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  • Page 1 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    In-Cowl Mufflers Installation .......... 22 possibility of serious injury. The Hangar 9® 35% Extra 300 sets a new standard for giant Canisters Installation ............23 —scale: ease of assembly and world class performance. WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, Tuned Pipe Installation ..........
  • Page 3: Included Parts

    Fuselage with hinged rudder Right horizontal stabilizer with hinged elevator Left horizontal stabilizer with hinged elevator Wings with hinged aileron Cowl HARdWARE bAGS Engine standoffs and bolts Ball Links include 4-40 screws, locknuts and conical spacers Pushrods 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 4: Contents Of Kit And Parts Number

    Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in fire and rupture 1. HAN105501 Fuselage w/Hatch 35% Extra 300 ARF 13. HAN105514 Carbon Wing Tube, 35% Extra 300 ARF causing serious injury and damage. 2. HAN105502 Hatch w/Canopy, 35% Extra 300 ARF 14.
  • Page 5: 35% Extra 300 Operating Recommendations

    Spektrum DX8 SPM8800 two servos, etc. Remember to take your time and follow the directions. Spektrum DX10t SPM2800US SPM2800 JR DSM2 or DSMX systems 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 6: Additional Required Adhesives

    Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm), 5/64-inch (2mm), the colors. 3/32-inch (2.5mm), 3/16-inch (5mm), 1/4-inch (6.35mm) HAN100 – Heat Gun HAN150 – Covering Glove HAN101 – Sealing Iron HAN141 – Sealing Iron Sock 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 7: Aileron Servos Installation

     7. In order to harden the servo mounting holes in the bays, mount the servo screws, back them out and apply some thin CA in the hole. Wait until CA is dry before 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 8  9. Prepare the linkages and servo arm for outboard servo installation.  13. Connect the servo to the MatchBox and receiver, with radio sub-trim at 0, install the servo arm onto the servo 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 9 1 1/2 hinge line. Attach the linkage to the servo arm and adjust the inch. length using a Hangar 9 Pro-Link™ adjustment tool so the aileron is at the neutral position. ...
  • Page 10  22. Glue a piece of hook and loop using CA to the masking tape.  23. Glue opposite side of hook and loop using CA to the root of the wing panel. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 11: Elevator Servo Installation

    7. For removable stab setup, do not connect the  2. Mount the servo and mark the servo mounting extension to the elevator servo, instead run a 36-inch holes. extension through the fuselage and exit from stab mounting 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 12 11. Power up the servo by connecting it to the receiver. With radio sub-trim set at 0. The picture below shows the slot that extension needs to exit from. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 13: Rudder Installation

     16. With servo arm perpendicular to the center line lugs. of the stab, use a Hangar 9 Pro-Link Wrench to adjust the linkage so the elevator is at neutral position.  2. Mate the rudder and fuselage vertical stabilizer and carefully pass the rod through hinges.
  • Page 14: Tail Wheel Assembly Installation

    2. Using a pin vise, drill the marked spots. The picture below shows the rod when cut.  5. Apply threadlock to the tail gear bolts.  3. Mount the sheet metal screws provided and back them out. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 15: Rudder Servo Installation

    4. Using a pin vise, drill the marked spots. couple of times.  2. Apply a piece of masking tape over the knot holding the leads.  5. Mount the servo screws and back them out, then 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 16  6. Prepare the servo linkage.  12. Using a Hangar 9 Pro-Link Wrench, adjust the length  of the linkage so when the servo arm is parallel to the rudder 9. Power up the servo by connecting to the receiver and hinge line, rudder is at center.
  • Page 17: Main Gear And Wheel Pants Installation

    3. Install the axle using an 1/2-inch nut wrench and 3/32-inch ball driver crescent wrench.  1. Locate all the hardware necessary to mount the wheels and wheel pants. Gear is mounted swept forward.  5. Apply threadlock to the wheel pant screws. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 18 10. Use the long 3mm ball driver from the top and socket from the bottom to tighten the landing gear to the fuselage.  12. Apply Shoo Goo to and above the marked spots. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 19: Engine And Throttle Servo Installation

    13. Pull the cuffs up and clean the marking and excess Shoo Goo with alcohol swabs. The following pictures show engine installation.  3. Attach a 24-inch extension. Secure the leads with dental floss and apply a piece of masking tape over the connectors. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 20 4. Mount the throttle servo so that the servo output shaft is closer to the front of the engine. Mark the mounting holes and drill the holes using a pin vise.  8. Install the throttle linkage to the engine throttle arm. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 21  10. Using a rotary tool and sanding drum, remove some of the edge of the engine box so the throttle linkage has a straight shot to the engine throttle arm with no binding. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 22: In-Cowl Mufflers Installation

