T-Rex 450SA Arf Manual

Specifications

Length: 25.6in(650mm)

Height: 9.0in(228mm)

MainRotorDiameter: 27.6in(700mm)

TailRotorDiameter: 5.9in(150mm)

FlyingWeight: 22–24oz(620–680g)

MainDriveGear: 150T

MotorPinionGears: 11T/13T/15T

MainGearRatios: 13.6:1/11.5:1/10:1

MainTailDriveGear: 106T

TailDriveGear: 25T

TailGearRatio: 4.2:1

Table of Contents

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Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ElectronicsRequiredtoComplete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4T-REX450SAARFContents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4RecommendedRadioSystemsandSetups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5AdditionalItemsandToolsRequiredforAssembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7NoteonLithiumPolymerBatteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8UsingtheManual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8LimitedWarrantyPeriod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8LimitedWarranty&LimitsofLiability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8LimitedWarranty&LimitsofLiability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9SafetyPrecautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Questions,Assistance,andRepairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9QuestionsorAssistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9InspectionorRepairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9WarrantyInspectionandRepairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Non-WarrantyRepairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Safety,Precautions,andWarnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101.0 SwashplateServoInstallation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112.0 TailServoInstallation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163.0 GyroInstallation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174.0 ReceiverInstallationandConnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195.0 PreparingtheMotorandElectronicSpeedControlforInstallation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246.0 MotorInstallation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257.0 ElectronicSpeedControlInstallation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278.0 InitialTransmitterSetupandAdjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299.0 ServoArmSetupandInstallation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3010.0 ControlLinkageAssembly,InstallationandAdjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3411.0 AdditionalTransmitterSetupandAdjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3712.0 ControlTests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3813.0 ThrottleandPitchCurveSettingsandAdjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4314.0 CanopyandWindshieldAssemblyandInstallation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4615.0 BatteryMountingandCenterofGravityCheck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4716.0 SettingTailRotorDriveBeltTension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4917.0 MotorConnectionandTest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5018.0 MainRotorBladeBalancing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5119.0 BeforetheFirstFlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5320.0 MainRotorBladeTracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5421.0 RecommendedMaintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5522.0 AfterCrashInspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55MainRotorHeadAssemblyPartsListing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56MainRotorHeadAssemblyExplodedView. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Washout,SwashplateandMainDriveGearAssembliesPartsListing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Washout,SwashplateandMainDriveGearAssembliesExplodedView. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59MainFrameAssemblyPartsListing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60MainFrameAssemblyExplodedView. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61TailBoom,TailRotorandLandingGearAssembliesPartsListing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62TailBoom,TailRotorandLandingGearAssembliesExplodedView. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63ReplacementPartsListing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64OptionalPartsListing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 672006OfficialAMANationalModelAircraftSafetyCode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69BuildingNotes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70FlyingNotes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Welcometotheworldofhigh-performance,electricpoweredminihelicopters,andthankyouforchoosingtheT-REX450SAARF.

TheT-REX450SAARFisbasedontheprovendesignandperformanceofT-REX450XLand450SEhelicoptermodels.Andthroughitsuseoftough,lightweightaluminumandupdatedcompositeparts,itoffersanexcellentblendofperformance,durabilityandreliabilityofboth.

Forintermediateandadvancedpilots,theT-REX450SAARFoffersperformancethatrivalseventhemostcapable90-sizeglowpoweredhelicopters.Itsrapidcyclicresponseandincrediblepowerloading(whenusingtherecommendedpowersystems)allowittoperformeventhemostaggressive3Daerobatics,aswellasbasicsportandaerobaticflying,withease.AndbecausetheT-REX450SAARFisahigh-performance,3Dcapablemodel,itisnotintendedforfirst-orlow-timehelicopterpilots.

