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Beechcraft Bonanza 15e ARF Assembly Manual

Rudder and Elevator Servo and Pushrod

Installation

Parts Required

Fuselage

Micro servos (2)

Clevis (2)

Silicone keeper (2)

Snap keeper (2)

Radio

16 1/2-inch steel pushrod (2)

Tools Required

Pin vise

1/16-inch drill bit

5/64-inch drill bit

Pencil

Sidecutters

Pliers

Hobby knife

Ruler

Razor saw

Thin CA

#1 Phillips screwdriver

Note:

go to Page 11 if installing the optional V-tail.

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Step 1

Remove the canopy by pushing it forward from the

rear edge to disengage the magnets, then lifting and

pulling aft.

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Step 2

Install the grommets and bushings in the rudder and

elevator servos. Note that the bushing is installed

from the bottom of the servo.

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Step 3

Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the small

servo arm and install a standard 4-way arm on each

servo.

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Step 4

Use sidecutters to remove three of the servo arms,

leaving one long arm on opposite sides of each

servo.

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Step 5

Use a hobby knife with a #11 blade to remove the

covering from the rudder pushrod exit on the right

side of the rear fuselage.

Summary of Contents for Beechcraft Bonanza 15e ARF

Page 1: ... in 1220mm Length 41 9 in 1065mm Wing Area 410 sq in 26 4 sq dm Weight w Battery 4 20 4 50 lb 1 90 2 0 kg Weight w o Battery 3 50 3 80 lb 1 50 1 60 kg Cockpit Detail Kit EFL2582 1 9 Civilian Pilot Blue with Glasses EFLA156 and 1 9 Civilian Pilot EFLA151 all sold separately ...

Page 2: ... renowned for its classic lines and sporty yet stable flight characteristics E flite has expertly captured the scale lines and satisfying flying manners of the Bonanza with this 15 size ARF It comes out of the box with a great looking UltraCote trim scheme and enough scale detail to satisfy any sport modeler For those who want to push the scale looks and performance even further E flite offers sev...

Page 3: ...v EFLM4015A ESC 40 Amp Pro Brushless ESC EFLA1040 Battery 3200mAh 3S 11 1V 20C Li Po EFLB32003S Propeller Electric Propeller 11 x 8E APC11080E Optional Equipment EFL2579 V Tail EFL2582 Cockpit Kit EFLG110 10 to 15 Size Tricycle Electric Retracts EFLSP175 1 75 inch Aluminum Spinner Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline or Ni Cd Ni ...

Page 4: ...Step 1 Remove the canopy by pushing it forward from the rear edge to disengage the magnets then lifting and pulling aft Step 2 Install the grommets and bushings in the rudder and elevator servos Note that the bushing is installed from the bottom of the servo Step 3 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the small servo arm and install a standard 4 way arm on each servo Step 4 Use sidecutters to re...

Page 5: ...ounting rails with the output shaft towards the front Center the servo fore and aft between the rails Use the pushrod to position the servo so that the pushrod is aligned with the outer hole in the servo arm Step 9 Hold the servo in place and use a pencil to mark the mounting hole locations Step 10 Remove the servo and pushrod Use a 1 16 inch drill bit in a pin vise to drill the mounting holes Ste...

Page 6: ... Use a razor saw to remove the section of frame at the right rear corner of the fuselage Make the cuts flush with the opening in the side Step 15 Measure 14 inches from the threaded end of the rudder and elevator pushrods and form a 90 degree bend using pliers Step 16 Use sidecutters to trim the bent end of the pushrod to a length of 1 4 inch Step 17 Insert the rudder and elevator pushrods into th...

Page 7: ... Installation Parts Required Fuselage Tailcone Tools Required Awl Felt tipped pen Manila card stock Thin CA Low tack tape Pin vise 1 16 inch drill bit Step 1 Cut three tabs measuring 1 x 3 8 inch from Manila card stock Use an awl to make a hole 1 8 inch from the end and centered along the length of each tab Step 2 Align the holes in the tabs with the pre drilled holes in the tailcone mounting tabs...

Page 8: ...re fully without using accelerator Step 7 Set the prepared tailcone aside until the tail has been installed Tail Installation Parts Required Fuselage Fin and rudder Horizontal stabilizer Adjustable horn 4 steel washer 2 Tailcone 4 40 x 3 4 inch Allen head machine screw 2 2 x 1 4 inch woodscrews 3 Tools Required Threadlock 3 32 inch hex wrench Low tack tape 1 Phillips screwdriver Hobby knife with 1...

