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E-flite Beechcraft 480 Staggerwing 480 ARF Assembly Manual
7. If the cowl does not fit snugly on the fuselage,
two-sided tape has been provided. Place the tape
on the fuselage then install the cowl. This will keep
the cowl secure on the fuselage.
8. Slide the cowl back on the fuselage, lining up
the paint lines of the cowl with the paint lines on
the fuselage.
Always balance your propeller. An unbalanced
propeller can cause vibrations to be transmitted
into the airframe, which could damage the
airframe or other components as well as
produce unwanted flight characteristics.
9. Assemble the propeller adapter, spinner backplate
and propeller as shown. Note that the propeller is
on the back side of the spinner backplate.
10. Slide the spinner assembly onto the motor shaft.
Use a 3/32-inch hex wrench to tighten the adapter,
securing the assembly to the motor shaft.
Make sure the propeller is centered in the
openings so the spinner does not rub against the
propeller blades, possibly causing them to fail.
11. Snap the spinner cone into position on the
spinner backplate.
12. Use hook and loop tape to secure the speed
control in the fuselage. Route the wires in the
fuselage so they don’t interfere with the operation of
the motor or the installation of the motor battery.
