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Table of Contents

3.75-3.81 lb 
(1.7-1.73 kg)

48.5 in (1230mm)

48 in (1220mm)

Box Contents

AS3X System .......................................................................................4
Receiver Selection and Installation .......................................................4
Transmitter and Receiver Binding .........................................................5
Battery Installation ...............................................................................6
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) ......................................................................6
Arming the ESC and Receiver...............................................................7
Rudder Installation ...............................................................................8
Landing Gear Installation .....................................................................9
Horizontal Tail Installation ....................................................................9
Wing Installation ................................................................................10
Servo Arm Settings ............................................................................10
Center of Gravity (CG)  .......................................................................11
Control Direction Test .........................................................................11
Control Surface Centering ..................................................................12
AS3X Control Direction Test   ..............................................................12
Transmitter Setup  .............................................................................13
Dual Rates and Expos ........................................................................13
Prefl ight Preparation ..........................................................................13
Flying Tips and Repairs ......................................................................14
Power Component Service .................................................................15
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ...........................................16
Troubleshooting Guide  AS3X .............................................................17
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................................18
Limited Warranty ...............................................................................19
Contact Information ...........................................................................20
FCC Information .................................................................................20
Compliance Information for the European Union .................................20
Replacement parts  ............................................................................74
Optional parts ....................................................................................75

525 in²
(34 dm²)

The E-flite

®

 Carbon-Z

®

 Yak 54 3X

C

ongratulations on your purchase of the E-fl ite

®

 Carbon-Z

®

 Yak 54 3X. Based on the groundbreaking original, the Carbon-Z Yak 54 3X is the next generation 

Carbon-Z Yak 54 that offers better performance and is an even more ideal “next step” for pilots looking to develop 3D profi ciency skills. The entire airframe 

features strength enhancements that increase durability and the ability to withstand aggressive 3D maneuvers better than ever. Using the same E-fl ite 25-size 
outrunner motor, the 3X includes an upgraded ESC with a robust BEC so the complement of upgraded digital servos consistently deliver peak precision. The 
landing gear is now longer. Even its propeller has been refi ned to deliver greater effi ciency and smoother power. Better still, included with the Bind-N-Fly

®

 Basic 

version is the renowned Spektrum

 AR635 sport AS3X

®

 receiver, which gives the Carbon-Z Yak 54 3X unmatched control agility and the stability to explore a new 

performance envelope that can help you fl y like a pro.

A 4-channel, DSM2

®

/DSMX

®

 compatible aircraft transmitter with dual rates and expo capability is recommended. Please be sure to charge the recommended 

E-fl ite 2800mAh 4S 14.8V 45C Li-Po (EFLB28004S30), included with the BNF Basic version with a dependable battery maintenance system such as the E-fl ite 
Celectra

TM

 80W AC/DC Multi-Chemistry Battery Charger (EFLC3025).

Please remember that every valuable moment you spend to understand and follow this manual means a greater potential for fun.

Specifi cations

BL25 Brushless Outrunner Motor, 
1000Kv

Included

Included

60-Amp Pro Switch-Mode BEC 
Brushless ESC (V2)

Installed

Installed

(4) 13g Digital Micro Servo 
(EFLR7155)

Installed

Installed

Spektrum

™ 

 AR635, 6-Channel 

AS3X

®

 Sport Receiver

Installed

Required to

Complete 

Battery:

 2800mAh 14.4V 4S 30C 

Li-Po (EFLB28004S30)

Included*

Required to

Complete 

Battery Charger:

 6-cell Li-Po 

battery balancing charger

Required to

Complete

Required to

Complete

Recommended Transmitter: 

Full-Range 6 channel 2.4GHz 
with Spektrum DSM2

®

/DSMX

®

 

technology with adjustable Dual 
Rates. 

Required to

Complete

Required to

Complete

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Summary of Contents for Carbon-Z Yak 54 3X

Page 1: ...Carbon Z Yak 54 3X Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni...

Page 2: ...operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to oper ate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or o...

