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E-FLITE AT-6 25e Texan ARF Assembly Manual

Summary of AT-6 25e Texan ARF

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    Specifications wingspan: 54 in (1370mm) length: 39 in (990mm) wing area: 455 sq in (29.35 sq dm) weight w/ battery: 3.9–4.5 lb (1.8–2.0 kg) weight w/o battery: 3–3.25 oz (1.4–1.5 kg) at-6 25e texan arf assembly manual.

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    2 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual introduction e-flite’s at-6 25e arf is a superb scale replica of the legendary “texan” trainer used by the u.S.—and its allies—from wwii through the late 1960s. It features a level of scale detail that is exceptional for an arf of this size. You get all this ...

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    3 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual contents of kit/parts layout efl4501 wing set efl4501c main wing efl4501l left wing efl4501r right wing efl4502 fuselage efl4503 tail set efl4503d rudder efl4503l left stab efl4503r right stab efl4504 landing gear efl4505 cowling efl4506 canopy efl4507 pushro...

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    4 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual important information about motor selection we recommend the e-flite ® power 25 brushless outrunner, 870kv (eflm4025a) for sport performance. Outrunner setup eflm4025a power 25 bl outrunner, 870kv efla1060 60-amp brushless esc thp42003s2ppl 4200mah 3-cell 11....

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    5 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual notes regarding servos and esc warning: use of servos other than those we recommend may overload the bec of the recommended electronic speed control (esc). We suggest the use of only the servos we recommend when utilizing the recommended esc’s bec, or the use...

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    6 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual damage limits horizon 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 liabilit...

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    7 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual non-warranty repairs should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for...

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    8 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual stabilizer installation required parts stabilizer (right and left) 3mm x 10mm self-tapping screw (2) stabilizer tube nylon clevis (3) clevis retainer (3) 1-inch (25mm) tail wheel 1/16-inch wheel collar w/setscrew 20 7 / 8 -inch (530mm) pushrod wire (2) 21 3 /...

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    9 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 4. Slide the stabilizer and tube in position in the fuselage. Note the direction of the control horn and that it faces the bottom of the fuselage. Slide the remaining stabilizer onto the tube. With both stabilizer halves tight against the fuselage, use a dril...

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    10 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 6. Slide a clevis retainer onto a nylon clevis. Thread the clevis onto one of the 20 7 / 8 -inch (530mm) pushrod wires. 7. Slide the pushrod wire into the opening in the fuselage that aligns with the stabilizer control horn. Snap the clevis onto the elevator...

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    11 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 9. Slide a clevis retainer onto a nylon clevis. Thread the clevis onto the 21 3 / 4 -inch (553mm) pushrod wire. Slide the pushrod wire into the opening in the fuselage that aligns with the stabilizer control horn. Snap the clevis onto the elevator control ho...

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    12 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual motor installation required parts fuselage motor w/mount and accessories #4 washer (4) cowling dummy radial engine radiator scoop (red) propeller 4-40 x 1/2-inch socket head screw (4) 4-40 x 1/4-inch socket head screw (4) required tools and adhesives rotary ...

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    13 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 3. Use a hobby knife and rotary tool to remove the area in the center of the dummy radial engine. 4. Use a hobby knife to remove the area between each of the cylinders to allow cooling air to pass through the cowling and over the motor. 5. Use 6-minute epoxy...

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    14 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 7. Slide the cowling onto the fuselage. The card stock will be on the outside of the cowling. Important information about your propeller it is also very important to check to be sure the propeller is balanced before installing onto the shaft. An unbalanced p...

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    15 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 10. Use a pin drill and 1/8-inch (3mm) drill bit to drill the four holes in the cowling for the mounting screws. 11 slide the cowling back onto the fuselage and secure it using four 4-40 x 1/4-inch socket head screws and a 3/32-inch ball driver. Make sure to...

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    16 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual main radio installation required parts fuselage receiver servo w/hardware (3) pushrod connector (3) hook and loop material required tools and adhesives thin ca felt-tipped pen side cutters pliers pin drill phillips screwdriver: #1 drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm...

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    17 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 4. Use a pin drill and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit to drill the four holes for the servo mounting screws. 5. Apply a few drops of thin ca to each of the holes drilled in the previous step to harden the surrounding wood. 6. Mount the servo using the screws pr...

