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ASSEMBLY MANUAL

MS: X104

Specifications:

Wing span ----------------- 35.4in (90.0cm).
Wing area ------------------392.2sq.in (25.3sq dm).
Weight -----------------------3.5lbs (1.6kg).
Length -----------------------31.0in (78.8cm).
Speed control(ESC)-----30A-40A amp.
Motor  ------------------------ 480.
Radio ----------- 4 channels with 4 mini servos.
Battery 2-3-cell 2200mAh to 2600mAh Li-Po.
10 x 5E Electric Prop.

“Graphics and specifications may change without notice”.

Summary of Contents for MINI CHRISTEN EAGLE II N54CE

Page 1: ... 4in 90 0cm Wingarea 392 2sq in 25 3sqdm Weight 3 5lbs 1 6kg Length 31 0in 78 8cm Speed control ESC 30A 40A amp Motor 480 Radio 4 channels with 4 mini servos Battery 2 3 cell 2200mAh to 2600mAh Li Po 10 x 5E Electric Prop Graphics and specifications may change without notice ...

Page 2: ... a joy This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane Please read this manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your MINI CHRISTEN EAGLE II N54CE Use the parts listing below to identify all parts WARNING Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is capable of causing injury to people or property WHEN YOU FLY THIS A...

Page 3: ...ainst the aileron This will help ensure an equal amount of hinge is on either side of the hinge line when the aileron is mounted to the wing panel Hinge T pin TOOLS SUPPLIES NEEDED Thick cyanoacrylate glue 30 minute epoxy 5 minute epoxy Hand or electric drill Assorted drill bits Modellingknife Straight edge ruler 2mm ball driver Phillips head screwdriver 220 grit sandpaper 90 square or builder s t...

Page 4: ... and deflect the aileron in the opposite direction from the opposite side Apply thin C A glue to each hinge making sure that the C A penetrates into both the aileron and wing panel Work the aileron up and down several times to work in the hinges and check for proper movement Note 4 Deflect the aileron and completely saturate each hinge with thin C A glue The ailerons front surface should lightly c...

Page 5: ... of the hinge line when the elevator is mounted to the horizontal stabilizer panel 2 Carefully remove the elevator from one of the horizontal stabilizer panels Note the position of the hinges Used C A glue to fix the hinge position 1 Locate the items for this section of the manual Apply epoxy glue Glue the elevator hinges in place using the same techniques used to hinge the ailerons HINGING THE RU...

Page 6: ...lass control horn Epoxy INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL HORN Elevator fiberglass control horn Epoxy Fiberglass control horn Fiberglass control horn INSTALL THE AILERONS CONTROL HORN Epoxy Aileron fiberglass control horn Fiberglass control horn ...

Page 7: ... The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through Elevator servo arm Rudder servo arm FUSELAGE SERVO ARM INSTALLATION Install adjustable servo connector in the servo arm as same as picture below WHEEL AND WHEEL PANTS ASSEMBLY 1 Assembling and mounting the wheel pants to the landing gear as shown below pictures 2 Follow diagram below for wheel pant installation wheel Pant wh...

Page 8: ...age 7 Place the fuselage inverted on the work bench in a suitable stand Set the landing gear in place and use a screwdrive to secure the landing gear to the fuselage using bolts M3x10mm and washers Make sure to use the threadlock on the bolts so they don t vibrate loose 4 A drop of C A glue on the wheel collar screws will help keep them from coming lose during operation Repeat the process for the ...

Page 9: ...dicated Because the size of servos differ you may need to adjust the size of the precut open ing in the mount The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through 4 Apply 2 3 drops of thin C A to each of the mounting holes Allow the C A to cure without using accelerator 6 Secure the servo to the aileron hatch using Phillips screwdriver and the screws provided with the servo 5 U...

Page 10: ...A string has been provided in the wing to pull the aileron lead through to the wing root Remove the string from the wing at the servo location and use the tape to attach it to the servo extension lead Pull the lead through the wing and remove the string 9 Set the aileron hatch in place and use a Phillips screw driver to install it with four wood screws M2x6mm ...