Page 9: ...Invert the fuselage and place a bolt into the rear hole Step 5 Engage a 3 32 inch hex wrench in the screw head to hold it in place while the tail is being installed Step 6 Turn the fuselage upright while using the hex wrench to hold the rear mounting screw in place Set the horizontal stabilizer in place over the screw Step 7 Apply a small amount of threadlock to the end of the exposed screw Use th...

Page 10: ...e second screw and insert it into the forward mounting hole Use a 3 32 inch hex wrench to tighten it into place Step 11 Center the elevators and rudder With the rudder and elevator servos centered adjust the clevises to align them with the control horns Connect the elevator pushrod to the outer hole in the control horn and connect the rudder pushrod to the adjustable horn Secure the clevises with ...

Page 11: ...canopy by pushing it forward from the rear edge to disengage the magnets then lifting and pulling aft Step 4 Use sidecutters to remove three of the servo arms leaving one long arm on opposite sides of each servo Step 5 Insert the non threaded ends of the pushrods into their housings from the rear of the fuselage Step 2 Install the grommets and bushings in the rudder and elevator servos Note that t...

Page 12: ...aligning the pushrod end with the outer hole in the servo arm Step 8 Hold the servo in place and use a pencil to mark the mounting hole locations Step 9 Remove the servo and pushrod Use a 1 16 inch drill bit in a pin vise to drill the mounting holes Step 10 Apply a drop of thin CA to each of the holes to strengthen the wood Allow the CA to cure without using accelerator Step 11 Use a 1 Phillips sc...

Page 13: ...im the bent end of the pushrod to a length of 1 4 inch Step 15 Insert the ruddervator pushrods into the upper guide tubes by feeding them through the openings in the top of the firewall Step 16 Use your radio to center the ruddervator servos Insert the pushrods into the outer hole of the servo arms and secure them with snap keepers Step 17 Slide a silicone keeper on to the threaded end of each pus...

Page 14: ...p 1 Use a hobby knife to remove the covering over the two guide tubes for the tail retention bolts in the lower rear fuselage Step 2 Place a 4 steel washer on each of the 4 40 x 3 4 inch Allen head tail retention screws Step 3 Invert the fuselage and place a bolt into the rear mounting hole Step 4 Engage a 3 32 inch hex wrench in the screw head Use the wrench to hold the screw in place while the f...

Page 15: ...t it into the forward mounting hole Use a 3 32 inch hex wrench to tighten it into place Step 8 Use low tack tape to center the ruddervators and use your radio to center the servos Step 9 Adjust the clevises to align them with the control horns Connect each pushrod to the outer hole in the control horns and secure the clevises with the silicone keepers Step 10 Perform steps 1 through 7 on pages 7 a...

Page 16: ...epare the servo by installing the grommets and bushings Note that the bushings install from the bottom of the servo Step 2 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the small servo arm and install a standard size 4 way arm on the servo Step 3 Use sidecutters to remove three of the servo arms leaving one long arm as shown Step 4 Use a 3 32 inch drill bit in a pin vise to enlarge the outer hole in the ...

Page 17: ...e it at each point where it passes through the fuselage structure Step 8 Slide a silicone keeper onto the steering cable then insert the cable into the housing Step 9 Place the servo between the mounting rails with the output shaft towards the front Use the steering cable to position the servo by inserting it into the pushrod connector Step 10 Mark the servo mounting holes with a pencil Cutting a ...

Page 18: ...crewdriver and the screws provided with the servo to install the steering servo in the fuselage Nose Gear Installation Parts Required Fuselage Nose gear assembly 4 x 7 16 inch countersunk wood screws 4 Tools Required Ruler 1 Phillips screwdriver Pin vise 5 64 inch drill bit Thin CA Pencil Sidecutters Step 1 Note that the holes in the base of the nose gear are not spaced evenly Use a ruler to check...

Page 19: ...ch behind the forward end of the mounting rails Step 4 Use a pencil to mark the mounting hole locations on the rails Step 5 Use a 5 64 inch drill bit in a pin vise to drill the mounting holes in the marked locations Step 6 Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA to each of the holes to strengthen the wood Allow the CA to cure completely without using accelerator Step 7 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to install t...

Page 20: ...drill bit 1 Phillips screwdriver Dental floss Low tack tape Pencil Ruler Hobby knife Thin CA 12 minute epoxy Mixing sticks Mixing cups Felt tipped pen Sidecutters Pliers Step 1 Prepare the aileron servos by installing the grommets and bushings Note that the bushings are installed from the bottom of the servo Step 2 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the small servo arm and install a standard 4...

