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E-flite Beechcraft Staggerwing 480 ARF Assembly Manual

Contents of Kit/parts Layout

Replacement parts

EFL612501 

Fuselage

EFL612502 

Upper Wing

EFL612503 

Lower Wing

EFL612504  

Tail Set

EFL612505  

Cowling

EFL612506  

Canopy Hatch

EFL612507  

Landing Gear Set

EFL612508  

Spinner

EFL612509  

Plastic Mounts

EFL612510  

Interplane Struts

EFL612511 

Scale Details

EFL612512  

Pushrod Set

hardware/Accessory Sizes

Wheel diameter 

2-inch (52mm)

Wing bolts 

3mm x 25mm machine screw

Recommended Radio Equipment

You will need a minimum 5-channel transmitter, 

receiver and four servos.

Recommended Complete Radio System

SPM6625 

DX6i DSMX 6CH system

Or purchase Separately

SPMAR6115 

 AR6115 6CH DSMX

®

 Receiver

EFLRDS76 

 DS76 Digital Sub-Micro  

Servo (4)

EFLREX6L 

 6-inch (152mm) Lightweight 

Servo Extension (for ailerons)

park 480 Motor Setup

EFLM1505 

 Park 480 1020Kv

EFLA1040L 

 40-Amp Lite Pro Switch-Mode  

BEC Brushless ESC

EFLB21003S 

 2100mAh 3S 14.8V 20C Li-Po, 

12AWG EC3

EFLP1080E 

10 x 8 Propeller (included)

EFLM1924L  

 Prop Adapter with  

Collet Long, 4mm (optional)

Optional Accessories

EFLA110 

Power Meter

EFLC3020 

 Celectra 200W DC Multi-

Chemistry Battery Charger

EFLAEC312 

 Charge Lead with 12-inch  

Wire and Jacks, 16AWG

Optional Retracts

EFLGP0150 

 90 Degree Main Micro  

Pneumatic Retract Set

EFLRDS76 

DS76 Digital Sub-Micro Servo

ROB164G 

 100 PSI Hand Air Pump  

with Gauge

Required Tools and Adhesives

Tools & Equipment

Felt-tipped pen 

Flat file

Pencil 

Pin vise

Pliers 

Ruler

Sandpaper 

Side cutters

Hobby scissors

Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm)

Hex wrench: 1.5mm, 3/32-inch

Hobby knife with #11 blade

Phillips screwdriver: #0, #1, #2

Optional Tools & Equipment

Balancing stand (optional)

Adhesives

Medium CA 

PAAPT02

Thin CA 

PAAPT08

Silicone adhesive 

PAAPT12

Threadlock 

PAAPT42

Binding the Radio System

Before starting the assembly of your model, we 

recommend preparing your radio system for 

installation. This includes charging the transmitter and 

receiver batteries, as well as centering the trims and 

sticks on your transmitter. If using a computer radio, 

make sure to reset a model memory and name it for 

this particular model. We also recommend binding 

the transmitter and receiver at this time, following the 

instructions provided with your radio system.

 We highly recommend re-binding 

the radio system once all the control 

throws are set. This will keep the servos 

from moving to their endpoints until the 

transmitter and receiver connect.

Содержание Beechcraft Staggerwing 480 ARF

Страница 1: ...Beechcraft Staggerwing 480 ARF Assembly Manual ...

Страница 2: ... setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury Warnings Read and follow all instructions and safety precautions before use Improper use can result in fire serious injury and damage to property Age Recommendation Not for children under 14 years This is not a toy Components Use only with compatible components Should any compatibility questions exist please refer to th...

Страница 3: ...his exciting Staggerwing ARF that is sure to be as big a hit as its full scale inspiration Modeled after an aircraft used by the U S Navy as a V I P transport the E flite Beechcraft Staggerwing 480 comes constructed of Z Foam with carbon rod spars in the upper and lower wings Most of its scale features such as the detailed cockpit clear windows functioning flaps and authentic paint scheme are alre...

Страница 4: ... DC Multi Chemistry Battery Charger EFLAEC312 Charge Lead with 12 inch Wire and Jacks 16AWG Optional Retracts EFLGP0150 90 Degree Main Micro Pneumatic Retract Set EFLRDS76 DS76 Digital Sub Micro Servo ROB164G 100 PSI Hand Air Pump with Gauge Required Tools and Adhesives Tools Equipment Felt tipped pen Flat file Pencil Pin vise Pliers Ruler Sandpaper Side cutters Hobby scissors Drill bit 1 16 inch ...

