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Assembly Manual

35% Extra 300 ARF

Summary of Contents for Extra 300 ARF

Page 1: ...Assembly Manual 35 Extra 300 ARF ...

Page 2: ...y operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury Table of Contents Intro 2 Product Support 2 Specifications 2 Included Parts 3 Contents of Kit and Parts Number 4 Safety Precautions and Warnings 4 35 Extra 300 Operating Recommendations 5 Impor...

Page 3: ...d rudder 1 Right horizontal stabilizer with hinged elevator 1 Left horizontal stabilizer with hinged elevator 1 Wings with hinged aileron 1 Cowl 1 Hardware bags Ball Links include 4 40 screws locknuts and conical spacers Pushrods Engine standoffs and bolts Included Parts ...

Page 4: ...tions and safety precautions before use Improper use can result in fire serious injury and damage to property Components Use only with compatible components Should any compatibility questions exist please refer to the product instructions the component instructions or contact Horizon Hobby Inc Flight Fly only in open areas to ensure safety It is recommended flying be done at AMA Academy of Model A...

Page 5: ...such as for a right or left wing panel two servos etc Remember to take your time and follow the directions UltraCote Covering Colors White HANU870 True Red HANU866 Silver HANU881 Recommended Setup 2 Stroke Gas DA100 DA 120 Recommended Spinner 4 1 2 inch silver Tru Turn Ultimate Style with solid backplate DA120 TT 4552 B M DA120 2 Bladed Prop DA120 TT 4553 B M DA120 3 Bladed Prop Optional Tuned Pip...

Page 6: ...35mm Additional Required Adhesives Medium CA PAAPT02 Thin CA PAAPT08 CA remover debonder PAAPT16 CA accelerator PAAPT15 Blue Threadlock PAAPT42 30 Minute Epoxy 8 oz PAAPT39 Before Starting Assembly Before beginning the assembly of your model remove each part from its bag for inspection Closely inspect the fuselage wing panels rudder and stabilizer for damage If you find any damaged or missing part...

Page 7: ...me 2 Secure a 24 inch servo extension to the outboard aileron servo lead using string or a commercially available connector This will prevent the extension from accidentally disconnecting inside the wing 3 Apply a piece of masking tape around the connector and over the string 4 A string has been installed in the wing to pull the aileron servo extension through the wing Tie or tape the string to th...

Page 8: ...acing the servo arm servo arm and then nut 10 Attach the linkage to control horn and ball link 11 Screw on the control horn so the distance from the hinge line to the center of the pivot point measures 1 1 2 inch 12 Attach the ball link to 1 1 4 inch servo arm hole in case of JR servo arm this is the second outermost hole 13 Connect the servo to the MatchBox and receiver with radio sub trim at 0 i...

Page 9: ...rews 16 Mount the inboard servo following the same method as outboard but no extension is required Tie a knot using the string that has been attached to the servo bay and pull the servo lead through the root rib as shown 17 Mount the servo so that the output shaft is toward the trailing edge Follow the same steps in marking and making the servo mounting holes as the outboard servo 18 Assemble the ...

Page 10: ...th the hinge line as possible Then use the MatchBox to set the center of this servo so the servo arm is exactly parallel to the hinge line Now adjust the linkage length so the hole in the ball link directly aligns with the appropriate hole in the servo arm Deflect the servo to full stick in one direction and use the MatchBox to set the endpoint so the ball link directly lines up with the hole in t...

Page 11: ...s to be installed in such a way that the output shaft is towards the leading edge of the stab The servo arm needs to be 1 1 2 inch If using a JR aluminum servo arm this would be the third outermost hole 2 Mount the servo and mark the servo mounting holes 3 Using a pin vise drill the servo mounting screw 4 In order to harden the servo mounting holes in the bays mount the servo screws back them out ...

