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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

for Futaba 6EXAP

for Futaba 6EXAP

 6-channel,

PCM/PPM(FM) selectable

Radio control system for aircraft

Futaba Corporation

Technical updates available at: 

http://www.futaba-rc.com

Entire Contents © Copyright 2005

FUTZ8563  V1.0

1M23N12007

Summary of Contents for 6EXAP

Page 1: ...NUAL for Futaba 6EXAP for Futaba 6EXAP 6 channel PCM PPM FM selectable Radio control system for aircraft Futaba Corporation Technical updates available at http www futaba rc com Entire Contents Copyri...

Page 2: ...ription of the problem s Include the following in your note Symptoms Any unusual mounting conditions An inventory of items enclosed The items that require repair Your name address and telephone number...

Page 3: ...small servo movement for a smoother flying airplane Dual rates adjust the amount amount of servo travel Exponentials determine where where most of the travel will occur Mixing Mixing Two or more servo...

Page 4: ...ude servo reversing and E P A on all channels dual rates exponentials and programmable mixing Additionally any one of four factory set preprogrammed wing type mixers including flaperon V tail elevon m...

Page 5: ...ls to the receiver Never fly a model without fully extending the antenna or you may create interference to other modelers and decrease operational signal range of the transmitter The antenna may be re...

Page 6: ...lying see page 22 External antenna mounting External antenna mounting A Use a cut off servo arm as a stop stop or strain relief strain relief inside the fuselage to keep tension off the solder joint h...

Page 7: ...tionscarefully NOTE NOTE The batteries are supplied partially charged but will require a full overnight charge before the model may be flown 1 Connect the transmitter charging cord transmitter chargin...

Page 8: ...operate the charger NEVER NEVER charge at a rate higher than 1 000 mAh 1 Amp If not done correctly fast charging can damage the batteries called memory If for example only two flights are made each t...

Page 9: ...6EXAP RADIO PROGRAMMING THE 6EXAP RADIO Anytime you wish to view view or change change any of the current settings in the transmitter the programming mode must first be entered by of course turning o...

Page 10: ...L ALL programming information for that model The data cannot be recovered unless you recorded it on a Model Data Recording Sheet in the back of this manual Do not reset the model unless certainly cert...

Page 11: ...n elevator and rudder dual rates on the 6EXAP are simultaneously activated by the dual rate switch The amount of travel decrease for each control may be set between 0 and 100 of the values set for the...

Page 12: ...he end points should be set prior to setting the dual rates If you set the dual rates first and then go back and change the end points the dual rate throws will also change The EPA function is designe...

Page 13: ...an be adjusted without affecting the servo throughout the rest of the range To adjust the trim settings To adjust the trim settings Once the servos and control surfaces have been connected and the con...

Page 14: ...wo channels to be mixed The wing mixing function is another mix that may be used but the channels mixed are predetermined There are three different wing mixing functions to select from FLPR Flaperon m...

Page 15: ...tain they are not overdriving the controls If necessary adjust the linkages to achieve the correct control throws FLTR Flap trim FLTR Flap trim The Flap Trim function is used to specify the amount of...

Page 16: ...need to cancel Elevon Elevon mixing However it is allowed to use V Tail and Flaperon mixing simultaneously 3 Push the DATA INPUT lever upward This will cause the flashing INH INH display to change to...

Page 17: ...der to enable Elevon Elevon mixing you first need to cancel both Flaperon and V tail mixing 3 Push the DATA INPUT lever upward This will cause the flashing INH INH display to change to a flashing ON O...

Page 18: ...happens you should immediately land If you need to increase throttle for your landing approach you may temporarily reset the failsafe function by moving the throttle stick to idle after which you ll h...

Page 19: ...holding MODE and SELECT keys down simultaneously Use the DATA INPUT lever to display the desired stick mode FLOW CHART FLOW CHART 6EXAP FUNCTIONS 6EXAP FUNCTIONS Simultaneously Press the MODE MODE an...

Page 20: ...te the controls ailerons elevator rudder etc and observe how they respond Make any adjustments necessary to the student s transmitter to get the controls to respond correctly 8 Check to see that the t...

Page 21: ...to help you get started the right way Contact the AMA at the address or toll free phone number below Academy of Model Aeronautics Academy of Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302...

Page 22: ...heck must must be performed before the first first flight of a new model It is not necessary to do a range check before every flight but is not a bad idea to perform a range check before the first fli...

Page 23: ...etting F S Failsafe PCM Only CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 N R Model No 1 2 3 4 5 6 N R N R N R N R N R MIXING SETTING PMIX Programmable Mixer Flaperon V Tail Elevon INH ON FLPR INH ON V TL INH ON ELV...

Page 24: ...channels 36 60 receiver crystal FUTL58 Note Note Should you ever wish to change the transmitter frequency the transmitter must be sent to the Futaba Service Center for retuning FUTABA ACCESSORIES AND...

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