E-FLITE Super Airliner ARF User manual

Super Airliner ARF
Assembly Manual

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Introduction .......................................................3
Required Radio Equipment ..................................3
Specifications ....................................................4
Outrunner Motor Setup .......................................4
Optional Accessories..........................................4
Required Tools and Adhesives..............................4
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout.................................5
Warning ...........................................................5
Before Starting Assembly.....................................5
Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries ........................6
Using the Manual...............................................6
Limited Warranty Period......................................6
Safety Precautions ..............................................6
Questions, Assistance, and Repairs ......................6
Table of Contents
Questions or Assistance ......................................6
Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability ....................7
Inspection or Repairs ..........................................8
Warranty Inspection and Repairs .........................8
Non-Warranty Repairs ........................................8
Aileron Servo Installation ....................................9
Motor Installation .............................................13
Landing Gear Installation ..................................18
Elevator Servo Installation .................................23
Rudder Installation............................................26
Final Assembly.................................................29
Center of Gravity / Battery Installation ...............31
Control Throws.................................................32
Flying the Super Airliner....................................33
2006 Official AMA
National Model Aircraft Safety Code ......34

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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Super Airliner from
E-flite bringing you, the modeler, the jet experience without
the hassle of glow powered ducted fans or the cost of
turbine engines. We selected a twin airliner design for the
enlarged wing area, and multiple engines for more power
in flight. The model is molded from EPS foam for durability
and ease of repair should the need arise. All of our Airliners
have weighed in at 3 1/4pounds, ready for flight, using two
Thunder Power 2100 mAh 11.1V Li-Po batteries. We use the
BEC function of both speed controllers to save weight and
ensure trouble-free radio operation.
The Super Airliner is designed for use from hard surface
runways or very smooth grass fields. It was not designed
for rough grass fields and has not been tested for such
operations. The tires are small and work very well from hard
surface runways. Please take note of the flight control surface
throws in the back of the manual. These are correct and
you will need this amount of throw to fly this model. Trying
anything less will diminish your chances of success. Ducted
fan aircraft do not have the prop blast feature associated
with propeller driven aircraft over the flight controls. For this
reason, you need more control throw than you would need
on a propeller-driven model.
Flight times of 8 minutes or longer are the normal procedure
with the Airliner using the equipment specified in this manual.
We hope you enjoy your experience with this new offering
from E-flite. So start building and set the date for your first
takeoff with E-flite Air!
Required Radio Equipment
Radio System
You will need a minimum 4-channel transmitter, crystal, one
standard BB servo, and four sub-micro servos. If you are
using an existing transmitter, just purchase the other required
equipment separately.
Purchase Separately
JSP30600 RS600 6-Channel Receiver w/o Crystal
JRPXFR** FM Receiver Crystal
JSP20060 ST47BB Servo
JSP98110 6" Servo Extension (2)
JSP98030 12" Servo Extension (3)
JSP98020 6" Y-Harness (3)
EFLRS75 S75 Sub-Micro Servo (4)

Required Tools and Adhesives
Tools
Small Phillips Screwdriver
(EFLA257 - included with EFLA250)
Hex Wrench: 1.5mm
(EFLA251 - included with EFLA250)
Flat blade screwdriver
Model clamps Small round file
Drill Ruler
Pencil Side cutters
Soldering iron Solder
Hobby knife Rubber bands
Drill bit: 1/16" (1.5mm), 5/64" (2mm)
Adhesives
Thin CA 6-Minute Epoxy (HAN8000)
Medium CA 30-Minute Epoxy (HAN8002)
Threadlock
Specifications
Wingspan: 55 in (1400mm)
Length: 57 in (1450mm)
Wing Area: 505 sq in (32.5 sq dm)
Weight w/o Battery: 2.6 lb (1.2 kg)
Weight w/Battery: 3.25 lb (1.5 kg)
Outrunner Motor Setup
EFLM1320DF2 BL400 DF Outrunner 3500Kv (twin pack)
OR
EFLM1320DF BL400 DF Outrunner 3500Kv (2)
EFLA311B 20-Amp Brushless ESC (2)
THP21003SPL 2100mAh 3-Cell 11.1V Li-Po, 16GA (2)
EFLC3005 Celectra 1-3 Cell Li-Po DC Charger
DUB439 Heat Shrinkwrap, 1/4" (6mm)
Optional Accessories
EFLA110 Power Meter
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Warning
An RC aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious
bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only in open
areas, preferably at AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics)
approved flying sites, following all instructions included with
your radio.
Keep loose items that can get entangled in the propeller
away from the prop, including loose clothing, or other
objects such as pencils and screwdrivers. Especially keep
your hands away from the propeller.
Before Starting Assembly
Before beginning the assembly of your Airliner, remove
each part from its bag for inspection. Closely inspect the
fuselage, wing panels, rudder and stabilizer for damage.