Page 12: ...e root of the elevator panel The picture below shows the slot that extension needs to exit from 9 Prepare the linkage and control horn for installation 10 Screw on the control horn so that the distance from the elevator hinge line to the center of the pivot point of the horn is 1 3 8 inch 11 Power up the servo by connecting it to the receiver With radio sub trim set at 0 12 Mount the servo arm so ...

Page 13: ... Wrench to adjust the linkage so the elevator is at neutral position Rudder Installation Required Parts Fuselage Rudder Hinge rod Required Tools and Adhesives Drill Pliers Petroleum Jelly Industrial lubricant 1 Apply some industrial lubricant to the rod Pass the rod through the hinges in the rudder and fuselage vertical fin separately This helps remove any possible dirt in the hinges and makes for...

Page 14: ...l gear and screws Springs T bracket and screws Required Tools and Adhesives 2 5mm and 7 64 inch ball driver Blue threadlock Felt tipped pen Thin CA Pin vise 1 Mount the T bracket so it is parallel to the rudder horn bolt and mark using a felt tipped pen 2 Using a pin vise drill the marked spots 3 Mount the sheet metal screws provided and back them out 4 To harden the wall apply some thin CA into t...

Page 15: ...er 1 String Dental floss 3 32 inch ball driver Note The fuselage is made to accept 2 rudder servos however if the recommended servo is used only one servo is needed even for the most extreme 3D flying For lower torque servo use two servos 1 Prepare the servo by installing the rubber grommets and brass eyelets Attach the 24 inch extension and secure the connector with a piece of dental floss string...

Page 16: ... 8 Attach the ball link to 1 1 2 inch servo arm 9 Power up the servo by connecting to the receiver and with radio sub trim at 0 mount the arm towards the bottom of the aircraft and parallel to the hinge line 10 Apply threadlock to the servo center screw and mount the servo arm 11 Mount the servo arm setscrews 12 Using a Hangar 9 Pro Link Wrench adjust the length of the linkage so when the servo ar...

Page 17: ...1 Locate all the hardware necessary to mount the wheels and wheel pants Gear is mounted swept forward 2 Pass the cuffs through the landing gear legs as pictured below so it fits the contour of the fuselage Try the cuff and gear on the fuselage if in doubt about orientation 3 Install the axle using an 1 2 inch nut wrench and crescent wrench 4 Each wheel axle has two flat spots Install the wheel usi...

Page 18: ... this 9 To install the landing gear to the fuselage use a long 3mm ball driver and 9 socket It is also helpful to have a magnet to insert the landing gear bolt and washers from the top of the fuselage into the plate The picture below shows the tools needed to install the landing gear 10 Use the long 3mm ball driver from the top and socket from the bottom to tighten the landing gear to the fuselage...

Page 19: ...elt tipped pen Pin vise 1 Phillips screwdriver Rotary tool with sanding drum 30 minute epoxy Acid brush Mixing cup 1 Mount the engine using 20 bolts and wood spacers provided and make sure to apply threadlock to all the bolts Opening of wood spacers should face the engine box cutout The picture below shows the wood spacers and bolts The following pictures show engine installation 2 Prepare the thr...

Page 20: ...nd back them out Then apply thin CA into the holes Once CA is dry install the servo The pictures below show this process sequentially 6 Prepare the throttle servo linkage by attaching the ball links to the ends Note the ball link should be mounted below the servo arm as pictured 7 Slightly enlarge DA throttle arm hole by drilling with 3 32 inch and then 7 64 inch drill bits to accept the 4 40 ball...

Page 21: ...engine box 10 Using a rotary tool and sanding drum remove some of the edge of the engine box so the throttle linkage has a straight shot to the engine throttle arm with no binding 11 Complete the throttle linkage installation by powering servo and making adjustments through the radio ...