Page 21: ...ut against the inside of the aileron hatch approximately as shown Step 7 Adjust the position of the servo so that the output shaft is centered on the mark made in step 5 and the lower surface of the servo arm is 1 8 inch from the edge of the cutout in the hatch Step 8 Use a pencil to mark the servo location on the inside of the hatch These marks will guide the installation of the mounting blocks S...

Page 22: ...o so if required Step 11 Remove the servo Use a 1 16 inch drill bit in a pin vise to drill the servo mounting holes Step 12 Apply a drop of thin CA to each of the mounting holes to strengthen the wood Allow the CA to cure completely without using accelerator Step 13 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver and the screws provided with the servo to install the servo to the aileron hatch Step 14 Connect a 9 inc...

Page 23: ... tape to center the aileron Step 18 Slide a silicone keeper on to an aileron pushrod then thread on a clevis so that it is centered on the threads Slide the keeper on to the barrel of the clevis so that it does not interfere with the next step Step 19 Attach the clevis to the outer hole of the aileron control horn With the servo centered use a felt tipped pen to mark the servo arm location on the ...

Page 24: ...es 2 Servo mounting blocks 4 6 inch servo extension leads 2 Tools Required Pin vise 1 16 inch drill bit 5 64 inch drill bit 1 Phillips screwdriver Dental floss Low tack tape Pencil Ruler Hobby knife Thin CA 12 minute epoxy Mixing sticks Mixing cups Felt tipped pen Sidecutters Pliers Scissors Step 1 Prepare the flap servos by installing the grommets and bushings Note that the bushings are installed...

Page 25: ...de of the flap servo hatch and use a pencil to mark the mounting block locations Step 6 Mix a small amount of 12 minute epoxy and glue the servo mounting blocks in place Step 7 Set the servo in place between the mounting blocks and use a pencil to mark the mounting hole locations Note for both left and right flap servos the output shaft is located towards the leading edge and right wing tip Note I...

Page 26: ...lips screwdriver and the screws provided with the servo to install the servo to the flap hatch Step 11 Use a ruler to measure 2 3 4 inch from the threaded end of the 4 inch flap pushrod Make a mark with a felt tipped pen Step 11 Use pliers to make a 90 degree bend in the pushrod at the marked location Trim the bent portion to a length of 1 4 inch with sidecutters Step 12 Slide a silicone keeper on...

Page 27: ...his step for the left hand flap the pushrod will also have its bend facing towards the right hand wing tip Step 15 Connect a 6 inch servo extension lead to the flap servo Use dental floss to secure the connectors Step 16 Apply a small drop of thin CA to the flap servo hatch mounting holes in the wing Allow the CA to cure completely without using accelerator Step 17 There is a string provided in th...

Page 28: ...s aileron or elevator to center the arm on the servo Step 18 Position the flap hatch over the opening and insert the pushrod in the inside hole of the servo arm Secure the pushrod to the arm with a snap keeper Step 19 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to install the flap hatch to the wing with four 2 x 3 8 inch wood screws Step 20 Repeat steps 1 through 19 to install the flap servo and pushrod in the o...

Page 29: ...the way while the panels are being joined Step 4 Install the nylon wing bolts halfway into their holes in the trailing edge of the wing panels Step 5 Mix approximately 1 2 ounce of 30 minute epoxy in a mixing cup Use a mixing stick to apply it to the inside of the wing joiner slots in each wing panel and to the face of the root rib on one side only Step 6 Slide the wing panels together onto the jo...

Page 30: ... wing with paper towels and rubbing alcohol Stand the wing vertically while the epoxy cures so that the weight of the panels doesn t cause the joint to spread and alter the dihedral angle Step 10 Allow the glue to cure completely then remove the binder clamp rubber bands and wing bolts Main Landing Gear Installation Parts Required Wing Landing gear 4 x 7 16 inch countersunk wood screws 8 Tools Req...

Page 31: ...x 7 16 inch countersunk wood screws Optional Retract Installation Nose Gear Parts Required Fuselage Retractable nose gear 2 inch nosewheel Adjustable axle 4 x 7 16 inch countersunk wood screws 4 Tools Required Ruler Felt tipped pen File 1 Phillips screwdriver 1 5mm hex wrench 2 5mm hex wrench Threadlock Hobby knife Pin vise 5 64 inch drill bit Low tack tape Pliers Razor saw Thin CA Rotary tool wit...

