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E-FLITE T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual

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Wingspan:
Length:
Wing Area:
Weight w/o Battery:
Weight w/Battery:
T-34 Mentor 25e ARF
55.0 in (1575mm)
44.0 in (1110mm)
545 sq in (34.9 sq dm)
4.40–4.50 lb (1.90–2.00 kg)
5.00–5.25 lb (2.20–2.30 kg)
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  • Page 1 T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual Specifications Wingspan: 55.0 in (1575mm) Length: 44.0 in (1110mm) Wing Area: 545 sq in (34.9 sq dm) Weight w/o Battery: 4.40–4.50 lb (1.90–2.00 kg) Weight w/Battery: 5.00–5.25 lb (2.20–2.30 kg)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Covering Colors ............. 2 EFL4801 Wing Set both civilian and military. E-flite’s sport scale recreation EFL4802 Fuselage with Hatch Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries ......2 of the Mentor perfectly replicates the easy-going flight...

  • Page 3: Recommended Radio Equipment

    3200mAh 4S 14.8V 20C Li-Po, foam or a thick bath towel will work well and help 13AWG EC3 protect the model from damage during assembly. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. E-flite T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 4: Horizontal And Vertical Fin Installation

    4. Slide the stabilizer in the slot at the rear of the  fuselage. The control horn faces the bottom of the fuselage when installed. To save time, break in all the hinges at this time, including the rudder, ailerons and flaps. E-flite T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 5 90 degrees to the rudder. If not, you will get unequal throw of the rudder from right to left. You can use a piece of low tack tape to tape the rudder in place. E-flite T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 6: Radio Installation

    1. Prepare the rudder and elevator servos by to prevent them from vibrating loose.  installing the grommets and brass eyelets as shown. 12. Tighten the black screw using a #1 Phillips  screwdriver. E-flite T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 7 The servo openings in the servo tray are designed Secure the excess from the servo leads so they do to fit the E-flite servos that come with the RTF not interfere with the operation of the radio system. version of the model. The plywood plates are necessary for the installation of standard servos.
  • Page 8 10. Center the rudder servo using the radio system.  Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install the servo horn prepared in the past few steps on the rudder servo. E-flite T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 9: Nose Gear Installation

    If not, adjust the clevis so it does. You may find you need to remove the pushrod from the rudder servo to make adjustments on the clevis. 14. Repeat Steps 12 and 13 to install the 22  inch (581mm) rudder pushrod wire. E-flite T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 10 Do not use the rudder trim to correct a tracking problem with your aircraft. The rudder trim is used to trim the model in flight. E-flite T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 11: Motor And Speed Controller Installation

    3/8-inch (5mm) standoffs between the mount and firewall to set the correct motor spacing. If you use all E-flite components in the power system, you can connect the ESC and motor wires by matching the colors and the motor will spin in the correct direction.

  • Page 12: Cowling And Spinner Installation

    1. Use four 3mm x 12mm socket head screws  and four 3mm washers to attach the cowl to the fuselage. Use a 2.5mm hex wrench or ball driver to tighten the screws. E-flite T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 13 The propeller should be motor shaft. 12mm self-tapping screws to secure the spinner positioned so it almost touches the small bumps on cone to the spinner backplate. the spinner backplate. E-flite T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 14: Aileron Servo Installation

    C. Use a 12mm wrench and the nut provided with  the spinner to secure the propeller.  2. Use string or dental floss to secure a 6-inch (152mm) servo extension to the aileron servo lead. E-flite T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 15  8. Use a pushrod keeper to secure the 3 -inch (89mm) aileron linkage wire to the nylon control horn. The wire is inserted from the side of the horn closest to the wing tip. E-flite T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 16: Fixed Flap Installation

    10. Repeat Steps 1 through 9 to install the  remaining aileron servo and linkage. 2. Use medium CA to attach the flap stay in the  notch in the root of the right wing panel. E-flite T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 17: Flap Servo Installation

    The top of the horn will be flush with the top of the threads as shown. Place a piece of tape on the flap servo lead so it can be easily differentiated from the aileron servo lead. E-flite T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 18 With the flap servo centered, check clevis 10 turns as a start. that the amount of flap is set at 1/4-inch (6mm). This is the HALF FLAP position. Adjust the linkage if necessary to achieve this measurement. E-flite T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 19: Joining The Wing Panels

    We have shown three positions for the flaps. If you are using a transmitter with only a 2-position switch, then the half flap position would not be used. Flap throws are covered at the end of the manual. E-flite T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 20: Main Landing Gear Installation

    Make sure both flaps are aligned with the trailing edge of the wing when the flap servo is in the UP position. Make sure both flaps are UP if you are flying your model with fixed flaps. E-flite T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 21: Final Assembly

    2. Use two nylon wing bolts to secure the wing to  the fuselage. Use a flat blade screwdriver to tighten the wing bolts. 4. Place the canopy hatch back on the fuselage.  E-flite T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 22: Center Of Gravity

    Travel Adjust, Sub-Trim and Dual Rates are not listed and should be adjusted according to each individual model and preference. After the first flights, the CG position can be adjusted for your personal preference. E-flite T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 23: Flying Your T-34 Mentor

    Flying Your T-34 Mentor Age Requirements Daily Flight Checks Your T-34 Mentor 25e ARF has been designed with Age Recommendation: 14 years or over. This is not 1. Check the battery voltage of the transmitter  performance in mind for spirited aerobatics while still a toy.

  • Page 24: Glossary Of Terms

    It is attached to the bottom of airplane’s nose rotates as it yaws to the left or to the the fuselage. right. The rudder controls the yaw axis. E-flite T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 25 Product will be repaired or replaced free of productsupport@horizonhobby.com with any questions charge. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole or concerns regarding this product or warranty. discretion of Horizon Hobby. E-flite T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 26: Ce Compliance Information For The European Union

    This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors. I will not operate model aircraft with metal-blade propellers or with gaseous boosts (other than air), nor will I operate model aircraft with fuels containing tetranitromethane or hydrazine. E-flite T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 27 25 feet to any the first flight of a new or repaired model individual, except for the pilot and located at aircraft. the flightline. E-flite T-34 Mentor 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 28 © 2009 Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 (877) 504-0233 horizonhobby.com E-fliteRC.com Printed 08/09 15923...

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