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REPLACING SERVOS
AIRFRAME REPAIRS
The Piraña is molded from durable EPO foam and is repairable with most adhesives. Similar to building and repairing wood or composite
airplanes, the correct glue for a given application is critical to the repair holding and not breaking again. For major repairs, such as a
broken fuselage, epoxy is preferred because it allows time to correct any misalignment. For smaller repairs, such as cracked control surface
or small chunk of material missing from the airframe, regular CA is very effective. The use of odorless (foam safe) CA is not recommened
on EPO foam aircraft, such as the Piraña, because it is weaker than standard CA and takes a longer period of time to cure and the bond
tends to be weaker.
If a part is damaged too badly to be repaired, please refer to the front of the manual for a complete listing of spare airframe parts.
NOTE: Avoid the use of CA accelerant in repairs. It can damage paint and will weaken the bond of the glue. If CA accelerant is
used, be mindful of the locations of CA to prevent premature bonding of parts, or bonding a hand or clamp to the airframe.
Required Tools
1. Unplug the servo from the receiver.
3. Unscrew the servo arm from the servo and remove the servo arm.
2. Unscrew the mounting screw located at each end of the servo and remove.
NOTICE:
If a crash is imminent, fully reduce the throttle to prevent further damage
to the power system and reduce energy to lessen impact damage.
BE ADVISED THAT CRASH DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY PRODUCT WARRANTY.
#1 Phillips Screwdriver
Avoid keeping the aircraft in direct sunlight when not flying. Excessive heat and UV exposure can damage the
airplanes structure and can also permanently discolor decals.
NOTE: The rudder servos are glued into the vertical fin, (only around the perimeter of the servo) so a sharp #11 Xacto knife will be
required to cut the glue around the servo to remove the servo from the fin.