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E-FLITE CESSNA 182 370 Assembly Manual

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    Cessna 182 370 arf assembly manual cessna, 182 skylane, (associated emblems and logos, and body designs of vehicles) are either registered trademarks or trademarks of textron innovations, inc. In the usa and/or other countries, used under license by horizon hobby..

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    2 introduction thank you for purchasing the cessna 182 370 arf (efl2200), a vacuum-formed model of the full-scale cessna 182 skylane. The cessna features a vacuum-formed fuselage and wing, scale details, and quick final assembly time, making this a great scale park flyer choice for smooth stable flight...

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    3 large replacement parts: efl2201 main wing w/ailerons efl2202 fuselage w/rudder & cowl efl2203 horizontal tail assembly efl2204 cowl efl2205 landing gear w/wheel pants efl2206 wing struts efl2207 landing gear covers efl2208 fuselage tail fairing contents of kit/parts layout small replacement parts...

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    4 required radio equipment you will need a 4-channel transmitter, crystals, micro receiver, and four sub-micro servos. You can choose to purchase a complete radio system that includes all of these items or if you are using an existing transmitter, just purchase the other required equipment separatel...

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    5 sport setup (stock gearbox) eflm1000 park 370 inrunner brushless motor, 4100 kv efla311b 20-amp brushless esc (v2) eflp1070 10 x 7 slow flyer prop (2) - keep extras on hand thp13202spl 1320mah 2-cell 7.4v li-po, 16ga wsd1300 ultra plug, male/female set eflc3005 celectra 1-3 cell li-po charger use ...

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    6 high power outrunner setup* eflm1305 park 400 outrunner motor, 920 kv efla311b 20-amp brushless esc (v2) eflm1915 outrunner stick mount eflp1070 10 x 7 slow flyer prop (2) thp13203spl 1320mah 3-cell 11.1v li-po, 16ga wsd1300 ultra plug, male/female set eflc3005 celectra 1–3 cell li-po charger * pr...

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    7 tools & equipment efla250 park flyer tool assortment, 5pc or purchase separately efla257 screwdriver, #0 phillips (or included with efla250) efla255 nut driver, 5.5mm (or included with efla250) efla251 hex wrench: 3/32” (or included with efla250) hobby knife hot glue gun square ruler felt tip pen ...

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    8 using the manual this manual is divided into sections to help make assembly easier to understand, and to provide breaks between each major section. Remember to take your time and follow the directions. Warning an rc aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to ...

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    9 once assembly of the model has been started, you must contact horizon hobby, inc. Directly regarding any warranty question that you have. Please do not contact your local hobby store regarding warranty issues, even if that is where you purchased it. This will enable horizon to better answer your q...

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    10 landing gear installation required parts fuselage landing gear landing gear fairing (2) 10mm x 136mm tape (2) 1. Locate the landing gear. Press the gear into the slot in the bottom of the fuselage. Note: the landing gear is designed for smooth or paved surfaces. It is not recommended for grass su...

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    11 inrunner motor installation required parts airframe 5.33:1 (64t spur) gearbox brushless motor brushless speed control 2mm x 8mm screw (2) 12t pinion gear, 0.4 module x 6mm required tools and adhesives phillips screwdriver (small) hobby knife hook & loop important information about your brushless ...

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    12 3. Slide the gearbox onto the motor stick. Use a hobby knife to drill a hole through the plastic and into the motor stick. Secure the gearbox using a 2mm x 8mm wood screw on the top and one or even two in the side. Hint: you may want to plug in the speed control before installing the gearbox. 2. ...

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    13 4. Secure the speed control location using hook and loop. Run the lead from the speed control to the receiver. It may be necessary to use a servo extension. Exact speed control location may vary depending on the brand used and the center of gravity. This photo shows the location in the front of t...

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    14 outrunner motor installation required parts airframe brushless motor brushless speed control outrunner mount (eflm1915 - sold separately) 2mm x 8mm wood screw (2) required tools and adhesives phillips screwdriver (small) hobby knife hook & loop important information about your brushless esc make ...

