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Specifications

Wingspan:

46 in (1170mm)

Length:

36 in (915mm)

Wing Area:

370 sq in (23.87 sq dm)

Weight w/o Battery:

29–31 oz (680–740 g) Weight w/

Battery:

24–26 oz (820–880 g)

Taylorcraft 450 ARF

Assembly Manual

Summary of Contents for Taylorcraft 450 ARF

Page 1: ...Specifications Wingspan 46 in 1170mm Length 36 in 915mm Wing Area 370 sq in 23 87 sq dm Weight w o Battery 29 31 oz 680 740 g Weight w Battery 24 26 oz 820 880 g Taylorcraft 450 ARF Assembly Manual...

Page 2: ...lity that will please both newer and experienced pilots Table of Contents Specifications 1 Introduction 2 Using the Manual 3 Contents of Kit Parts Layout 3 Required Radio Equipment 3 Important Informa...

Page 3: ...als for 72MHz micro receiver and four sub micro servos You can choose to purchase a complete radio system that includes all of these items or if you are using an existing transmitter just purchase the...

Page 4: ...Park 480 Brushless Outrunner Motor 1020Kv EFLA312B 40 Amp Brushless ESC APC12060E 12x6 Electric prop EFLB21003S 11 1V 2100mAh 3 Cell Li Po 16 GA Or THP21003SPL 2100 mAh 3 Cell 11 1V Li Po 16GA Option...

Page 5: ...rranty is limited to the original Purchaser Purchaser and is not transferable REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER This warranty covers only t...

Page 6: ...Your local hobby store and or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair Once assembly setup or use of the Product has been started you must contact Horizon directly This will enable...

Page 7: ...following address Horizon Product Support 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 Please call 877 504 0233 with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty Safety Precautions an...

Page 8: ...m 2 5 16 x 5 16 x 1 2 inch 8 x 8 x 12mm mounting block 4 Required Tools and Adhesives Pin drill Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm Side cutters String Pencil 6 minute epoxy 1 Phillips screwdriver Low tack mask...

Page 9: ...the aileron servos into a Y harness then into the receiver and check the operation of the servos Attach the arm perpendicular to the servo 6 Secure a 6 inch 152mm servo extension to the servo lead us...

Page 10: ...tered in the notch 9 Use a pencil to mark the location of the servo mounting tabs on the plate 10 Use 6 minute epoxy to glue the 5 16 x 5 16 x 1 2 inch 8 x 8 x 12mm mounting blocks on the plate 11 Use...

Page 11: ...are provided with the servo to secure it to the blocks using a 1 Phillips screwdriver 13 Attach a weight to a piece of string Lower the string into the opening in the wing for the servo 14 Tip the win...

Page 12: ...ll it through the wing to the center section 16 Attach the servo mounting plate to the wing using four 2mm x 6mm sheet metal screws using a 1 Phillips screwdriver 17 Use 6 minute epoxy to glue the ail...

Page 13: ...ral You can leave the tape in place until you are ready to set the control throws to help prevent moving the aileron and possibly stripping the servo gears 21 With the radio on check the operation of...

Page 14: ...rush Hobby knife w 11 blade Felt tipped pen Medium CA Low tack masking tape Medium grit sandpaper Paper towels Rubbing alcohol 1 Phillips screwdriver 1 Use a pencil to mark the wing panel and joiner s...

Page 15: ...p If not sand the end of the joiner so it will slide in at least up to the line 5 Fit the two panels together They should fit tight against each other with no gaps 6 Mix around 1 2 oz 15ml of 30 minut...

Page 16: ...o glue the wing dowels in position They will slide in the wing until they are flush with the back side of the wing center section 10 Attach the skylight to the wing using eight 2mm x 6mm sheet metal s...

Page 17: ...olts through the holes in the brace and wing to keep it in position while tracing it with the pen 13 Use a hobby knife with a new 11 blade to remove the covering 1 16 inch 1 5mm inside the line drawn...

Page 18: ...al 14 Remove the covering exposing the underlying wood 15 Use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to remove the lines drawn on the wing 16 Use medium CA to glue the brace to the wing Hold the brace tigh...