AlthoughtheT-REX450SAARFarrives95%factoryassembled,pleasetakethetimetoreadthroughthismanualcompletelybeforebeginningassemblyofyourmodel.Bycarefullyfollowingallofthestepsoutlinedhere,youcanhaveyour450SAreadytoflyinjustoneortwoevenings.

Introduction

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T-REX 450SA ARF Contents

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• 6-channel(orgreater)transmitterwithhelicopterand120-degreeCCPMprogramming

• 6-channel(orgreater)FM,PCMorSpektrum®DSM®(forusewithSpektrumtransmittersonly)equippedmicroreceiver

• Threesub-microservos(withatleast17oz/inoftorque)forswashplate(CCPM)control

• Onesub-micro,microorminiservo(witha.12sec/60°orfastertransitspeed)fortailcontrol

• Heading/TailLockgyro

• 430-class3150–3550Kvbrushlessmotor

• 25-amp(orgreater)brushlessESC

• 3-cell(11.1V)2000-2200mAhLi-Pobatterypack,capableof12C(forsportflyingonly)to15C(minimumfor3Dflying)orgreaterdischargerates

• 3-cellLi-Pobatterycharger

Electronics Required to Complete

BeforebeginningassemblyofyourT-REX450SAARF,carefullyremovetheairframe,canopy,windshield,decalsheetandbagsfromtheboxforinspection.Closelyinspecttheairframeandparts.Ifyoufindanydamagedormissingparts,noworduringassemblyofyourmodel,pleasecontacttheplaceofpurchase,[email protected],orcall1-877-504-0233tollfreetospeaktoaproductsupportrepresentative.

*Actualcontentsmayvaryslightlyfromphotosshown

T-REX450SAAirframe DecalSheet Cable/ZipTieandCanopyMountingGrommetPartsBag

MotorPinionGearPartsBag MotorMountingHardwarePartsBag

ServoMountingHardwarePartsBag

LinkagePartsBag

SpareHardwarePartsBag HexWrenchandScrewDriverToolBag ThreadlockandBatteryStrapBag

CanopyandWindshield

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Recommended Radio Systems

Spektrum DX6 DSM 6-Channel 2.4GHz Park Flyer System(SPM2460:includesSpektrumAR6000DSM6-channelmicroreceiverandfourS75sub-microservos)

JR® 7202 Synthesized 7-Channel PCM Micro/Mini Heli System(JRP7642:includesJR790Synthesized7-channelPCMmicroreceiverandthree285digitalsub-microservos)

Recommended Radio Systems and Setups

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E-flite/Spektrum 7.5 Gram Sub-Micro S75 Servo

(EFLRS75;fourrequired)

Align 500X Head Lock Gyro(AGNRG500X)

Align 430L Brushless Motor, 3150Kv

(AGNM4360)

Align 25-Amp Brushless ESC w/5V BEC(AGNE25G)

Align 2100mAh 3S 11.1V Li-Po Battery PackAGNB21003S)

E-flite/Spektrum 7.5 Gram Sub-Micro S75 Servo

(EFLRS75;fourrequired)

Align 500X Head Lock Gyro(AGNRG500X)


(AGNM4365)


Align 2100mAh 3S 11.1V Li-Po Battery Pack(AGNB21003S)

Recommended Setup for Sport and Mild 3D Flying (Longest Durations)

Recommended Setup for Sport and 3D Flying

Additional Items and Tools Required for Assembly

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•Adhesive-BackedHookandLoopTape(EFL2135)

•Double-SidedServoTape(EFL2135)

•Cleartape(Optional)

•LightweightOil(TRI4026)

•Isopropylalcohol

•HobbyKnife(EXL16001)

•Scissors(DYN2511)

•MetricRuler(MPTH710)

•Metriccalipers(Optional)

•Drilland1/16”drillbit(Optional)

JR 285 Digital Sub-Micro Servo

(JRPS285:ThreeRequired)

JR 3400G Digital Mini Gyro Servo

(JRPS3400G)


