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E-FLITE RV-9 450 Assembly Manual

Summary of RV-9 450

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    Specifications wingspan: 50 in (1270mm) length: 38 in (920mm) wing area: 385 sq in (24.8 sq dm) weight w/o battery: 31–34 oz (875–965 g) weight w/battery: 36–40 oz (1020–1135 g) rv-9 450 assembly manual pilot figure sold separately (efla156) rv-9 is a trademark of van’s aircraft and is used with per...

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    2 e-flite rv-9 450 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 single circ...

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    3 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual recommended radio equipment you will need a minimum 4-channel transmitter, receiver, and four servos. You can also choose to purchase a complete radio system. If you are using an existing transmitter, just purchase the other required equipment separately. We recomm...

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    4 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual landing gear installation required parts fuselage assembly landing gear (left and right) 4-40 x 1/2-inch button head machine screw (4) #4 washer (4) required tools hex wrench or ball driver: 5/64-inch threadlock 1. Attach the main landing gear to the fuselage using...

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    5 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual 3. Use two 4-40 lock nuts and two #4 washers to secure the stabilizer to the vertical fin. Use a 1/4- inch nut driver to tighten the nuts. Make sure not to over-tighten the nuts, damaging the stabilizer. 4. Fit the tail assembly to the fuselage. Make sure to slide ...

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    6 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual use rubbing alcohol and a paper towel to remove the line drawn on the bottom of the aileron before installing the control horn permanently. 8. Use medium grit sandpaper to roughen the surface of the control horn that will fit against the elevator. Use rubbing alcoh...

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    7 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual 12. Repeat steps 6 through 11 to install the rudder control horn. Note that the rudder control horn will be on the opposite side, away from the elevator control horn, when installed. Main radio installation required parts fuselage assembly servo with hardware (2) r...

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    8 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual 4. Apply 2-3 drops of thin ca in each hole to harden the surrounding wood. This creates a harder surface for the screws to bite into, making them more secure when holding the servo in position. 5. Use the screws provided with the servo to secure it in the servo tra...

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    9 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual 9. Use scissors to cut another small piece of hook and loop material to mount the remote receiver in the fuselage as shown. Rudder and elevator linkage installation required parts fuselage assembly nylon pushrod connector (2) transmitter flight battery speed contro...

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    10 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual 5. Use the radio system to check the operation of the rudder and elevator servos. It may be necessary to bind the transmitter and receiver if you are using a new receiver. Always select a blank model and reset it to remove any programming or trim settings when usi...

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    11 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual 11. Use a 16 1 / 2 -inch (406mm) elevator pushrod wire and repeat steps 7 through 10 for the elevator linkage. Aileron servo and linkage installation required parts wing panel (left and right) servo with hardware (2) nylon pushrod connector (2) pushrod connector b...

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    12 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual 2. Plug the aileron servos into the y-harness. Use the radio system to center the servos. Use a #00 phillips servo to install the servo horns back on the aileron servos. Prepare a right and left aileron servo at this time as shown. 3. Place the servo on the ailero...

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    13 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual 6. Position the servo back between the blocks. Use a pencil to mark the mounting locations for the servo screws through the tabs on the servo and onto the blocks. 7. Remove the servo and use a pin drill and 1/16- inch (1.5mm) drill bit to drill the holes for the s...

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    14 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual 12. Check that you have a matching wing panel and servo. The easiest way is one wing panel has a “n” number, and the servo cover has the matching text. 13. Tie the string that exits the wing at the servo opening around the end of the servo extension. Use the strin...

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    15 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual 18. Remove the control horn. Use a hobby knife with a new #11 blade to remove the covering from inside the outline of the control horn drawn in the previous step. Use care not to cut into the aileron and damage the underlying wood. Use rubbing alcohol and a paper ...

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    16 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual 24. Repeat steps 13 through 23 to install the remaining aileron servo and linkage. Joining the wing panels required parts wing panel assembly (left and right) wing joiner wing bolt plate wing dowel (2) required tools 30-minute epoxy rubbing alcohol mixing stick mi...

