E-FLITE Platinum Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. E-FLITE Manuals
  4. Toy
  5. Habu 32 EDF ARF
  6. Assembly manual
E-FLITE Platinum Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual

E-FLITE Platinum Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual

Platinum series
Hide thumbs Also See for Platinum Habu 32 EDF ARF:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Habu 32 EDF ARF
Assembly Manual

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for E-FLITE Platinum Habu 32 EDF ARF

Summary of Contents for E-FLITE Platinum Habu 32 EDF ARF

  • Page 1 Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 2: Meaning Of Special Language

    Safety can never be taken lightly. • Do not fly near power lines. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Covering Colors ............. 4 an E-flite 6S 5000 30C Li-Po pack. And it does so ( ) indicate the step will require repeating, such as Hardware/Accessory Sizes ........4 without resorting to drag-inducing cheater holes.

  • Page 4: Covering Colors

    SPMA3053 12-inch (305mm) Servo EFLAEC312 Charge Lead with 12-inch Extension Wire and Jacks, 16AWG Medium CA PAAPT02 SPMA3004 18-inch (457mm) Servo PKZ4414 Pilot Thin CA PAAPT08 Extension (3) Threadlock PAAPT42 SPMA3058 Y-Harness (2) E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 5: Control Horn Installation

    Use a felt-tipped pen to mark the front and rear edge of the control horn on the aileron. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 6 This will allow the epoxy to flow out slightly, leaving a fillet between the control horn and control surface.  6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to install the remaining aileron and flap control horn. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 7: Aileron Servo Installation

    If using a computer radio, make sure to reset a model memory and name it for this particular model. We also recommend binding the transmitter and receiver at this time following the instructions provided with your radio system. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 8 Don’t forget to roughen the end clear the mounting block. medium grit sandpaper. This will be the end glued of the block as shown in step 6. to the plate in the next step. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 9 Do not use a CA accelerator. Using an accelerator will not allow the CA to soak into the fibers of the wood, hardening the blocks. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 10 2mm x 25mm threaded rod. The length of the rod will be adjusted 21. Repeat steps 4 through 20 to install the  in the following steps. remaining aileron servo and linkage. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 11: Flap Servo Installation

    2. Repeat step 1 to prepare a second flap servo.  the throws at the transmitter to 0% for both Note the servos will be identical. the up and down flap positions. This is done for both 2- and 3-position flap switches. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 12 Use care not clear the mounting block. to enlarge the holes any larger than the drill bit. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 13 CA to soak into the fibers of the wood, hardening the blocks. Place a piece of low-tack tape on the flap servo lead so it can be identified easily from the aileron servo lead. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 14 19 and 20 to the opposite flap until you have checked the throws. Doing so may cause the servo to bind in the UP position, which could cause damage to the flap servo. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 15: Wing Spar Installation

    It is very important to use servo arms positioned at the same angle on the splines of the servo so the travel will match in all positions. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 16 Use a felt-tipped pen to mark the spar at the wing root. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 17 Epoxy will ooze out from the spar pocket of the wing. If epoxy does not ooze out, not enough epoxy was used to glue the spar into the wing. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 18: Main Landing Gear Installation - Fixed Gear

    5/8- inch (16mm) from the end of the bit. This will act as a marker so you don’t accidentally drill through the top of the wing. Place the drill bit in a drill. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 19 The setscrews will tighten down on each side of the flat at the top of the strut to prevent the strut from rotating in the block. Assemble the right and left main gear assemblies at this time. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 20: Main Landing Gear Installation - Retractable Gear

    Use a trim seal tool to iron down the covering around the edges to finish the opening. 13. Repeat steps 1 through 12 to install the  remaining main landing gear and wheel. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 21 If your units only have a setscrew in one side of the unit, remove another setscrew for each of the fixed gear units supplied with the kit. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 22 3mm x 14mm countersunk self-tapping screws shown. If not, it may be necessary to lightly file the and a #1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws. flat areas on the landing gear wire to correct for any misalignment. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 23 If the wheel is hard to install use a file to remove this bur. 20. Repeat steps 1 through 19 to install the  remaining main landing gear and wheel. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 24: Optional Main Landing Gear Doors

    Prepare both blocks at this time.  1. Use a pencil to draw a centerline on the unpainted side of the landing gear door. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 25 2mm x 8mm self-tapping screws and a #0 in the blocks. Phillips screwdriver.  7. Use a drill and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit to drill the two mounting holes in the landing gear door block. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 26: Nose Gear Installation - Fixed Gear

