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Gaspower Aircraft

30/

50CC

Series

Edge540K\Edge540\

Edge540T\

Extra260\Extra330L\

Extra300SHP

Mxs-R\MXS\MX2

Yak54\Yak55SP\

Yak55M\

Sbach342\Sbach300\Slick540\Slick360\

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ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY

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Congratulations on your purchasing of this excellent Almost-Ready-to-Fly R/C model!This ARF adopts the

latest 3D design features and emphasizes high performance,light weight and fun. The plane is designed by

professional engineers and built by skilled craftsmen .Many of the parts are already pre-installed for you!

*Note: This manual depicts the assembly procedures for these planes. Plesse read through the mamual to

determine which steps are appropriate for your aircraft.

Cautions:

This

R/C

model

not

toy!

Summary of Contents for Edge540

Page 1: ...k360 ALMOST READY TO FLY ALMOST READY TO FLY ALMOST READY TO FLY Congratulations on your purchasing of this excellent Almost Ready to Fly R C model This ARF adopts the latest 3D design features and emphasizes high performance light weight and fun The plane is designed by professional engineers and built by skilled craftsmen Many of the parts are already pre installed for you Note This manual depic...

Page 2: ...ne size or equivalent electric motor 6 Please read this manual carefully before assembly Always refer to it during assembly and do not deviate from the established construction methods Note This manual depicts the assembly procedures for both the aircrafts Please read through the manual to determine which steps are appropriate for your aircraft Features Features Features Latest structure Light wei...

Page 3: ...0sq dm 1426sqin 92sq dm 1426sqin 92sq dm Flying Weinght 15 5 171bs 7000 7700g 15 5 171bs 7000 7700g 15 5 171bs 7000 7700g 15 5 171bs 7000 7700g RAVEN RAVEN RAVEN Yak54 Yak54 Yak54 Yak55SP Yak55SP Yak55SP SU26M SU26M SU26M Wing Span 87 2210mm 85 2160mm 87 2210mm 87 2210mm Length 81 2060mm 80 2035mm 80 5 8 2048mm 80 5 8 2048mm Wing Area 1449sq in 93 5sq dm 1429sq in 92 2sq dm 1451sq in 93 6sq dm 146...

Page 4: ...q in 54sq dm 837sq in 54sq dm 837sq in 54sq dm 888sq in 57 3sq dm Flying Weinght 9 2 10 6lbs 4200 4800g 9 2 10 6lbs 4200 4800g 9 2 10 6lbs 4200 4800g 9 2 10 6lbs 4200 4800g Sbach342 Sbach342 Sbach342 S S Sbach300 bach300 bach300 Yak55M Yak55M Yak55M Extra300SHP Extra300SHP Extra300SHP Wing Span 73 1850mm 73 1850mm 75 1900mm 75 1900mm Length 69 5 1770mm 69 5 1770mm 73 1850mm 71 1809mm Wing Area 837...

Page 5: ...d engines engines engines Gasoline 30 60CC 2 Stroke 1 20 2 40 4 Stroke 2 40 6 00 Additional Additional Additional Required Required Required tools tools tools and and and adhesives adhesives adhesives Tools Tools Tools Adjustable wrench small Hobby knife 4 40Tap Masking tape Canopy scissors Philips screwdriver small Drill drill press preferred Razor saw Drill bit 1mm 6mm set Scissors Drum sander S...

Page 6: ...y inspect the fuselage wing panels rudder and stabilizer If you find any part damaged or missing please contact the local dealer If you find any wrinkles in the covering please use a heat gun or covering iron to smooth them Assembly Assembly Assembly Hinging Hinging Hinging the the the Control Control Control Surfaces Surfaces Surfaces Before start hinging you need to prepare Hinges 30 minute epox...

Page 7: ...ctly and the desired throw is attained Aileron 40degrees others 45degrees Use some masking tape to hold the surfaces together until all of the surfaces are secure in place with epoxy Hinge the Elevator and Rudder with the same way Landing Landing Landing Gear Gear Gear Installation Installation Installation Main Main Main Landing Landing Landing Gear Gear Gear Insert the wheel axle through the cen...

Page 8: ...sembly assembly assembly Then Insert the axle through the hole in the landing gear And attach the axle for the main landing gear firmly with the locknut Install the wheel pant with two bolts Making sure the wheel is in the center of the wheel pant Install the main landing gear on the bottom of the fuselage Consider using thread lock on the screws to keep them from vibrating during flight Note Use ...

Page 9: ...l Wheel Instllation Instllation Instllation Center the tail wheel bracket on the mounting block Mark the mounting locations for the large wood screws Drill three small pilot holes for the wood screws Use three metal serews to secure the tail wheel bracket in place Install the tail wheel parts Drill a hole for the connective bolt and install it with glue ...