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    18 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 8. Use hook and loop tape to install the receiver in the fuselage following the manufacturer's instructions. A tube has been installed inside the fuselage to route the antenna wire. Do not cut the receiver wire if it extends excessively outside the fuselage ...

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    19 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 11. Use a 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit to enlarge the outer hole in the rudder servo arm. Use a #2 phillips screwdriver to remove screw and the arm from the servo. 12. Slide the bend in the pushrod through the hole in the servo horn from the topside of the horn...

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    20 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual aileron servo installation required parts outer wing panels (right and left) servo w/hardware (2) 3mm x 10mm self-tapping screw (8) clevis retainer (2) 2 1 / 2 -inch (64mm) pushrod wire clevis (2) pushrod connector (2) 6-inch (152mm) servo extension (2) serv...

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    21 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 5. Position the servo between the servo mounting block. Use a pencil to mark the locations for the servo mounting screws on the blocks. The servo should not touch the cover to prevent it from absorbing vibrations from the airframe. You may have to notch the ...

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    22 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 9. Route the lead from the servo to the opening for the flap servo. Use four 3mm x 10mm self-tapping screws and #1 phillips screwdriver to secure the servo cover to the wing. 10. Slide a clevis retainer onto a nylon clevis. Thread the clevis onto one of the ...

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    23 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 12. Use pliers to bend the pushrod 90 degrees at the mark. Use a pushrod connector to secure the pushrod wire to the servo arm. Use side cutters to remove any excess wire. 13. Secure a 6-inch (152mm) servo extension to the aileron servo lead and route it out...

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    24 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual flap servo installation outer wing panels (right and left) servo w/hardware (2) 3mm x 10mm self-tapping screw (8) clevis retainer (2) 2 7 / 8 -inch (73mm) pushrod wire clevis (2) pushrod connector (2) servo mounting block 3/4 x 3/8 x 3/8-inch (19 x 9.5 x 9.5...

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    25 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 3. Using a ruler, mark the servo cover as shown using a pencil. 4. Position the servo so the arm is centered at the intersection of the lines drawn in the previous step. Use a pencil to mark the cover for the servo mounting blocks. 5. Use 6-minute epoxy to g...

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    26 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 6. Position the servo between the servo mounting blocks. Use a pencil to mark the locations for the servo mounting screws on the blocks. The servo should not touch the cover to prevent it from absorbing vibrations from the airframe. Use a drill and 1/16-inch...

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    27 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 10. Position the flap servo partially in the wing. Connect the clevis to the flap control horn. Plug the flap servo into the receiver and power up the radio system. Note: do not place or secure the flap servo cover in position before turning on the radio and...

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    28 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual fixed landing gear installation required parts wing center section landing gear (right and left) 1/8-inch wheel collar (4) 3mm x 4mm machine screw (2) 3mm x 10mm self-tapping screw (8) required tools and adhesives drill drill bit: 5/64-inch (2mm) thin ca fil...

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    29 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 4. Use a #2 phillips screwdriver and four 3mm x 10mm self-tapping screws to secure the gear in the wing center section. 5. Use a file to create a flat on the bottom of the landing gear wire. This provides a place to tighten the screws for the wheel collars, ...

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    30 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 7. Slide the wheel onto the landing gear wire, then a final wheel collar. Use a 3mm x 4mm machine screw and #1 phillips screwdriver to secure the wheel collar. Use threadlock on the screw to prevent it from vibrating loose. 8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for th...

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    31 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 2. Remove the servo and drill the four locations for the servo mounting screws with a drill and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit. 3. Apply a few drops of thin ca to each hole to harden the surrounding wood. 4. Remove the servo horn from the servo. Use a #1 philli...

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    32 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 6. Remove the covering to expose the entire opening for the retract. Hint: trim the covering about 1/16-inch (1.5mm) from the inside edge of the opening and use a covering iron to seal the covering into the opening for a super clean retract installation. 7. ...

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    33 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 9. Apply a few drops of thin ca to each of the holes to harden the surrounding wood. 10. Use a #1 phillips screwdriver and the four self- tapping screws included with the retracts to secure the gear in the wing center section. 11. Slide a clevis retainer ont...