Page 22: ...e the DA compact mufflers by inserting the gasket and bolts in the muffler Apply threadlock on the bolt 2 Using a 4 mm ball driver bolt on the mufflers such that DA logo is facing the front of the airplane and stacks are towards the aft of the engine 3 Bottom of the cowl needs to be opened to accommodate DA compact muffler Mark how much the cowl needs to be opened Using a rotary tool and cutting d...

Page 23: ...r caliper Rotary tool Cutting wheel 1 The model comes with the canister mount already installed Remove the covering from the bay behind the canister mount by applying 4 pieces of masking tape along the edges of the section that need to be opened for canisters Use a hobby knife to remove the covering 2 Iron down the edges of the tunnel and remove any excess covering that may catch air in flight 3 P...

Page 24: ... the header 6 Insert the header and canister into the coupler Leave 1 8 1 4 inch gap between header and pipe 7 Slide the clamps over the coupler and canister and coupler and header Note that clamp needs to be forward of the bump on the header to help hold the header in place from sliding out 8 Complete the header canister assembly as pictured below 9 Slide the canisters inside the tunnel and into ...

Page 25: ...ipe setup Couplers Clamps Required Tools and Adhesives Hobby knife Felt tipped pen 30 minute epoxy Clamps Vise grip Iron Ruler 100 grit sandpaper Masking tape Industrial lubricant Acid brush Mixing cup and sticks 1 Prepare the mount by passing the silicone tubing through the holes starting from the middle and finishing in the middle 2 Apply 4 pieces of masking tape along the edges of the section n...

Page 26: ... 100 grit sandpaper and adjust for a snug fit Note Make sure that the sandpaper is on a flat surface and carefully remove a small amount until fit is perfect Do not over sand the mount 8 Once satisfied with the fit of the mount in the fuselage mix a small amount of 30 minute epoxy with mixing cup and sticks and apply to the mount using acid brush 9 Apply some epoxy to the fuselage where the mount ...

Page 27: ...e header 15 Once everything is assembled heat the couplers where clamps are using a heat gun at high setting Do this for a few minutes and allow some time for cooling Repeat this one more time This creates a good grip and reduces chance of pipe header slipping out in flight It is also recommended to do this before the first flight Let engine idle for 3 to 4 minutes to warm up the couplers graduall...

Page 28: ...rum Li Po Required Tools and Adhesives Medium CA Scissors Adhesive backed hook and loop 1 Cover the back of the batteries with pieces of masking tape as in the picture below 2 Apply some medium CA to the back of masking tape and glue a piece of hook and loop to the masking tape 3 Cut 3 pieces of opposite side of the hook and loop that are glued to the batteries 4 Using medium CA glue the pieces of...

Page 29: ...s Fuselage Required Parts not included JR 5203 regulator Ignition Module JR heavy duty switch or similar JR heavy duty 6 inch extension Required Tools and Adhesives Medium CA 1 4 inch Du Bro foam Scissors Adhesive backed hook and loop 1 Apply some pieces of masking tape to the back of the ignition module 2 Apply some medium CA to the back of masking tape and glue a piece of foam to the masking tap...

Page 30: ...g tape to the bottom of the ignition regulator 8 Glue a piece of industrial strength hook and loop using medium CA to the back of the regulator over the masking tape 9 Apply some medium CA to the former where the ignition regulator will be mounted and glue the opposite side of the hook and loop 10 Mount the regulator 11 Ignition switch mount is already installed at the side of the fuselage Remove ...

Page 31: ... 3 8 inch 1 2 inch socket 1 Fuel tank comes assembled and installed It is recommended that lines be checked every 2 3 months and replaced if they have hardened 2 Fill line is installed at the front left side of the fuselage using Hangar 9 fuel filler Drill a small hole then using a rotary tool and 3 8 inch diameter sanding drum or grinding bit open the side of the fuselage for the fuel filler The ...

Page 32: ...r the wood can be cracked 5 Loop the vent line behind the tank then forward and through the hole in the bottom of the motor box Note Looping the vent line behind the tank will prevent gas from siphoning through the vent line in flights and will increase flight time 6 Using commercially available cord clips route the vent through the bottom of the engine box 7 The fill line connects to the T fittin...

