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Table of Contents

Product Registration......................................................2

Introduction ...............................................................2

Warranty Information................................................. 2

Using the Manual...................................................... 2

Contents of Kit/Parts Layout........................................ 2

Recommended Radio Equipment...................................3

Recommended Equipment.............................................3

Optional Accessories....................................................3

Required Tools and Adhesives.......................................3

Warning.....................................................................3

Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries..................................3

Rudder and Elevator Servo Installation............................4

Stabilizer and Fin Installation.........................................5

Rudder and Elevator Pushrod Installation........................8

Landing Gear Installation............................................11

Cabane Strut and Center Section Installation.................11

Aileron Installation.....................................................15

Aileron Linkage Installation.........................................16

Motor and ESC Installation..........................................17

Cowling Installation....................................................18

Interplane and Wing Transport Jig Installation...............19

Battery Installation......................................................22

Receiver Installation....................................................23

Wing Installation........................................................24

Center of Gravity........................................................25

Control Throws...........................................................26

Preflight.....................................................................26

Safety, Precautions and Warnings...............................27

Age Requirements......................................................27

Safety Do’s and Don’ts for Pilots...................................27

Warranty Information.................................................28

2009 Official Academy of Model

Aeronatics Safety Code........................................30

Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by

Users in the European Union................................31

Product Registration

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Introduction

The Stearman PT-17 was a primary flight trainer used by

the U.S. Army Air Corps (USAAC) during World War II.

The PT-17 was a conventional biplane design with an

open, two-place cockpit to accommodate a student and

instructor, in tandem. The aircraft was constructed with

wood wings and a welded steel fuselage, all covered

with fabric. The plane became highly recognizable with

its biplane design and exposed radial engine. The

PT-17 was known as a rugged aircraft and an excellent

trainer. The PT-17 was designed by the Stearman

Aircraft Corporation and in 1934 Boeing purchased the

company. Boeing manufactured over 10,500 PT-17s and

when production ended it became known as the last

production military biplane built in the United States.

Important Warranty Information

Please read our Warranty and Liability Limitations

section on page 25 before building this product. If you

as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the

liability associated with the use of this Product, you are

advised to return this Product immediately in new and

unused condition to the place of purchase.

Using the Manual

This manual is divided into sections to help make

assembly easier to understand, and to provide breaks

between each major section. In addition, check boxes

have been placed next to each step to keep track

of its completion. Steps with a single circle (Ο) are

performed once, while steps with two circles (Ο Ο)

indicate that the step will require repeating, such as for

a right or left wing panel, two servos, etc.

Remember to take your time and follow the directions.

Contents of Kit/Parts Layout

Replacement Parts

EFL2951T

Top Outboard Wing Set

EFL2951C

Center Top Wing

EFL2951B

Bottom Wing Set

EFL2952

Fuselage with Hatch

EFL2953

Tail Set

EFL2954

Cowling with Dummy Motor

EFL2955

Wing Tube Set

EFL2956

N Wing Strut Set

EFL2957

Cabane Strut Set

EFL2958

Main Landing Gear Set

EFL2959

Tail Wheel Set

EFL2960

Windscreen Set

EFL2961

Pushrod Set

EFL2962

Wing Transport Jigs

EFL2963

Hatch

EFL2964

Hardware Pack

E-flite Stearman PT-17 15e ARF Assembly Manual

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Содержание Stearman PT-17 15e ARF

Страница 1: ...mbly Manual Specifications Wingspan 44 in 1117mm Length 35 in 889mm Wing Area 608 sq in 37 5 sq dm Weight with Battery 3 5 3 8 lb 1 5 1 7 kg Weight without Battery 3 1 3 3 lb 1 4 1 5 kg Pilots not inc...

Страница 2: ...lded steel fuselage all covered with fabric The plane became highly recognizable with its biplane design and exposed radial engine The PT 17 was known as a rugged aircraft and an excellent trainer The...

Страница 3: ...d stock Pliers Low tack tape Pencil Pin vise Clear tape Ruler Hook and loop tape T pins Philips screwdriver 0 1 Felt tipped pen Hobby knife 11 blade Mixing sticks Toothpicks 1 16 inch drill bit Sidecu...

Страница 4: ...tall the grommets and bushings in the rudder and elevator servos Note that the bushing is installed from the bottom of the mounting lugs 3 Center the servos using your radio or a JR MatchMaker Using s...

Страница 5: ...d Felt tipped pen Thin CA Ruler Allen wrench Square Threadlock Rubbing alcohol Paper towels T pins 6 minute epoxy Toothpicks Mixing sticks Mixing cups Hobby knife 11 blade 1 Use a ruler to mark the ce...

Страница 6: ...in half to form a crease 7 Slide the elevator into the fuselage and insert the six hinges 8 Slide the stabilizer into the fuselage First install the right side inboard hinge by angling the elevator as...

Страница 7: ...er in place 13 Locate the tailwheel assembly Using the supplied Allen wrench separate the tailwheel shaft from the wheel assembly 14 Install the tailwheel shaft in the fuselage 15 Install two hinges i...