Page 3: ...te 25 size outrunner motor the 3X includes an upgraded ESC with a robust BEC so the complement of upgraded digital servos consistently deliver peak precision The landing gear is now longer Even its pr...

Page 4: ...fying in fact that it s as though you re the RC pilot of an expertly tuned giant scale aircraft Welcome to AS3X your park yer will never be the same To see what we mean go to www E iteRC com AS3X The...

Page 5: ...iver binds to the transmitter the orange bind light on the receiver will turn solid and the ESC will produce a series of three ascending tones The tones indicate the ESC is armed provided the throttle...

Page 6: ...ed battery to the ESC See the Arming the ESC instruc tions for correct connection of the battery to the ESC 5 Reinstall the battery hatch Tip The ESC switch in the front left corner of the battery com...

Page 7: ...t CAUTION Always disconnect the Li Po battery from the aircraft receiver when not ying to avoid over discharging the battery Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage ma...

Page 8: ...esive will flow into the slots 4 Bend the hinges by turning the rudder left then carefully apply thin CA to each hinge in the right side of each slot 5 When the CA is dry turn the rudder to the right...

Page 9: ...stallation 1 Slide the horizontal tail tube A into the hole in the rear of the fuselage 2 Install the 2 piece left and right horizontal tail as shown Ensure the control horn faces down 3 Install 2 scr...

Page 10: ...ess connectors in the fuselage The left and right aileron servos can be connected to either side of the Y harness 6 Replace the receiver cover and the screw Disassemble in reverse order IMPORTANT Corr...

Page 11: ...s too far aft tail heavy up elevator is required to y level Control Direction Test Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure the aircraft control surfaces move correctly and in the proper dire...

Page 12: ...a link on a control horn Turn the linkage clock wise or counterclockwise until the control surface is centered Attach the linkage to the servo arm or control horn after adjustment Assemble the aircra...

Page 13: ...DX6i DX7s DX8 DX9 DX10t DX18 and JR X9503 11X or 12X transmitters may be used Below are the recommended settings for Servo Travel Throttle 100 Aileron 125 Elevator 125 Rudder 125 Channel 5 100 Dual R...

Page 14: ...in level forward ight and calm wind conditions above 1 2 throttle in 3D mode or long high speed dives may result in strong oscillation that can damage the aircraft If there is oscillation in either mo...

Page 15: ...nce CAUTION Always keep hands away from the propeller when a battery is connected to the aircraft When armed the motor will turn the propeller in response to any throttle stick movement Always disconn...

Page 16: ...s have successfully demonstrated all maneuvers intended or anticipated prior to the speci c event b An inexperienced pilot is assisted by an experienced pilot 4 When and where required by rule helmets...

Page 17: ...cure parts servo arm linkage horn and control surface Worn parts Replace worn parts especially propeller pivot points or servo Irregular servo movement Replace servo If oscillation persists Decrease g...

Page 18: ...process Power off transmitter and repeat bind process Hold transmitter bind button or switch until receiver is bound ESC is powered off Power on the ESC switch Aircraft will not con nect after binding...

Page 19: ...need any assistance For questions or assistance please visit our website at www horizonhobby com submit a Product Support Inquiry or call the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and...

Page 20: ...rvice horizonhobby de Christian Junge Stra e 1 25337 Elmshorn Germany Sales Horizon Hobby GmbH 49 0 4121 2655 100 France Service Parts Sales Horizon Hobby SAS infofrance horizonhobby com 11 Rue George...

Page 21: ...tzteile Pi ces de rechange Pezzi di ricambio Dichiarazione di conformit in conformit con ISO IEC 17050 1 No HH2013112103 Prodotto i EFL CZ Yak 54 3X BNF Basic Codice componente EFL10550 Classe dei dis...

Page 22: ...Servo E ite 13g Digital MG Micro Servo Micro servo digital 13g pignons m tal 13 g Digital MG Micro Servo Part Nummer Num ro Codice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione EFLB28004S30 E ite 4...

Page 23: ...trademarks of Horizon Hobby Inc The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan...

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