Summary of Beechcraft Staggerwing 480 ARF
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Beechcraft staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual.
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2 e-flite beechcraft staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual notice all instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of horizon hobby, inc. For up-to-date product literature, visit http://www.Horizonhobby. Com and click on the support tab for this ...
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3 e-flite beechcraft 480 staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual important information regarding warranty information please read our warranty and liability limitations section before building this product. If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use ...
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4 e-flite beechcraft staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual contents of kit/parts layout replacement parts efl612501 fuselage efl612502 upper wing efl612503 lower wing efl612504 tail set efl612505 cowling efl612506 canopy hatch efl612507 landing gear set efl612508 spinner efl612509 plastic mounts efl61...
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5 e-flite beechcraft 480 staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual before starting assembly before beginning the assembly of your model, remove each part from its bag for inspection. Closely inspect the fuselage, wing panels, rudder and stabilizer for damage. If you find any damaged or missing parts, cont...
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6 e-flite beechcraft staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual 5. With the servo centered, adjust the length of the pushrod so the ailerons are centered as shown. Once set, slide the silicone tubing over the forks of the clevises to prevent them from opening in flight. Flap servo installation required par...
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7 e-flite beechcraft 480 staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual 5. Check the position of the flaps for the mid-flap setting. It should match the throw listed in the back of the manual. Adjust this if necessary. 6. Check the position of the flaps for the down setting. It should match the throw listed in...
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8 e-flite beechcraft staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual 2. Use a flat file to remove any flashing from the landing gear wire so it will slide into the hex landing gear collet. 3. Check the landing gear assembly to make sure the correct assembly is placed on the correct side of the wing. The wheel f...
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9 e-flite beechcraft 480 staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual retract landing gear installation (optional) required parts bottom wing transmitter receiver receiver battery servo with hardware retract set 2-56 x 1/2-inch machine screw (2) landing gear assembly (right and left) landing gear door (right...
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10 e-flite beechcraft staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual 6. Use the radio system to set the throw necessary to actuate the retract valve. Work slowly, increasing the throw of the servo to avoid stalling the servo, which could damage the servo or retract valve. 7. Use a hobby knife with a #11 blade ...
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11 e-flite beechcraft 480 staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual 10. Connect the t-fitting prepared in the previous step to the red air line of the retract valve, and to the air line from the retract fill valve. 11. Prepare the retracts for installation by securing the landing gear assembly into the re...
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12 e-flite beechcraft staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual 15. Repeat steps 12 through 14 to install the remaining retract. Horizontal stabilizer installation required parts fuselage top wing stabilizer 3mm x 25mm shoulder machine screw (2) required tools and adhesives medium ca phillips screwdriver:...
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13 e-flite beechcraft 480 staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual use caution with the amount of ca used. It should be enough to ensure a good bond, but not enough to ooze out as cleanup is more delicate with this airplane as opposed to a balsa airplane. 4. Apply a thin layer of medium ca to the fuselag...
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14 e-flite beechcraft staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual 3. Cut three hinge slots in the rudder and fin as shown. The top and bottom hinges will be close to the top and bottom of the fin and rudder. Center the remaining hinge. 4. Use medium ca to glue the three ca hinges in the fin. Insert the hing...
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15 e-flite beechcraft 480 staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual 1. Place the rudder and fin assembly in the opening on the top of the stabilizer. Step back 8–10 feet (2–3 meters) and check that the rudder and fin are aligned perpendicular to the centerline of the top wing. Use medium ca to glue the ve...
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16 e-flite beechcraft staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual 7. Use a #0 phillips screwdriver to secure the tail gear wire in the mount located at the bottom of the rudder. Support the opposite side of the fin to ensure that it does not break when tightening the screw. 8. Use a drop of medium ca at the...
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17 e-flite beechcraft 480 staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual 4. Apply 2–3 drops of thin ca in each of the holes to harden the surrounding wood. This will harden the threads so the screws do not easily strip the surrounding wood. Notice: do not use a ca accelerator during the assembly of your model....
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18 e-flite beechcraft staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual motor and speed control installation required parts fuselage assembly motor with hardware hook and loop tape propeller spinner assembly electronic speed control (esc) 3mm x 8mm machine screw (4) 3mm x 20mm machine screw (2) required tools and...
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19 e-flite beechcraft 480 staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual 7. If the cowl does not fit snugly on the fuselage, two-sided tape has been provided. Place the tape on the fuselage then install the cowl. This will keep the cowl secure on the fuselage. 8. Slide the cowl back on the fuselage, lining up ...
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20 e-flite beechcraft staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual receiver and motor battery installation required parts fuselage assembly receiver motor battery two-sided tape hook and loop tape (not included) 6-inch (152mm) servo extension 1. Route the 6-inch (152mm) servo extension from the top of the fu...
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21 e-flite beechcraft 480 staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual 2. Install the air tank in the fuselage. Use a very small amount of silicone adhesive to keep the air tank from moving in the fuselage. Don’t over-glue the air tank in case it requires removal in the future. Final assembly required parts ...
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22 e-flite beechcraft staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual 3. Check that the servo leads are inside the fuselage. Use two 3mm x 25mm shoulder machine screws and a #1 phillips screwdriver to secure the bottom wing to the fuselage. 4. Replace the front windscreen cover on the fuselage, being careful no...
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23 e-flite beechcraft 480 staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual use care when handling the top wing after installing the antenna to prevent damage. If you have assembled your model for hand- launch, do not cut the gear doors. Attach the gear doors as supplied to the underside of the wing with either s...
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24 e-flite beechcraft staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual 3. When balancing your model, support the plane upright at the marks made on the bottom of the lower wing with your fingers or a commercially available balancing stand. This is the correct balance point for your model. Make sure your model is...
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25 e-flite beechcraft 480 staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual preflight check your radio before going to the field, be sure your batteries are fully charged per the instructions included with your radio. Charge the transmitter and motor battery for your airplane. Use the recommended charger supplied...
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26 e-flite beechcraft staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual to land the airplane, enter the pattern parallel with the runway and reduce power. Once the airplane has slowed down, add a notch of flaps, and if your airplane is equipped with the micro pneumatic retracts, don’t forget to extend your gear! ...
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27 e-flite beechcraft 480 staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual limitation of liability horizon shall not be liable for special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, loss of profits or production or commercial loss in any way, regardless of whether such claim is based in contract, warranty, ...
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28 e-flite beechcraft staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual united kingdom horizon hobby limited units 1-4 ployters rd staple tye harlow, essex cm18 7ns united kingdom sales@horizonhobby.Co.Uk +44 (0) 1279 641 097 germany horizon technischer service hamburger str. 10 25335 elmshorn germany service@hor...
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29 e-flite beechcraft 480 staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual 3. At all flying sites a safety line(s) must be established in front of which all flying takes place (ama document #706-recommended field layout): (a) only personnel associated with flying the model aircraft are allowed at or in front of ...
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30 e-flite beechcraft staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual building and flying notes.
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31 e-flite beechcraft 480 staggerwing 480 arf assembly manual building and flying notes.
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