Page 32: ...e aluminum steering arm Step 4 Use a ruler to measure 1 1 8 inches from the bottom of the gear leg and make a mark with a felt tipped pen Step 5 Use pliers to make a bend in the gear leg at the mark that places the end of the leg 5 8 inch behind the straight section Step 5 Remove the wheel collar from the fixed nose gear with a 1 Phillips screwdriver and remove the 2 inch wheel Step 6 Use a 1 5mm ...

Page 33: ...de of the leg Position the base of the adjustable axle so that it is flush with the end of the nose gear leg Step 10 Apply a small amount of threadlock to each of the setscrews and use a 2 5mm hex wrench to secure the axle to the nose gear leg Step 11 Remove the nose landing gear template from page 55 of the manual Use a hobby knife to trim the template to size and remove the shaded portion Step 1...

Page 34: ...wer sheeting where marked Use a razor saw to cut through the portions of bulkhead that pass under the cutout area Step 16 Remove a section of the lower firewall in line with the cutout on the lower skin and remove the corner of the remaining piece as shown Step 17 Trim the first plywood bulkhead behind the firewall with a hobby knife for clearance of the retracted nosewheel Remove approximately 1 ...

Page 35: ...pply 1 2 drops of thin CA to each of the mounting holes to strengthen the wood Allow the CA to cure completely without using accelerator Step 22 Place the nose gear on the mounting rails and feed the servo wire through the holes in the bulkheads to the radio compartment Step 23 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to install the nose gear with four 4 x 7 16 inch countersunk wood screws Step 24 Connect the...

Page 36: ... the covering over the landing gear wells Leave approximately 1 4 inch of covering overhanging the interior of the gear well Step 2 Use a hobby knife to slit the covering approximately each 1 2 inch and use a sealing iron to seal the covering to the edges of the wheel well Trim any overhanging covering with a hobby knife Step 3 Trim the protruding piece of plywood from the rib next to the gear mou...

Page 37: ...readlock to each of the setscrews and secure them in place with a 2 5mm hex wrench Step 8 Use a file to make a 1 4 inch long flat spot on the end of the axle Step 9 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the wheel collar from a fixed main landing gear axle Remove the 2 1 2 inch wheel Step 10 Place the 2 1 2 inch wheel on the adjustable axle with the lettering on the tire facing away from the gear ...

Page 38: ...etract and drill the mounting holes in the rails with a 5 64 inch drill bit in a pin vise Step 15 Apply 1 2 drops of thin CA to each of the mounting holes to strengthen the wood Allow the CA to cure completely without using accelerator Step 16 Feed the servo wire through the wing to exit at the center section with the aileron and flap servo leads Step 17 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to install the...

Page 39: ...re to install the motor mount Step 2 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to install the motor mount on the back of the motor Step 3 Locate the 4 steel washers supplied with the motor hardware Place a washer on each of the 4 40 x 3 4 inch motor mounting screws Step 4 Noting that the motor leads will exit to the right side of the fuselage slide a screw and washer into the top left motor mount hole Place a ...

Page 40: ...k with a pencil Step 8 Use a tapered ream to make a hole of approximately 7 16 inch diameter Step 9 Cut a 1 1 4 inch long section of adhesive backed hook and loop material Remove the backing from one of the pieces and adhere it to the underside of the ESC Step 10 Stick the second piece of hook and loop material to the piece on the ESC and remove the backing leaving the adhesive exposed Step 11 Fee...

Page 41: ...l Manila card stock Ruler Low tack tape Pin vise 1 16 inch drill bit Thin CA Felt tipped pen Hobby knife with 11 blade 1 Phillips screwdriver Rotary tool with drum sander Step 1 Cut four tabs from Manila card stock that measure 2 1 2 x 1 2 inch each Use a punch to make a hole centered along the length and 3 16 inch from the end of each tab Step 2 Align two tabs to the top and bottom and flush to t...

Page 42: ...der the card stock tabs Step 7 Remove the spinner nut from the propeller adapter supplied with the motor and place the propeller on the shaft Step 8 Remove the spinner cone from the base Use a hobby knife to trim the cutouts until the base will sit against the propeller face without interference Step 9 Install the spinner nut finger tight to seat the spinner base against the propeller face ...

