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E-FLITE Extra 300 32e Assembly Manual

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    Specifications wingspan: 52.5 inches (1335mm) wing area: 542 sq in (34.2 sq dm) length: 49.0 inches (1245mm) weight w/battery: 4.40 – 4.60 lb (1.90–2.10 kg) weight w/o battery: 3.70 – 3.90 lb (1.60–1.80 kg) extra 300 32e arf assembly manual.

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    2 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual using the manual this manual is divided into sections to help make assembly easier to understand, and to provide breaks between each major section. In addition, check boxes have been placed next to each step to keep track of its completion. Steps with a si...

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    3 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual recommended radio equipment you will need a minimum 6-channel transmitter, receiver and four servos. You can choose to purchase a complete radio system. If you are using an existing transmitter, just purchase the other required equipment separately. We rec...

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    4 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual aileron installation required parts wing panel with aileron (right and left) ca hinge (10 total) required tools and adhesives pin vise t-pins ruler drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm) thin ca hobby knife with #11 blade 1. Locate one of the wing panels. Separate t...

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    5 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual 7. Check the alignment of the aileron. Use a ruler to make sure the end of the aileron is aligned evenly with the wing tip. 8. Remove the t-pins from the hinges. Set the hinge gap using a hobby knife with a #11 blade. The blade should just fit in the gap b...

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    6 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual aileron servo installation required parts nylon clevis (2) clevis retainer (2) assembled wing panel (right and left) control horn screw with hardware (2) servo extension, 6-inch (152mm) (2) aileron linkage wire, 2 1 / 2 -inch (64mm) (2) radio system servo ...

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    7 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual 5. Secure a 6-inch (152mm) servo extension to the aileron servo lead using string or a commercially available connector. This will keep the servo and lead from disconnecting inside the wing. 6. Insert the extension into the opening for the aileron servo. G...

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    8 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual when installing the servo horn on the aileron servo it must be positioned parallel to the aileron hinge line. 11. Use a #1 phillips screwdriver to remove the stock servo horn from the servo. Use the radio system to center the aileron servo. Attach a heavy-...

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    9 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual motor installation required parts fuselage motor spacer (4) speed control motor with accessories #4 washer (4) hook and loop tape 4-40 x 1-inch socket head screw (4) servo extension, 3-inch (76mm) required tools and adhesives string threadlock phillips scr...

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    10 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual matching the colors between the esc and motor when they are connected will result in the correct motor direction if using all e-flite components. 4. The speed control is mounted to the bottom of the battery box using hook and loop tape. Route the wires fo...

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    11 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual 2. The cowling is secured using two (2) 4-40 x 1-inch socket head screws and two (2) #4 washers. You will need to use a ball driver to tighten these screws. The ball driver will allow you to access the screws at an angle so they can be tightened. 3. Slide...

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    12 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual landing gear and wheel installation required parts fuselage assembly axle with hardware (2) #4 washer (5) aluminum landing gear main wheel (2) wheel pant (left and right) 4-40 x 1-inch socket head screw (3) 4-40 x 3/8-inch socket head screw (2) required t...

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    13 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual 6. Slide the wheel on the axle. Use a 1.5mm hex wrench to tighten the wheel collar that secures the wheel to the axle. Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose. 7. Slide the wheel pant over the wheel. Position...

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    14 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual 2. Place the elevator servo in the fuselage with the servo output to the rear. With the servo positioned so it is not touching the sides of the opening, use a pencil to transfer the locations for the four servo mounting screws on the fuselage. 3. Move the...

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    15 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual stabilizer installation required parts fuselage assembly heavy-duty servo horn elevator and stabilizer assembly required tools and adhesives 30-minute epoxy hobby knife with #11 blade mixing cup mixing stick epoxy brush paper towel rubbing alcohol felt-ti...

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    16 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual 6. Slide the tubes into the holes at the rear of the fuselage. The stabilizer will fit tight against the fuselage. Use a felt-tipped pen to trace the outline of the stabilizer on the fuselage. Use caution when trimming the covering. Accidentally cutting i...

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    17 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual 11. Slide the stabilizer tubes in the stabilizer. Use an epoxy brush to apply a thin layer of epoxy on the root end of the stabilizer. 12. Use an epoxy brush to apply a thin layer of epoxy on the exposed wood of the fuselage at this time as well. 13. Slid...

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    18 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual elevator installation required parts fuselage assembly control horn assembly nylon control horn elevator joiner wire ca hinge (6) clevis clevis retainer elevator (left and right) pushrod wire, 3 1 / 2 -inch (90mm) plastic packaging from model required too...