    Apply a thin bead of canopy glue along the front and back of the strut against the landing gear door. Rotate the door a few times to work the glue behind the strut. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 27 5. Install the steering servo in the fuselage using clevis to keep the clevis from moving.  the hardware provided with the servo and a #1 Phillips screwdriver. The servo output faces the rear of the fuselage. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 28 2mm nut against the clevis using pliers so the clevis doesn’t vibrate loose. Slide the silicone over the forks of the clevis and install the screw to secure the servo horn to the servo using a #1 Phillips screwdriver. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 29: Nose Gear Installation - Retracts

    The end of the axles may have a slight bur on them from the factory. If the wheel is hard to install use a file to remove this bur. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 30 5. Install the steering servo in the fuselage using clevis to keep the clevis from moving.  the hardware provided with the servo and a #1 Phillips screwdriver. The servo output faces the rear of the fuselage. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 31 Habu. Use the struts supplied with the kit for the retract assembly. Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose. Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 32 The end of the axles may have a slight bur on them from the factory. If the wheel is hard to install, use a file to remove this bur. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 33: Rudder Servo Installation

    Use a hobby knife or rotary tool with a sanding drum for clearance. The end of the axles may have a slight bur on them from the factory. If the wheel is hard to install, use a file to remove this bur. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 34 Secure the rudder servo in the fuselage using the strap and screws removed in the previous step. Tighten the screws using a #1 Phillips screwdriver. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 35: Stabilizer Spar Installation

    Note that the spar will angle to the bottom of the fuselage when installed in the correct direction. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 36 Equal distance Before mixing any epoxy, make sure to read through and understand the following steps. It is important to perform these steps before the epoxy fully cures. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 37 Remove the elevators and clean any petroleum jelly residue from the fuselage and stabilizers using rubbing alcohol and a paper towel. Reattach the elevators to the fuselage. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 38: Elevator Servo Installation

    The elevator linkage will be connected to the hole in the servo that is 3/8-inch (10mm) from the center of the arm as illustrated in the photo above. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 39 They must be positioned correctly so the pushrod aligns with the elevator servo.  9. Use a hobby knife with a #11 blade to trim two 1/4-inch (6mm) pieces from the silicone tubing. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 40 Use pliers to tighten the 2mm nuts against the clevises and slide the silicone tubing over the forks of the clevis to prevent the clevis from opening accidentally in flight. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 41: Fan Installation

    Also make a mark at the edge of the fan housing to locate the position of the tube on the housing. Mounting lug Fan bottom (fuselage top) Label Fan centerline Mounting lug E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 42 Carefully draw an airfoil shape that matches to the motor. Check the fit of the exhaust tube the fan fairing in the rectangle. on the fan unit. It may be necessary to trim the opening slightly using hobby scissors. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 43 You can also mount the pin vise in a drill so it can reach down inside the fuselage saving some time when drilling the holes. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 44: Exhaust Tube And Speed Control Installation

    Matching the colors between the ESC and motor when they are connected results in the correct motor direction if using all E-flite components. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 45: Receiver Installation - 6-Channel Receiver

    Make sure to set the cutoff voltage of the speed control to match the cell count of the battery. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 46 Gear (optional) (harness from step 4) Aux 1 Flaps (harness from step 2) Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the nose gear cover so there is better access for routing the retract leads. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 47: Receiver Installation - 8-Channel Receiver

    Speed Control Aileron Right Aileron Elevator Elevators (Y-harness) Rudder Rudder Gear Flaps (harness from step 1) Aux 1 Left Aileron Aux 2 Gear (optional) (harness from step 3) Aux 3 Nose Gear Steering E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 48: Motor Battery Installation

    2. Apply the mating hook and loop tape to the  battery tray in the fuselage. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the nose gear cover so there is better access for routing the retract leads. Replace after routing the leads. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 49: Canopy Assembly

    You can add more detail to the Habu 32 cockpit by painting parts of the cockpit with different colors so it looks more realistic. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 50: Center Of Gravity

    25% Expo Balancing Stand Down: 11mm 25% Expo Mid Rate 15% Expo Down: 15% Expo Low Rate 10% Expo Down: 10% Expo If you have installed retracts, balance your model with the gear down. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 51: Preflight

    Measurements are taken at the inner or widest point on the control surface. These are general guidelines measured from our own flight tests. You can experiment with higher rates to match your preferred style of flying. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 52: Flying Your Model

    We Trimming and Flight Characteristics hope you enjoy flying the E-flite Habu 32 After takeoff, gain some altitude and retract the Happy Landings! landing gear and switch to low rates.

  • Page 53: 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 Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 54: 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 Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 55: 2010 Official Academy Of Model Aeronautics Safety Code

    (b) Fly using the assistance of a camera or First- accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations Person View (FPV) only in accordance with the will be completed before the first flight of a new or procedures outlined in AMA Document #550. repaired model aircraft. E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 56 The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. E-flite, JR SpORT, DSM, DSM2 and UltraCote are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. All other trademarks, service marks and logos are the property of their respective owners.

Table of Contents