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E-FLITE Taylorcraft 450 ARF Assembly Manual

Summary of Taylorcraft 450 ARF

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    Specifications wingspan: 46 in (1170mm) length: 36 in (915mm) wing area: 370 sq in (23.87 sq dm) weight w/o battery: 29–31 oz (680–740 g) weight w/ battery: 24–26 oz (820–880 g) taylorcraft 450 arf assembly manual.

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    2 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual introduction many a plane has been called a “classic” but few deserve the title more than clarence taylor’s legendary creation. Designed to be the premier general aviation airplane of its day, the taylorcraft has inspired aviators who fly simply for the fun ...

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    3 e-flite taylorcraft 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 each step completed. Steps with a...

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    4 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual important information about motor selection we recommend the e-flite ® park 450 brushless outrunner, 890kv (eflm1400) to provide you with excellent sport and aerobatic power and a worry-free outrunner motor. The taylorcraft does not include a propeller, but ...

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    5 e-flite taylorcraft 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, or the us...

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    6 e-flite taylorcraft 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 liabili...

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    7 e-flite taylorcraft 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 item fo...

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    8 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual aileron servo installation required parts wing w/ailerons (r&l) servo arm (medium length) micro pushrod connector (2) pushrod connector backplate (2) servo mounting plate (r&l) control horn (2) sub-micro servo (2) y-harness 6-inch (152mm) servo extension (2)...

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    9 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual  5. Turn on the transmitter and center the aileron stick and trim. Check that any programming has been cleared if you are using a programmable radio. Plug the aileron servos into a y-harness, then into the receiver and check the operation of the servos. Att...

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    10 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual  8. Position the servo on the mounting plate so the arm is centered in the notch.  9. Use a pencil to mark the location of the servo mounting tabs on the plate.  10. Use 6-minute epoxy to glue the 5/16 x 5/16 x 1/2- inch (8 x 8 x 12mm) mounting blocks on...

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    11 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual  12. Use the hardware provided with the servo to secure it to the blocks using a #1 phillips screwdriver.  13. Attach a weight to a piece of string. Lower the string into the opening in the wing for the servo.  14. Tip the wing up and allow the weight to...

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    12 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual  15. Tie the string to the servo extension and pull it through the wing to the center section.  16. Attach the servo mounting plate to the wing using four 2mm x 6mm sheet metal screws using a #1 phillips screwdriver.  17. Use 6-minute epoxy to glue the a...

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    13 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual  18. Attach the 3 3 / 4 -inch (95mm) aileron pushrod to the middle hole of the control horn.  19. Slide the opposite end of the pushrod through the connector on the servo arm.  20. Use a piece of low-tack tape to hold the aileron in neutral. You can leav...

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    14 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual joining the wing panels required parts wing (r&l) wing joiner wing dowel (2) skylight window wing bolt brace 2mm x 6mm sheet metal screw (8) required tools and adhesives pencil 30-minute epoxy mixing stick epoxy brush hobby knife w#11 blade felt-tipped pen ...

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    15 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual 4. Slide the joiner into the other wing panel. It should slide in the panel up to or farther than the line drawn in the previous step. If not, sand the end of the joiner so it will slide in at least up to the line. 5. Fit the two panels together. They shoul...

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    16 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual 8. Finally, apply epoxy to the root ribs that will come in contact with each other. Slide the panels together and use low-tack tape to hold the two panels together until the epoxy has fully cured. 9. Use medium ca to glue the wing dowels in position. They w...

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    17 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual 12. Position the brace on the trailing edge of the wing. Use a felt-tipped pen to trace the outline of the brace on the wing. Hint: use two of the 4-40 bolts through the holes in the brace and wing to keep it in position while tracing it with the pen. 13. U...

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    18 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual 14. Remove the covering, exposing the underlying wood. 15. Use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to remove the lines drawn on the wing. 16. Use medium ca to glue the brace to the wing. Hold the brace tightly against the wing until the ca cures..

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    19 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual tail installation required parts fin/rudder stabilizer/elevator fuselage assembled wing #4 washer (2) 4-40 x 1-inch socket head bolt (2) required tools and adhesives 30-minute epoxy mixing stick square epoxy brush hobby knife w/#11 blade felt-tipped pen hex...

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    20 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual 3. Position the tail assembly onto the fuselage. The tab on the fin will extend slightly, locking into the slot in the fuselage. Make sure the fin is straight with the center line of the fuselage. 4. Trace the outline of the fuselage on the bottom of the st...