Страница 5: ...en foam safe accelerators will damage the finish of your model Allow the CA to cure without the use of an accelerant Aileron Servo Installation Required Parts Top wing Transmitter Receiver Receiver battery 40mm pushrod with clevis 2 Servo with hardware Required Tools and Adhesives Phillips screwdriver 0 Hobby knife with 11 blade 1 Use a hobby knife with a 11 blade to remove the material below the ...

Страница 6: ...the trailing edge of the wing 2 Use the radio system to set the flap servo to the UP flap position Remove the stock servo horn using a 0 Phillips screwdriver and install the single sided servo arm perpendicular to the servo center line as shown Check that the servo moves the direction shown for DOWN flap 3 Use a small drop of medium CA to glue the flap servo to the exposed spar in the wing Don t o...

Страница 7: ...mbly right and left 2mm x 5mm self tapping countersunk screw 8 Hex landing gear collet with setscrew 2 Required Tools and Adhesives Flat file Felt tipped pen Phillips screwdriver 1 Hex wrench 1 5mm The landing gear can be left off of your model allowing you to hand launch and belly land the airplane If you choose to do so skip the landing gear installation and continue the assembly of your model a...

Страница 8: ...ound 4 Remove the landing gear assembly and mount from the wing Slide the gear through the mount then attach the hex landing gear collet on the wire With the wire flush with the top of the collet use a 1 5mm hex wrench to tighten the setscrew on the flat area of the wire 5 The hex collet can now be fitted into the mount The collet will be exposed as shown Make sure the wheel aligns with the mark m...

Страница 9: ...ded horn so it is perpendicular to the servo centerline Install the screw to secure the horn using a 0 Phillips screwdriver 2 Use pliers to bend the pushrod included with the retracts so it measures 11 8 inch 28mm in length Use side cutters to trim the linkage so 1 4 inch 6mm extends past the bend 3 Insert the Z bend in the servo horn The retract servo is then installed in the wing with the output...

Страница 10: ...e this valve with the quick disconnect valve that is also included 8 Press the fill valve into the wing from the bottom The hex on the fill valve will key into the hex in the plastic The top of the fill valve will be flush with the plastic on the inside of the wing Connect a T fitting to the end of the red air line connected to the fill valve Connect the red air line from the retract valve to the ...

Страница 11: ...e retract 13 Connect the air line to the retract Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver and four 2mm x 5mm self tapping countersunk screws to secure the retract mechanism in the wing Because of the molding process the holes for the gear mount brackets may shift slightly The screws will still thread into the brackets however extra care must be taken to ensure that the screws do not cross thread or thread int...

Страница 12: ...he wing into the fitting on the fuselage 2 Use two 3mm x 25mm shoulder machine screws to attach the wing to the fuselage Make sure the aileron lead is inside the fuselage 3 Place the stabilizer on the fuselage Step back 8 10 feet 2 3 meters and check that the stabilizer is aligned with the top wing as shown NOTICE Do not use a CA accelerator during the assembly of your model A CA accelerator will ...

Страница 13: ...n to ensure that the stabilizer does not shift The use of medium CA allows for more working time to allow for rechecks and adjustments Rudder Preparation Required Parts Rudder with fin CA hinge 3 Required Tools and Adhesives Medium CA Hobby knife with 11 blade Sandpaper If you are building your model for hand launch and belly landing you may omit the use of the operational rudder and leave it fixe...

Страница 14: ...range of motion a number of times Vertical Fin and Tail Wheel Installation Required Parts Fuselage assembly with top wing Rudder and fin assembly Tail wheel assembly 3mm nylon hex spacer Nylon steering arm Tail wheel bracket mount Tail wheel bracket mount cover Hex landing gear collet with setscrew 1mm x 5mm self tapping countersunk screw 4 Required Tools and Adhesives Hex wrench 1 5mm Phillips sc...

Страница 15: ...the fuselage from the bottom 3 Prepare the nylon steering arm by placing the hex landing gear collet on the hex of the steering arm Note that the setscrew will face toward the top of the arm so the setscrew can easily be accessed 4 The 3mm nylon hex spacer is then slid onto the tail gear wire 5 Slide the steering arm assembly onto the tail gear wire 6 Insert the wire into the bracket on the bottom...

Страница 16: ... and Rudder Servo Installation Required Parts Fuselage Servo with hardware 2 Transmitter Receiver Receiver battery 315mm pushrod with clevis 2 Required Tools and Adhesives Pencil Thin CA Pin vise Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm Phillips screwdriver 0 1 Remove the servo cover by lifting it at the rear edge of the cover The rear is held in position using magnets and the front with a tab that keys into the...