If you find any damaged or missing parts, contact the place
of purchase.
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout
Large Replacement Parts:
EFL7001 Wing w/Ailerons
EFL7002 Fuselage w/Hatch & Pushrods
EFL7003 Vertical Fin & Rudder
EFL7004 Main Landing Gear w/Wheels
EFL7005 Nose Gear w/Wheels
EFL7006 Engine Nacelle
EFL7007 Ducted Fan Unit
EFL7008 Decal Sheet
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Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries
Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly
more volatile than alkaline or Ni-Cd/
Ni-MH batteries used in RC applications.
All manufacturer’s instructions and warnings
must be followed closely. Mishandling of Li-Po
batteries can result in fire. Always follow the
manufacturer’s instructions when disposing of
Lithium Polymer batteries.
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 each
step completed. Steps with a single circle () are performed
once, while steps with two circles () 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.
Limited Warranty Period
Horizon Hobby, Inc. guarantees this product to be free from
defects in both material and workmanship at the date of
purchase.
Safety Precautions
This is a sophisticated hobby product and not a toy. It must
be operated with caution and common sense and requires
some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product
in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or
damage to the product or other property. This product is not
intended for use by children without direct adult supervision.
The product manual contains instructions for safety, operation
and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the
instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly,
setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage
or injury.
Questions,Assistance, and Repairs
Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot
provide warranty support or repair. Once assembly, setup
or use of the product has been started, you must contact
Horizon Hobby, Inc. directly. This will enable Horizon to
better answer your questions and service you in the event
that you may need any assistance.
Questions or Assistance
For questions or assistance, please direct your email to
[e-mail], or call 877.504.0233
toll free to speak to a service technician.
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Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Horizon Hobby, Inc. will,
at its option, (i) repair or (ii) replace, any product determined
by Horizon Hobby, Inc. to be defective. In the event of a
defect, these are your exclusive remedies.
This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage
due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence,
commercial use, or modification of or to any part of the
product. This warranty does not cover damage due to
improper installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted
repair by anyone other than an authorized Horizon Hobby,
Inc. service center. This warranty is limited to the original
purchaser and is not transferable. In no case shall Horizon
Hobby’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased
product and will not cover consequential, incidental or
collateral damage. Horizon Hobby, Inc. reserves the right to
inspect any and all equipment involved in a warranty claim.
Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion
of Horizon Hobby, Inc. Further, Horizon Hobby reserves the
right to change or modify this warranty without notice.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER
THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER. HORIZON HOBBY, INC. SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
As Horizon Hobby, Inc. has no control over use, setup,
final assembly, modification or misuse, no liability shall be
assumed 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 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.
Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability
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Inspection or Repairs
If your product needs to be inspected or repaired, please
call for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Pack
the product securely using a shipping carton. Please note
that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to
withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection.
Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance
for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon Hobby, Inc. is not
responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted
at our facility. Include your complete name, address, phone
number where you can be reached during business days,
RMA number, and a brief summary of the problem. Be sure
your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on
the shipping carton.
Warranty Inspection and Repairs
To receive warranty service, you must include your original
sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Providing
warranty conditions have been met, your product will be
repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement
decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby.
Non-Warranty Repairs
Should your repair not be covered by warranty and the
expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost, you will
be provided with an estimate advising you of your options.
You will be billed for any return freight for non-warranty
repairs. Please advise us of your preferred method of
payment. Horizon Hobby accepts money orders and cashiers
checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express,
and Discover cards. If you choose to pay by credit card,
please include your credit card number and expiration date.
Any repair left unpaid or unclaimed after 90 days will be
considered abandoned and will be disposed of accordingly.
Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should
be shipped to the following address (freight prepaid):
Horizon Service Center
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
All other products requiring inspection or repair should be
shipped to the following address (freight prepaid):
Horizon Product Support
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
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Aileron Servo Installation
Required Parts
• Wing • 4 1/2" (114mm) linkage w/clevis
• Pushrod connector assembly (2)
• Wiring decal • 6" Y-harness
• 12" servo extension
• Servo (2)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Drill • Threadlock or thin CA
• 6-minute epoxy • Side cutters
• Drill bit: 5/64" (2mm)
• Hex wrench: 1.5mm
• Hobby knife
1. Plug a 6" Y-harness into the receiver. Plug the
two aileron servos into the Y-harness. Turn on the
radio system and center the trim and stick at the
transmitter, ensure sub trims are at zero. Check
the aileron servo operation. Reposition the servo
arms if necessary so they are perpendicular to the
servo as shown.
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2. Enlarge the outer hole in the servo arm using
a 5/64" (2mm) drill.
3. Slide the pushrod connector into the hole.
Secure the connector using a 2mm nut.
Hint: Use threadlock or a drop of thin CA on
the nut to prevent it from loosening during flight.
4. Mix a small drop of 6-minute epoxy and
apply it onto the servo pocket. Press the servo into
the pocket and allow the epoxy to cure before
continuing to the next step.
