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CARL GOLDBERG 67” Edge 540 ARF Instructions For Assembling

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67" Edge 540 ARF
INSTRUCTIONS
A radio-controlled model is not a toy and is not intended for persons under 16 years old. Keep
this kit out of the reach of younger children, as it contains parts that could be dangerous. A radio-
controlled model is capable of causing serious bodily injury and property damage. It is the buyer's
responsibility to assemble this aircraft correctly and to properly install the motor, radio, and all other
equipment. Test and fly the finished model only in the presence and with the assistance of another
experienced R/C flyer. The model must always be operated and flown using great care and common
sense, as well as in accordance with the Safety Code of the Academy of Model Aeronautics
(www.modelaircraft.org). We suggest you join the AMA and become properly insured prior to flying
this model. Also, consult with the AMA or your local hobby dealer to find an experienced instructor in
your area. Per the Federal Communications Commission, you are required to use only those radio fre-
quencies specified "for Model Aircraft."
Carl Goldberg Products has inspected and certified the components of this aircraft. The company urges the buyer to perform his
own inspection, prior to assembly, and to immediately request a replacement of any parts he believes to be defective for their
intended use. The company warrants replacement of any such components, provided the buyer requests such replacement with-
in a period of 90 days from the date of purchase and provided the defective part is returned, if so requested by the company.
No other warranty, expressed or implied, is made by the company with respect to this kit. The buyer acknowledges and under-
stands that it is his responsibility to carefully assemble the finished flying model airplane and to fly it safely. The buyer hereby
assumes full responsibility for the risk and all liability for personal or property damage or injury arising out of the buyer's use of the
components of this kit.
CARL GOLDBERG PRODUCTS, LTD.
P.O. Box 818 Oakwood GA 30566 Phone #678-450-0085 Fax # 770-532-2163 www.carlgoldbergproducts.com
WARNING
LIMITED WARRANTY
© Copyright 2005 Carl Goldberg Products LTD
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  • Page 1 LIMITED WARRANTY Carl Goldberg Products has inspected and certified the components of this aircraft. The company urges the buyer to perform his own inspection, prior to assembly, and to immediately request a replacement of any parts he believes to be defective for their intended use.
  • Page 2 Carl Goldberg Products will NOT war- ranty the 67” Edge 540 ARF against flutter due to improper set-up or excessive speed maneu- vers.
  • Page 3 ADHESIVES & GLUING TECHNIQUES ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THIS AIRCRAFT CA adhesives are specially formulated to firmly glue the 24” FUEL LINE plywood, hardwood, and balsa used in your model and to ENGINE .90 TO 1.20 4-STROKE. withstand the vibration and stresses of high performance flight.

  • Page 4: Wing Assembly

    WING ASSEMBLY With the aileron servo in place, make a mark CONTROL HORN PART NAMES on the aileron at a 90º degree angle to the trailing edge and in line with the servo. Look swing in keepers for the control horn hard point under the cov- ering.