Page 33: ...the lock washer goes on the screw then the flat washer 2 The bottom two 4 40 screws are inserted through the lower sides of the cowl Pilot Installation Required Parts Canopy Pilot Required Tools and Adhesives 3 32 inch ball driver Threadlock Alcohol swab Shoo Goo 1 Take the screws that hold the pilot head to the body out and apply threadlock to them and re tighten 2 Lightly sand the underside of t...

Page 34: ...low shows the front pilot panel Receiver Switch and Throttle Servo Regulator Installation Required Parts Fuselage Required Parts not included JR 5203 regulator AR9110 Receiver Required Tools and Adhesives Masking tape Medium CA CA accelerator Du Bro 1 4 inch foam Hook and loop JR servo extension 3 inch 1 Prepare the receiver to mount on the tray similar to the ignition battery preparation in the p...

Page 35: ...ifferent size switch mounts on each side of the fuselage 5 Apply a drop of threadlock on the switch mounting screws and mount the switch 6 Throttle servo regulator is mounted next to the receiver using two pieces of hook and loop similar to receiver installation except it does not need foam 7 Run a 24 inch servo extension from throttle servo to the regulator and a 3 inch extension from the regulat...

Page 36: ...llite receivers One way is to simply apply a piece of double sided servo tape to the back of the satellite receiver and attach to the fuselage See step 3 for the alternative method Location of Satellite receiver 1 Location of Satellite receiver 2 side of the fuselage tunnel Location of Satellite receiver3 front of the tank and on the left vertical side Location of Satellite receiver 4 front of the...

Page 37: ...ght will make the right aileron move up and the left aileron move down 4 Use a throw meter to adjust the throw of the elevator ailerons and rudder Mike McConville has three flight modes as follows 1 Normal This flight mode is used for most precision maneuvers 2 Fast Roll This flight mode is for aggressive yet precise aerobatics such as very fast rolling loops hammers or maneuvers needing strong kn...

Page 38: ...o the bubbles can be worked out by squeegee Allow 24 hours for decals to dry and adhesive to set It is important to take all the wrinkles in the covering out and would be best to apply the decals after the plane has been taken to a flying field a couple of times and all the wrinkles have been removed The following pictures show the location of decals ...

Page 39: ...tter s manual for detailed instructions on the range check process Safety Do s and Don ts for Pilots Check all control surfaces prior to each takeoff Do not fly your model near spectators parking areas or any other area that could result in injury to people or damage of property Do not fly during adverse weather conditions Poor visibility can cause disorientation and loss of control of your aircra...

Page 40: ...tore 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 Horizon directly This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance For questions or assistance please direct your email to productsupport horizonhobby com or call 877 504 0233 toll f...

Page 41: ...o the following address Horizon Technischer Service Hamburger Strasse 10 25335 Elmshorn Germany Please call 49 4121 46199 66 or e mail us at service horizonhobby de with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty France Horizon Hobby SAS 14 Rue Gustave Eiffel Zone d Activité du Réveil Matin 91230 Montgeron Please call 33 0 1 60 47 44 70 with any questions or concerns regarding th...

Page 42: ...to the specific event b An inexperienced pilot is assisted by an experienced pilot 4 When and where required by rule helmets must be properly worn and fastened They must be OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL or NOCSAE approved or comply with comparable standards B RADIO CONTROL RC 1 All pilots shall avoid flying directly over unprotected people vessels vehicles or structures and shall avoid t 2 A successful radi...

Page 43: ... as indicated for Control Line Precision Aerobatics 4 The flying area must be clear of all utility wires or poles and a model aircraft will not be flown closer than 50 feet to any above ground electric utility lines 5 The flying area must be clear of all nonessential participants and spectators before the engine is started ...

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