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E-FLITE T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual

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    Specifications wingspan: 55.0 in (1575mm) length: 44.0 in (1110mm) wing area: 545 sq in (34.9 sq dm) weight w/o battery: 4.40–4.50 lb (1.90–2.00 kg) weight w/battery: 5.00–5.25 lb (2.20–2.30 kg) t-34 mentor 25e arf assembly manual.

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    2 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e arf assembly manual product registration register your product online at: www.E-fliterc.Com/register/ contents of kit/parts layout efl4801 wing set efl4802 fuselage with hatch efl4803 tail set efl4804 cowling efl4806 pushrod set efl4807 landing gear efl4808 spinner efl4809 ...

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    3 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e arf assembly manual recommended radio equipment you will need a minimum of a 4-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....

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    4 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e arf assembly manual horizontal and vertical fin installation required parts fuselage assembly horizontal stabilizer vertical stabilizer nylon control horn (2) 4-40 locknut (2) #4 washer (2) #2 x 1/2-inch self-tapping screw (2) aft tail cone required tools and adhesives rule...

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    5 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e arf assembly manual 5. Use a #1 phillips screwdriver to remove the rudder control horn. 6. Using a #1 phillips screwdriver, remove the long silver screw from the control horn collar. Thread a nylon control horn on the screw until it is 1/4-inch (6mm) from the head of the sc...

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    6 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e arf assembly manual 11. Use a #1 phillips screwdriver to tighten the control horn screw. Reposition the nylon control horn if necessary so it faces the front of the fuselage so the rudder pushrod can be connected. Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners to prevent...

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    7 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e arf assembly manual 2. Use medium ca to glue the plywood servo plates in position for the rudder and elevator servos. Make sure to align the plates with the openings before the ca can cure. The servo openings in the servo tray are designed to fit the e-flite servos that com...

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    8 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e arf assembly manual 8. Use a pin vise and 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit to enlarge the holes in the servo arm that are 1/2- inch (14mm) and 3/4-inch (20mm) from the center of the hd servo horn. 9. Insert the brass pushrod connector in the hole that is 1/2-inch (14mm) from the c...

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    9 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e arf assembly manual 13. Slide a pushrod keeper on the wire from the underside of the servo arm. Swing the connector around and snap it on the pushrod wire to secure the wire and servo horn. You may need to use pliers to snap the keeper on the wire. 14. Repeat steps 12 and 1...

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    10 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e arf assembly manual 2. Attach the nylon steering arm to the nose gear wire. Insert the bend in the wire through the middle hole of the steering arm. 3. Position the steering arm in the nose gear mount. Make sure the hole for the screw in the arm faces forward so the nose g...

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    11 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e arf assembly manual motor and speed controller installation required parts fuselage assembly motor with hardware speed control hook and loop tape radio system battery 3mm x 15mm socket head screw (4) motor standoff, 3/8-inch (5mm) required tools and adhesives phillips scre...

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    12 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e arf assembly manual 5. Use hook and loop tape to secure the speed control to the side of the fuselage. 6. Check the operation of your motor at this time using the radio system. The motor should spin counterclockwise when viewed from the front of the fuselage. If not, follo...

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    13 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e arf assembly manual 4. Slide the propeller on the adapter. It may be necessary to enlarge the hole in the propeller using a tapered reamer if it does not fit on the propeller adapter. It is always a good idea to balance your propeller. An unbalanced propeller can cause vib...

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    14 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e arf assembly manual b. Slide the propeller on the adapter. It may be necessary to enlarge the hole in the propeller using a tapered reamer if it does not fit on the propeller adapter. It is always a good idea to balance your propeller. An unbalanced propeller can cause vib...

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    15 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e arf assembly manual 3. Tie the string located inside the wing to the end of the servo lead. Pull the servo lead through the wing and out the hole in the top sheeting. 4. Use a pin vise and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit to drill the four holes for the servo mounting screws. 5...

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    16 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e arf assembly manual 9. Slide a silicone keeper on the clevis, then thread the clevis on the linkage wire. With the aileron servo centered, attach the clevis to a hole on the servo horn that is 1/2-inch (13mm) from the center of the horn. Adjust the linkage so the aileron i...

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    17 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e arf assembly manual 5. Connect the linkage to the nylon control horn. Adjust the clevis so the flap is aligned with the trailing edge of the wing as shown. The wing is displayed joined to show that both flaps will need to be aligned when the wing is joined together. Flap s...

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    18 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e arf assembly manual 3. Place the servo in the opening. Use a pin vise and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit to drill the four holes for the servo mounting screws. 4. Place 2–3 drops of thin ca into each of the holes to harden the surrounding wood. 5. Use the screws provided with...

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    19 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e arf assembly manual 9. Use the flap adjustment of your radio system to set the full flap position. The measurement for full flap is 1/2-inch (13mm). 10. Use the flap adjustment of your radio system to set the up flap position. The flaps will align with the trailing edge of...

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    20 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e arf assembly manual 5. Use two 3mm x 12mm self-tapping screws and a nylon strap to secure the panels together. Holes have been pre-drilled for the screws. Make sure to place 2–3 drops of thin ca into the holes before starting the screws. Use a #1 phillips screwdriver to ti...

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    21 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e arf assembly manual final assembly required parts fuselage assembly wing assembly canopy hatch nylon wing bolt (2) required tools and adhesives flat blade screwdriver 1. Position the wing on the bottom of the fuselage. Slide the wing forward so the tab on the front of the ...

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    22 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e arf assembly manual aileron low rate up 1/4-inch (6mm) down 1/4-inch (6mm) aileron high rate up 1/2-inch (13mm) down 1/2-inch (13mm) elevator low rate up 3/8-inch (9.5mm) down 3/8-inch (9.5mm) elevator high rate up 3/4-inch (20mm) down 3/4-inch (20mm) rudder low rate left ...

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    23 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e arf assembly manual flying your t-34 mentor your t-34 mentor 25e arf has been designed with performance in mind for spirited aerobatics while still maintaining gentle stall characteristics in slow flight. After plugging in your battery taxi out onto the runway and line up ...

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    24 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e arf assembly manual glossary of terms ailerons: each side of this airplane has a hinged control surface (aileron), located on the trailing edge of the wing. Move the aileron stick on the transmitter left, the left aileron moves up and the right aileron moves down. Moving t...

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    25 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e 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 li...

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    26 e-flite t-34 mentor 25e 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 s...

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    27 e-flite t-34 mentor 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 fl...

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