    DA logo is facing the front of the airplane and stacks are towards the aft of the engine.  5. When using compact mufflers, the canister tunnel opening can be blocked off by the wood plate provided. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 23: Canisters Installation

    Cut off the silicone tubing once finished. Follow the next 3 pictures as reference. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 24 DA-120 is 10 1/2-inches. from sliding out. The picture below is of the tail end of the pipe tunnel.  5 Assemble the canister/header using a vice-grip to open the clamps and slide them over the header. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 25: Tuned Pipe Installation

    Mixing cup and sticks  1. Prepare the mount by passing the silicone tubing through the holes starting from the middle and finishing in the middle.  3. Cut along the masking tape and remove the covering. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 26 30-minute epoxy with mixing cup and below shows the two places where covering needs to be sticks and apply to the mount using acid brush. removed for tune pipe installation. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 27 12. Coupler fit on the header is tight. Use the working bench to lay one side of the coupler on and exert pressure from the other side by hand.  15. Once everything is assembled, heat the couplers 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 28: Receiver And Ignition Battery Installation

    4. Using medium CA, glue the pieces of hook and loop to the fuselage in the allocated battery place.  2. Apply some medium CA to the back of masking tape and glue a piece of hook and loop to the masking tape. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 29: Ignition Module, Switch And Regulator Installation

    2. Apply some medium CA to the back of masking tape and glue a piece of foam to the masking tape.  4. Apply some medium CA to the engine box where the ignition module will be glued. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 30  7. Apply a piece of masking tape to the bottom of the of the hook and loop. ignition regulator. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 31: Fuel Tank, Fill And Over Flow Installation

     2. Fill line is installed at the front left side of the fuselage using Hangar 9 fuel filler. Drill a small hole; then using a rotary tool and 3/8-inch diameter sanding drum or grinding bit, open the side of the fuselage for the fuel ...
  • Page 32 6. Using commercially available cord clips, route the vent through the bottom of the engine box.  5. Loop the vent line behind the tank then forward and through the hole in the bottom of the motor box. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 33: Cowl Mounting

    2. The bottom two 4-40 screws are inserted through the lower sides of the cowl.  2. Lightly sand the underside of the shoulders to scuff the paint and clean the mounting shoulders of the pilot with alcohol swabs. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 34: Receiver, Switch And Throttle Servo Regulator Installation

    The picture below shows the front pilot panel.  4. Mount the pilot. Apply some pressure and let the canopy sit on a flat surface until Shoo Goo cures. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 35 3-inch extension from the regulator to the receiver unit.  4. Remove the covering to mount the soft switch. There are 3 different size switch mounts on each side of the fuselage. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 36: Satellite Receivers Installation

    Note that even if the hook and loop is adhesive-backed, CA helps hold the hook and loop to the masking tape in high temperatures. Location of Satellite receiver3 - front of the tank and on the left vertical side. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 37: Center Of Gravity

    Mike’s Extra 300 is balanced at the 4-3/4” CG location. His setup uses a slight down elevator to throttle mix at very low throttle stick position for down lines. 6% up elevator to rudder and 3% opposite aileron to rudder mixing to eliminate 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 38: Applying Decals

    It is important to take all the wrinkles in the covering out and would be best to apply the decals after the plane has been taken to a flying field a couple of times and all the wrinkles have been removed. The following pictures show the location of decals. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 39: Preflight

    If any critical switches are on without your knowledge, the transmitter alarm will sound a warning at this time. • 6. Check that all trim levers are in the proper location. • 7 . All servo pigtails and switch harness plugs should be secured in the receiver. Make sure the switch harness moves freely in both directions. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 40: Warranty And Repair Policy

    HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 41: Compliance Information For The European Union

    Horizon Hobby SAS 14 Rue Gustave Eiffel Zone d’Activité du Réveil Matin 91230 Montgeron Please call +33 (0) 1 60 47 44 70 with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty. infofrance@horizonhobby.com 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 42: 2011 Official Academy Of Model Aeronautics Safety Code

    (c) An area away from the safety line must be maintained for Competition Regulations for the applicable model aircraft projectile or drops any object that spectators. category. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 43 50 feet to any above-ground electric utility lines. 5. The flying area must be clear of all nonessential participants and spectators before the engine is started. 35% Extra 300 ARF Assembly Manual...
  • Page 44 9, ultraCote and Matchbox are trademarks or registered trademarks of horizon hobby, inc. JR is a trademark of horizon hobby, inc., registered in the u.s. the spektrum trademark is used with permission of bachmann industries, inc. © 2011 Horizon Hobby, Inc.

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