(AGNM4365)


or 6V BEC(AGNE35X)

Align 2100mAh 3S 11.1V Li-Po Battery Pack(AGNB21003S)

Recommended Setup for Precision and Aggressive 3D Flying

•#1PhillipsScrewdriver(Optional;EFLA258)

•#0PhillipsScrewdriver(Optional;EFLA257)

•Visegrips(Optional)

•Needle-NosePliers(EXL55560)

•BallLinkPliers(Optional;KSJ673)

•BallLinkSizingTool(Optional;JRP960219)

•SolderingIron(Optional;WELSP40L)

•Solder(Optional;WSD2020)

•PitchGauge(AGNH1000)

•BladeBalancer(KSJ1470)

•1.5,2.0and2.5mmHardenedTipHexWrenches(Optional;DYN2904)

JR G500T Tail Lock Ring Gyro(JRPG500T)

Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries

Using the Manual

Limited Warranty Period

Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability

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AnRCaircraftisnotatoy!Ifmisused,itcancauseseriousbodilyharmanddamagetoproperty.Flyonlyinopenareas,preferablyatAMA(AcademyofModelAeronautics)approvedflyingsites,followingallinstructionsincludedwithyourradio.

Keeplooseitemsthatcangetentangledintherotorbladesawayforthemainandtailblades,includinglooseclothing,orotherobjectssuchaspencilsandscrewdrivers.Especiallykeepyourhandsawayfromtherotorblades.

LithiumPolymerbatteriesaresignificantlymorevolatilethanalkalineorNi-Cd/Ni-MHbatteriesusedinRCapplications.Allmanufacturer’sinstructionsandwarningsmustbefollowedclosely.MishandlingofLi-Pobatteriescanresultinfire.Alwaysfollowthemanufacturer’sinstructionswhendisposingofLithiumPolymerbatteries.

Thismanualisdividedintosectionstohelpmakefinalassemblyandpreparingforflighteasiertounderstand,andtoprovidebreaksbetweeneachmajorsection.

Remembertotakeyourtimeandfollowalldirections.

HorizonHobby,Inc.guaranteesthisproducttobefreefromdefectsinbothmaterialandworkmanshipatthedateofpurchase.

PursuanttothisLimitedWarranty,HorizonHobby,Inc.will,atitsoption,(i)repairor(ii)replace,anyproductdeterminedbyHorizonHobby,Inc.tobedefective.Intheeventofadefect,theseareyourexclusiveremedies.

ThiswarrantydoesnotcovercosmeticdamageordamageduetoactsofGod,accident,misuse,abuse,negligence,commercialuse,ormodificationofortoanypartoftheproduct.Thiswarrantydoesnotcoverdamageduetoimproperinstallation,operation,maintenance,orattemptedrepairbyanyoneotherthananauthorizedHorizonHobby,Inc.servicecenter.Thiswarrantyislimitedtotheoriginalpurchaserandisnottransferable.InnocaseshallHorizonHobby’sliabilityexceedtheoriginalcostofthepurchasedproductandwillnotcoverconsequential,incidentalorcollateraldamage.HorizonHobby,Inc.reservestherighttoinspectanyandallequipmentinvolvedinawarrantyclaim.RepairorreplacementdecisionsareatthesolediscretionofHorizonHobby,Inc.Further,HorizonHobbyreservestherighttochangeormodifythiswarrantywithoutnotice.

REPAIRORREPLACEMENTASPROVIDEDUNDERTHISWARRANTYISTHEEXCLUSIVEREMEDYOFTHECONSUMER.HORIZONHOBBY,INC.SHALLNOTBELIABLEFORANYINCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.

AsHorizonHobby,Inc.hasnocontroloveruse,setup,finalassembly,modificationormisuse,noliabilityshallbeassumednoracceptedforanyresultingdamageorinjury.Bytheactofuse,setuporassembly,theuseracceptsallresultingliability.

