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Stearman PT-17 15e ARF

Assembly Manual

Specifications

Wingspan

44 in (1117mm)

Length

35 in (889mm)

Wing Area

608 sq in (37.5 sq dm)

Weight with Battery

3.5–3.8 lb (1.5–1.7 kg)

Weight without Battery

3.1–3.3 lb (1.4–1.5 kg)

Pilots not included (available separately)

Summary of Contents for Stearman PT-17 15e ARF

Page 1: ...mbly Manual Specifications Wingspan 44 in 1117mm Length 35 in 889mm Wing Area 608 sq in 37 5 sq dm Weight with Battery 3 5 3 8 lb 1 5 1 7 kg Weight without Battery 3 1 3 3 lb 1 4 1 5 kg Pilots not inc...

Page 2: ...lded steel fuselage all covered with fabric The plane became highly recognizable with its biplane design and exposed radial engine The PT 17 was known as a rugged aircraft and an excellent trainer The...

Page 3: ...d stock Pliers Low tack tape Pencil Pin vise Clear tape Ruler Hook and loop tape T pins Philips screwdriver 0 1 Felt tipped pen Hobby knife 11 blade Mixing sticks Toothpicks 1 16 inch drill bit Sidecu...

Page 4: ...tall the grommets and bushings in the rudder and elevator servos Note that the bushing is installed from the bottom of the mounting lugs 3 Center the servos using your radio or a JR MatchMaker Using s...

Page 5: ...d Felt tipped pen Thin CA Ruler Allen wrench Square Threadlock Rubbing alcohol Paper towels T pins 6 minute epoxy Toothpicks Mixing sticks Mixing cups Hobby knife 11 blade 1 Use a ruler to mark the ce...

Page 6: ...in half to form a crease 7 Slide the elevator into the fuselage and insert the six hinges 8 Slide the stabilizer into the fuselage First install the right side inboard hinge by angling the elevator as...

Page 7: ...er in place 13 Locate the tailwheel assembly Using the supplied Allen wrench separate the tailwheel shaft from the wheel assembly 14 Install the tailwheel shaft in the fuselage 15 Install two hinges i...

Page 8: ...Pliers Ruler Felt tipped pen Thin CA Philips screwdriver 0 Sidecutters 1 Locate the rudder and elevator pushrods The longer pushrod is for the rudder and installed on the left hand side The shorter pu...

Page 9: ...od so that the clevis pin is aligned with the rudder hinge line 7 Connect the clevis to the control horn Hold the control horn in position against the rudder and mark the screw locations with a felt t...

Page 10: ...each screw hole to strengthen the wood and stop it crushing when the horn is installed 15 Install the elevator control horn and backing plate with two 2mm x 10mm machine screws using a 0 Philips screw...

Page 11: ...ing loose 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite side Cabane Strut and Center Section Installation Parts Required Cabane struts 4 Fuselage assembly Wing center section 4 steel washers 4 4 40 x 1 4 in...

Page 12: ...rvo mounting blocks 4 Control horns 2 Radio system JR MatchMaker Tools Required Philips screwdriver 0 6 minute epoxy Mixing cups Mixing sticks Paper towels Rubbing alcohol Thin CA Medium CA Pencil Sid...

Page 13: ...o mounting tabs 6 Use medium CA or 6 minute epoxy to glue the servo mounting blocks to the aileron hatch 7 Place the servo on the hatch and use a pencil to mark the servo mounting holes 8 Use a 1 16 i...

Page 14: ...om the string near the aileron servo opening in the wing Tape or tie the string to the aileron servo lead and use it to pull the lead through the wing 13 Use the string to pull the aileron servo lead...

Page 15: ...rt a hinge into each of the hinge slots in the leading edge of the aileron 3 Slide the aileron hinges into the hinge slots in the trailing edge of the lower wing panel 4 Slide the aileron and wing pan...

Page 16: ...Aileron wire pushrods 1 5 8 inch 41mm 2 2mm x 10mm sheet metal screws 4 Nylon control horn 2 Nylon clevis 2 Silicone keeper 2 Tools Required 1 16 inch drill bit Pin Vise Felt tipped pen Low tack tape...

Page 17: ...works well 6 Use a 0 Philips screwdriver to install the control horn to the aileron with 2mm x 10mm sheet metal screws 7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 for the oppposite wing panel 1 17 7 E flite Stearman PT 17...

Page 18: ...em loosening due to vibration The motor wires should exit towards the bottom of the fuselage Cowling Installation Parts Required Fuselage assembly Cowling 2mm x 10mm sheet metal screws 4 Cockpit hatch...

Page 19: ...ith their holes centered over the holes in the cowl mounting blocks 5 Install the cowling on the fuselage making sure that the alignment tabs are on the outside of the cowl Use the cowl opening as an...

Page 20: ...n mounted and the screws have formed a thread in the blocks This will prevent them from splitting Interplane Strut and Transport Jig Installation Parts Required Upper and lower wing panels L R Upper c...

Page 21: ...nds The lower ends are angled 5 Using a 3 32 inch balldriver install the interplane struts to the outboard side of the mounthing lugs in the wing panels with 4 40 x 1 4 inch Allen bolts and 4 washers...

Page 22: ...remove the wing retaining screws and remove the wing panel assembly from the fuselage 10 Repeat Steps 7 8 and 9 to remove the opposite wing panels Battery Installation Parts Required Fuselage assembl...

Page 23: ...ith double sided adhesive tape Connect the throttle lead from the ESC 2 Feed a 9 inch long servo extension lead from the aileron lead opening in the lower wing root to the receiver 3 Repeat for the op...

Page 24: ...section and fuselage 2 Slide the left and right wing panel assemblies approximately half way on to the wing tubes leaving about a 1 1 2 inch gap between the wing and fuselage center section 3 Connect...

Page 25: ...nstall the motor battery 3 Use a commercial balancing device or suspend the model on fingertips within the recommended center of gravity range to check the balance E flite Stearman PT 17 15e ARF Assem...

Page 26: ...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 your...

Page 27: ...As the user of this product you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others Always oper...

Page 28: ...umed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liabili...

Page 29: ...idered abandoned and will be disposed of accordingly Please note non warranty repair is only available on electronics and model engines U Un ni it te ed d S St ta at te es s Electronics and engines re...

Page 30: ...r Band frequencies 6 I will not knowingly operate my model aircraft within three 3 miles of any preexisting flying site without a frequency management agreement A frequency management agreement may be...

Page 31: ...ccommodate your flying activity Make certain this area is clear of friends and spectators prior to launching your aircraft Be aware of other activities in the vicinity of your flight path that could c...

Page 32: ...2009 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 USA 877 504 0233 horizonhobby com E fliteRC com Printed 06 09 15665...

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