E-flite Edge 540 BP 3D ARF User Manual

SpecificationsWingspan: 35.5 in (900mm)Length: 36.5 in (930mm)Wing Area: 410 sq in (26.5 sq dm)Weight w/o Battery: 13–14 oz (370–400 g)Weight w/ B

10 E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly Manual 6. Slide the stabilizer into position in the fuselage. Check that it has been centered using the drawing

11E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly ManualHingingRequired PartsAirframeCA hinges (17)Elevator (left and right)Aileron (left and right)RudderPlywood ele

12 E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly Manual  4. Slide the hinges and elevator into position on the stabilizer. Align the end of the elevator with th

13E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly Manual 6. Hinging the rudder follows the same procedure as the elevators, except you don’t have to worry about th

14 E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly ManualLanding Gear InstallationRequired PartsAssembled airframeTail gear assemblyMain gear strut (2)Main wheel, 1

15E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly Manual  3. Locate one of the main wheels and the 3/8-inch (10mm) spacer. Slide the spacer into the wheel.  4

16 E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly Manual  5. Before installing the wheel, note the orientation of the wheel pant for the following steps. The ply

17E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly Manual  7. Slide the screw through the landing gear. Secure the wheel pant to the gear using a 4-40 lock nut. Ti

18 E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly ManualRadio InstallationRequired PartsAssembled airframeCarbon linkage w/nylon clevis (rudder), 13-inch (330mm)Car

19E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly Manual 2. The elevator servo is installed in the upper hole in the fuselage using the hardware provided with your

2 E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly ManualIntroductionThe Edge 540 BP 3D combines the sturdy construction of a balsa/light-ply airframe with the uninhi

20 E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly Manual 4. Secure the receiver to the fuselage under the wing using hook and loop tape. Route the antenna wires a

21E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly Manual  6. Enlarge the outer hole in the servo arm using a 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit. Attach a pushrod control

22 E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly Manual  9. Attach the 5 3/8-inch (133mm) pushrod to the outer hole of the control horn.  10. With the radio

23E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly Manual 14. The installation of the elevator linkage follows the same procedure as the aileron linkage. Remove the

24 E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly ManualPower System InstallationRequired PartsAssembled airframeMotor offset shim (2)Stick mount w/hardwareBrushles

25E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly Manual 3. Use medium CA to glue the two motor offset shims to the sides of the motor stick. This is necessary to

26 E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly ManualNote: Check that your motor has right thrust. The motor will be angled towards the right when viewed from th

27E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly Manual 6. Attach the battery to the side of the fuselage using hook and loop tape. The exact position of the bat

28 E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly ManualNote:The following image shows the installation of the Park 450 motor with correct spacers between the motor

29E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly ManualCenter of GravityAn important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly balancing the model.Cauti

3E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly ManualContents of Kit/Parts LayoutLarge Replacement PartsEFL2601 Wing w/AileronsEFL2602 Fuselage with RudderEFL260

30 E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly ManualPreflightCheck Your RadioBefore going to the field, be sure that your batteries are fully charged per the in

31E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly Manual2007 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety CodeGENERAL1) I will not fly my model aircraft in sanction

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4 E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly ManualImportant Information About Motor SelectionWe recommend the E-flite® Park 400 Brushless Outrunner, 920Kv (EFL

5E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly ManualNotes Regarding Servos and ESCWARNING: Use of servos other than those we recommend may overload the BEC of the

6 E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly ManualDamage LimitsHORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR P

7E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly ManualNon-Warranty RepairsShould your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment wil

8 E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly ManualAirframe AssemblyRequired PartsFuselageWing StabilizerRequired Tools and AdhesivesFelt-tipped penRulerString

9E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF Assembly ManualImportant: Do not cut into the underlying wood. This will weaken the structure and could cause failure in flig