E-flite AT-6 Texan 25 ARF User Manual

SpecificationsWingspan: 54 in (1370mm)Length: 39 in (990mm)Wing Area: 455 sq in (29.35 sq dm)Weight w/ Battery: 3.9–4.5 lb (1.8–2.0 kg)Weight w/o

10 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 6. Slide a clevis retainer onto a nylon clevis. Thread the clevis onto one of the 20 7/8-inch (530mm) pus

11E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 9. Slide a clevis retainer onto a nylon clevis. Thread the clevis onto the 21 3/4-inch (553mm) pushrod wire

12 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly ManualMotor InstallationRequired PartsFuselage Motor w/mount and accessories#4 washer (4) CowlingDummy radial eng

13E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 3. Use a hobby knife and rotary tool to remove the area in the center of the dummy radial engine. 4. Use

14 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 7. Slide the cowling onto the fuselage. The card stock will be on the outside of the cowling.Important Inf

15E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 10. Use a pin drill and 1/8-inch (3mm) drill bit to drill the four holes in the cowling for the mounting sc

16 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly ManualMain Radio InstallationRequired PartsFuselage ReceiverServo w/hardware (3) Pushrod connector (3)Hook and lo

17E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 4. Use a pin drill and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit to drill the four holes for the servo mounting screws.

18 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 8. Use hook and loop tape to install the receiver in the fuselage following the manufacturer's instru

19E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 11. Use a 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit to enlarge the outer hole in the rudder servo arm. Use a #2 Phillips

2 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly ManualIntroductionE-flite’s AT-6 25e ARF is a superb scale replica of the legendary “Texan” trainer used by the U.S.

20 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly ManualAileron Servo InstallationRequired PartsOuter wing panels (right and left) Servo w/hardware (2)3mm x 10mm se

21E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 5. Position the servo between the servo mounting block. Use a pencil to mark the locations for the servo m

22 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 9. Route the lead from the servo to the opening for the flap servo. Use four 3mm x 10mm self-tapping scre

23E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 12. Use pliers to bend the pushrod 90 degrees at the mark. Use a pushrod connector to secure the pushrod w

24 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly ManualFlap Servo InstallationOuter wing panels (right and left) Servo w/hardware (2)3mm x 10mm self-tapping screw

25E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 3. Using a ruler, mark the servo cover as shown using a pencil. 4. Position the servo so the arm is ce

26 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 6. Position the servo between the servo mounting blocks. Use a pencil to mark the locations for the servo

27E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 10. Position the flap servo partially in the wing. Connect the clevis to the flap control horn. Plug the f

28 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly ManualFixed Landing Gear InstallationRequired PartsWing center section Landing gear (right and left)1/8-inch wheel

29E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 4. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver and four 3mm x 10mm self-tapping screws to secure the gear in the wing ce

3E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly ManualContents of Kit/Parts LayoutEFL4501 Wing SetEFL4501C Main WingEFL4501L Left WingEFL4501R Right WingEFL4502

30 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 7. Slide the wheel onto the landing gear wire, then a final wheel collar. Use a 3mm x 4mm machine screw a

31E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 2. Remove the servo and drill the four locations for the servo mounting screws with a drill and 1/16-inch (1

32 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 6. Remove the covering to expose the entire opening for the retract.Hint: Trim the covering about 1/16-inc

33E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 9. Apply a few drops of thin CA to each of the holes to harden the surrounding wood. 10. Use a #1 Philli

34 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 14. Check that both linkages are an equal distance from the output of the retract servo. Adjust the linkag

35E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 17. Use a file to create a flat on the bottom of the landing gear wire. This provides a place to tighten t

36 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 19. Slide the collar on the backside of the wheel up against the wheel and tighten the 3mm x 4mm machine

37E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly ManualPower System InstallationRequired PartsFuselage Hook and loop strapHook and loop tape 1. Make the connectio

38 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 3. Use a hook and loop strap to secure the battery inside the fuselage. Use hook and loop tape between the

39E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly ManualWing InstallationRequired PartsWing panel (left and right) Wing center sectionWing tube (2) 1/4-20 x 2-inch

4 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly ManualImportant Information About Motor SelectionWe recommend the E-flite® Power 25 Brushless Outrunner, 870Kv (EFL

40 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 4. Carefully use the string to pull the Y-harnesses through the center section and out the opening in the

41E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 8. Untie the string from the plug ends of the Y-harness and tie it around the ends that will lead to the re

42 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 11. Add (3) three inch extensions to the aileron, flap, and retract ports of the receiver. Plug the Y-harn

43E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 2. Use RC-56 canopy glue to attach the canopy to the fuselage. Use low-tack tape to hold the canopy in pos

44 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 5. Use the following to paint the dummy radial engine.Optional Scale Cockpit InstallationRequired Parts(In

45E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly ManualFloor:Gun Ship GrayInstrument hood:Flat BlackRoll over support structure:Flat Black for the main support rods

46 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 3. Glue the aft structure in place using Medium CA. You will want to make sure the canopy will fit on over

47E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 6. Glue the two pilots in place using Medium CA. They should be placed all the way back, almost against the

48 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly ManualControl Throws 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your AT-6. Check the movement of the rudder using

49E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly ManualCenter of GravityAn important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly balancing the model.Cautio

5E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly ManualNotes Regarding Servos and ESCWARNING: Use of servos other than those we recommend may overload the BEC of the

50 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly ManualFlying Your AT-6 Texan ARFEnsure you have set the model up correctly and have the CG where it is stated in th

51E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual2007 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety CodeGENERAL1) I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctione

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6 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly ManualDamage LimitsHORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PR

7E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly ManualNon-Warranty RepairsShould your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will

8 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly ManualStabilizer InstallationRequired PartsStabilizer (right and left) 3mm x 10mm self-tapping screw (2)Stabilizer

9E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual 4. Slide the stabilizer and tube in position in the fuselage. Note the direction of the control horn and tha