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    17 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual 4. Use an epoxy brush to apply a thin layer of epoxy to the exposed wood on the root rib of the wing. 5. Use a mixing stick to apply epoxy in the tube of the remaining wing panel. Use an epoxy brush to apply a thin layer of epoxy to the exposed wood of the root ri...

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    18 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual insert a 4-40 socket head bolt into each hole to keep the plate in position while tracing the outline. 11. Use a hobby knife with a new #11 blade to remove the covering 1/16-inch (1.5mm) inside the line drawn in the last step. Use rubbing alcohol and a paper towel...

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    19 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual 3. Connect the clevises from the flap linkage to the flap control horns. Do not slide the clevis retainers into position as the clevises may require adjustment to position the flaps properly. 4. Apply 2–3 drops of thin ca into each hole to harden the surrounding w...

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    20 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual operational flap linkage installation required parts wing assembly flap linkage clevis (2) clevis retainer (2) flap control horn (2) flap servo cover servo with hardware 2mm x 5mm machine screw transmitter fuselage assembly flight battery speed control or separate...

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    21 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual 6. Plug the flap servos into the servo extension from the receiver. Use the radio system to center the servo. Use a #00 phillips screwdriver to install the servo horn back on the flap servo. 7. Place the servo on the flap servo cover. Align the servo horn with the...

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    22 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual 12. Apply 2–3 drops of thin ca into each hole to harden the surrounding wood. This provides a harder surface, making the screws more secure when installed. 13. Use a #1 phillips screwdriver and the screws provided with the servo to secure it to the servo mounting ...

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    23 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual half flap up flap we have shown three positions for the flaps. If you are using a transmitter with only a 2-position switch, then the half flap position would not be used. Flap throws are covered at the end of the manual. Motor installation required parts fuselage...

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    24 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual the blind nuts in the firewall can be positioned for a variety of motors. It may be necessary to adjust them to fit your particular motor. 3. Pass the servo and battery leads from the speed control through the hole in fuselage as shown. The controller is held in p...

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    25 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual cowling installation required parts fuselage assembly cowling spinner cone spinner backplate propeller propeller adapter spinner screw (2) 2mm washer (4) 2mm x 8mm machine screw (4) required tools low-tack tape hobby knife with #11 blade felt-tipped pen pin drill ...

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    26 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual make sure the trim on the cowl and fuselage are aligned before marking the cowl. 5. Remove the propeller assembly from the motor. Remove the cowling from the fuselage. Use a pin drill and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit to drill the four holes through the cowl for mou...

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    27 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual 2. Use an adjustable wrench and 7mm nut driver or box wrench to secure the axle to the landing gear. 3. Install the first wheel collar so it is 1/16-inch (1.5mm) away from the edge of the outer axle nut as shown. 4. Slide the wheel pant over the axle. The wheel wi...

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    28 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual 7. Repeat steps 1 though 6 to install the remaining wheel and wheel pant. Canopy detail installation required parts fuselage assembly canopy hatch canopy seat back (2) pilot (optional) (efla156) required tools canopy glue waxed paper medium ca low-tack tape 1. Loc...

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    29 e-flite rv-9 450 assembly manual 4. Use canopy glue to secure the canopy to the hatch. Use low-tack tape to keep the canopy in position on the fuselage until the glue fully cures. Wing installation required parts fuselage assembly wing assembly #4 washer (2) 4-40 x 1-inch socket head screw (2) re...

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    30 e-flite rv-9 450 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 necessary. 2. C...

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    31 e-flite rv-9 450 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 with your parti...

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    32 e-flite rv-9 450 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 visibility ...

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    33 e-flite rv-9 450 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 liability. Fu...

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    34 e-flite rv-9 450 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 sales@horizo...

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    35 e-flite rv-9 450 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 flight. Rocke...

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