Warning

Safety Precautions

Questions, Assistance, and Repairs

Questions or Assistance

Inspection or Repairs

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Ifyouasthepurchaseroruserarenotpreparedtoaccepttheliabilityassociatedwiththeuseofthisproduct,youareadvisedtoreturnthisproductimmediatelyinnewandunusedconditiontotheplaceofpurchase.

Thisisasophisticatedhobbyproductandnotatoy.Itmustbeoperatedwithcautionandcommonsenseandrequiressomebasicmechanicalability.Failuretooperatethisproductinasafeandresponsiblemannercouldresultininjuryordamagetotheproductorotherproperty.Thisproductisnotintendedforusebychildrenwithoutdirectadultsupervision.

Theproductmanualcontainsinstructionsforsafety,operationandmaintenance.Itisessentialtoreadandfollowalltheinstructionsandwarningsinthemanual,priortoassembly,setuporuse,inordertooperatecorrectlyandavoiddamageorinjury.

Yourlocalhobbystoreand/orplaceofpurchasecannotprovidewarrantysupportorrepair.Onceassembly,setuporuseoftheproducthasbeenstarted,youmustcontactHorizonHobby,Inc.directly.ThiswillenableHorizontobetteransweryourquestionsandserviceyouintheeventthatyoumayneedanyassistance.

Forquestionsorassistance,[email protected],orcall1-877-504-0233tollfreetospeaktoaproductsupportrepresentative.

Ifyourproductneedstobeinspectedorrepaired,packtheproductsecurelyusingashippingcarton.Pleasenotethatoriginalboxesmaybeincluded,butarenotdesignedtowithstandtherigorsofshippingwithoutadditionalprotection.Shipviaacarrierthatprovidestrackingandinsuranceforlostordamagedparcels,asHorizonHobby,Inc.isnotresponsibleformerchandiseuntilitarrivesandisacceptedatourfacility.Includeyourcompletename,address,phonenumberwhereyoucanbereachedduringbusinessdays,,andabriefsummaryoftheproblem.Besureyournameandaddressareclearlywrittenontheshippingcarton.

Productsrequiringinspectionorrepairshouldbeshippedtothefollowingaddress(freightprepaid):

HorizonProductSupport

4105FieldstoneRoad

Champaign,Illinois61822

Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability

Non-Warranty Repairs

Safety, Precautions, and Warnings

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Toreceivewarrantyservice,youmustincludeyouroriginalsalesreceiptverifyingtheproof-of-purchasedate.Providingwarrantyconditionshavebeenmet,yourproductwillberepairedorreplacedfreeofcharge.RepairorreplacementdecisionsareatthesolediscretionofHorizonHobby.

Shouldyourrepairnotbecoveredbywarrantyandtheexpenseexceeds50%oftheretailpurchasecost,youwillbeprovidedwithanestimateadvisingyouofyouroptions.Youwillbebilledforanyreturnfreightfornon-warrantyrepairs.Pleaseadviseusofyourpreferredmethodofpayment.HorizonHobbyacceptsmoneyordersandcashierschecks,aswellasVisa,MasterCard,AmericanExpress,andDiscovercards.Ifyouchoosetopaybycreditcard,pleaseincludeyourcreditcardnumberandexpirationdate.Anyrepairleftunpaidorunclaimedafter90dayswillbeconsideredabandonedandwillbedisposedofaccordingly.

Astheuserofthisproduct,youaresolelyresponsibleforoperatingitinamannerthatdoesnotendangeryourselfandothersorresultindamagetotheproductorthepropertyofothers.

Thismodeliscontrolledbyaradiosignalthatissubjecttointerferencefrommanysourcesoutsideyourcontrol.Thisinterferencecancausemomentarylossofcontrolsoitisadvisabletoalwayskeepasafedistanceinalldirectionsaroundyourmodel,asthismarginwillhelptoavoidcollisionsorinjury.

