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E-FLITE hawker sea fury 400 arf Assembly Manual

Summary of hawker sea fury 400 arf

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    Specifications wingspan: 36.8 in (935mm) length: 33.3 in (845mm) wing area: 267.8 sq in (17.4 sq dm) weight w/ battery: 25–30 oz (710–850 kg) weight w/o battery: 20–25 oz (565–710 kg) hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual.

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    2 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual introduction the hawker sea fury was a british fighter aircraft developed by hawker for the royal navy during the second world war. The sea fury was designed as a single piston engine, propeller driven fighter for aircraft carrier take-offs and landi...

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    3 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 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 wit...

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    4 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual important information about motor selection we recommend the e-flite park 450 brushless outrunner motor, 890kv (eflm1400) for sport performance or the e-flite park 480 brushless outrunner motor, 1020kv (eflm1505) for maximum performance. Sport brushl...

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    5 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 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, ...

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    6 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 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...

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    7 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 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...

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    8 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual fixed gear installation required parts fixed main gear wire (right and left) landing gear block (2) 2mm x 10mm shoulder screw (4) 3mm x 6mm countersunk sheet metal screw (8) required tools and adhesives phillips screwdriver: #0, #1 1. Insert the land...

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    9 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual 4. Secure the landing gear assembly in the wing using a #1 phillips screwdriver and four 3mm x 6mm countersunk sheet metal screws per assembly. The strut is positioned toward the wing tip and is angled toward the leading edge when installed correctly...

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    10 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual 2. Apply a piece of double-sided tape onto each servo, on the side opposite the servo arm. 3. Connect the retract linkage to the retract actuator arm. 4. Secure the retract assembly in the wing using a #1 phillips screwdriver and four 3mm x 6mm coun...

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    11 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual 5. Place the retract in the up position and insert the retract servo in the pocket. Do not connect the linkage to the retract servo at this time. Use the radio to move the servo arm to the up position. Hold the linkage to the arm to make sure the li...

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    12 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual 7. Remove the servos once the end points have been adjusted and attach the linkage to the servo. Use a hobby knife to enlarge the hole in the servo arm if needed. Peel the backing tape off of the servo and mount it in position. Note : if you are usi...

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    13 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual 2. Prepare the aileron servos by installing the servo arms on the servos. Use your radio to center these servos at this time. 3. Apply a piece of double-sided tape onto each servo, on the side opposite the servo arm. 4. Remove the backing from the d...

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    14 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual 5. Connect a 6-inch (152mm) extension to each aileron servo lead. If you have opted to install retracts, attach a 9-inch (228mm) extension to each retract servo lead. Use string to secure the extension(s) so they do not unplug accidentally. 6. Route...

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    15 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual 9. Use a hobby knife to enlarge the outer hole on the aileron servo arm to accept the aileron linkage. 10. Insert the z-bend on the aileron linkage into the outer hole of the aileron servo horn. 11. Connect the clevis of the aileron linkage to the a...

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    16 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual main wheel installation required parts wheel spacer (2) main wheel (2) wheel axle cap (2) required tools and adhesives foam-safe ca note : the wheel installation is the same for both fixed gear and retracts. 1. Slide the wheel spacer onto the landin...

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    17 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual motor and cowling installation required parts motor mount 6-inch (152mm) servo extension electronic speed control 1.5mm x 10mm self-tapping screw propeller 6-inch (152mm) battery extension motor w/accessories spinner backplate spinner cone spinner w...

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    18 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual 3. Lift the hatch from the fuselage as shown. 4. Remove the battery stop from the inside of the fuselage by sliding it rearward and out of the fuselage. Important information about your brushless esc make sure your esc brake is programmed to off. Al...

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    19 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual 6. Pass the battery and servo extensions into the lower hole in the fuselage and into the main radio compartment as shown below. 7. Secure the speed control inside the motor compartment using double-sided tape. Note : if using the the eflite 40-amp ...

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    20 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual 9. Secure the motor mount using the 1.5mm x 10mm self-tapping screw and a #00 phillips screwdriver. Secure the wires inside the motor compartment so they will not interfere with the operation of the motor. Park 480 park 450 10. Check the operation o...

