SAB KR 175 Drake Antartica User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Please read this user manual carefully, it contains instructions for the
correct assembly of the KIT.
Please refer to the web site www.sabavio.com for updates and other
important information.

VERY IMPORTANT

In the Manual bag you will find a product card with your serial number.
Please take a moment to register your kit online via our website:

www.sabavio.com

It is extremely important that you take a moment to register your airplane with us.
This is the only way to ensure that you are properly informed about changes to your
kit, such as upgrades, retrofits and other important developments. SAB Avio cannot be
held responsible for issues arising with your model and will not provide support unless
you register your serial number.

Thank you for your purchase, we hope you will enjoy your new DRAKE!

SAB Avio Team

SPECIFICATIONS

Wing Span :

Wing Area :

1750mm

Around 56dm

2

521mm

2200mm

530mm

1750mm

Maximum Lenght :

RTF Weight (DRY) :

Tank Capacity :

Turbine :

2200mm

From 12 to 14kg depending on equipment

4.5 liters

From 12 to 22kg

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IMPORTANT NOTE

IMPORTANT NOTES

*This radio controlled airplane is not a toy.
*This radio controlled airplane can be very dangerous.
*This radio controlled airplane is a technically complex device which has to be built and handled very carefully.
*This radio controlled airplane must be built following these instructions. This manual provides the necessary information to correctly
assemble the model. It is necessary to carefully follow all the instructions.
*Inexperienced pilots must be monitored by expert pilots.
*All operators must wear safety glasses and take appropriate safety precautions.
*A radio controlled airplane must only be used in open spaces without obstacles, and far enough from people to minimize the possibility of accidents or of injury to property or persons.
*A radio controlled airplane can behave in an unexpected manner, causing loss of control of the model, making it very dangerous.
*Lack of care with assembly or maintenance can result in an unreliable and dangerous model.

*Neither SAB Avio nor its agents have any control over the assembly, maintenance and use of this product. Therefore, no responsibility can be traced back to the
manufacturer. You hereby agree to release SAB Avio from any responsibility or liability arising from the use of this product.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

*Fly only in areas dedicated to the use of model.
*Follow all control procedures for the radio frequency system.
*It is necessary that you know your radio system well. Check all functions of the transmitter before every flight.
*The turbine of the model is very dangerous, be aware of the danger they pose and the damage they may cause.
*Never fly in the vicinity of other people.

DAMAGE LIMITS

SAB AVIO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT,
WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY.
Further, in no event shall the liability of SAB Avio exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted. As SAB Avio 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.

LIMITED WARRANTY

SAB Avio reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all other warranties, express or implied.

(a)

This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser (“Purchaser”) and is not transferable. REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER This

warranty covers only those Products purchased from an authorized SAB Avio dealer. Third party transactions are not covered by this warranty. Proof of purchase is required for warranty claims.

(b)

Limitations- SAB AVIO MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT NONIFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE

PRODUCT. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.

(c)

Purchaser Remedy- SAB Avio’s sole obligation hereunder shall be that SAB Avio will, at its option, replace any Product determined by SAB Avio to be defective In the event of a defect, this is the
Purchaser’s exclusive remedy. Replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of SAB Avio. 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

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NOTES FOR ASSEMBLY

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS REQUIRED

* Turbine from 12kg to 22kg. (with Accessories).
* Landing gear system.
* UAT.
* Batteries.
* Radio power system.
* 2 Wings servos (20x40 mm standard size, min. 20 KG).
* 2 Vector servos (20x40 mm standard size, min. 20 KG).
* 2 Rudders servos (15x35 mm mini size, min. 6 KG).
* 1 Canard servo (20x40 mm standard size, suggested 20 KG).
* 1 Steering system servo (20x40 mm standard size).
* 3 Doors servos (12x23 mm micro size).
* Accessories, extensions, tubes.

TOOLS AND ADHESIVES

*Drill with drill bits 2, 3, 4, 5mm.
*Small milling cutter for drill.
*Generic pliers.
*Hexagonal driver, size 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3 mm.
*Cyano-acrylate glue.
*Epoxy glue.
*Medium threadlocker (eg. Loctite 243).
*Soldering equipment (for electric wiring).

NOTES FOR ASSEMBLY

Please refer to this manual for assembly instructions for this model. Follow the order of assembly indicated. The instructions are divided into chapters, which are structured in a way that each
step is based on the work done in the previous step. Changing the order of assembly may result in additional or unnecessary steps.

Use thread lockers and retaining compounds as indicated. In general, each bolt or screw that engages with a metal part requires thread lock.