• Neveroperateyourmodelwithlowtransmitterbatteries.

• Alwaysoperateyourmodelinanopenareaawayfromcars,traffic,orpeople.

• Avoidoperatingyourmodelinthestreetwhereinjuryordamagecanoccur.

• Neveroperatethemodeloutintothestreetorpopulatedareasforanyreason.

• Carefullyfollowthedirectionsandwarningsforthisandanyoptionalsupportequipment(chargers,rechargeablebatterypacks,etc.)thatyouuse.

• Keepallchemicals,smallpartsandanythingelectricaloutofthereachofchildren.

• Moisturecausesdamagetoelectronics.Avoidwaterexposuretoallequipmentnotspecificallydesignedandprotectedforthispurpose.

• Neverlickorplaceanyportionofyourmodelinyourmouthasitcouldcauseseriousinjuryorevendeath

Warranty Inspection and Repairs

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Threesub-microservos(withatleast17oz/inoftorque)arerequiredforswashplate(CCPM)control.

1.1 Usinga1.5mmhexwrench,removethealuminumframejoinerlocatedjustabovetheforwardservomountholesasshown.Thiswillallowthepitchandaileronservotobeinstalledmoreeasily.

1.2 Removetheservoarmandscrewfromeachservoandsetthemaside.

1.3 Installthepitchservoinsidethelowerforwardholeintheright-handframeasshown.Notethattheoutputshaftoftheservomustbeorientedtowardtherearofthehelicopter.

1.0 Swashplate Servo Installation

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1.4 UsingthehardwareincludedintheServoMountingHardwarePartsBag,fastentheservoinplacewithtwoscrewsandtwoservomountingplates.Notethattheservomountingplateshaveanextendedportionononeside.WhenusingJRservos,theextendedportionoftheservomountingplatefitsinsidetheservo’smountingtabtohelppreciselycentertheservointheframe.Whenusingothertypesofservos,theflatsideoftheservomountingplaterestsagainsttheservomountingtab.

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1.5 Next,installtheaileronservoinsidetheupperforwardholeintheleft-handframeasshown.Notethattheoutputshaftoftheservomustbeorientedtowardtherearofthehelicopter.Usetwoscrewsandtwoservomountingplatestofastentheaileronservoinplace.

1.6 Theelevatorservomountsoutsideoftherearholeintheleft-handframe.Theoutputshaftmustbefacinginsidetheframe,orientedtowardtherearofthehelicopter.Notethattheelevatorservo’sleadmustpassthoughtheframe,inthenotchprovidedjustbelowtheservo,beforetheservoisinstalled.

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1.7 Usetwoscrewsandtwoservomountingplatestofastentheelevatorservoinplace.Thescrewsareinstalledfrominsidetheframe,withtheservomountingplateontheoutsideoftheservomountingtab.

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1.8 ReinstallthealuminumframejoinerusingthegreencoloredR48threadlockprovided.

1.9 Carefullyroutetheservowireleadsdowntheinsideoftheupperrightmainframeandouttherearofthemodeljustaheadofthetailboommount.Securethemtotheframeusingcable/ziptiesandtheslotsfoundjustbehindthepitchservoandaheadofthetailboommount.

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Onesub-micro,microorminiservo(witha.12sec/60°orfastertransitspeed)isrequiredfortailcontrol.

2.1 Installthetailrotorservoonthetailboomservomountsusingtwooftheremainingservomountingscrews.IfyouareinstallingtheJR3400Gservo,besuretoalsousetwooftheblueanodizedaluminumcapwashersfromtheSpareHardwarePartsBag.Notethattheoutputshaftoftheservomustbeorientedtowardtherearofthehelicopter.

2.2 Leavethetailboomservomountslooseontheboomatthistime,astheservoandmountpositionswillbeadjustedlateron.

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Aheading/taillockgyroisrequiredforthebestpossibletailholdingperformance.

