E-flite PT-19 450 ARF User Manual

SpecificationsWingspan: 45 in (1440mm)Length: 36 in (910mm)Wing Area: 310 sq in (19.9 sq dm)Weight w/o Battery: 22–24 oz (680–740 g)Weight w/Batte

10 E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual 20. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install the four 2mm x 8mm sheet metal screws that secure the aileron ser

11E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual 2. Place the joiner on the work surface. With the square aligned with the high point of the joiner, use a pencil

12 E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual 9. Apply epoxy in the joiner pocket and root of the remaining wing panel. 10. Slide the wing panels tightly t

13E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly ManualLanding Gear Installation RC/CL optionsRequired PartsAssembled wingMain landing gear assembly (2)Landing gear stra

14 E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual 2. Use two landing gear straps and four 2mm x 8mm sheet metal screws to secure the landing gear to the bottom

15E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual 3. Slide a #4 washer onto each of the threaded rods exposed on the bottom of the stabilizer. 4. Use a 1/4-inch

16 E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual 9. Slide a #4 washer on a 4-40 x 1/2-inch socket head screw. Prepare two of these to secure the tail to the fus

17E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual 3. Center the rudder linkage stay over the opening in the servo tray inside the fuselage with the pushrod connec

18 E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual 8. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and 2mm x 4mm machine screw to secure the rudder pushrod in the brass pushrod

19E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual 4. Insert the rudder servo into the opening in the servo tray inside the fuselage with the output shaft toward t

2 E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly ManualUsing the ManualThis manual is divided into sections to help make assembly easier to understand, and to provide bre

20 E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly ManualElevator Bellcrank Installation CL OptionRequired PartsWing assembly Fuselage assembly#4 washer (4) Brass pushr

21E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual 5. Use four 4-40 x 1/2-inch socket head screws and four #4 washers to secure the bellcrank base inside the fusel

22 E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual 10. Use a ruler placed against the stabilizer and elevator to align the stabilizer with the elevator. 11. Ali

23E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual 2. Plug the elevator servo into the receiver. Power up the receiver and transmitter to center the elevator ser

24 E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual 8. Use a ruler placed against the stabilizer and elevator to align the stabilizer with the elevator. 9. Check

25E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly ManualSpeed Control Installation, RC/CL OptionsRequired PartsFuselage Assembly Speed controlCL Timer (optional) Hook a

26 E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly ManualImportant Information About Your Brushless ESCMake sure your ESC brake is programmed to Off. Also, be sure to use

27E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual 2. Attach your motor to the firewall using four 4-40 x 1/2-inch socket head screws and four #4 washers. Tighte

28 E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual 2. Cut four strips of card stock that are 3/8-inch (9mm) wide and 4 inches (100mm) long. 3. Use low-tack tape

29E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual 7. Once the opening in the cowl is centered with the adapter, use low-tack tape to hold the cowl in position on

3E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly ManualRecommended Radio Equipment, Radio Controlled VersionYou will need a minimum of a 4-channel transmitter, receiver a

30 E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual 13. Thread the adapter nut on the adapter slightly. It does not need to hold the adapter at this time. 14. Sl

31E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly ManualWing Installation, RC/CL OptionsRequired PartsFuselage assembly Wing assembly4-40 x 1-inch socket head bolts (2)#

32 E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual 2. Insert the leadout guide into the notch in the wing tip as shown. 3. Check to make sure the leadout wires

33E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly ManualA small piece of foam rubber inserted after the weights are in place will keep them from rattling in the tip weight

34 E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly ManualAileron High RateUp 1/2-inch (13mm)Down 1/2-inch (13mm)Aileron Low RateUp 3/8-inch (10mm)Down 3/8-inch (10

35E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly ManualRange Test Your Radio 1. Before each flying session, be sure to range check your radio. This is accomplished by t

36 E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly ManualYou will need to set the rudder offset next. This is done by placing a piece of tape on each side of the rudder/ve

37E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly ManualMANEUVERINGJust for refreshers, we want to demonstrate the correct control technique for control line flying. You w

38 E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly ManualSafety, Precautions and WarningsAs the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating it in a mann

39E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly ManualDAMAGE LIMITSHORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCT

4 E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly ManualWarningAn RC aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only i

40 E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly ManualInstructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European UnionThis product must not be disposed of with other wa

41E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual5. I will operate my model aircraft using only radio-control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communi

42 E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly ManualBuilding and Flying Notes

43E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly ManualBuilding and Flying Notes

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5E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual 3. Remove the string from the bottom of the wing and tape it inside the wing. You may want to convert you PT-19

6 E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual 8. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and a 2mm x 4mm machine screw to secure the aileron pushrod wire. Remove the l

7E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual 4. Carefully remove the servo cover from the wing panel.  5. Position the servo on the servo cover. Center t

8 E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual 9. Use a piece of medium grit sandpaper to roughen the ends of the servo mounting blocks. This will help the ep

9E-flite PT-19 ARF Assembly Manual 16. Mount the servo to the blocks using the two screws provided with the servo. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to