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1. Using 220-grit sandpaper, sand or rough-up the outer

portion of the two pushrod outer plastic tubes. Locate the
nylon tie strap supplied in the parts bag and tie it
approximately 1/2 the length of the two pushrod outer tubes.
Insert the steel pushrods from the rear of the fuselage and
run them inside the two outer tubes. Note that these tubes
should be X’d at the nylon tie strap.

2. Work the outer tubes back and through the exit slots in

the rear of the fuselage.

3. Place the forward end of the tubes into the holes in the

servo tray as shown in the photo and glue them into place. Also
glue the outer tubes at the exit points at the rear of the fuselage.

4. Assemble the elevator and rudder servos as shown in

the above photo using the grommets, brass eyelets and
screws supplied with the servos. Install a screw lock
connector 
on each servo arm with a thumb nut with a drop
of thread lock. Note that the servo arms have been modified
so that only one arm remains.

5. Mount the two servos into the servo tray in the manner

shown in the above photo. Temporarily place the push rods
into the screw lock connectors and tighten the set screws on
the top of the connectors.

1. Using a sharp hobby knife, cut the covering away from

both rudder hinge slots. Test fit the hinge points into the

Install the Tail Surfaces

Install the Servos

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Содержание Douglas DC-3

Страница 1: ...sed to return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to Hobby Services at the address below Hobby Services 3...

Страница 2: ...ts Information about R C clubs and instructors is provided later in this manual For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the DC 3 EP ARF visit the Great Planes web site at www greatpl...

Страница 3: ...w modelaircraft org This is a partial list of items required to finish the DC 3 EP ARF that may require planning or decision making before starting to build Order numbers in parentheses are provided f...

Страница 4: ...pplicator tips GPMR6033 Curved tip canopy scissors for trimming plastic HCAR0667 When you see the term test fit in the instructions it means that you should first position the part on the assembly wit...

Страница 5: ...h 15 1 8 3 2mm Ply Servo Tray 16 51 5mm Main Wheels 2 17 1 8 3 2mm Ply Mid Former Servo Tray 18 1 8 3 2mm Ply Aft Former Servo Tray 19 1 8 3 2mm Ply Wing Joiners 4 20 Fiberglass Nose Hatch Strips 4 21...

Страница 6: ...s If you need assistance locating a dealer to purchase parts visit www greatplanes com and click on Where to Buy If this kit is missing parts contact Product Support Replacement Parts List Order Numbe...

Страница 7: ...e wing wire outlets 2 gear openings 2 wing bolt holes 2 servo openings 2 on left and right panels not pictured 4 There are two strings inside the wing center section that have the ends taped to each r...

Страница 8: ...with the center section Be careful not to get any epoxy on the strings 9 Wipe away excess epoxy that squeezes out from between the joint with paper towels saturated with alcohol Use masking tape on t...

Страница 9: ...s a good quality carpet tape 2 Assemble the propeller shaft extension propeller and the propeller adapter as shown in the above photo Place the rubber propeller adapter into the propeller and press it...

Страница 10: ...the screws then screw them into place Remove the screws and harden the holes with a few drops of thin CA After the CA hardens reinstall the servo and screws 4 Mount the nylon control horn on the aile...

Страница 11: ...attery tray does not cause the fuselage sides to flex outwards as it is inserted into place Sand the sides of the tray if necessary If the sides flex outwards the battery hatch will not fit properly I...

Страница 12: ...lue them into place Also glue the outer tubes at the exit points at the rear of the fuselage 4 Assemble the elevator and rudder servos as shown in the above photo using the grommets brass eyelets and...

Страница 13: ...ends are the same distance Mark the stab at the leading and trailing edges with a fine tip marking pen Remove the stab from the fuselage Do not glue the stab into place yet 4 The two elevator halves...

Страница 14: ...glue on the stab or on the fuselage When you have the elevators in place with no gaps between the stab and elevators place six drops of thin CA on both sides of each hinge and let it cure Do not use a...

Страница 15: ...elage using two 2 5mm x 9 5mm flanged Phillips head screws as shown in the photo above Drill 1 16 1 6mm pilot holes for the screws Harden the holes with thin CA 7 Mount the 25mm tail wheel with a 2mm...

Страница 16: ...mained centered Adjust if necessary Use a Great Planes AccuThrow or a ruler to accurately measure and set the control throw of each control surface as indicated in the chart that follows If your radio...

Страница 17: ...u lift the model by the engine propeller shaft and the bottom of the fuse under the TE of the fin Do this several times 2 If one wing always drops when you lift the model it means that side is heavy B...

Страница 18: ...hot Do not touch them during or right after operation The electric motors and battery used in your DC 3 EP ARF are very powerful and the spinning propellers have a lot of momentum therefore if you to...

Страница 19: ...ROG takeoffs are only possible from a smooth surface If you are flying from a grass field the DC 3 EP can be safely and easily hand launched Do not attempt to do so by yourself Have an assistant laun...

Страница 20: ...el stalls This model does not slow rapidly on final approach so a low dragged in approach may be needed Always land into the wind Due to the small wheel size the model may start to nose over Gradually...

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