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    19 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual 6. Slide the elevator joiner wire into position in the slot at the rear of the fuselage. 4. Place a t-pin in the center of each of the hinges as shown. You will need to prepare three (3) hinges in this step. 5. Slide the three (3) hinges into the slots in...

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    20 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual 11. Fit the elevator halves to the stabilizer. Remove the t-pins from the hinges. Position the elevators so the tips of the elevators align with the tips of the stabilizers. Set the hinge gap using a hobby knife and #11 blade. The blade should just fit in...

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    21 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual fin installation required parts fuselage assembly fin fairing rudder and fin assembly required tools and adhesives ruler low-tack tape square 30-minute epoxy rubbing alcohol paper towels mixing stick mixing cup 1. Separate the rudder from the vertical fin...

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    22 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual rudder and tail wheel installation required parts fuselage assembly rudder ca hinge (2) rudder control horn screw tail wheel assembly nylon control horn (2) tail wheel wheel collar with setscrew required tools and adhesives low-tack tape medium grit sandp...

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    23 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual 5. Thread a nylon control horn on each end of the threaded rod. Position the horns so they are flush with the ends of the rod. Also make sure the distance from the rudder surface to the control horn is equal on both sides. 6. Use a pin vise with a 1/16-in...

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    24 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual 10. Mix a small amount of epoxy. Use a toothpick to insert the epoxy in the hole in the rudder where the wire fits into. Also apply a small amount of epoxy to the wire itself. 11. Reposition the rudder to the fin. Remove the t-pins from the hinges and che...

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    25 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual rudder pull-pull cable installation required parts fuselage assembly rudder cable (2) cable fitting (4) cable crimp (4) nylon clevis (4) clevis retainer (4) radio system heavy-duty servo horn required tools and adhesives low-tack tape crimping tool or pli...

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    26 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual 8. Use low-tack tape to keep the cable from accidentally falling into the fuselage. 9. Slide a clevis retainer on a nylon clevis. Hold the cable fitting with pliers to thread the clevis on the fitting. The end of the fitting should just be visible between...

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    27 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual 15. Slide a crimp on the end of the cable outside the fuselage. The cable then can pass through the hole in the cable fitting then back through the crimp. Do not use crimping pliers at this time. 16. Repeat steps 13 through 15 for the opposite cable. Remo...

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    28 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual wing installation required parts fuselage assembly wing panel (right and left) carbon wing tube #4 washer (2) 4-40 x 1-inch socket head screw (2) required tools and adhesives ball driver: 3/32-inch 1. Slide the carbon wing tube in one of the wing panels. ...

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    29 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual battery installation required parts motor battery fuselage assembly hook and loop strap 1. Use a hook and loop strap (not included) to secure the battery in the fuselage. The location of the battery can be adjusted if necessary to achieve the correct cent...

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    30 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual 6. Lightly sand the inside edge of the canopy at this time as well. Use care not to over-sand the edge and get into the clear area of the canopy. 7. Use canopy glue to glue the canopy to the canopy hatch. Use low-tack tape to keep the canopy in position u...

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    31 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual elevator high rate up 2 1 / 4 -inch (57mm) down 2 1 / 4 -inch (57mm) elevator low rate up 3/4-inch (19mm) down 3/4-inch (19mm) aileron high rate up 2-inch (51mm) down 2-inch (51mm) aileron low rate up 5/8-inch (16mm) down 5/8-inch (16mm) rudder high rate ...

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    32 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual safety do’s and don’ts for pilots • checkallcontrolsurfacespriortoeachtakeoff. • donotflyyourmodelnearspectators,parking areas or any other area that could result in injury to people or damage of property. • donotflyduringadverseweatherconditions.Poor vis...

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    33 e-flite extra 300 32e 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 liab...

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    34 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual united kingdom: electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address: horizon hobby uk units 1-4 ployters rd staple tye harlow, essex cm18 7ns united kingdom please call +44 (0) 1279 641 097 or e-mail us at sal...

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    35 e-flite extra 300 32e arf assembly manual 8. I will not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which explode burn, or propel a projectile of any kind. Exceptions include free flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to the model aircraft during flig...

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    16385 printed 01/2010 horizon hobby usa 4105 fieldstone road champaign, illinois 61822 usa (877) 504-0233 horizon hobby uk units 1-4 ployters rd staple tye harlow, essex cm18 7ns united kingdom +44 (0) 1279 641 097 horizon hobby deutschland gmbh hamburger strasse 10 25335 elmshorn germany +49 4121 4...