Werecommendthatthegyrobemountedonthemainframebaseplate,justaheadofthemotormountingareaandbelowthebatterymountingplate.Thispositionoffersgoodcrashprotectionforthegyro,andhelpstobetterbalancethehelicopter.

Note: If you are using the Align 500X gyro, a short (approximately 3-6”) servo extension may be required when connecting the tail servo to the gyro in this location.

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Anotheroptionformountingthegyroistosecurethegyroontopofthetailboomholder,neartherearoftheuppermainframe.

3.1 Thoroughlycleanthebaseofthegyroandtheareathatthegyrowillbemountedonwithisopropylalcohol.

3.2 Usingthedouble-sidedtapeprovidedwiththegyro,orservotape,mountthegyroinyourchosenposition.

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A6-channel(orgreater)microreceiverisrequired.

WerecommendtheuseofaPCMreceiver(liketheJR790)ifusinga72MHztransmitter.However,fortheultimateinglitch-freeperformance,westronglyrecommendtheuseofaDSM(DigitalSpectrumModulation)equippedreceiver(liketheSpektrumAR6000)andtransmitteron2.4GHz.

TheSpektrumDX6transmitterandAR6000receiversystemhasbecomeafavoriteamongT-REX450pilotsduetoitsrobustandreliableRFlinkthatmakesglitchingandrangeimpairmentfrommotor,ESC,servoandmechanicalRF“noise”athingofthepast.Italsoeliminatesanyissuesrelatedtooperatingon72MHz,asyouwillnolongerneedtoworryaboutsecuringanopenchannel,orhavingsomeoneaccidentally“turnon”onyourchannelwhileflying,potentiallycausinglossofcontrolandacrash.

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4.1 Mountthereceiverontopofthemainframebaseplate,neartherearofthelowermainframes.Usedouble-sidedtapeandacable/ziptietofastenitinposition.

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4.2 IfusingaSpektrumAR6000receiver,routetheantennasdowntheinsideofeachrearlandinggearstrutandsecuretheminplacewithcleartape.Ifusinga72MHzreceiver,routetheantennaoutthesideofthemodel,thenintoandoutoftheantennatubeinstalledinthelandinggearstrutholders.Itisextremelyimportanttobesurethattheantennadoesnotpassnearanyelectroniccomponents,andthatitissecuredtopreventitfromcomingintocontactwithanymovingparts(especiallytherotorblades).

Ifusinga72MHzreceiver,youmayalsochoosetoinstallabase-loadedantennatohelpreducethelengthoftheantennarequiredforproperoperation.WesuggestusingaRevolutionBase-LoadedWhipAntenna(RVO1010)asitcaneasilybemountedsecurelyinthelandinggearstrutholders.

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4.3 Onceyouhavecompletedinstallationofthereceiverandantenna,itwillbenecessarytoconnectthegyroandservostothereceiverforradiosystemsetuplateron.Pleaseseethelistsandillustrationsbelow,whilealsoreferringtothemanualsforyourtransmitterandgyro,forproperconnections.

For JR and Spektrum Transmitters/Receivers

Channel1(THRO) ESC‘throttle’lead(willbeconnectedlateron)

Channel2(AILE) Left-handforward‘aileron’servolead

Channel3(ELEV) Rear‘elevator’servolead

Channel4(RUDD) Gyro‘rudder’lead

Channel5(GEAR) Gyro‘auxiliary’lead(optional)

Channel6(AUX1) Right-handforward‘pitch’servolead

Throttle (CH1)

Aileron (CH2)

Elevator (CH3)

Rudder (CH4)

Pitch

Gyro

ESC

Gear (CH5)Gyro Aux (Optional)

6-ChannelReceiver

JR and Spektrum Receiver Connections

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For Futaba and Hitec Transmitters/Receivers

