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Summary of Contents for AeroWorks 31% EDGE 540T ARF
- Page 1 AEROWORKS 31% EDGE 540T ARF ASSEMBLY MANUAL...
- Page 2 It is important to notify Aeroworks of any damage or problems with the model immediately. If you wish to return this aircraft for any reason a 15% restock fee will be charged to the customer.
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Page 3: Equipment Requirements
HARDWARE: It is recommended that you use the optional hardware package offered through Aeroworks. If you do not use the Aeroworks package, we recommend that you use high quality hardware designed for the larger planes. RECEIVER: The use of a PCM receiver is recommended. - Page 4 STEP A TIGHTENING AND RE-SHRINKING THE COVERING Open your kit slowly and take care not to damage any parts of the kit. Remove all parts from their plastic protective covers for inspection. Before doing any assembly or installation of any decals it is very important to re-shrink or re- tighten the already applied Ultracote covering.
- Page 5 we recommend adding additional hinges to each surface and use thin foam safe CA when gluing in hinges. We have used the CA type hinges with no problems. However, we highly encourage the builder to use the nylon pinned style hinge, such as the Klett ¼ scale hinge. You will have to enlarge the hinge slot to accommodate the nylon hinge.
- Page 6 SILVER SOLDER SERVO ARM AND CONTROL HORN AT 90 DEGREE CLEVIS 5) It is best to have the linkage as far in on the servo arm as possible and as far away from the control surface as possible. If you are setting up the plane for 3D style flying. We recommend using larger after market servo arms.
- Page 7 STEP D STAB AND ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY 1) Locate the pre cut hinge slots in the stab and elevator. The model comes with CA style hinges pre installed, but not glued into the control surfaces. If you wish to use the CA hinges we recommend adding hinges to each surface and use thin foam safe CA when gluing in hinges.
- Page 8 5) It is best to have the linkage as far in on the servo arm as possible and as far away from the control surface as possible. If you are setting up the plane for 3D style flying. We recommend using larger after market servo arms. It is important not to be closer then 1” from the control surface with your control horn.
- Page 9 Pictures are of different model but procedure is the same Measure From F1 to end of cowl to get correct box length 2) Slide engine box sides through former F1, slide notch of engine box sides into former F2. Square sides to former F1. Using epoxy, glue sides to F1, F2 and fuse floor. 3) Epoxy 3/8”...
- Page 10 STEP F LANDING GEAR 1) Drill or tap axle hole in gear to fit your axle. We recommend 3/16” dia. Axle. 2) Install axles using thread lock or lock nut. 3) Draw a centerline, front to back, down both aluminum landing gear and ply mounting plate. 4) Align center marks.
- Page 11 3) Locate pre cut hinge locations and glue hinges into fin and rudder. We recommend sealing all control surfaces with Ultracote. STEP I CANOPY/HATCH INSTALLATION 1) Using scribe lines as reference, cut out canopy. 2) Trial fit canopy to hatch cover. Do all painting/prep work, dash panels and pilot installation prior to gluing canopy.
- Page 12 5) Due to shipping and packaging, you may have a fine haze on the beautifully painted cowl. If you do, using a fine rubbing or polishing compound will eliminate the haze effortlessly. You can find this product at any automotive store. STEP K INSTALLING WHEEL PANTS 1) Make a notch in the wheel pant and lite-ply mounting plate with a Dermal drum sander.
- Page 13 STEP M 2" IN FRONT OF WING TUBE or 3 3/4” BACK BALANCING (C.G.) FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF THE WING. 1) Balance the Edge 540T with fuel tank empty otherwise ready to fly. 2) With the wings and stabs on the plane, and the hatch cover removed. Using your fingers pick up the model by the fuse sides at the proper C.G.
- Page 14 Mount ignition (if used) in engine box. Always protect Secure battery with Protect with foam and screw or nylon tie wires hooks and rubber down. bands Optional rudder servo location. You must use a pull-pull system if your engine weighs less then 5 pounds Typical radio and tank installation Zenoah G-62 shown, mounted with ¼...
- Page 15 ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR EDGE 540T DECAL SET AVAILABLE $125.00 AEROWORKS REALISTIC PILOTS AVAIALBLE $39.95 Available in: Red, Yellow, Blue or Black Shirt color and Head Set or Ball cap version. DASH PANELS AVAILABLE $39.95 FRONT REAR WING BAGSAVAILABLE $115.00 SATB BAGS AVAILABLE $49.00...
- Page 16 HARDWARE PACKAGE AVAILABLE $115.00 FUSELAGE 4/40 x ½ SOCKET HEAD CAP DU571 COWL MOUNT #4 FLAT WASHER DU 323 COWL MOUNT 4/40 BLIND NUTS DU 135 COWL MOUNT 10/32 X ¾ SOCKET HEAD CAP DU 580 LANDING GEAR 10/32 BLIND NUTS DU 584 LANDING GEAR #10 FLAT WASHER...
- Page 17 NELSON CONTROL HORN GD 202 RUDDER 4-40 x 3/4 “ SOCKET HEAD CAP DU 572 STAB RETAINER #4 FLAT WASHER DU 323 STAB RETAINER 4-40 THREADED RODS DU 144 RUDDER KWICK LINKS (solder) DU 305 RUDDER 4-40 THREADED ROD TAILWHEEL KWICK LINK (solder) TAILWHEEL KWICK LINK (threaded)
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Page 18: Packing List
HARDWARE PACKAGE PACKING LIST 31% Edge 540 T 4/40 x ¾ bolts DU 572 12 4/40 blind nuts DU 135 14 #4 flat washers DU 323 10/32 x ¾ bolts DU 580 #10 flat washers DU 586 10/32 blind nuts DU 584 4/40 x ½...
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