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5. Attach a 12" (305mm) extension to the servo
lead. Use a hobby knife to cut an opening at the
center of the wing. Pass the extension through the
hole and to the center of the wing.
6. Apply the wiring decal over the servo wiring
from the engine pod over the servo.
7. Slide the 4 1/2" (114mm) pushrod through
the pushrod connector. Snap the clevis onto the
aileron servo horn.
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8. Plug the servo extension into the Y-harness
and turn on the radio system. Center the aileron.
Use a 3mm setscrew to secure the pushrod wire in
the pushrod connector.
Hint: Use thread lock or a drop of thin CA
on the set screw to prevent it from loosening
in flight.
9. Use side cutters to remove the excess pushrod
wire so it will not interfere with the wing while the
servo is moving.
10. Repeat Steps 2 though 9 for the remaining
aileron servo.
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Motor Installation
Required Parts
• Wing • Motor (2)
• Brushless speed control (2)
• 2mm x 6mm screw (4)
• Red wire, 25" (680mm) (2)
• Black wire, 25" (680mm) (2)
• Foam motor nacelle (right and left) (2)
• Wiring decal
• Heat shrink tubing: 1/4" (6mm)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Phillips screwdriver • Flat blade screwdriver
• Soldering iron • Solder
• 30-minute epoxy • Rubber bands
• Hobby knife • Small round file
• Model clamps
1. Route the motor wires through the pre-drilled
holes in the fan housing.
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2. Position the motor in the fan housing. Use
two 2mm x 6mm screws to secure the motor
to the fan housing.
3. Slide the fan onto the motor shaft. Tighten the
screw in the front of the fan using a flat blade
screwdriver. Make sure to position the fan so it
will spin freely when the motor is in operation.
Note: You may need to enlarge the mount holes
slightly to allow movement of the motor so the
fan will spin freely when turned by hand. Use a
small round file for this operation if needed.
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4. Solder the appropriate connectors onto the
motor wires. Solder the 25" (680mm) wire for
the battery onto the speed control and protect
with heat shrink tubing.
5. Route the lead and battery wires from the
speed control through the opening made in the
aileron servo installation. Place the speed control
into the opening in the wing.
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6. Solder a connector to the battery wires that
matched your battery connector. Plug the speed
control into the receiver. Plug the motor wires into
the speed control. Use the radio system to check
the operation of the motor. If the motor operates
in the wrong direction follow the instructions to
correct the problem.
Note: Use caution around the motor while
testing the direction of the motor.
7. Test fit the foam motor nacelle over the fan.
Trim the foam using a hobby knife as necessary to
route the motor wires back to the wire channel.
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8. Test fit the remaining foam nacelle to the
fan. Use 30-minute epoxy to glue the foam fan
nacelles to the fan and to the structure supporting
the fan. Use rubber bands and clamps to hold
the foam nacelles in position until the epoxy fully
cures.
9. Tuck the wires neatly into the wire channels.
Trim the foam if necessary to fit the connection
between the servo and servo extension. Cover the
wires using the wiring decal.
10. Repeat Steps 1 through 9 to install the
second motor.
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11. Run the motors at full throttle and look for any
rubbing of the fan blades to the outer shroud.
If any rubbing occurs, you can remove the fan
rotor assembly and work the area with a rotary
tool and a fine drum sander until all the black
area is removed. Remove very little, maintaining
the circumference of the shroud. Reinstall the fan
rotor assembly and run again. There should be
no rubbing at all during operation.
Landing Gear Installation
Required Parts
• Wing • Fuselage
• Servo • 12" servo extension
• Main gear assembly (2)
• Nose gear assembly
• 2mm x 8mm sheet metal screw
• 1/2" x 3/8" x 3/8" (13mm x 9.5mm x 9.5mm) servo
mounting block (2)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• 1.5mm hex wrench • File
• 6-minute epoxy • Pencil
• Threadlock • Hobby knife
• Medium CA
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1. Loosen the setscrew in the main landing
gear assembly. Slide the gear onto the landing
gear wire. Position the gear parallel to the wing
centerline and tighten the setscrew enough to
leave a mark on the landing gear strut. Remove
the gear and file a flat spot on the landing gear
strut to prevent the wire from rotating on the wire.
2. Apply a small amount of threadlock onto
the setscrew. Tighten the setscrew onto the
landing gear wire.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the remaining main
landing gear assembly.
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4. Plug the steering servo into the rudder channel
of the receiver. Center the trims and sub trim
on the radio and position the servo arm on the
steering servo perpendicular to the servo. Enlarge
the outer hole of the servo arm using a 1/16"
(1.5mm) drill bit. Attach the “Z” bend of the
steering pushrod into the hole.
5. Position the servo so the wheels are parallel to
the plywood mounting plate. Use a pencil to mark
the location of the servo onto the plate.
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