Channel1(AILE) Left-handforward‘aileron’servolead

Channel2(ELEV) Rear‘elevator’servolead

Channel3(THRO) ESC‘throttle’lead(willbeconnectedlateron)

Channel4(RUDD) Gyro‘rudder’lead

Channel5(GEAR) Gyro‘auxiliary’lead(optional)

Channel6(AUX1) Right-handforward‘pitch’servolead

Aileron (CH1)

Elevator (CH2)

Throttle (CH3)

Rudder (CH4)

Pitch

Gyro

ESC

Gear (CH5)Gyro Aux (Optional)

6-ChannelReceiver

Futaba and Hitec Receiver Connections

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A430-class3150–3550Kvbrushlessmotorand25-amp(orgreater)brushlesselectronicspeedcontrol(ESC)arerequiredforthebestperformance.

DependingonthemotorandESCyouhavechosentouse,itmaybenecessaryforyoutoinstallconnectorsforconnectingthemotortotheESC,andthebatterytotheESC.PleasechecktoseeifyourmotorandESCincludeconnectors.Iftheydonot,werecommenduseofthefollowing:

For Connecting the Motor to the ESC:

AlignGoldBulletConnector/TerminalSet,3.0mm(AGNA240)*

E-fliteGoldBulletConnectorSet,3.5mm(EFLA241)

*TypicallyincludedwithAlign430Lbrushlessmotors

For Connecting the Battery to the ESC:

E-fliteEC3DEViceConnector,Male(2)(EFLAEC301)*

E-fliteEC3BATTeryConnector,Female(2)(EFLAEC302)**

E-fliteEC3DEVice&BATTeryConnector,Male/Female(EFLAEC303)

*TypicallyincludedwithAlignbrushlessESCs

**TypicallyincludedwithAlignLi-Pobatterypacks

5.1 IfyourmotorandESCdonotincludeinstalledconnectors,useasolderingironandsoldertoinstallthemperthemanufacturer’srecommendations.Besuretoinsulatetheconnectorsproperlyusingshrinktubing(ifrequired)topreventshorting.

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Yourkitincludes11-tooth(oneeachwith2.3mmand3.17mminnerdiameters),13-tooth(3.17mmID)and15-tooth(3.17mmID)motorpiniongears.IfusingtheAlign430L3150Kvor3550Kvmotor,werecommenduseofthe13-toothpinionforthebestoverallpowerandduration.Ifanothermotorwillbeused,pleaseconsultthemanualand/ormanufacturerofthemotortofindtherecommendedpiniongeartoothcounttouse.

6.1 InstallthepiniongearonthemotorshaftusingthesetscrewincludedintheMotorPinionGearPartsBagandasmallamountofgreencoloredR48threadlock.Onlylightlytightenthesetscrewatthistime,asthefinalpositionofthepinionontheshaftwillbeadjustedafterthemotorisinstalled.

6.2 LocatetheMotorMountingHardwarePartsBag.Notethattwosizesofscrewsandwashersareincludedinthebag(hexandPhillipshead2.5mm,andPhillipshead3.0mm).AlsonotethattherearetwosizesofmountingholesintheAlign430Lmotor,allowingeither2.5or3.0mmscrewstobeused.Werecommendusingthe2.5mmscrews,astheywillnotrequireyoutowidentheslotsinthemotormount.

IfusingamotorotherthantheAlign430L,besuretochoosethesizeofscrewthatfitsthemotor’smountingholescorrectly.Itistypicallybesttoconsultthemanualand/ormanufacturerofthemotortofindthecorrectsize.

6.3 Placethemotorinpositionandalignthemountingholesyouhavechosentousewiththeslotsinthemotormount.Installthescrewsandwashersandtightenthemlightlytoallowthegearmeshtobeadjusted.Donotworktosetthegearmeshcorrectlyatthistimeasthepiniongearlocationonthemotorshaftmustbesetproperlyfirst.