  • Page 5: Aileron Servo Installation

    AILERON INSTALLATION Select the aileron for the wing half on which you are working. Mix up a liberal amount of 30 minute epoxy. Using a piece of wire or a toothpick, work some epoxy into each hole on the wing and aileron. Working with 1 hinge at a time, place a dab of Collect the following parts: epoxy and insert the hinge half way into one of...
  • Page 6 1/16” Attach the 12” servo extension to the servo. IMPO RTANT! To ensure that any connections locat- ed inside the wing will not come loose, either when the wires are pulled, or during flying, always tape them securely together with electrical tape. Slide the silicone keeper on the clevis Screw the 2-56 pushrod into the clevis so 1/16”...
  • Page 7 3/8” Bend the pushrod 90 degrees at the location of your mark. Cut the remaining wire leaving 3/8”. Install the nylon swing in keeper to attach the pushrod. Repeat for the other aileron.
  • Page 8 FUSELAGE HATCH The top front half of the fuselage is a hatch. Remove the 4-40 socket head bolts on the side of the fuse- lage to disengage the hatch. WHEEL AND WHEEL PANTS I nsert the gear legs through the slots in the fuselage side.
  • Page 9 Install the blind nut in the wheel pant using the HINGING RUDDER 4-40 bolt to pull it into the hole. Landing Gear Wheel Pant Wheel Collars Wheel Mount the wheel pant on the landing gear along with the wheel collars and wheels. Center the wheel on the axle.
  • Page 10 Use the four #2 x 1/2” screws to mount the tail wheel bracket to the bottom of the fuselage. Draw a line across the hinge line of the rudder and transfer the mark to the other side of the rudder. Using a 1\8”...
  • Page 11 HINT: Drill the hole from the bottom half way. Then measure and mark the top of the aileron and drill down to the hole from the top of the aileron. Install the 4-40x3” bolt, nylon washer, nylon nut, and tighten down. Install the pushrod fitting on the end.

  • Page 12: Elevator Servos

    ELEVATOR SERVOS Collect the following items (2) Servos (2) 2-56 x 32” pushrods (2) 2-56 clevis (2) silicone clevis keepers (2) nylon swing in keepers Install the two servos in the servo tray in the rear most holes. Locate the hole in the fuselage side and install the 2-56 pushrod into the pushrod tube already installed in the fuselage.

  • Page 13: Rudder Servo Installation

    Repeat for the other elevator servo. Rudder Servo Installation Collect the following parts: You can bend the pushrod in the plane but it is easier to remove the clevis at the rear, remove (2) 2-56 clevis the pushrod, make the bend, and then rein- (2) silicon clevis keepers stall the pushrod from the servo end of the (2) rigging couplers...
  • Page 14 Install the rudder servo in the center slot of Pull the cable tight and crimp the swage with servo tray. a pair of pliers. You will need a heavy duty double sided con- trol arm. Tape the rudder in the netural position. Make sure the rudder servo is centered.

  • Page 15: Engine Installation

    ENGINE INSTALLATION The Motor you choose may have a different type installation as show. We show an O.S. 1.20 motor, this motor has more than enough power to make this plane perform to its limits. If you choose this powerful motor then you must make sure that you go over all high stress joints with white glue or a epoxy.

  • Page 16: Cowl Mounting

    Mark the location of the mounting holes on the Mount the engine using the four 3mm x 25mm mounts. Remove the engine and drill a 1/8” screws and flat washers. hole at each location. Be sure and use thread lock on the bolts. Mount the engine to the mounts using the four 3mm x 20mm self tapping screws.
  • Page 17 To locate the needle valve outlet hole, tape a piece of paper to the side of the fuselage with the needle valve extension through the paper. Mount the cowl in position and hold in place using masking tape. You will have to make a cut out for the engine head on the bottom of the cowl.

  • Page 18: Throttle Servo Installation

    Reinstall the cowl and transfer the hole loca- tion to the cowl. Drill a hole(1/4”) in the motor box that will give you the most direct access to the servo. This will vary depending on the engine used Throttle Servo Installation Make sure it will clear the tank inside.

  • Page 19: Fuel Tank Installation

    Fuel Tank Installation Collect the following items: (1) fuel tank (1) cap assembly (1) clunk (1) pick up tube (3) aluminum tubes Attach the ez-connector to your servo arm. Put a drop of CA on the nut to make sure it does not come loose.
  • Page 20 Install the tank with the cap through the hole in the firewall and sitting in the cradle in the rear. Put a thin piece of foam under the tank in the rear cradle and hold tank in place with rubber bands (not supplied).

  • Page 21: Canopy Mounting

    wing bolt Canopy Mounting. Trial fit the wing tube into each wing panel.If Do not glue the canopy to the hatch without the very tight try a little wax on the wing tube. hatch mounted to the fuselage. You can warp it Work it in and out till it frees up.

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