Pilot RC Extra 330SC User manual

Pilot-RC– 20cc / Electric plane
Assembly Manual

•All Pilot-RC products are guaranteed against defects for 30 days of receiving your airplane. This warranty is limited to construction
or productions defects in both material and workmanship, doesn’t not cover any component parts damaged by misuse or
modification.
•The manufacture cannot supervise the assembly operation and maintenance and cannot ensure your radio system is in good
condition. Therefore, we are not responsible for any damage occurring during the use of a radio controlled model. It is impossible to
determine for certain whether crash damage was the result of a radio system failure or pilot error ofeven improper installation of
our products. Model airplane owner assumes responsibility.
•In no event should Pilot-RC accept the liability to exceed the original cost of the airframe (not including engine and radio system).
•Regardless of reason you wish to return this airplane, all shipping cost are the responsibility of customer. If some parts require
replacement from us, the original parts returned are at costumer expense.
•You should not regard this plane astoy !
•To ensure safety, please read the instruction manual thoroughly before assembly.
•Building and operating model planes requires diligent practicing and correct guidance. Any neglect, carelessness and lack of
experience can cause serious bodily harm and property damage.
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Seek
the
assistant
of
a
experienced
person
or
airplane
model
clubs
for
assembly,
operation
and
maintenance
to
ensure
quick
and
•
Seek
the
assistant
of
a
experienced
person
or
airplane
model
clubs
for
assembly,
operation
and
maintenance
to
ensure
quick
and
successful learning
•Fly only in approved model airfield areas that AMA or MAAC (Academy of Model Aeronautics, Model Aeronautic Association of
Canada) or other aeronautic approve.
Pilot-RC has the right to change to this plane, instruction and limited warranty without notice. If you have any problems
and questions, please contact Pilot-RC.
Email : [email protected], [email protected]
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Address : No34, Chengnan Er Road, Zhongshan City, 528455, Guangdong, Province, China.

Hardware needed to complete:
Engine Option 1 : Gasline
•Transmitters and Receivers
•Gasoline engine - 20cc ) (for example DLE-20RA)
•Servos (5pcs) (for example Pilot-RC PY-20AL)
•Batteries of your choice - RX and / or Ignition
Engine Option 2: Electric
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Transmitters and Receivers
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Transmitters and Receivers
•Servos (4pcs) (for example Pilot-RC PY-20AL)
•Electric motor (Pilot-RC CC20/400KV motor)
•ESC (100A )
•Batteries of your choice (3300-4500mah 6S 22.2V 35C lipo battery)
Pilot-RC CC20/400KV motor :
http://www.pilot-rc.com/OtherProductshow.aspx?id=29
Pilot-RC power package for 67 in aerobatic plane:
http://www.pilot-rc.com/OtherProductshow.aspx?id=31

Assemble accessories needed to complete:
•Squares
•Epoxy Adhesives and Acetone Container
•Cyanocrylate adhesives and accessories
•X-Acto and Saw knives
•Sandpaper as required
•Thread lock - color Blue
•Support for aircraft

Main Landing Gear Assembly
•Position the Upside Down fuselage on the fuselage tray
•Install the wheels and axles on the landing gear
•Install the landing gear on the fuselage

Tail Wheel Installation
•Position the Upside Down fuselage on the fuselage tray
•Observe the distance for the positioning of the eyelet, see below drawing
•Install the grommet on the vertical rudder - Rudder
•Do not stick the Rudder for EDGE540V3 hamilton scheme, it will damage the watch decal - IMPORTANT

Installing the servo horn on the stabilizer:
•It is very important to sand the linkage horn
•Cut the opening that was covered
•Glue with epoxy glue
•Remove excess glue with acetone

Installing the servo horn on the rudder:
•It is very important to sand the linkage horn
•Cut the opening that was covered
•Glue with epoxy glue
•Remove excess glue with acetone

Installation of the servo horn on the wing panels:
•It is very important to sand the linkage horn
•Cut the opening that was covered
•Glue with epoxy glue
•Remove excess glue with acetone

Installation of the servos and links on the wing panels:
•Install the servo in place - 4 screws
•Finalize the installation of the links
•Place the wing panels in their Wing bag

Stabilizer Installation:
•Cut the Edge trailing from the fixed portion of the vertical rudder
•Keep and set aside
•Cut the covering on the stab so it can glue to the fuselage well.
•Insert the stabilizer
•Define a reference point on the fuselage
•Proceed and measure to properly position the stabilizer on each side
•Glue with epoxy adhesive and remove excess with acetone
•Glue the piece that was cute, back at the rudder's Edge trailing
•Install the canvas to complete the finish

Rudder Installation:
•Install the rudder temporarily
•Validate the correct functioning movement of the rudder
•Glue the rudder hinges with epoxy glue
•Remove excess glue with acetone

Servo Tray Installation:
•Install the rudder servo in the fuselage as shown in the picture

Pull-Pull system Installation:
•Determine the correct length of the cables, for the assembly of Pull-pull
•Assemble the pull-pull cables
•Install and adjust cables

Stabilizer servo installation:
•Install the elevator servo in position in the fuselage as shown in picture 1
•Finalize linkage adjustments as shown in picture 2

Cowling installation:
•Install the engine Cowling, insert the screw on the cowling top (as shown in picture 1)
•Install masking tape to define the location of the holes to be drilled (As shown in picture 2)
•Drill the holes with 2.5mm OD

Preparation of the Firewall for an electric motor:
•Install the electric motor firewall (as shown in picture 1)
•Glue with epoxy adhesive
•Install the electric motor (as shown in picture 2)
•Install the electric motor and verify the distance form firewall to the prop hub to obtain the right gap with the Cowling

Engine Installation:
•Replace the cowling with the screws
•Measure the distance for the motor installation

Preparation for Electric engine:
•Verification for clearance gap, should be about 1 to 1.5 cm
•Follow the same procedure for petrol engine

Firewall set-up and preparation for Gas engine:
•Glue the duplicate pieces (as shown in picture 1)
•Us clamps to hold firm
•Use epoxy glue or wood glue
•Allow to dry properly