Страница 17: ...crewdriver 6 Use a 0 Phillips screwdriver to remove the stock servo horn from the servo Remove the clevis from the 315mm pushrod Connect the Z bend in the pushrod to the outer hole of a single sided servo arm Slide the pushrod into the pushrod tube With the servo centered attach the servo horn perpendicular to the servo centerline using the screw from the servo and a 0 Phillips screwdriver 7 Threa...

Страница 18: ...n fit 3 Pass the leads for the speed control through the upper hole in the fuselage and into the motor compartment as shown Always use threadlock on metal to metal fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose 4 Use four 3mm x 8mm machine screws and a 2 Phillips screwdriver to attach the motor to the motor mount Note that the wires on the motor will face to the top of the mount Matching the color...

Страница 19: ... 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...

Страница 20: ...ervo and the 6 inch 152mm aileron servo extension to the appropriate ports of the receiver Secure the receiver in the fuselage using the two sided tape 4 The motor battery will slide into the opening at the front of the fuselage Use hook and loop tape on the battery and fuselage to keep it secure in the fuselage Retract Air Tank Installation Optional Required Parts Fuselage assembly Air tank Air l...

Страница 21: ...ls and Adhesives Medium CA Hobby knife with 11 blade Phillips screwdriver 1 1 Locate the hole for the screw mount underneath the decal and use a hobby knife and 11 blade to remove the decal exposing the location for the interplane strut screws 2 Position the bottom wing on the fuselage Guide the flap servo lead and retract servo lead through to the receiver in the fuselage Screw the quick disconne...

Страница 22: ... Install both struts at this time 6 Connect the lead for the aileron to the extension 7 Position the top wing on the fuselage making sure the interplane struts are positioned in the grooves on the bottom of the top wing The top wing is secured to the fuselage using two 3mm x 25mm shoulder machine screws and a 1 Phillips screwdriver Use a 2mm x 7mm self tapping washer head screw and a 1 Phillips sc...

Страница 23: ... doors from rotating Center of Gravity Required Parts Assembled airframe Required Tools and Adhesives Felt tipped pen Ruler Phillips screwdriver 2 Balancing stand optional An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly balancing the model CAUTION Do not inadvertently skip this step or property damage and injury could occur 1 Assemble your model in preparation for flight making ...

Страница 24: ...heck the movement of the ailerons with the radio system Moving the aileron stick right makes the right aileron move up and the left aileron move down 4 Use a ruler to adjust the throw of the elevator ailerons and rudder Adjust the position of the pushrod at the control horn to achieve the following measurements when moving the sticks to their endpoints Aileron High Rate Up 1 2 inch 13mm 15 Expo Do...

Страница 25: ... 3 As you move the controls watch to be sure the airplane s motor and controls operate smoothly You should have total control of the model at 30 paces 90 feet 4 If control issues exist call the appropriate Horizon Product Support office see page 43 or go to horizonhobby com to find a local Spektrum distributor in your country for service if using a Spektrum radio system Flying Your Model The E fli...

Страница 26: ... proper location 7 All servo pigtails and switch harness plugs should be secured in the receiver Make sure the switch harness moves freely in both directions Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby Inc Horizon warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase What is Not Covered ...

Страница 27: ...er that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility An Online Service Request is available at http www horizonhobby com under the Support tab If you do not have internet access please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your produc...

Страница 28: ...rt or seaplane base except where there is a mixed use agreement e Not exceed a takeoff weight including fuel of 55 pounds unless in compliance with the AMA Large Model Aircraft program AMA Document 520 A f Ensure the aircraft is identified with the name and address or AMA number of the owner on the inside or affixed to the outside of the model aircraft This does not apply to model aircraft flown i...

Страница 29: ...ng an individual This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors 8 RC night flying requires a lighting system providing the pilot with a clear view of the model s attitude and orientation at all times 9 The pilot of a RC model aircraft shall a Maintain control during the entire flight maintaining visual contact without enhancement other than by corrective lenses prescribed for the pilot b Fly ...

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Страница 31: ...31 E flite Beechcraft 480 Staggerwing 480 ARF Assembly Manual Building and Flying Notes ...

Страница 32: ...erc com E flite DSM2 DSMX and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby Inc The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc All other trademarks service marks and logos are the property of their respective owners ...

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