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Final assembly Vario Bell 230

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Chapter 1

Final assembly

Apr 19, 2026

Tail rotor installation
Rear navigation light installed in Alu tube for additional cooling.
Wing lights.
All navigation light equipment is from Unilight Austria

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Chapter 2

Unilight controller wiring and modified battery fixation system.

Apr 19, 2026

Navigation light controller and channel wiring.
All wiring and controller unit attached to the base frame, so it comes with the mechanics in case of disassembly.
7 navigation leds on 4 channels, so some channels serve multiple leds.
Slots milled in the CF battery plates for easy Velcro strap fixation

Chapter 2: Unilight controller wiring and modified battery fixation system.
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Chapter 3

Installation mechanics

Apr 20, 2026

Installing mechanics
Fixation windows (Metrical 1.5mm screws)
Assembly and fixation of the doors.
Final wiring and adjustment speed behavior retracts.
Installing capacitor backup system.

Chapter 3: Installation mechanics
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