Page 19: ...inch 1 Carefully remove the covering slightly below the edge of the fin and on the lower tailpost Note You will want the slot for the elevator to be on the right side of the vertical fin and rudder du...

Page 20: ...assembly onto the fuselage The tab on the fin will extend slightly locking into the slot in the fuselage Make sure the fin is straight with the center line of the fuselage 4 Trace the outline of the f...

Page 21: ...e the covering from inside the lines on the bottom of the stabilizer Again be careful not to cut into the stabilizer 6 Slide the dowels in the wing in the holes of the fuselage 7 Secure the wing to th...

Page 22: ...f not lightly sand the fuselage where the stabilizer rests to correct any alignment issues Align Parallel 9 Apply 30 minute epoxy to the exposed wood of the stabilizer and to the fuselage where the st...

Page 23: ...equired Tools and Adhesives Medium CA Low tack masking tape 1 Phillips screwdriver Side cutters 1 Pass the bend in the 24 inch 610mm pushrod wire through the center hole of the control horn 2 Slide th...

Page 24: ...the junction between the control horn and backplate to secure it in place 6 Attach the micro pushrod connector to the servo arm using the same technique used for the aileron servo Mount the rudder ser...

Page 25: ...2mmx 8mm sheet metal screw 2 4 40 x 1 1 4 inch socket head screw 2 4 40 x 3 8 inch socket head screw 2 2mm x 6mm machine screw 4 Required Tools and Adhesives Pin drill Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm Hex wr...

Page 26: ...o prevent them from vibrating loose in flight 3 Slide a 4 40 x 1 1 4 inch inch socket head screw through the wheel Place a washer on the screw and thread a 4 40 locknut onto the screw A 4 40 nut is th...

Page 27: ...ion it so there is ground clearance for the wheel pant 7 Use a felt tipped pen to mark the location for the wheel pant screw 8 Drill the location marked in the previous step using a pin drill and 1 16...

Page 28: ...5mm 3 32 inch 2mm Special note Your Taylorcraft has been designed with a new motor mounting system which enables you to install either a Park 450 or Park 480 motor with no modifications from you The m...

Page 29: ...nstead of the 450 motor 5 Turn on the radio system and plug the battery into the speed control Use the throttle to check that the motor rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front If not follo...

Page 30: ...eller to the adapter and slide the assembly onto the motor shaft Important Information About Your Propeller It is very important to check to be sure the propeller is balanced before installing onto th...

Page 31: ...the cowl in position for the following step 10 Use a pin drill and 1 16 inch 1 5mm drill bit to drill four locations two each side for the cowl mounting screws Note Ensure the painted stripe on the co...

Page 32: ...Radio Installation Required Parts Fuselage assembly Receiver Y harness Hook and loop tape 8 inch 204mm hook and loop strap 1 Plug the speed control rudder and elevator leads to the appropriate connect...

Page 33: ...orcraft ARF Assembly Manual 3 Remove the battery hatch from the fuselage 4 Install the battery in the fuselage using the 8 inch 204mm hook and loop strap Replace the battery door once the battery has...

Page 34: ...issors Low tack masking tape 1 Use hobby scissors to trim the side windows Lines have been molded into the windows to use as a guide for trimming the windows 2 Use canopy glue to glue the window in fr...

Page 35: ...t on its wheels until the glue fully cures 5 Test fit the struts between the fuselage and wing The strut end will slide under the landing gear covers as shown They can be turned over top to bottom if...

Page 36: ...rn to achieve the following measurements when moving the sticks to their endpoints Note Measurements are taken at the widest point on the surface Ailerons Low Rate 1 2 inch 13mm with 15 Expo Up Down H...

Page 37: ...nt for your model Use the 2 3 8 inch 60mm CG for sport scale flying and the 2 7 8 inch 73mm CG for aerobatic flying After the first flights the CG position can be adjusted for your personal preference...

Page 38: ...aces are moving correctly i e the correct direction and with the recommended throws Test run the motor and make sure it transitions smoothly from off to full throttle and back Also ensure the engine i...

Page 39: ...established in front of which all flying takes place with the other side for spectators Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed at or in front of the flight line Intentional flyi...

Page 40: ...10870 2007 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 877 504 0233 horizonhobby com E fliteRC com...

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