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    21 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual 12. Slide the cowling onto the fuselage. Press the cowling against the tape to secure it in position. Important information about your propeller it is also very important to check to be sure the propeller is balanced before installing onto the shaft...

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    22 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual 14. Next, slide the supplied washer onto the adapter. 16. Install the adapter nut, but do not tighten it at this time. 17. Place the spinner assembly on the motor shaft. Check that the positioning of the assembly will allow the backplate and propell...

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    23 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual radio installation - fuselage required parts hook and loop tape receiver y-harness (ailerons) servo (two required if using rudder control) required tools and adhesives phillips screwdriver: #0 pin drill drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm) 1. Mount the rudd...

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    24 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual tail gear installation - fixed rudder required parts tail wheel collar w/setscrew tail wheel wheel spacer wheel axle cap fixed tail gear wire required tools and adhesives hex wrench: 1.5mm foam-safe ca note : if you will be installing the operationa...

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    25 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual 4. Slide the tail wheel onto the tail gear wire. 5. Secure the wheel using the wheel axle cap and foam-safe ca. Use care not to get ca between the tail gear wire and wheel, which will prevent the wheel from rolling. Optional operable rudder required...

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    26 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual 2. Use sandpaper to remove any irregularities from the fin and rudder. 3. Mount the control horn to the rudder as shown using two 2mm x 10mm sheet metal screws, control horn backplate and a #1 phillips screwdriver. 4. Cut slots in the rudder for the...

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    27 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual 5. Use a pin drill and 1/8-inch (3mm) drill bit to drill a hole for the tail gear wire in the rudder. 6. Hold the rudder against the fin and use a felt-tipped pen to transfer the location of the hinges to the find. 7. Use a hobby knife to cut the sl...

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    28 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual 9. Test fit the rudder to the fin. Once satisfied with the fit, use foam-safe ca on the hinges and tail gear wire to secure the rudder to the fin. Make sure not to get ca in the tail gear assembly. 10. Slide the wheel spacer onto the tail gear wire....

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    29 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual stabilizer/elevator installation required parts fuselage assembly stabilizer assembly 13 7 / 32 -inch (335mm) pushrod w/clevis 13 9 / 16 -inch (345mm) pushrod w/clevis (for optional rudder) required tools and adhesives foam-safe ca 1. Remove the ele...

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    30 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual 3. Slide the stabilizer into the slot in the fuselage. Measure the distance from each stabilizer tip to each wing tip. The measurements must be equal. Adjust the position of the stabilizer if necessary to correct for the alignment. 3. Stand back and...

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    31 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual 6. Attach both elevator halves to the stabilizer. Remember to work quickly to avoid having the ca cure before the elevator installation is complete. 7. Remove the clevis from the 13 7 / 32 -inch (335mm) pushrod. Slide the pushrod into the preinstall...

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    32 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual 9. Thread the clevis back on the pushrod wire. Connect the clevis to the elevator control horn. 10. With the radio system on, adjust the position of the clevis so the elevator is parallel to the stabilizer. Linkage installation for optional rudder t...

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    33 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual 12. Thread the clevis back on the pushrod wire. Connect the clevis to the rudder control horn. 13. With the radio system on, adjust the position of the clevis so the rudder is parallel to the fin. Final assembly required parts rocket (6) 3mm x 45mm ...

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    34 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual 2. Secure the wing using two 3mm x 45mm machine screws in the center of the wing, and the preinstalled screw at the trailing edge of the wing. Use a #1 phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws. 3. Slide the motor battery into the fuselage. Slide t...

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    35 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual 5. Slide the battery stop back into the fuselage. If it is not fully in position, the canopy will not fit back onto the fuselage. 6. Place the canopy back onto the fuselage. 7. The rockets are installed by pressing them into the precut slots in the ...

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    36 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual control throws 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your hawker sea fury. 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 trans...

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    37 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 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! Please balance your model inverted with the battery installed. With the model inverted, lift the ...

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    38 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual 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 ...

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    39 e-flite hawker sea fury 400 arf assembly manual 2008 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 ...

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