Page 11: ...tion 30A 40A 480 Battery 2 Locate the plywood battery tray to the fuselage 2200mAh 2600mAh 3 Attach the speed control to the side of the motor box using two sided tape and tie wraps Connect the appropriate leads from the speed control to the motor Make sure the leads will not interfere with the operation of the motor Speed control 15A 30A Battery ...

Page 12: ...OWLING 2 While keeping the back edge of the cowl flush with the marks align the front of the cowl with the crankshaft of the engine The front of the cowl should be positioned so the crankshaft is in nearly the middle of the cowl opening Use the spinner backplate as a guide Hold the cowl firmly in place using pieces of masking tape 3 Use four M2x6mm machine screws to secure the fiberglass cowling t...

Page 13: ...into place in the po sition of the fuselage 5 When you are satisfied with the align ment hold the stabilizer in place with T pins or masking tape but do not glue at this time 4 Install the stabilizer onto the fuselage Align the centerline drawn on the top and the rear of the stabilizer with the centre of the fu selage When that is aligned hold the stabi lizer in that position using T pins or maski...

Page 14: ...e fuselage Re move the covering from both the top and the bottom of the platform sides When cutting through the covering to re move it cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it Epoxy 9 When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly mix up a generous amount of 30 Minute Epoxy Apply a thin layer to the bottom of the s...

Page 15: ...nute Epoxy Apply a thin layer to the mounting slot and to bottom of the vertical sta bilizer mounting area Apply epoxy to the bot tom and top edges of the filler block and to the lower hinge also Set the stabilizer in place and realign Double check all of your measure ments once more before the epoxy cures Hold the stabilizer in place with T pins or masking tape and remove any excess epoxy using a...

Page 16: ...MINI CHRISTEN EAGLE II N54CE Instruction Manual 16 Wing Aileron Rudder control horn AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION 270mm 270mm Rudder pushrod Elevator pushrod 50mm ...

Page 17: ...crews and M3 washers Leave the hardware loose so the struts can be positioned while installing the upper wing center rib Maker sure to use threadlock on the screws so they won t vibrate loose M3x6mm 4 Place the upper center wing rib in position on the cabene struts Start the M3x12 socket head screws that secure the rib to the cabane struts 5 Use a 2 5mm hex wrench to slowly tighten the hardware se...

Page 18: ...g bolt INSTALLING THE RECEIVER Receiver 1 Plug the five servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver Plug the battery pack lead into the switch also 2 Wrap the receiver pack in the protec tive foam rubber to protect them from vibra tion 3 Route the antenna in the antenna tube inside the fuselage and secure it to the bot tom of fuselage using a plastic tape M3x6mm ...

Page 19: ...els M3x6mm M3x6mm 3 Thread a clevis on each end of a threadded rod Connect the rod between the top and bottom ailerons With the radio sysytem on and the bottom aileron contered adjust the length to center the top aileron Once centered slide the silicone tubing over the forks of the clevis to prevent it from opening accidentally Apply threadlock on the nuts and clevises to prevent them from vibrati...

Page 20: ...ng to the fuselage Using a couple of pieces of masking tape place them on the top side of the wing 75mm back from the leading edge of the wing at the wing root Accurately mark the balance point on the top of the wing on both sides of the fuselage The balance point is located 75mm back from the leading edge of the wing at the wing root This is the balance point at which your model should balance fo...

Page 21: ...75mm CONTROL THROWS Ailerons High Rate Up 15 mm Down 15 mm Low Rate Up 10 mm Down 10 mm Elevator High Rate Up 15 mm Down 15 mm Low Rate Up 10 mm Down 10 mm Rudder High Rate Right 30 mm Left 30 mm Low Rate Right 20 mm Left 20 mm ...

Page 22: ...4 Check the control surfaces All should move in the correct direction and not bind in any way D Check the throttle Moving the throttle stick forward should open the carburetor bar rel If it does not flip the servo reversing switch on your transmitter to change the direction E From behind the airplane look at the aileron on the right wing half Move the aileron stick to the right The right aileron s...

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