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- Page 1 Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 2: Notice
Safety can never be taken lightly. • Do not fly near power lines. E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Warranty and Repair Policy ........26 Warranty Services ..........27 True Red HANU866 Compliance Information for the European Union ..27 Deep Blue HANU873 Academy of Model Aeronautics White HANU870 National Model Aircraft Safety Code ....28 E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 4: Hardware/Accessory Sizes
DSM2 radio, just add the AR6115 ™ Ruler Scissors During the course of building your model we 6-channel DSMX microlite receiver and four E-flite ® Side cutter Square suggest you use a soft base for the building surface. DS76 servos. -
Page 5: Hinging The Ailerons
CA to penetrate the hinge, creating a better bond between the hinge and surrounding wood. 6. Saturate each hinge with thin CA. Apply CA to both the top and bottom of the hinge. E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 6: Aileron Servo Installation
Make sure to use threadlock on the nut to the initial load on the servo during your first flights. prevent it from vibrating loose. 9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 to hinge the remaining aileron. E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 7 Remove the screw before moving to the next step. Note: It may be necessary to trim the servo opening for the servo used. E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 8: Rudder And Elevator Servo Installation
2. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to thread a servo mounting screw into each of the holes to cut threads in the surrounding wood. Remove the screw before moving to the next step. Prepare all four mounting holes at this time. E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 9 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit. Secure micro screw-lock connectors to the servo horns using the hardware provided with the connectors. Make sure to use threadlock on the nuts to prevent them from vibrating loose. E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 10: Nose Gear Installation
5. Attach the wheel to the nose gear wire using two 2.5mm wheel collars and setscrews. Tighten the setscrews using a 1.5mm hex wrench. E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 11: Receiver Installation
2. Use scissors to cut a piece of hook and loop tape (not included) the size of the receiver. Use the tape to secure the receiver inside the fuselage. Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose. E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 12: Motor And Speed Control Installation
Make sure to use Speed control 3mm washer (4) motor direction if using all E-flite components. threadlock on these screws as well to prevent them 3mm lock washer (4) from vibrating loose. -
Page 13: Cowling And Spinner Installation
(2mm) between the spinner backplate and cowl. to enhance the looks of your model. 1. Install the propeller on the spinner assembly. Do not tighten the propeller nut so the assembly can be placed on the motor shaft. E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 14 9. Once the CA has cured, use four #0 Phillips head screw before moving to the next step. Prepare all four wood screws and a #1 Phillips screwdriver to secure mounting holes at this time. the cowl to the fuselage. E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 15: Main Landing Gear Installation
5. Use two nylon landing gear straps and four #2 Phillips head wood screws to secure the main landing gear to the wing. E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 16: Wing Installation
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 to install the remaining landing gear and wheel. 2. Slide the tube into the socket in the fuselage. Make sure to guide the lead for the aileron servo in the fuselage when positioning the wing. E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 17: Stabilizer Installation
It is important to check the alignment of the stabilizer in relationship to the wing. Not doing so may cause your airplane to require excessive amounts of trim to correct for poor alignment, resulting in poor flight performance. E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 18: Vertical Fin Installation
(1.5mm). Remove the covering, exposing the bare wood. The lines can be removed using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol. 2. Use a felt-tipped pen to trace the outline of the fuselage on the bottom of the fin. E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 19: Rudder And Elevator Installation
Allow the CA to fully cure before proceeding. 2. Place T-pin in the center of each of the three rudder (or four elevator) hinges. This will center the hinges equally in each surface when they are installed. E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 20 6. Once the CA has cured, gently pull on the control surface and fin to make sure the hinges are glued securely. If not, apply CA to those hinges that are not glued and recheck. E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
- Page 21 Tighten the screw in the pushrod connector to secure the pushrod wire. Use side cutters to trim the excess length of wire that extends beyond the connector as shown. E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 22: Motor Battery Installation
These will keep the pilot from load on the rudder servo, which could cause falling into the canopy, and provide a way to secure the servo to fail due to the increased loads. the pilot. E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 23: Center Of Gravity
6. Once satisfied with the fit, use medium CA to glue the pilot in the canopy. Apply the glue to the stiffeners to keep the pilot in the canopy. E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 24: Control Throws
5/16-inch (8mm) until the transmitter and receiver connect. Down 11/32-inch (9mm) Aileron high Rate (100%) (40% Exponential) 25/32-inch (20mm) Down 25/32-inch (20mm) Aileron Low Rate (33% Exponential) 19/32-inch (15mm) Down 19/32-inch (15mm) E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 25: Range Test Your Radio
Leader tracks incredible lines. Big loops, slow axial rolls, snap rolls, inverted flight, spins, stall turns, and more are well within this agile flyer’s realm of capability. Use your imagination to create your own aerobatic sequence for endless fun. E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 26: Daily Flight Checks
Product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted repair by anyone other than Horizon. Return of any Product by Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before shipment. E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 27: Warranty Services
61822 USA you purchased the product. Notice: Do not ship batteries to horizon. If productsupport@horizonhobby.com you have any issue with a battery, please 877-504-0233 contact the appropriate horizon product Support office. E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 28: Academy Of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code
(h) Not operate model aircraft while under the repaired model aircraft. outlined in AMA Document #550. influence of alcohol or while using any drug which could adversely affect the pilot’s ability to safely control the model. E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 29 50 feet to any above-ground electric utility lines. 5. The flying area must be clear of all nonessential participants and spectators before the engine is started. E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 30: Building And Flying Notes
Building and Flying Notes E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 31 Building and Flying Notes E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
- Page 32 The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. E-flite, DSM, DSM2 and DSMX are trademarks or registered trademarks of horizon hobby, Inc. All other trademarks, service marks and logos are the property of their respective owners.