Страница 8: ...Pliers Ruler Felt tipped pen Thin CA Philips screwdriver 0 Sidecutters 1 Locate the rudder and elevator pushrods The longer pushrod is for the rudder and installed on the left hand side The shorter pu...

Страница 9: ...od so that the clevis pin is aligned with the rudder hinge line 7 Connect the clevis to the control horn Hold the control horn in position against the rudder and mark the screw locations with a felt t...

Страница 10: ...each screw hole to strengthen the wood and stop it crushing when the horn is installed 15 Install the elevator control horn and backing plate with two 2mm x 10mm machine screws using a 0 Philips screw...

Страница 11: ...ing loose 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite side Cabane Strut and Center Section Installation Parts Required Cabane struts 4 Fuselage assembly Wing center section 4 steel washers 4 4 40 x 1 4 in...

Страница 12: ...rvo mounting blocks 4 Control horns 2 Radio system JR MatchMaker Tools Required Philips screwdriver 0 6 minute epoxy Mixing cups Mixing sticks Paper towels Rubbing alcohol Thin CA Medium CA Pencil Sid...

Страница 13: ...o mounting tabs 6 Use medium CA or 6 minute epoxy to glue the servo mounting blocks to the aileron hatch 7 Place the servo on the hatch and use a pencil to mark the servo mounting holes 8 Use a 1 16 i...

Страница 14: ...om the string near the aileron servo opening in the wing Tape or tie the string to the aileron servo lead and use it to pull the lead through the wing 13 Use the string to pull the aileron servo lead...

Страница 15: ...rt a hinge into each of the hinge slots in the leading edge of the aileron 3 Slide the aileron hinges into the hinge slots in the trailing edge of the lower wing panel 4 Slide the aileron and wing pan...

Страница 16: ...Aileron wire pushrods 1 5 8 inch 41mm 2 2mm x 10mm sheet metal screws 4 Nylon control horn 2 Nylon clevis 2 Silicone keeper 2 Tools Required 1 16 inch drill bit Pin Vise Felt tipped pen Low tack tape...

Страница 17: ...works well 6 Use a 0 Philips screwdriver to install the control horn to the aileron with 2mm x 10mm sheet metal screws 7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 for the oppposite wing panel 1 17 7 E flite Stearman PT 17...

Страница 18: ...em loosening due to vibration The motor wires should exit towards the bottom of the fuselage Cowling Installation Parts Required Fuselage assembly Cowling 2mm x 10mm sheet metal screws 4 Cockpit hatch...

Страница 19: ...ith their holes centered over the holes in the cowl mounting blocks 5 Install the cowling on the fuselage making sure that the alignment tabs are on the outside of the cowl Use the cowl opening as an...

Страница 20: ...n mounted and the screws have formed a thread in the blocks This will prevent them from splitting Interplane Strut and Transport Jig Installation Parts Required Upper and lower wing panels L R Upper c...

Страница 21: ...nds The lower ends are angled 5 Using a 3 32 inch balldriver install the interplane struts to the outboard side of the mounthing lugs in the wing panels with 4 40 x 1 4 inch Allen bolts and 4 washers...

Страница 22: ...remove the wing retaining screws and remove the wing panel assembly from the fuselage 10 Repeat Steps 7 8 and 9 to remove the opposite wing panels Battery Installation Parts Required Fuselage assembl...

Страница 23: ...ith double sided adhesive tape Connect the throttle lead from the ESC 2 Feed a 9 inch long servo extension lead from the aileron lead opening in the lower wing root to the receiver 3 Repeat for the op...

Страница 24: ...section and fuselage 2 Slide the left and right wing panel assemblies approximately half way on to the wing tubes leaving about a 1 1 2 inch gap between the wing and fuselage center section 3 Connect...

Страница 25: ...nstall the motor battery 3 Use a commercial balancing device or suspend the model on fingertips within the recommended center of gravity range to check the balance E flite Stearman PT 17 15e ARF Assem...

Страница 26: ...sure that your batteries are fully charged per the instructions included with your radio Charge both the transmitter and receiver pack for your airplane Use the recommended charger supplied with your...

Страница 27: ...As the user of this product you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others Always oper...

Страница 28: ...umed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liabili...

Страница 29: ...idered abandoned and will be disposed of accordingly Please note non warranty repair is only available on electronics and model engines U Un ni it te ed d S St ta at te es s Electronics and engines re...

Страница 30: ...r Band frequencies 6 I will not knowingly operate my model aircraft within three 3 miles of any preexisting flying site without a frequency management agreement A frequency management agreement may be...

Страница 31: ...ccommodate your flying activity Make certain this area is clear of friends and spectators prior to launching your aircraft Be aware of other activities in the vicinity of your flight path that could c...

Страница 32: ...2009 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 USA 877 504 0233 horizonhobby com E fliteRC com Printed 06 09 15665...

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