Hobby King Katana EPP-30E User manual

Instructions Manual
Many thanks to choosing our 3D
stunt plane. We hope you have
many hours of enjoyment flying
it..

While opening the package, please check whether all the components are complete. If
anything is missing, please contact the dealer immediately.
Specifications:
Wingspan
Fuselage length
Wing area
Takeoffweight
Center of gravity:108mm back from the leading edge next to the fuselage
Recommended power configuration:
Motor: Shuangtian 3542/950kv exodeviation brushless motor
Electronic tuning: Haoying40A
Battery
Propeller
Servos
Flight precautions
Do not fly in following circumstances:
1. In bad weather conditions such as strong winds, poor visibility and rain.
2. Where there is strongelectromagnetic interference such as near high-tension lines
3. Near high buildings, trees or street lamps.
4. Without guidanceof an experienced person if you have never flown before.
5. Attention: Model airplanesare not toys,you are fully responsible for the safety of the flight.
Storage precautions:
1. The battery must be removed from the airplane before storing in case of fire.
2. When storing the model it is best to hang it on a rack from its propeller.
Attention: Due to continuous updating of products there may be some tiny differences between the
instruction book and the actual product.
Recommended control throws:
Ailerons: 3D flying 40 degrees/Normal flying 25 degrees.
Elevator: 3D flying 40 degrees/Normal flying 25 degrees.
Rudder: 3D flying 50 degrees/Normal flying 25 degrees.

Installation of the motor mount.
Slot the motor mount into the slots
of the fuselage, Glue in place with
medium CA adhesive.
Install the elevator servo in the
direction shown above. Screw into
place with 2 x PK screws.
As shown above place the steel wire
undercarriage into the slot.
Screw into place the undercarriage
securing plate. Note: There is 1 extra
securing plate supplied as a spare in
the kit..
Make slots in the ailerons and wing
trailing for the hinges, glue in place with
a medium CA. Ensure you leave a small
gap to allow the aileron to move freely
without binding.
Install the aileron horn as
shown using medium CA
adhesive.

Install the aileron servo mount
and servo as shown in the picture
above.
Fit and glue in place the elevator hinges
(Note: It is recommended to keep a 1mm gap
between the elevator and tailplane so that the
elevator can move freely without binding.)
Insert the wings either side of
the fuselage and feed the ailerons
servo leads through into the
receiver compartment.
As shown in the picture, tension
the wing hookswith a rubber band
and wrap around about 3 times.
Please ensure the wing peg is
located properly for safety.
As shown above slide the
elevator and then the tailplane
through the fuselage.

Also ensure that the tailplane
is parallel with the wing and
vertically inline with the fuselage.
Install the rudder control horn as
shown with a medium CA adhesive
As shown in the picture install
the elevator control horn,glue into
position with medium CA glue.
As shown above ensure the
tailplane is perfectly centered and
square to the wing and fuselage. When
measured as above both measurements
should be the same.
Glue the tailplane into place
using medium CA or appropriate
foam glue.
As shown in the picture, install the
rudder and glue the hinges in position
with CA adhesive.(Note: Please leave a
gap of about 1mm to allow the rudder to
move without binding. )

Trim out the EPP foam from
the motor cowling.
As shown in the picture install
the wheelsand wheel covers,the
epp foam sheet for the
undercarriage legs can be glued on
using medium CA or foam glue.
Fit the propeller and spinner
as shown, ( a propeller must be
purchased separately).
Fit the cowling as shown, slot
the ply locaters into the fuselage and
ensure
it is firmly pushed home.
Install the motor speed
controller in the position shown.
Install the elevator pushrod as
shown in the picture.

Connect the ESC and the servo's to the
receiver and check that everything is
working properly and that the controls
work it the correct direction.
Next install the aileron push
rods as shown.
Components for the carbon
landing gear.
As shown in the picture install
the wheel covers over the wheels,
screw the undercarriage tothe
fuselage.