It is necessary to pay attention to the symbols listed below:

Sand and fit where
necessary

Important

Indicates that for this assembly

Use CA Glue

The assembly process is described in the following chapters. Each chapter provides you with the bag number you will need for that chapter. The information is printed in a red box in the upper right
corner of the page at the beginning of every chapter.

Use Epoxy Glue

BAGxx

phase you need materials that are:
BAG xxx.

Use Thread Locker
Medium Strength
( SAB HA116-S)

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INSIDE THE BOX

* Main fuselage

* Front fuselage

* Turbine Cover

* Tank

* Cone + exhaust pipe

* Left Wings

* Right Wings

* Left Rudder

* Right Rudder

* Canopy

* Left Canard

PACKAGING

* Right Canard

* Vector

* BAGS LIST

LANDING GEAR DOORS

Inside the box you have also 1 landing gear door kit. The system needs 3 micro servos (12x23 mm).

If you want to use the landing gear doors go to page 36 and check the assembly instructions.

In this case we suggest installing the wires at the same time as installing the other wires and installing the doors before installing the landing gear.

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FUSELAGE CONNECTION

Connect the front part with the main Fuselage part.

BAG1

Align the two parts and tighten the screws.

If you decide to glue the 2 parts, ( best rigidity ) it need to sand the 2 joining surfaces.

Front Fuselage
(S0203-S)

S0234

[HC184]

Socket Head Cap Screw
Shoulder M4x30mm
(HC559)

S0234

Main Fuselage
(S0205-S)

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BAG2

SERVO ASSEMBLY

It is suggested metal servo horn with M3 hole.

Uniball M3
(H0065-S)

Metal Servo
Horn M3

Socket Head Cap
Screw M3x6mm
(HC044-S)

13-15mm

Self Tapping
Screw 3x12mm
(HC549-S)

NOTE:

A 2mm hole is suggested

Servo Spacer
(H0075-S)

CANARD SERVO

Servo

CANARD SERVO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

Uniball M3
(H0065-S)

Canard Servo Arm

Canard Servo Support
(S0023-S)

Flat Head Cap Screw M3x10mm
(HC134-S)

LINKAGE ASSEMBLY

Linkage M3x50mm
(H0417-S)

Ball Linkage M3
(H0402-S)

SERVO
ASSEMBLY

Ball Linkage M3
(H0402-S)

17-18mm

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Approx 81mm

CANARD INSTALLATION

BAG2

Canard SX
(S0201-S)

Washer

10x

(HC230-S)

16x1mm

Socket Head Cap
Screws M4x15mm
(HC103-S)

LINKAGE
ASSEMBLED

CANARD SERVO
SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

Washer

10x

(HC230-S)

Canard DX
(S0202-S)

16x1mm

NOTE:

Look for the perfect
aligment of the 2 canard.

0 0

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BAG3

SERVO VECTOR ASSEMBLY

SERVO ASSEMBLY ...x2

It is suggested metal servo horn with M3 hole.

38-42mm

Uniball M3
(H0065-S)

Socket Head Cap
Screw M3x6mm
(HC044-S)

SERVO ASSEMBLY

Self Tapping
Screw 3x12mm
(HC549-S)

NOTE:

A 2mm hole is suggested

Servo Spacer
(H0075-S)

Self Tapping
Screw 3x12mm
(HC549-S)

NOTE:

A 2mm hole is suggested

Servo Spacer
(H0075-S)

SERVO ASSEMBLY

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Metal Servo
Horn M3

VECTOR

VECTOR LINKAGE ASSEMBLY

Plastic Ball Link
(H0403-S)

Thread rod M3x97mm

Linkage 1

Linkage 2

Epoxy (eg. UHU plus) Epoxy (eg. UHU plus)

3x

Carbon Rod

5x450mm

Thread rod M3x97mm

Carbon Rod 450 Lenght ( Full Lengh Approx 516mm)

Carbon Rod 450 Lenght ( Full Lengh Approx 536mm)

Nut M3

Linkage 1

Metal uniball M3

BAG3

NOTE:

Please allow plenty of time for the glue to
cure before inserting plastic ball link onto
the threaded rod.

Linkage 2

Socket Head Cap
Screw M3x10mm
(HC056-S)

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WING & RUDDER WIRE INSTALLATION

NOTE:

Protect properly all cables from contact with internal frames.

Wing wire

Rudder wire

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Wing wire

Rudder wire

SERVO VECTOR & LANDING GEAR WIRE

NOTE:

Landing Gear Wire

Protect properly all cables from contact with internal frames.

Servo Vector Wire

Landing Gear Wire

Servo Vector Wire

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TURBINE & FUEL WIRES

NOTE:

Protect properly all cables from contact with internal frames.

Turbine Wire

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Fuel Pipe