Engine Recommendations; Additional Items Required; Required Hardware And Accessories; Adhesives And Building Supplies - GREAT PLANES Eagle 580 Manual

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1 - Servo reverser lead
(FUTM4150 to reverse one elevator servo)
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1 - Servo synchronizer
(FUTM4155 to synchronize inboard and outboard
aileron servos) (Note: If you're using this, you won't
need to order 2 of the Y-harnesses above)

Engine Recommendations

The recommended engine size range for the Great Planes
Giant Matt Chapman Eagle 580 ARF is 85 – 100cc . This
manual will detail the installation of the DA-100 engine with
twin canister style exhaust . A mounting template and special
wooden standoff shims are provided for you if you choose to
install the DA-85 engine .
The following items should be ordered from Desert Aircraft
or your favorite hobby supplier if you choose the DA-100:
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DA-100 engine
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Standard DA-100 muffler set
OR
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MTW canister exhaust (short version) (DA model
number TD 75K)
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MTW headers
The following items should be ordered from Desert Aircraft
or your favorite hobby supplier if you choose the DA-85:
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DA-85 engine
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Slimline Pitts muffler for DA-85
OR
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JTEC large wrap around Pitts muffler for DA-85
(JTCG7985) (standard option)
OR
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JTEC X-large wrap around Pitts muffler for DA-85
(JTCG2085) (quiet option)

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

Required Hardware and Accessories

In addition to the items listed in the "Decisions You Must
Make" section, the following is a list of hardware and
accessories required to finish the Great Planes Giant
Matt Chapman Eagle 580 ARF . Order numbers are
provided in parentheses .
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Propeller (per the engine manufacturer's suggestion)
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R/C foam rubber 1/4" [6 .4mm] – (HCAQ1000)
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Two packs of 3' [914mm] Tygon
(DUBQ0427)
® gasoline fuel tubing

Adhesives and Building Supplies

In addition to common household tools and hobby tools, this
is the "short list" of the most important items required to build
the Great Planes Giant Matt Chapman Eagle 580 ARF . Great
Planes Pro CA and Epoxy glue are recommended .
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1 oz . [30g] Thin Pro CA (GPMR6002)
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1 oz . [30g] Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6008)
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Pro 30-minute epoxy (GPMR6047)
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Pro 6-minute epoxy (GPMR6045)
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Threadlocker thread locking cement (threadlocker)
(GPMR6060)
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R/C-56 glue 4oz (JOZR5007)
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Drill bits: 1/16" [1 .6mm], 5/16" [7 .9mm], 1/8" [3 .2mm],
3/16" [4 .8mm]
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X-long (jobber length) drill bit: 3/16" [4 .8mm]
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10-piece standard tap and drill set (GPMR8108)
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Tap handle (GPMR8120)
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Small metal file
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Velcro hook & loop (1" x 6" [25 x 150mm],
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(GPMQ4480)
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3/8" Heat shrink tubing (GPMM1060)
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Stick-on segmented lead weights (GPMQ4485)
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#1 Hobby knife (HCAR0105)
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#11 blades (5-pack, HCAR0211)
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Single-edge razor blades (10-pack, HCAR0212)
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Medium T-pins (100, HCAR5150)
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Sandpaper assortment
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Petroleum jelly
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Hobby torch (HCAR0765)
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Silver solder kit (STAR2000)

Optional Supplies and Tools

Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that
will help you build the Great Planes Giant Matt Chapman
Eagle 580 ARF .
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4 oz . [113g] aerosol CA activator (GPMR634)
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CA applicator tips (HCAR3780)
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CA debonder (GPMR6039)
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Epoxy brushes (6, GPMR8060)
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Mixing sticks (50, GPMR8055)
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Mixing cups (GPMR8056)
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Pliers with wire cutter (HCAR0630)
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Robart Super Stand II (ROBP1402)
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Masking tape (TOPR8018)
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Denatured alcohol (for epoxy clean up)
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Rotary tool such as Dremel
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Rotary tool reinforced cut-off wheel (GPMR8200)
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Quick drill set (HCAR0699)
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3M ScotchBrite green abrasive pad
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Top Flite MonoKote
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Top Flite MonoKote trim seal iron (TOPR2200)
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Top Flite MonoKote heat gun (TOPR2000)
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sealing iron (TOPR2100)
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