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FMS Sbach 342 Operating Manual

1300mm / 1.3m
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  • Page 2 • Never lick or place any portion of your model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death. FMS MODEL Friendly Reminder Thank you for purchasing a FMS MODEL product. Our goal is to provide high quality products and offer great customer service.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Kit contents The spare parts list Spare parts list content The illustration of the spare parts Kit Inspection Charging the Flight Battery Low Voltage Cutoff Assemble the plane Install the main landing gear Mount the rudder Install the control horn Install the horizontal stabilizer Install the wing fillet Mount the main wing...

  • Page 4: Kit Contents

    7. Main wing tube and the tail wing tube The spare parts list Replacement parts for the FMS Sbach 342 are available using the order numbers in the Spare parts list that follows. The fastest, most economical service can be provided by your hobby dealer or mail-order company.

  • Page 6: Kit Inspection

    Kit inspection Charging the Flight Battery The Battery Charger is designed to safely charge the Li-Po battery, Caution: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in fire, personal injury, or property damage. Battery warning: By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries.

  • Page 7: Low Voltage Cutoff

    Low voltage cut off (LVC) When a Li-Po is discharged below 3V per cell, it will not hold a charge. The ESC protects the flight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff. Before the battery charge decreases too much, LVC removes power from motor in two ways: (1) Reduces power - ESC reduces motor power (recommended), (2) Hard cutoff - ESC instantly cuts motor power when the pre-set Low Voltage Protection Threshold value is reached.

  • Page 14: Get Your Model Ready To Fly

    Important ESC and model information The ESC included with the Sbach 342 has a safe start. If the motor battery is connected to the ESC and the throttle stick is not in the low throttle or off position, the motor will not start until the throttle stick is moved to the low throttle or off position.

  • Page 15: The Transmitter And Model Setup

    Get your model ready to fly The transmitter and model setup Before getting started, bind your receiver with your transmitter. Please refer to your Transmitter Manual for proper operation. CAUTION : To prevent personal injury, DO NOT install the propeller assembly onto the motor shaft while testing the control surfaces .
  • Page 16 Get your model ready to fly Adjust the servo arms mechanically make sure all servo arms are fully vertical. If not, adjust the servo arm by using the trim function on your radio. Note: For computerized transmitters, use the servo/channel sub-trim feature to make each servo arm fully vertical.

  • Page 17: Check The Control Throws

    60% 36mm left/right Note: 1. This control throws were developed by FMS TEAM for the best performance of the Sbach 342. The small mount of elevator throw on low rate is capable of extreme aerobatics. At first flight, fly the model in low rate. The first time you use high rates, be sure to fly at low to medium speeds.

  • Page 21: Before The Model Flying

    Before the model flying Find a suitable flying site Find a flying site clear of buildings, trees, power lines and other obstructions. Until you know how much area will be required and have mastered flying your plane in confined spaces, choose a site which is at least the size of two to three football fields – a flying field specifically for R/C planes is best.

  • Page 22: Flying Course

    While applying power slowly steer to keep the model straight, the model should accelerate quickly. As the model gains flight speed, you will want to climb at a steady and even rate. The Sbach 342 model will climb out at a nice angle of attack (AOA). Flying Always choose a wide-open space for flying your plane.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Aircraft will not - Lower throttle stick and throttle - ESC is not armed. respond to the trim to lowest settings. - Throttle channel is reversed. throttle but responds - Reverse throttle channel on to other controls. transmitter.

  • Page 24: Ama

    If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join, The AMA is the governing body of model aviation and membership provided liability insurance coverage, protects modelers’ rights and interests and is required to fly at most R/C sites. Academy of Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie, IN 47302-9252...
  • Page 25 Exceptions: ◆ Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to the model aircraft during flight. ◆ Officially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized to use devices and practices as defined within the Team AMA Program Document (AMA Document #718). 3.
  • Page 26 Email:info@fmsmodel.com Http://www.fmsmodel.com...

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