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E-FLITE F86 Sabre 15DF Assembly Manual

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F-86 Sabre 15 DF
Assembly Manual
Pilot not included (PKZ7003)
Specifications
Wingspan:
Length:
Wing Area:
Weight w/o Battery:
Weight w/Battery:
33.8 in (860mm)
35.4 in (900mm)
256 sq in (16.5 sq dm)
40–42 oz (1135–1190 g)
53–55 oz (1500–1560 g)

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  • Page 1 F-86 Sabre 15 DF Assembly Manual Specifications Wingspan: 33.8 in (860mm) Length: 35.4 in (900mm) Wing Area: 256 sq in (16.5 sq dm) Weight w/o Battery: 40–42 oz (1135–1190 g) Weight w/Battery: 53–55 oz (1500–1560 g) Pilot not included (PKZ7003)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Daily Flight Checks ..........39 Warranty and Repair Policy ........39 Warranty Services ..........40 Compliance Information for the European Union ..41 2010 Official Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code ....... 41 E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 3: Recommended Radio Equipment

    Fan Unit EFLA1060 60-Amp Pro Switch-Mode BEC Brushless ESC EFLB32004S30 3200mAh 4S 14.8V 30C Li-Po, 13AWG EC3 The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 4: Aileron Servo Installation

    E-flite S75 servo for the ailerons. If Such things as a foam stand, large piece of bedding you install a smaller servo, you may choose to use the ...
  • Page 5 While waiting for the epoxy to dry on one wing panel, you can repeat the previous steps to glue the remaining servo mount into the opposite wing panel. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 6: Aileron Linkage Installation

     11. Use string or dental floss to secure a 9-inch (228mm) servo extension to the lead from the aileron servo. 14. Repeat Steps 1 through 13 to install the  remaining aileron servo. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 7  3. Use side cutters to trim the pins on the control horn to a length of 1/8-inch (3mm) so they don’t extend through the top of the aileron. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 8 Don’t open the connector too far as it could possibly break the connector. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 9: Mounting The Main Wing Panels

    17. Repeat Steps 1 through 16 to install the  remaining aileron linkage and servo cover. Cut the portions of the letters from the decal sheet to apply to the cover to complete the form of the covered letters. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 10 You also don’t want to sand too fuselage where the wing fits. much and ruin the paint on the fuselage. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 11  9. Apply a thin layer of 15-minute epoxy to the short and long wing rods before you insert them into the wing. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 12: Stabilizer Installation

    3. Separate the elevator from the stabilizer. Set the  produce the wrong angle when gluing the elevator and hinges aside at this time. stabilizer halves together. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 13 Both measurements must be equal. If not, taping them together. readjust the stabilizer and re-measure until the measurement is the same on both the left and right of the aircraft. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 14 (with a new blade) or a soldering iron for cutting the covering. These will melt the covering and lower the chances of cutting into the wood structure of the stabilizer. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 15: Elevator Installation

     2. Slide the three hinges into the slots that have been pre-cut into the elevator. Use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to remove the lines from the stabilizer and fuselage before gluing the stabilizer in position. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 16: Rudder Installation

    Use side cutters to trim down the hinges that fit at the top and center of the rudder as shown. 8. Repeat Steps 1 through 7 to install the  remaining elevator. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 17 Hinge point have no epoxy in the knuckle. of rudder Hinge point recessed in control surface E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 18: Elevator Servo And Linkage Installation

    The pushrod connector will attach to this arm. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 19 Make sure to secure this nut with threadlock or CA. 4. Insert the pushrod connector in the hole. It  should move freely in the hole but not have excessive slop. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 20 10. Place 2–3 drops of thin CA in each hole to  harden the surrounding wood. This will harden the wood, making the screws more secure. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 21 Don’t open the connector too far as it could possibly break the connector. 1-inch (25mm) 1/16-inch (1.5mm) E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 22: Rudder Servo And Linkage Installation

    Allow the epoxy to fully a #1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screw. cure before proceeding. Use side cutters to trim the excess pushrod wire extending past the pushrod connector. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 23 5. Insert the micro pushrod connector in the hole. It 9. Secure the rudder servo in the fuselage using   elevator servo. should move freely in the hole. the screws provided with the servo and a #1 Phillips screwdriver. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 24: Landing Gear Installation

    There is a left and right main gear wire. too far as it could possibly break the connector. When positioned correctly the spring coil will face the rear as shown in the photos. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 25 The gear will angle forward Do not tighten the screw at this time. as shown in the photo. Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 26: Steering Servo And Linkage Installation

    Check to make sure the nose gear wire can move freely so the steering servo is not overloaded when trying to steer your aircraft. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 27: Speed Control And Receiver Installation

    2. Remove the backing from the hook and loop  tape on the speed control. Secure the speed control inside the fuselage as shown. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 28 Use hook and loop tape to attach the receiver inside the fuselage as shown in the photo. Cut hole for ESC cooling  E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 29: Intake Tube Installation

    This will prevent you from accidentally looping the tape around the steering linkage wire. 2. Prepare the hook and loop strap by attaching  the pieces together using a 2-inch (52mm) overlap as shown. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 30: Fan Installation

    Note that the fairing faces to the bottom of be determined during assembly. the fan unit. Mounting lug Fan bottom (fuselage top) Fan centerline Mounting lug E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 31 Slot the exhaust tube so it can be slid over 9. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to thread a  the fan fairing. mounting screw into the four holes for mounting the fan unit. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 32: Exhaust Tube Installation

    2. Slide the exhaust tube into the fuselage, with  the wider end of the tube entering the fuselage from the rear. It will “pop” open when it has been inserted fully into the fuselage. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 33 8. Cut four pieces of clear tape using scissors and   Use the clear tape supplied with your aircraft to tape the fan access hatch to the fuselage. tape the thrust tube to the fan housing. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 34: Securing The Intake Tube

    Insert the assembly into the fuselage and secure it to the rest in the fuselage using two 2mm x 6mm sheet metal screws and a #1 Phillips screwdriver. Install both assemblies at this time. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 35: Canopy Assembly

    2. Insert the cockpit in the canopy hatch. It is best  to insert the front first, then the rear will fit right in. 2. Apply the mating portion of the tape to the  bottom of the motor battery as shown. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 36: Decal Placement

    Mark the location of the battery on the intake tube using a felt-tipped pen so it can be returned to this position if it is removed from your model. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 37: Control Throws

    (10mm) +10% Exponential Aileron Low Rate (80%) 9/32-inch (7mm) Linear Exponential Travel Adjust and Sub-Trims are not listed Down 9/32-inch (7mm) Linear Exponential and should be adjusted according to each individual model and preference. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 38: Preflight

    Happy Landings! direction and with the recommended throws). using a Spektrum radio system. Check all the control horns, servo horns, and clevises to make sure they are secure and in good condition. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 39: Safety Do's And Don'ts For Pilots

    Product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted repair by anyone other than Horizon. Return of any goods by Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before shipment. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 40: Warranty Services

    Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 41: 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 F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 42 Model Aircraft Safety Code. except for the pilot and located at the flightline. I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground-range check before the first flight of a new or repaired model aircraft. E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 43 E-flite F-86 Sabre 15 DF ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 44 © 2010 Horizon Hobby, Inc. horizonhobby.com www.e-fliterc.com 17221 Created 02/2010...

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