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Instruction Manual

Specifications:

Wingspan: 2235mm (88 in)
Length: 1947mm (76.7 in)
Wing Area: 94.5dm2 (1464.8 sq in)
Flying Weight: 7.1kg (15.6 lbs)
Engine(not incl.): 50-60cc Gas
Radio(not incl.): 4 ch, 6 servos
Construction: Balsa and Plywood

Features:

Designed for high performance scale aerobatics
High-quality balsa and plywood material
Light weight and strong construction
Foam brace on the back of fuselage
Enhanced cowling mounting design
Hardware package included
High-quality, prepainted, fiberglass cowling and wheel pants
Nice color scheme with professional covering

Item No: AL504

Summary of Contents for AL504

Page 1: ...64 8 sq in Flying Weight 7 1kg 15 6 lbs Engine not incl 50 60cc Gas Radio not incl 4 ch 6 servos Construction Balsa and Plywood Features Designed for high performance scale aerobatics High quality balsa and plywood material Light weight and strong construction Foam brace on the back of fuselage Enhanced cowling mounting design Hardware package included High quality prepainted fiberglass cowling an...

Page 2: ...21 Table of Contents Appendix Parts and Options ...

Page 3: ...ne is tuned according to the manufacturer s instructions and it will run consistently and constantly at full throttle when adjusted Check all the control horns servo horns and clevises to make sure they are secure and in good condition Replace any items that would be considered questionable Failure of any of these components in flight would mean the loss of your airplane Large models perform much ...

Page 4: ...405 Left Wing Panel w Aileron for 50cc Edge 540 AL50406 Right Wing Panel w Aileron for 50cc Edge 540 AL50412 Left Stabilizer w Elevator for 50cc Edge 540 AL50413 Right Stabilizer w Elevator for 50cc Edge 540 AL50416 Landing Gear for 50cc Edge 540 AL50417 Wheel Pants for 50cc Edge 540 AL50420 Wing Tube for 50cc Edge 540 AL50421 Stabilizer Tube for 50cc Edge 540 AL50422 Decal Set for 50cc Edge 540 C...

Page 5: ...n Before Starting Assembly Step 9 Install the switch for the ignition in the switch hatch on the side of the fuselage as shown Note As the cowling mounting screw is inside the fuselage under the hatch you need to open the hatch before accessing the screw To open the hatch just remove the screws holding it on both sides of the fuselage and lift the hatch from the fuselage Step 10 Secure the battery...

Page 6: ... neutral position Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for the remaining wing panel Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 17 Section 1 Aileron Servo Installation Step 2 The vertical and horizontal base lines are pre marked on the firewall Measure and mark the same distance from the lines for the four engine standoff screws The firewall is already mounted correctly to provide right offset for the engine when the engine standof...

Page 7: ...ng you will be drilling through this Make sure to drill the hole perpendicular to the centerline of the aileron 16 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Wrap the receiver battery in foam and use rubber bands or hook and loop straps to secure the battery to the battery tray Assemble the fuel tank correctly Be sure to use the gas compatible stopper and fuel tubing Place foam on the floor of the tank compartme...

Page 8: ... until the hinge pin center is flush with the leading edge of the aileron Wipe away any excess epoxy with rubbing alcohol Continue installing hinges in the leading edge of the aileron The control surfaces ailerons will be installed after the epoxy is fully cured Note Be sure that the hinge pivot pins are parallel and flush to the aileron leading edge It s important to frequently mix a fresh batch ...

Page 9: ... full motion several times using your hands This will break free any epoxy that may have found its way into the hinge joint Move the hinge throughout its full travel until no resistance is felt Mix some 30 minute epoxy Place a sufficient amount of epoxy in each of the hinge pockets in one wing panel Carefully attach the aileron to the wing making sure the hinges are inserted in their respective hi...

Page 10: ...in the servo arm when the aileron is neutral and the servo arm is centered Attach the ball link to the outer hole in the servo arm with a screw and nut as shown Don t forget to use threadlock Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the remaining servo in the opposite wing panel Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Required Parts Step 1 Step 2 Note It may be necessary to slightly enlarge the holes in the fuselage for the ant...

Page 11: ...der Put the threaded rod of the rudder control horn through the hole and secure it with the provided nuts Adjust the position of the rod so that it has the same length on both sides of the rudder Screw the molded swivel link with linkage onto the threaded rod at the right position so that the rudder cable in operation will not hit the opening of the fuselage 3 8 9 Step 3 Carefully slide the remain...

Page 12: ... cable in the fuselage Carefully remove the covering from the opening using a hobby knife Section 7 Rudder Installation Step 3 Note The technique for installing the control horns in the elevators is similar to the aileron control horn installation Center the elevator servo using the radio system Install a servo arm onto the servo Step 4 Mark a line 3mm 1 8 away from the servo arm and parallel to t...

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