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    34 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 14. Check that both linkages are an equal distance from the output of the retract servo. Adjust the linkages as necessary. 15. Install a servo arm that aligns with the position of the linkages when installed. Secure the horn using the screw from the servo. T...

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    35 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 17. Use a file to create a flat on the bottom of the landing gear wire. This provides a place to tighten the screws for the wheel collars, making them more secure on the wire. 18. Slide one of the wheel collars on the landing gear wire. Slide the wheel onto ...

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    36 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 19. Slide the collar on the backside of the wheel up against the wheel and tighten the 3mm x 4mm machine screw in the wheel collar with a #1 phillips screwdriver. Use threadlock prevent the screw from vibrating loose. 20. Check that the wheel is centered in ...

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    37 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual power system installation required parts fuselage hook and loop strap hook and loop tape 1. Make the connections between the motor and speed control. Secure the speed control inside the fuselage using hook and loop tape. Note: the photo shows the older e-fli...

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    38 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 3. Use a hook and loop strap to secure the battery inside the fuselage. Use hook and loop tape between the battery and fuselage to prevent the battery from moving forward or rearward in flight. The battery will need to be installed as far forward as you can ...

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    39 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual wing installation required parts wing panel (left and right) wing center section wing tube (2) 1/4-20 x 2-inch nylon bolt (2) y-harness (2) 3-inch (76mm) servo extension (3) 4-40 x 3/4-inch socket head screw (2) required tools and adhesives ball driver: 3/32...

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    40 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 4. Carefully use the string to pull the y-harnesses through the center section and out the opening in the center of the center section. 5. Slide the wing panel onto the wing tube. Guide the servo leads into the center section while sliding the wing panel in ...

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    41 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 8. Untie the string from the plug ends of the y-harness and tie it around the ends that will lead to the remaining wing panel. 9. Carefully pull the ends from the y-harness to the outer edge of the center section. 10. Secure the leads from the remaining wing...

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    42 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 11. Add (3) three inch extensions to the aileron, flap, and retract ports of the receiver. Plug the y-harnesses and retract servo leads into the three inch long extensions. 12. Secure the wing to the fuselage using the two 1/4-20 x 2-inch nylon bolts and fla...

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    43 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 2. Use rc-56 canopy glue to attach the canopy to the fuselage. Use low-tack tape to hold the canopy in position until the glue fully cures. Note that the front of the canopy has a black strip that aligns with the anti- glare panel on the front of the fuselag...

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    44 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 5. Use the following to paint the dummy radial engine. Optional scale cockpit installation required parts (included with kit) assembled airframe pilot figure canopy (available separately) cockpit kit (efl4512) pilot figure (efla150) required tools and adhesi...

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    45 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual floor: gun ship gray instrument hood: flat black roll over support structure: flat black for the main support rods and leather for the top cushion. Seat backs: olive drab for the seat bars and leather for the inside seat area. 1. Remove covering over the coc...

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    46 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 3. Glue the aft structure in place using medium ca. You will want to make sure the canopy will fit on over the aft structure once in place and not cause any height issues. 4. Glue the two seat backs in place using medium ca. The seat backs should rest on the...

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    47 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 6. Glue the two pilots in place using medium ca. They should be placed all the way back, almost against the seat backs. 7. Use rc-56 canopy glue to attach the canopy to the fuselage. Use low-tack tape to hold the canopy in position until the glue fully cures...

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    48 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual control throws 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your at-6. Check the movement of the rudder using the transmitter. When the stick is moved right, the rudder should also move right. Reverse the direction of the servo at the transmitter if necessary....

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    49 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual center of gravity an important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly balancing the model. Caution: do not inadvertently skip this step! The recommended center of gravity (cg) location for the at-6 texan arf is 4 1 / 8 – 4 1 / 4 -inch (105–108...

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    50 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual flying your at-6 texan arf ensure you have set the model up correctly and have the cg where it is stated in the instructions. Taxi into the wind and set the throttle trim to where the motor idles with the prop spinning. You will need about 200 feet to take o...

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    51 e-flite at-6 texan arf assembly manual 2007 official ama national model aircraft safety code general 1) i will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy by having been previously, successfully flight tested. 2...

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