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    21 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual 5. Use a hobby knife to remove the covering from inside the lines on the bottom of the stabilizer. Again, be careful not to cut into the stabilizer. 6. Slide the dowels in the wing in the holes of the fuselage. 7. Secure the wing to the fuselage using two 4...

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    22 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual 8. Stand back from the aircraft about 6–8 feet (2–3 meters) and check that the wing and stabilizer are parallel. If not, lightly sand the fuselage where the stabilizer rests to correct any alignment issues. Align parallel 9. Apply 30-minute epoxy to the exp...

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    23 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual servo installation required parts control horn (2) control horn backplate (2) micro pushrod connector (2) connector backplate (2) 2mm x 4mm machine screw (2) pushrod wire, 24-inch (610mm) (2) required tools and adhesives medium ca low-tack masking tape #1 p...

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    24 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual  4. Snap the control horn backplate on the control horn. Hold the horn while pressing the backplate tight against the rudder.  5. Apply a few drops of medium ca to the junction between the control horn and backplate to secure it in place.  6. Attach the ...

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    25 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual 7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 to install the elevator pushrod and servo. Landing gear installation required parts landing gear landing gear cover (2) #4 washer (4) 4-40 locknut (4) 4-40 nut (2) 1 3 / 4 -inch (44mm) foam wheel (2) wheel pant (r&l) 2mmx 8mm she...

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    26 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual 2. Attach the landing gear to the fuselage using two 4-40 x 3/8-inch socket head screws and two #4 washers. Use threadlock on the screws to prevent them from vibrating loose in flight.  3. Slide a 4-40 x 1 1 / 4 -inch-inch socket head screw through the whe...

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    27 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to install the remaining wheel.  6. Rest your model on a flat surface. Slide the wheel pant over the wheel and position it so there is ground clearance for the wheel pant.  7. Use a felt-tipped pen to mark the location for the whee...

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    28 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual motor and cowling installation required parts fuselage assembly motor w/x-mount & hardware speed control cowling propeller 2mm x 8mm screw (4) hook and loop tape 4-40 x 3/8-inch socket head screw (4) required tools and adhesives low-tack masking tape card s...

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    29 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual 3. Plug the motor wires into the speed control. Secure the speed control to the bottom of the motor box using hook and loop tape. 4. This photo shows the installation of the 480 motor. Simply follow steps 1 through 3, only using the 480 motor instead of the...

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    30 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual 6. Cut and tape a piece of card stock on both sides of the fuselage to indicate the front edge of the fuselage. 7. Slide the cowling onto the fuselage. 8. Attach the propeller to the adapter and slide the assembly onto the motor shaft. Important information...

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    31 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual 9. Position the cowling so the hole for the propeller is centered with the propeller adapter, and so the propeller will not rub against the cowling. Use low-tack tape to hold the cowl in position for the following step. 10. Use a pin drill and 1/16-inch (1....

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    32 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual 13. Secure the cowl to the fuselage using four 2mm x 8mm sheet metal screws. 14. Secure the propeller to the motor. Final radio installation required parts fuselage assembly receiver y-harness hook and loop tape 8-inch (204mm) hook and loop strap 1. Plug th...

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    33 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual 3. Remove the battery hatch from the fuselage. 4. Install the battery in the fuselage using the 8-inch (204mm) hook and loop strap. Replace the battery door once the battery has been installed..

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    34 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual window and strut installation required parts fuselage wing wing strut (2) 2mm x 8mm sheet metal screw (6) side window (r&l) windshield molded seats (2) required tools and adhesives canopy glue #1 phillips screwdriver hobby scissors low-tack masking tape 1. ...

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    35 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual 4. Use canopy glue to secure the seats inside the fuselage. Allow the fuselage to rest on its wheels until the glue fully cures. 5. Test fit the struts between the fuselage and wing. The strut end will slide under the landing gear covers as shown. They can ...

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    36 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual 6. Secure the struts to the wing using two 2mm x 8mm sheet metal screws. Control throws use a ruler to adjust the throw of the elevator, ailerons and rudder. This measurement is taken at the widest part of the control surface. Adjust the position of the pus...

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    37 e-flite taylorcraft 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! The recommended center of gravity (cg) location for the taylorcraft is 2 3 / 8 –2 7 / 8- inch (60–73mm) b...

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    38 e-flite taylorcraft 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 with you...

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    39 e-flite taylorcraft arf assembly manual 2007 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 tested. ...

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