Page 10: ...r that the wheel rolls freely Tail Tail Tail surfaces surfaces surfaces Installation Installation Installation High performance accessories Ball Linkage Control System Find out the slot pre opened for rudder control horn remove the film Fit the control horn into the slot meansure the correct length for it Cut the longer part then CA glue the horns into the rudder of each side ...

Page 11: ...rvo arm attaching two ball links by using the Screws and lock nuts Center the rudder servo and place the servo arm onto the servo Slide a crimp onto the cable connect the cable and cable connecter like other end but do not use crimping tool let the crimp can remove freely Repeat these steps to install the second rudder cable Adjust the position of the eonnecter end on the cable Use a crimping tool...

Page 12: ... SU26M Edge540T Ectra330L Install the servo in the Stabilizer section of both sides Yak54 Sbach342 Sbach300 Install the servos in the fuselage in precut locations on both sides Install the horizontal stabilizer assemblies at this time Insert the stab tube Slide each stabilizer halt onto the tube Make sure the antiroutation pins are fully seated Install four bolts two per side Don t forget to use t...

Page 13: ...ol horn both left side and right side Connect the control horm and servo arm with ball link Engine Engine Engine Installation Installation Installation There are one piece of wooden templates supplied 3W 50cc gasoline engine and DA 50 DLE55 engine Select the right template for your engine if it is 3W 50cc or DA 50 DLE55 to mark the location of mounting holes Mark the centerline on the firewall for...

Page 14: ...ing a gasoline engine drill holes in the firewall and then fasten the supplied screws from the back of the firewall Make sure the engine is fixed firmly and then apply thread lock glue on the bolts Install the lgnition Throttle Throttle Throttle servo servo servo Installation Installation Installation Install the throttle servo onto the servo mount and glue it in the place where you want to mount ...

Page 15: ...es holes One One One for for for the the the fuel fuel fuel pickup pickup pickup and and and one one one for for for the the the fuel fuel fuel vent vent vent Only Only Only open open open the the the third third third hole hole hole if if if you you you are are are going going going to to to use use use a a a separate separate separate fill fill fill line line line Note Note Note for for for gas ...

Page 16: ...luck onto the fuel tank pickup tube straight tube in the stopper 7 Slide the tubing onto the metal tube which has been bent 8 Carefully insert the stopper assembly into the fuel tank Note the position of the vent tube it must be up at the top portion of the fuel tank to function properly Also it may be necessary to shorten tank You should be able to turn the tank to any attitude and the elunk will...

Page 17: ...re there are no leaks before istalling it Make suer you conncet the three inlet outlet tubes see picture correctly when connecting the fuel lines Bind the fuel tank with nylon strips Cowling Cowling Cowling Instalation Instalation Instalation ...

Page 18: ...ngine manufacturer Fit the cowling and drill holes to accommodate the cowling screws Wing Wing Wing Installation Installation Installation Install the aileron servos with 18 servo extension into the servo trays located in the bottom of the wings Ensure your aileron servos are centered Find out the slot pre opened for rudder control horn remove the film Fit the control horn into the slot glue the h...

Page 19: ...rn Adjust the horn and servo arm Fix the horn in place firmly Install the ball link and push rod Make sure it s firm and flexible all 30cc size airplane please follow the above method to install it one piece control horn only ...

Page 20: ...nly only only by by by hand hand hand Ⅷ Radio Radio Radio Installation Installation Installation Wrap the receiver battery and receiver in foam Attach the receiver and battery to the battery tray by using Velcro straps so as to secure the receiver Mount the receiver switch in a convenient location in the side of the fuselage Ⅸ Canopy Canopy Canopy and and and Hatch Hatch Hatch Assemly Assemly Asse...

Page 21: ... CA CA will will will fog fog fog the the the canopy canopy canopy so so so do do do not not not use use use CA CA CA to to to install install install canopy canopy canopy Adjust the aircraft and make sure both of the sides are symmetric like the diagram So that the plane is ready for fight Measuer the CG from the leading edge of wing root rib Adiust the battery pack location For CG proper positio...

Page 22: ...4 Yak54 Yak54 Su26M Su26M Su26M Su26M Y Y Y Yak55M ak55M ak55M ak55M 27 Mac 27 Mac 27 Mac 27 Mac CG CG CG CG Location Location Location Location 155mm 6inch 146mm 5 75inch 160mm 6 3inch 1 Check every angle and adjust them to correct position 2 Check all parts and make sure the installation is firm and reliable 3 Add some weight in either of wingtip to balance the left and right wings Power Power P...

Page 23: ...Good Good Good luck luck luck Have Have Have fun fun fun ...

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