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50/60cc Edge 540T 

Instruction Manual 

 

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Performance Aircraft Unlimited 50/60cc Edge 540. The 
Zivko Edge 540 was designed and developed to be the best aerobatic aircraft in the world and it delivered! Not 
only does this aircraft dominate IAC competition but has also found a home in the Red Bull racing circuit where 
it has won title after title. The 540 stands for the powerful Lycoming 540 motor that puts out more than 300hp. 
Made from modern composites, this aircraft is sure to be on the podium for some time to come. 
 
The PAU Edge is no different! Designed with 1474 sq inches of wing area while keeping the total weight down 
has made this aircraft a true performer. All wood construction and top quality hardware make it hard to beat. If 
you want an aircraft precise enough to compete in IMAC or to turn it loose for the wildest 3D maneuvers on the 
planet, the PAU Edge’s are the only choice. PAU has also increased the aileron size and really beefed up 
the wings. The fuse is redesigned and has a much more aggressive stance. More side area and stubble surface 
changes clean this aircraft up further in knife. Just as it’s full-scale counterpart, the PAU Edge has found victory 
in competition aerobatics. 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Edge 540T

Page 1: ...rom modern composites this aircraft is sure to be on the podium for some time to come The PAU Edge is no different Designed with 1474 sq inches of wing area while keeping the total weight down has mad...

Page 2: ...ory Chapter 2 Preparation for Assembly Chapter 3 Landing Gear and Tail Wheel Assemblies Chapter 4 Canopy and Fuselage Hatch Chapter 5 Engine Installation Chapter 6 Cowling Installation Chapter 7 Contr...

Page 3: ...wheel and tiller assembly 1 Carbon fiber wing tube 1 Carbon fiber stabilizer tube 2 Nylon wing retention bolts 4 titanium pushrods turnbuckles 1 set of Dubro wheel collars 1 pair of Dubro wheel axels...

Page 4: ...lly the trim pieces Also use a sock over your iron to ensure a scratch free finish Place an to ensure task completion Go over you model as necessary with a covering iron to insure all joints seams and...

Page 5: ...locate the window frames in the fuse and carefully cut through the covering and into the laser cut lines in the fuse Remove the covering and carefully remove the wood within the frame Test fit the win...

Page 6: ...dware pack marked main wheels Fuselage Rudder Tail wheel assembly Not Provided and a 9 16 inch wrench Blue loc tite Allen wrench for wheel collars Use a small soldering iron and open the holes for the...

Page 7: ...with the wood mounting block With the aircraft resting on the landing gear we are going to need to set the right angle for the wheel pants We used a standard servo and placed it at the end of the pan...

Page 8: ...to determine screw locations Mark eight evenly spaced locations for the screws on each side Double check to ensure all the marked screw locations will go into the hatch rail Remove canopy from the ac...

Page 9: ...l guidance Lets get started Place an to ensure task completion What you will need in this chapter A DA 50 60 mounting template found in the back of this manual Not Provided 3 standoffs for the DA 50 F...

Page 10: ...users use a wood standoff or a standoff that supports the entire base of the motor Now that you have the motor mounted mark the locations for the fuel line and throttle push rod remove motor and dril...

Page 11: ...haust outlet to keep out any dust while setting up your cowl Since the cowl is preset and uses a ring to mount there will not be much to do here First measure and cut out the muffler area Make sure th...

Page 12: ...surface at a time apply epoxy into the hinge holes of the trailing edge Apply epoxy to one side of the hinges and insert them into the holes figure 73 74 and 75 11 Apply epoxy into the leading edge ho...

Page 13: ...f while placing into the gap with the control surface fully deflected up and iron it in place Check to make sure you still have full surface travel once you have completed figure 78 79 and 80 Tip 5 Op...

Page 14: ...s One servo for rudder at least 250oz 300oz or more preferred One throttle servo 70oz or better Four 1 5 aluminum servo arms One 4 offset rudder servo arm One Fuel dot or other fueling device Some foa...

Page 15: ...attaching the ball links to the arms Ensure your rudder servo is centered and mount your rudder servo arm Install your pull pull cable your remaining pull pull hardware Cables should be crossed to avo...

Page 16: ...stab tube is approximately too long You may need to trim down your stab tube for proper fit Lets install the wings at this time and check our center of gravity CG Install the carbon fiber wing tube Sl...

Page 17: ...xpo The recommended high rates for this aircraft are 35 degrees for ailerons with 40 to 70 expo 45 degrees for elevators with 40 to 70 expo 45 degrees for rudder with 30 to 70 expo or as much as you c...

Page 18: ...ed Inspect all control surfaces and control surface hardware Gently tug on each surface to make sure the hinges are properly bonded Check the four 4 40 horizontal stabilizer fasteners and ensure they...

Page 19: ...void high speed when executing high stress maneuvers such as Walls Parachutes and Blenders As a general rule the throttle must be at idle position whenever the nose is pointed down whether at 90 degre...

Page 20: ...Property of Performance Aircraft Unlimited Property of performance Aircraft Unlimited 20 DA 50 Template If printing from Adobe turn off page scaling...

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