Recommended Radio Equipment
You will need a minimum of a 4-channel transmitter,
receiver and four servos. You can choose to purchase a
complete radio system, or if you are using an existing
transmitter, just purchase the other required equipment
separately. We recommend the crystal-free, interference-
free Spektrum™ DX5e 2.4GHz DSM® 5-channel system.
If using your own transmitter, we recommend the JR
SPORT MN48 and MC35 servos.
If you own a Spektrum radio, just add a DSM2™
receiver, two JR SPORT MN48, and two JR SPORT
MC35 servos. We show the installation of the AR500
receiver in this manual.
Radio System
SPM5500
DX5e DSM2 5CH system
Or Purchase Separately
any of the Following Receivers
SPMAR500
AR500 DSM2 5-Channel Full-Range
Receiver (for DX5e, DX6i, or DX7)
SPMAR6200
AR6200 DSM2 6-Channel Full Range
Receiver (for DX5e, DX6i, or DX7)
And
JSP20040
MN48 Mini Servo (2)
JSP20030
MC35 Micro Servo (2)
JRPA096
9-inch Servo Extension (2)
Recommended Equipment
EFLM4015A
Power 15 Brushless Outrunner 950Kv
EFLA1040
40A Pro Brushless ESC
EFLB32003S
3200mAh 3S 11.1V 20C Li-Po
APC12060E
Electric Propeller 12 x 6E
Optional Accessories
EFLA110
Power Meter
EFLC3005
Celectra™ 1- to 3-Cell Li-Po Charger
EFLC505
Intelligent 1- to 5-Cell Balancing
Charger
EFLA150
Military Pilot (1 or 2)
Required Tools and Adhesives
Tools & Equipment
Manila card 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
Sidecutters
Rubbing alcohol
Paper towels
Double-sided tape
Cable tie
Stick-on lead weight
Square
Mixing cups
Allen wrench or balldriver: 3/32-inch, 7/64-inch
Adhesives
Thin CA
Medium CA
Threadlock
6-minute epoxy (HAN8000)
Warning
An RC aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause
serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only in
open areas, preferably at AMA (Academy of Model
Aeronautics) approved flying sites, following all
instructions included with your radio. Keep loose items
that can get entangled away from the propeller,
including loose clothing, or other objects such as pencils
and screwdrivers. Especially keep your hands away from
the propeller.
Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries
During the course of building your PT-17
ARF we suggest that you use a soft surface
for the building surface. A foam stand, large
piece of bedding foam or a thick bath towel
will work well and help protect the model
from damage during assembly.
Lithium Polymer batteries are
significantly more volatile than
alkaline or Ni-Cd/Ni-MH
batteries used in RC applications.
All manufacturer’s instructions and
warnings must be followed closely.
Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can
result in fire. Always follow the
manufacturer’s instructions when
disposing of Lithium Polymer
batteries.
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