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    15 3. Slide the motor mount and motor onto the motor stick. Use a hobby knife to drill a hole through the plastic and into the motor stick. Secure the gearbox using a 2mm x 8mm wood screw. We suggest adding one or two additional screws to the sides on the outrunner stick mount. Hint: you may want to...

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    16 note: if you have selected the outrunner motor option, install the propeller adapter onto the motor shaft. Note: the propeller will have to be drilled out using a 15/64" drill when using the outrunner motor and propeller adapter. Cowling installation required parts airframe rubber spinner or prop...

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    17 2. Secure the cowling using four 2mm x 5mm screws. Secure the propeller using the 3mm washer and 3mm locknut. Note: simply tighten the adapter when using the outrunner and associated propeller mounting hardware. 3. Press the spinner into position (if using the inrunner and gearbox option)..

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    18 radio installation required parts fuselage wing micro control connector (5) control connector backplate (5) 2mm x 8mm screw (8) aileron servo cover (2) 3" linkage (2) y-harness, standard 6" servo extension 6" double-sided tape (2) required tools and adhesives phillips screwdriver (small) hobby kn...

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    19 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the rudder servo, but install two connectors instead of one. 4. Use hot glue to install the rudder and elevator servos into the fuselage. 5. Pass the pushrods for the rudder and nose wheel through the connectors. With the radio on, physically center the rudder and nose...

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    20 6. Attach the receiver to the side of the fuselage using a piece of hook and loop. Plug the servo leads into the receiver at this time. Route the antenna wire through the fuselage. 7. Attach a micro control connector to the servo arm for the aileron. Use the connector backplate to secure the conn...

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    21 8. Center the aileron servo using the radio by attaching the male side of the y-harness to the receiver and attaching the servo arm to the servo. Center the servo arm in the opening in the servo cover. Use two-sided tape to attach the servo to the cover. 9. Route one end of the female side of the...

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    22 10. Secure the cover to the wing using four 2mm x 8mm screws. 11. Attach the “z” bend of the 3" control linkage to the control horn. Slide the wire through the connector on the servo arm. Center the servo using the radio, and physically center the aileron. Secure the wire by tightening the screw ...

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    23 wing and stabilizer installation required parts wing fuselage stabilizer 3mm x 12mm socket head bolt 3mm plastic washer wing strut (2) required tools and adhesives foam-compatible ca ruler hex wrench: 3/32" phillips screwdriver (small) 1. Plug the aileron extension into the receiver. Slide the wi...

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    24 3. Slide the stabilizer into position. Use a ruler to check that the distance between the stabilizer tips and wing tips are the same. Adjust as necessary. 4. Check that the stabilizer is parallel to the wing. Sand the fuselage lightly to make any corrections. 2. Snap the wing struts into position...

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    25 5. Once the stabilizer has been aligned, use foam-compatible ca to glue the stabilizer to the fuselage. 6. Use foam-compatible ca to glue the tail cone onto the fuselage. 7. Slide the elevator pushrod wire through the micro control connector. Attach the "z" bend to the elevator control horn. With...

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    26 battery installation required parts assembled airframe battery battery door required tools and adhesives foam-compatible ca 1. With the aircraft fully assembled, install the battery into the battery compartment. Secure the battery using the hook and loop material. 2. Install the battery door to t...

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    27 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your cessna 182. 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. 2. Check the movement of the elevator with the ...

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    28 center of gravity caution: do not inadvertently skip this step! The recommended center of gravity (cg) location for the cessna 182 is 1 1 / 2 " (38mm) behind the leading edge of the upper wing against the fuselage. Range testing the radio 1. Before each flying session, be sure to range check your...

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    29 preflight check your radio before going to the field, be sure that your batteries are fully charged, per the instructions included with your radio. Charge both the transmitter and receiver pack for your airplane. Use the recommended charger supplied with your particular radio system, following th...

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    2005 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) i will not fly my model higher than appr...

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    3) at all flying sites a straight or curved line(s) must be established in front of which all flying takes place with the other side for spectators. Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed at or in front of the flight line. Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited...

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