1 the wattage extra 330l ep arf is distributed exclusively by global hobby distributors 18480 bandilier circle, fountain valley, ca 92728 all contents copyright © 2001 & 2003, global hobby distributors version v2.0 may 2003 wattage guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and wor...
2 table of contents safety warning this r/c airplane is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily injury and/or damage to property. Fly only in open areas and preferably at a dedicated r/c flying site. We suggest having a qualified instructor carefully inspect your airplane before its first...
3 introduction thank you for choosing the wattage extra 330l ep arf and welcome to the exciting world of electric-powered aerobatic r/c airplanes! Whether you have built and flown other electric r/c airplanes in the past, or if this is your first, you will appreciate the high quality, ease of assemb...
4 this section describes the items you will need to purchase for your new extra 330l ep. These suggestions are not set in stone, but they should provide you with a good starting point. Our recommendations here's what we used to finish our extra 330l ep: p/n 759118 hitec 555 micro receiver hitec dual...
5 ❑ {2} 1mm x 420mm pushrod wires ❑ {2} 1mm x 110mm pushrod wires ❑ {2} control horns tools and supplies required ❑ kwik bond 5 minute epoxy # 887560 ❑ kwik bond thin c/a # 887500 ❑ kwik bond thick c/a # 887510 ❑ # 0 phillips head screwdriver ❑ # 1 phillips head screwdriver ❑ excel modeling knife # ...
6 landing gear assemblies miscellaneous assemblies ❑ {1} prebent main gear wire ❑ {1} prebent tail wheel wire ❑ {2} 45mm diameter main gear wheels ❑ {1} 15mm diameter tail wheel ❑ {2} molded wheel pants ❑ {2} 1mm nylon wheel retainers ❑ {4} 3mm nylon wheel retainers ❑ {2} prebent aluminum wheel pant...
7 the covering material used on the extra 330l ep is real iron-on heat shrink covering material, not cheap "shelf paper." because of this, it is possible with heat and humidity changes that the covering on your airplane may wrinkle or sag. This trait is inherent in all types of heat shrink material....
8 ❑ 9) with the motor turned off, test the operation of the three servos. Each servo should move when you move the control sticks. ❑ 10) carefully spray a couple of light sprays of per- formance plus motor spray inside the motor openings and apply a small drop of trinity break-in drops onto each of ...
9 ❑ 3) using a ruler and a pen, locate the centerline of the horizontal stabilizer, at the trailing edge, and draw a mark. Using a builder's triangle, extend this mark from front to back across the top of the stabilizer. See photo # 6 below. Photo # 5 photo # 6 ❑ 4) reinstall the wing onto the fusel...
10 parts required tools and supplies required vertical stabilizer ❑ kwik bond 5 minute epoxy ❑ excel modeling knife ❑ straight edge ruler ❑ builder's triangle ❑ 220 grit sandpaper w/sanding block ❑ pen or pencil ❑ masking tape ❑ rubbing alcohol ❑ paper towels ❑ nhp epoxy mixing sticks ❑ nhp epoxy mi...
11 ❑ 2) test fit three c/a hinges into the hinge slots in one aileron. Each hinge should be inserted far enough into the slots so that the centerlines of the hinges are flush with the leading edge of the aileron. If the hinges cannot be inserted deeply enough, use a modeling knife and care- fully cu...
12 ❑ 14) using a ruler and a pen, measure up 9/16" from the bottom of the rudder (at the leading edge) and draw a mark. ❑ 15) using a drill with a 1/16" drill bit, carefully drill a shallow hole into the leading edge of the rudder and the mark you drew. Make sure you drill the hole perpendicu- lar t...
13 ❑ 26) slide the 15mm diameter tail wheel up against the nylon wheel retainer, then slide the second 1mm wheel retainer up against the tail wheel. See photo # 13 below. Photo # 13 ❑ 27) center the tail wheel and the nylon retainers. When satisfied with the alignment, secure the retainers in place ...
14 ❑ 10) carefully slide one 45mm diameter wheel onto the axle, followed by a second 3mm nylon wheel retainer. Align the predrilled hole in the outside of the wheel pant and push it over the end of the axle. See figure # 5 below. Figure # 5 ❑ 11) secure the wheel pant to the landing gear wire using ...
15 ❑ 6) using a drill with a 1/16" drill bit, drill pilot holes through the servo tray, one for each of the mounting screws (included with your radio system). Using a # 0 phillips screwdriver, install and tighten the mounting screws to hold the servo in place. ☛ be careful not to drill through the b...
16 ☛ if the servo arm has more than four holes in it, it may hit the side of the fuselage when it's installed. If that's the case, use a modeling knife to cut the arm shorter. ❑ 11) with both the servo horn and the elevator cen- tered, use a pen and draw a mark on the pushrod wire where it crosses t...
17 ❑ 2) using a ruler and a pen, measure forward 3/4" from the middle of the z-bend and draw a mark on the pushrod wire. ❑ 3) using a pair of needle nose pliers, carefully bend a "v" shape in the wire. The middle of the "v" should be located at the mark you drew. See photo # 25 below. Photo # 25 ☛ w...
18 ❑ 14) remove the masking tape from the rudder and double check that both the rudder and the rudder servo are still centered. ☛ to adjust the center-trim of the rudder, use a pair of pliers to carefully open or close the "v" in the pushrod wire. Doing this will effectively lengthen or shorten the ...
19 ❑ 5) install the z-bend in each pushrod wire into each of the adjustable control horns. ☛ orientate the pushrods so that the "v" bends are point- ing toward the middle of the wing. ❑ 6) plug the aileron servo into the receiver. Plug the esc into the receiver and the flight battery into the esc. T...
20 photo # 31 ☛ scribe the plastic several times until the knife cuts completely through. Don't try to cut completely through the plastic all at once. ❑ 3) reinstall the cowling using the four wood screws you removed previously. Reverse the removal steps for installation. Cutting the air-exit hole ❑...
21 ❑ 2) if your esc is equipped with an on/off switch, you can either mount it to the fuselage side (using the hardware provided with the switch) or use a short piece of dubro hook & loop material to secure it to the top of the flight battery deck like we show. Installing the receiver ❑ 5) install t...
22 tools and supplies required balancing ❑ #1 phillips head screwdriver ❑ straight edge ruler ❑ masking tape balancing the extra 330l ep ❑ 1) it is critical that your airplane be balanced cor- rectly. Improper balance will cause your airplane to lose control and crash. This location is recommended f...
23 ❑ 1) check the operation of the throttle. ❑ a) plug in your flight battery and turn on the radio system. Caution if you are using an esc that is not equipped with an arming switch, do not turn the receiver on unless the transmitter is turned on first. Always turn the trans- mitter on first. Never...
24 flying the extra 330l ep the extra 330l ep is designed for those pilots who are experienced in flying sport models. It is not a trainer. If you do not feel comfortable that you are able to test fly the airplane, don't hesitate to ask someone for some help test flying and trimming it. Flying the e...
25 hinges: usually made out of plastic or nylon, the hinges connect the control surfaces to the stabilizers or wing. They pivot, allowing the control surface to move. Horizontal stabilizer: mounted in the rear of the air- plane, the horizontal stabilizer works with the elevator to control pitch. Mot...
26 gears. If the gears are too tight, it will cause excessive strain on the gear box and motor. If they are too loose, they will probably strip out after a short period of time. See figure # 12 below. Figure # 12 ❑ 8) to adjust the gear mesh, use a # 1 phillips screw- driver to remove the three scre...
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