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DRACO 2.0m

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Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Oscillation

Damaged propeller or spinner

Replace propeller or spinner

Imbalanced propeller 

Balance the propeller. 

Motor vibration

Replace parts or correctly align all parts and tighten fasteners as needed

Loose receiver

Align and secure receiver in fuselage

Loose aircraft controls

Tighten or otherwise secure parts (servo, arm, clevis, horn and control surface)

Worn parts

Replace worn parts (especially propeller, spinner or servo)

Irregular servo movement

Replace servo

Inconsistent flight 

performance

Trim is not at neutral

If you adjust trim more than 8 clicks, adjust the clevis to remove trim

Sub-Trim is not at neutral

No Sub-Trim is allowed. Adjust the servo linkage

Aircraft was not kept immobile for 

5 seconds after battery connection

With the throttle stick in lowest position. Disconnect battery, then reconnect battery and keep the 

aircraft still for 5 seconds

Incorrect response 

to the AS3X Control 

Direction Test

Incorrect direction settings in the 

receiver, which can cause a crash DO NOT fly. Correct the direction settings (refer to the receiver manual), then fly

Troubleshooting Guide AS3X

Control Surface

Replacement Servo

Description

Extension Lead Length

Aileron

SPMSA332

9g Sub-Micro Servo, 170mm Lead

610mm (24 inches)

Elevator

SPMSA332

9g Sub-Micro Servo, 170mm Lead

460mm (18 inches)

Rudder

SPMSA332

9g Sub-Micro Servo, 170mm Lead

305mm (12 inches)

Flaps

SPMSA332

9g Sub-Micro Servo, 170mm Lead

230mm (9 inches)

Servo Service

IMPORTANT: 

An extension lead may be required to replace servos in some locations.

Summary of Contents for E-flite DRACO 2.0m

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni SAFE Select Technology Optional Flight Envelope Protection DRACO 2 0m...

Page 2: ...tab for this product MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product WARNING Procedu...

Page 3: ...Start Information Transmitter Setup 1 Blank Acro Model 2 Servo Reversing Set all to normal 3 Travel Adjust All Surfaces 100 Dual Rates High Rate Low Rate Aileron p 45mm q 25mm p 30mm q 20mm Elevator...

Page 4: ...nstruction manual thoroughly 3 Charge the flight battery 4 Setup Transmitter using transmitter setup chart 5 Fully assemble the airplane 6 Install the flight battery in the aircraft once it has been f...

Page 5: ...technology this aircraft can be configured for full time SAFE mode full time AS3X mode or mode selection can be assigned to a switch IMPORTANT Before binding read the transmitter setup section in this...

Page 6: ...5mm lock nut M3 X 20mm C Tail Wheel Installation 1 Remove the two screws to remove the two small plastic covers A left and right side 2 Install the tailwheel assembly B with two M3 x 20mm screws and M...

Page 7: ...ect position then adjust the linkage to center them Disassemble in reverse order A B C D Model Assembly Continued Aileron Counterbalance and Wing Tip Guard Installation 1 Carefully press the included...

Page 8: ...r included nylon locking pins D Turn the pin 90 degrees to lock in place Disassemble in reverse order Model Assembly Continued A C B D Leading Edge Slat Installation 1 Carefully apply medium CA to eac...

Page 9: ...2 Apply medium CA to the base of the top fuselage antenna B and press it into the respective slot in the top of the fuselage 3 Apply medium CA to the base of the wing antenna C and press it into the r...

Page 10: ...rt Assignments BND PRG BIND 1 Throttle 2 Aileron 3 Elevator 4 Rudder 5 Light Module 6 Flaps Model Assembly Continued LED Light Controller Settings and Options 1 Plug the light controller into the gear...

Page 11: ...nding gear and away from wind or the system will not initialize An LED will light on the receiver The ESC will sound single tones until the receiver and transmitter connect Once connected the ESC will...

Page 12: ...d Attach the linkage to the servo arm or control horn after adjustment The table to the right shows the factory settings for the control horns and servo arms Fly the aircraft at factory settings befor...

Page 13: ...E Select disabled the aircraft will be in AS3X mode exclusively CAUTION Keep all body parts well clear of the propeller and keep the aircraft securely restrained in case of accidental throttle activat...

Page 14: ...e aileron stick to the left The left aileron should move up and the right aileron down which will cause the aircraft to bank left 2 Move the aileron stick to the right The right aileron should move up...

Page 15: ...anges The mixes become active the first time the throttle is raised above 25 The control surfaces may be offset slightly at different throttle settings after the first time throttle is raised Trimming...

Page 16: ...ses too much LVC removes power supplied to the motor Disconnect and remove the Li Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge Charge your Li Po battery to about half capacity b...

Page 17: ...flight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the battery charge 7 Make note of the flight conditions and flight plan results planning for future flights Motor Service Post Flight This aircraft i...

Page 18: ...m is allowed Adjust the servo linkage Aircraft was not kept immobile for 5 seconds after battery connection With the throttle stick in lowest position Disconnect battery then reconnect battery and kee...

Page 19: ...h during bind process Power off transmitter and repeat bind process Hold transmitter bind button or switch until receiver is bound Aircraft will not connect after binding to transmitter Transmitter to...

Page 20: ...metry Receiver AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1 2018 A model aircraft is a non human carrying device capable...

Page 21: ...ur local hobby store and or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or service Once assembly setup or use of the Product has been started you must contact your local distributor or Horizon d...

Page 22: ...ign IL 61822 Email compliance horizonhobby com Web HorizonHobby com CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B IC 6157A TIARLGTNG1 This device contains license exempt transmitter s receivers s that comply with Innovation S...

Page 23: ...trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc The DRACO name and likeness is property of Mike Patey and is used under license All other trademarks service marks and logos are property o...

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