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ASSEMBLY MANUAL

MS: X199

Specifications:

Wing span ----------------------------36.6 in ( 93cm).
Wing area -----------------   229.4 sq.in ( 14.8sq dm).
Weight -----------------------          -2.2 lbs ( 1.0 kg).
Length ------------------------------29.6 in ( 75.2 cm).
Speed control (ESC)  ------------------ 30A-40A amp.
Motor -------------------------------480-Power 10.
Radio ------------------- 4 channels with  4 mini servos.
Battery 3-cell 1800mAh to 2100mAh Li-Po
10 x 5E Electric Prop.

“Graphics and specifications may change without notice”.

Summary of Contents for EXTRA EA300L EP

Page 1: ... 93cm Wing area 229 4 sq in 14 8sq dm Weight 2 2 lbs 1 0 kg Length 29 6in 75 2cm Speed control ESC 30A 40A amp Motor 480 Power10 Radio 4 channels with 4 mini servos Battery 3 cell 1800mAh to 2100mAh Li Po 10 x 5E Electric Prop Graphics and specifications may change without notice ...

Page 2: ...s instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane Please read this manualthoroughlybeforestartingassemblyofyour EXTRAEA300LEP Usethepartslistingbelow 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 AEROPLANE YOU ASSUME ALL RISK RESPON...

Page 3: ...m the wing panel and aileron and place a T pin in the center of each hinge Slide each hinge into the aileron until the T pin is snug against 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 Assor...

Page 4: ...irection 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 HINGING THE ELEVATORS 1 Locate the item for this section of the manual 4 Deflect the aileron and completely saturate each hinge with thin C A glue The ailerons f...

Page 5: ...ntil the T pin is snug against the elevator This will help ensure an equal amount of hinge is on either side of the hinge line when the elevator is mounted to the horizontal stabilizer panel HINGING THE RUDDER Glue the rudder hinges in place using the same techniques used to hinge the ailerons Hinge INSTALL THE AILERONS CONTROL HORN Epoxy Aileron fiberglass control horn Fiberglass control horn Epo...

Page 6: ...ONTROL HORN Elevator fiberglass control horn Epoxy Fiberglass control horn Epoxy ELEVATOR RUDDER SERVO INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR TO FUSELAGE Because the size of servos differ you may need 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 ...

Page 7: ...re provided mount the main landing gear to the fuselage 3 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 M3x12mm and washers Make sure to use the threadlock on the bolts so they don t vibrate loose C A glue 3x12mm ...

Page 8: ...WHEEL PANTS 1 Assembling and mounting the wheel pants as shown below pictures 2 Follow diagram below for wheel pant installation M3 wheel collar wheel Axle Washer M3 wheel Pant wheel M3 wheel collar nut Axle Washer Lite Plywood block 3x12mm 6mm 10mm ...

Page 9: ...e servo between the mounting blocks and space it from the hatch Use a pencil to mark the mounting hole locations on the blocks 1 Using a small weight Weighted fuel pick up works well and string feed the string through the wing as indicated 3 Use drill bit in a pin vise to drill the mouting holes in the blocks 4 Apply 2 3 drops of thin C A to each of the mounting holes Allow the C A to cure without...

Page 10: ...he 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 7 Apply 1 2 drops of thin C A to each of the mounting tabs Allow the C A to cure without using accelerator 9 Set the aileron hatch in place and use a Phillips screw driver to install it with four wood screws 2x6mm ...

Page 11: ...vis ELECTRIC POWER ASSEMBLY 1 Locate the items neccessary to install the electric power installation Snap keeper Servo arm 8mm Snap keeper M2 lock nut Metal clevis Bend at the mark Fuel Tubing Nylon Clevis Nylon Snap Keeper Nylon Clevis Fuel Tubing ...

Page 12: ...e see picture shown 4mm 4mm 4mm Epoxy Balsa Battery 4 Locate the plywood battery tray to the fuselage 1800mAh 2100mAh 5 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 122mm Epoxy Battery Speed control Battery Speed contro...

Page 13: ...e the spinner backplate as a guide Hold the cowl firmly in place using pieces of masking tape The propeller should not touch any part of the spinner cone If it does use a sharp modeling knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone where the propeller comes in contact with it INSTALLING THE SPINNER Install the spinner backplate propeller and spinner cone 2x6mm 3 Install the muffler and muffler ex...

Page 14: ...al sta bilizer both side of fuselage 4 With the stabilizer held firmly in place use a pen and draw lines onto the stabilizer where it and the fuselage sides meet Do this on both the right and left sides and top and bottom of the stabilizer 5 Remove the stabilizer Using the lines you just drew as a guide carefully remove the cov ering from between them using a modeling knife Trim and cut When cutti...

Page 15: ...of Flash 30 Minute Epoxy Apply a thin layer to the mounting slot in the top of the fuselage and to the sides and bottom of the vertical stabilizer mounting area Apply epoxy to the bottom and top edges of the filler block and to the lower hinge also Set the stabilizer in place and re align Double check all of your measurements once more before the epoxy cures Hold the stabilizer in place with T pin...

Page 16: ...ting well to the cockpit or you can order others scale pilot figures made by Seagull factory They are available at Seagull distributors If you are going to install a pilot figure please use a sanding bar to sand the base of the figure so that it is flat 2 Position the pilot figure on the canopy floor as show Locate the oval shaped on the canopy floor and remove the covering Use epoxy to glue this ...

Page 17: ...ing the photos on the box and aid in their location 2 If all the decals are not precut please use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the decals from the sheet Please be certain the model is clean and free from oily fingerprints and dust Position decal on the model where desired using the photos on the box and aid in their location Apply a bead of canopy glue around the inside edge of the canop...

Page 18: ...el by changing the position of the receiver battery and receiver If you are unable to obtain good balance by doing so then it will be necessary to add weight to the nose or tail to achieve the proper balance point 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 20 mm Left 2...

Page 19: ...ection of the elevator rudder ailerons and throttle A Plug in your radio system per the manufacturer s instructions and turn every thing on 7 Check the receiver antenna It should be fully extended and not coiled up inside the fuselage 5 If your radio transmitter is equipped with dual rate switches double check that they are on the low rate setting for your first few flights 6 Check to ensure the c...

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