ø3x23.7 hw6057as hw6057ds...

  • Page 28: Installing Tailboom Assembly

    Radikal e640 page 28 installing tailboom assembly bag 2 & 7 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 2 8 no. Description qty part # 2 button head cap screw( 圆头内六角螺丝)m3x8 cnm3x8bhcs cnm3x30cs m3x30 cap screws(杯头螺丝) aluminum post( 铝柱) hw6202bs m3 locknut(m3 螺母) cnm3lock cnm3x8bhcs m3x30cs m3 cnm3lock.

  • Page 29: Battery Tray Assembly

    Radikal e640 page 29 battery tray assembly bag 6 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 cnm2.5x6fhcs use the provided hook and loop material to secure the batteries onto the tray. Once you’ve stuck the hook and loop material to the batteries, use the provided straps to strap the battery to the tray. Included for the best pe...

  • Page 30: Electronics Mounting

    Radikal e640 page 30 electronics mounting 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 no. Description qty part # 5 1 1 1 1 1 not included not included receiver(接收机) gyro isolation foam( 防震垫片) gyro(佗螺仪) hook & loop strap(束带) not included not included esc (调速器) not included included.

  • Page 31: Canopy

    Radikal e640 page 31 canopy bag 2 1 2 3 4 cnm3x6st due to each canopy being handmade, there may be small variances in fitment. If the canopy does not fit exactly, do not force the fitment of the canopy onto the frames. Check where the canopy could be hit- ting the frames and use a dremel style tool ...

  • Page 32: Mounting Main Blades

    Radikal e640 page 32 mounting main blades bag 1 1 3 2 cnm4lock 2 1 2 2 no. Description qty part # 3 2 cap screw(杯头内六角螺丝 m4 locknut(m4 螺母) cnm4lock rotorblades( 螺旋桨) not included congratulations on finishing the build of the radikal e640 helicopter. Please follow your instruction manuals on setting u...

  • Page 33: Personal Build Notes

    Radikal e640 page 33 personal build notes.

  • Page 34: Personal Build Notes

    Radikal e640 page 34 personal build notes.

  • Page 35: Personal Build Notes

    Radikal e640 page 35 personal build notes.

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