Summary of Rhapsody 25e ARF
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Rhapsody 25e arf assembly manual.
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2 e-flite rhapsody 25e 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 product. Meani...
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3 e-flite rhapsody 25e arf assembly manual contents of kit/parts layout replacement parts efl4176001 bottom wing set efl4175002 top wing set efl4175003 fuselage with hatch efl4175004 tail set efl4175005 wing strut set efl4175006 cowling efl4175007 wing truss set efl4175008 wheel pant set efl4175009 ...
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4 e-flite rhapsody 25e arf assembly manual warnings read and follow all instructions and safety precautions before use. Improper use can result in fire, serious injury and damage to property. Components use only with compatible components. Should any compatibility questions exist please refer to the...
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5 e-flite rhapsody 25e arf assembly manual 2. Slide a #4 washer on each of the threaded rods from the bottom side of the stabilizer. Use two 4-40 lock nuts to secure the fin to the stabilizer. Tighten the nuts using a 1/4-inch nut driver. Important: do not over-tighten the nuts as this could damage ...
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6 e-flite rhapsody 25e arf assembly manual 2. Use open end or box wrenches to secure the landing gear axle to the landing gear. You will need 1/2-inch and 12mm wrenches to tighten the axle to the gear. 3. Use a flat file to make two 1/4-inch (6mm) wide flat areas on the axle for the setscrews in the...
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7 e-flite rhapsody 25e arf assembly manual motor, speed control and cowling installation required parts fuselage assembly cowling 4-40 x 3/8-inch socket head machine screw (4) #4 washer (4) hook and loop tape hook and loop strap (2) required parts (power 25) power 25 brushless outrunner x-mount with...
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8 e-flite rhapsody 25e arf assembly manual 4. The tabs on the cowl have markings so the cowl can be oriented on the firewall. The l and r indicate the left and right as viewed as if sitting in the cockpit. Note: we used the following colors when painting the engine: make sure to paint the motor befo...
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9 e-flite rhapsody 25e arf assembly manual aileron servo installation required parts bottom wing panel (right and left) servo with hardware 2mm x 10mm sheet metal screw (8) nylon clevis (2) silicone clevis retainer (2) 2-56 x 1 7 / 8 -inch pushrod (2) transmitter receiver receiver battery required t...
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10 e-flite rhapsody 25e arf assembly manual 6. Use the radio system to center the aileron servo. Use the screw from the servo to install the servo horn on the servo as shown. Use a #1 phillips screwdriver to tighten the screw that secures the servo horn to the servo output. 7. A string is located in...
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11 e-flite rhapsody 25e arf assembly manual rudder and elevator servo installation required parts fuselage assembly nylon clevis (2) transmitter receiver receiver battery servo with hardware (2) silicone clevis retainer (2) pushrod wire, 2-56 x 19 1 / 2 -inch (rudder) pushrod wire, 2-56 x 18 3 / 4 -...
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12 e-flite rhapsody 25e arf assembly manual 6. Slide the pushrod wire into the pushrod tube inside the fuselage. Center the elevator servo using the radio system. Attach the servo horn to the servo output using the hardware provided with the servo and a #1 phillips screwdriver. 7. Repeat steps 4 tho...
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13 e-flite rhapsody 25e arf assembly manual bottom wing and receiver installation required parts fuselage assembly y-harness receiver #4 washer (2) #6 washer (2) bottom wing center section hook and loop tape carbon wing tube, short bottom wing panel (right and left) 6-32 x 1-inch socket head machine...
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14 e-flite rhapsody 25e arf assembly manual 6. Use scissors to cut a piece of hook and loop tape the size of the remove receiver. Use the tape to attach the remote receiver to the side of the fuselage as shown. 7. Slide the short carbon wing tube in the bottom wing panel. The tube will slide in the ...
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15 e-flite rhapsody 25e arf assembly manual make sure to use threadlock on all metal-to- metal fasteners so they don’t vibrate loose. 2. Thread the two outer strut fittings into the blind nuts installed in the top of the bottom wing panel. Install fittings in both the right and left wing panels at t...
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16 e-flite rhapsody 25e arf assembly manual 8. Slide the remaining wing panel into position and secure it to the center section using a 4-40 x 1/2- inch socket head machine screw and #4 washer. Use a 3/32-inch hex wrench to tighten the screw. 9. Locate the outer strut. Note the bottom of the strut h...
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17 e-flite rhapsody 25e arf assembly manual removing the wing panels required parts assembled airframe wing transport truss (2) rubber band (4) required tools and adhesives hex wrench: 3/32-inch note: this section is to show you how to remove the wings using the transport trusses. The wings are rein...
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18 e-flite rhapsody 25e arf assembly manual always balance your propeller. An unbalanced propeller can cause vibrations to be transmitted into the airframe, which could damage the airframe or other components as well as produce unwanted flight characteristics. 2. Use the propeller adapter to secure ...
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19 e-flite rhapsody 25e arf assembly manual control throws 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your model. 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 necessa...
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20 e-flite rhapsody 25e arf assembly manual flying your rhapsody 25e arf as you taxi out to the runway you will find the ground handling to be very gentle and easy. The wide stance main gear and low angled stance keeps the model tracking very straight through all aspects on the ground. Once you are ...
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21 e-flite rhapsody 25e arf assembly manual warranty and repair policy warranty period exclusive warranty- horizon hobby, inc., (horizon) warranties that the products purchased (the “product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the purchaser. Limited wa...
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22 e-flite rhapsody 25e arf assembly manual warranty inspection and repairs to receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or ...
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23 e-flite rhapsody 25e 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 fligh...
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