Page 43: ...se the spinner base and the trim stripes as a reference to position the cowling on the fuselage Space the front face of the cowling 1 16 inch behind the rear edge of the spinner base then tape the cowl in place with low tack tape Step 13 Use a felt tipped pen to mark the cowl screw locations on the cowling Step 14 Remove the propeller spinner base and cowling from the fuselage Use a 1 16 inch dril...

Page 44: ... marked location Reinstall the cowling and check that the nosewheel turns without interference Note If installing retracts use the picture as a guide to make a cutout in the front of the cowl for the steering arm to rotate Step 18 Place the propeller and spinner base on the motor shaft and use a hex wrench or screwdriver shaft to secure the propeller nut Step 18 Press the spinner cone into place o...

Page 45: ... 4 to install the aluminum spinner Step 1 Using the backplate and 5mm collet supplied with the aluminum spinner perform steps 1 through 17 on pages 41 through 44 to locate mount and trim the cowling Step 2 Place the spinner backplate propeller washer and nut onto the collet shaft Use a 10mm wrench to tighten the nut Step 3 Set the spinner cone in place against the backplate and center the cutouts ...

Page 46: ... in place against the backplate and center the cutouts on the propeller blades Step 8 Insert the spinner cone retaining bolt and tighten it with a 3 32 inch hex wrench Belly Pan Installation Parts Required Fuselage Wing Belly pan Wing bolts 2 Tools Required Low tack tape Canopy glue 3 16 inch straight blade screwdriver Step 1 Install the wing on the fuselage by first inserting the leading edge tab...

Page 47: ... the wing surface Allow the glue to cure to the handling stage 3 hours before removing the tape Step 5 Remove the wing from the fuselage Apply canopy glue to the joint between the belly pan and the wing leading edge and to the areas that were under the tape on the lower surface of the wing Battery and Receiver Installation Parts Required Fuselage Motor battery Hook and loop straps 2 Adhesive backe...

Page 48: ...o tray in front of the servos Step 4 Cut a 1 2 inch long piece of adhesive backed hook and loop tape Use the tape to attach the satellite receiver to the right hand side of the fuselage above the wing saddle Optional Cockpit Detail Kit Installation Parts Required Canopy Seat backs 4 Floor pieces 2 Rear panel Instrument panel decal Tools Required Canopy glue Scissors Paper towels Step 1 Apply a bea...

Page 49: ...scissors to trim the instrument panel decal to size Remove the protective backing and press it into place on the forward bulkhead beneath the windscreen Step 5 Slide the rear cabin floor piece into place through the forward opening Step 6 Bend the forward floor piece and slide it into place in the front of the canopy Step 7 With the canopy upright adjust the floor pieces so that they are positione...

Page 50: ...nch Y harness to the rudder and nosewheel steering servos Step 3 Plug the Y harness into the rudder channel of the receiver Step 4 Plug the elevator servo lead into the receiver Step 5 Use low tack tape and a felt tipped pen to label the female plugs of a 3 inch Y harness and plug it into the flap channel of the receiver Aux 1 Plug the flap servo leads from the wing into the Y harness Note Because...

Page 51: ... is aligned with the fuselage Apply a small amount of threadlock to a 2mm x 5mm machine screw Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to install the servo connector to secure the steering cable Radio Connections for Optional V Tail Installation Additional Parts Required 7 channel receiver if using retracts Step 1 Plug the rudder and elevator servos into their respective channels in the receiver Use threadloc...

Page 52: ...ntrol Throws 1 Turn on your transmitter and reduce the travel volume for the flap channel to a value of 50 in each direction from center This will prevent overdriving the flap and damaging the servo or linkage 2 Turn on the 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...

Page 53: ...arge both the transmitter and receiver pack for your airplane Use the recommended charger supplied with your particular radio system following the instructions provided with the radio In most cases the radio should be charged the night before going flying Before each flying session be sure to range check your radio See your radio manual for the recommended range and instructions for your radio sys...

Page 54: ...al support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc that you use This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is necessary to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model as this margin will help to avoid collisions or injury Always operate yo...

Page 55: ...y Manual 55 Flap Servo and Nose Gear Cutout Templates fwd aft LH flap servo hatch template Place against inside surface aft fwd RH flap servo hatch template Place against inside surface Align with this edge Remove shaded portion fwd aft ...

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Page 59: ...e Team AMA Program Document 9 I will not operate my model aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or while using any drug which could adversely affect my ability to safely control the model 10 When and where required by rule helmets must be properly worn and fastened They must be OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL or NOCSAE approved or comply with comparable standards RADIO CONTROL 1 All pilots shall avoid...

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