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6.4 Viewingthemodelfromtheside,notetheheightofthepiniongearonthemotorshaftinrelationshiptothemaingear.Thetopofthepiniongearshouldbesetslightly(about1/32”)abovethemaingear.Loosenthepinion’ssetscrewandadjustthepinionheightasnecessaryuntilitiscorrect.Then,securelytightenthesetscrew.

6.5 Loosenthemotormountingscrewsjustenoughtoallowadjustmentofthepiniongear/maingearmeshbymovingthemotorforeandaftonthemotormount.Whenthegearmeshisadjustedcorrectly,thereshouldbeaveryslightamountofplaypresentbetweenthegears.Onceyouhavesetthegearmeshcorrectly,tightenthemotormountingscrewssecurely.

Note: It is very important to set the gear mesh so that it is smooth with no binding. Be certain to check the mesh at multiple points on the main gear in order to find the position in which to secure the motor for the best gear mesh overall. Remember, if the gear mesh is set too loose or too tight, it may strip the gear and/or cause significant loss in power.

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Dependingonthereceiverandelectronicspeedcontrol(ESC)youhavechosentouse,thereareseveralpossiblelocationsfortheESConyourmodel.

Ifusinga72MHzreceiver,werecommendmountingtheESConthebottomofthemainframebaseplatewiththeheatsinkorpowerFETs(ifnoheatsinkisused)facingdownward.ThishelpstokeeptheESCfartherawayfromthereceivertohelppreventpossibleinterferenceitmaycause.

Ifusinga2.4GHzSpektrumAR6000receiver,werecommendmountingtheESContopofthemainframebaseplate,belowthemaingear,withtheheatsinkfacingupward.Note,thismayrequireyoutoadjustthepositionofthereceiversothatitcanrestpartiallyontheendoftheESCwherethemotorwireleadsexit.Becausethemainandtaildrivegearsaredesignedtoactascoolingfans,theycanmoveadditionalairacrosstheESC’sheatsinkforcooleroperationwheninthislocation.And,becausetheAR6000receiverisbeingused,thereisnoneedtoworryofpossibleinterferencetheESCmaycausewhenmountedthiscloseto72MHzreceivers.

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7.1 AfterchoosingapositionformountingtheESC,fastenitinplaceusingdouble-sidedservotapeandcable/zipties.Notethatslotsarelocatedinthebaseplatetoallowthecable/ziptietoneatlyfastentheESCinposition.

7.2 SecurethebatterypowerinputandmotorpoweroutputwireleadsexitingtheESCtopreventthemfromcomingintocontactwithanymovingparts.

7.3 ConnecttheESC’sthrottlechannelservoleadtothethrottlechannelonyourreceiver.Besuretosecurethisleadsothatitcannotcomeintocontactwithanymovingparts.

7.4 Do notconnecttheESC’smotorpoweroutputwireleads/connectorstothemotoratthistimeasitwillbenecessarytosetuptheservosbyusingtheESCforpower.Thisisonlysafetoaccomplishwiththemotordisconnected.

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Beforeproceedingwithservoarmsetupandinstallation,itisimportanttoensurethattheinitialtransmittersettingsarecorrectsothattheservosarerespondingproperlytocontrolinputsandadjustments.

ThefollowingarerequiredsettingsforallJRandSpektrumtransmitters.Thesesettingswillalsobesimilarforotherbrandsoftransmitters.

Type Select

Helicopter

Servo Reversing for E-flite®/Spektrum S75 Servos

Throttle Normal (ReversedforFutabaorHitectransmitter)

Aileron Normal (ReversedforJRorHitecservo)

Elevator Normal (NormalforJRorHitecservo)

Rudder Normal (ReversedforJRorHitecservo)

Gear Normal

Pitch Reversed (NormalforJRorHitecservo)

CCPM Setting and Travel Values for E-flite/Spektrum S75 Servos

Setto3servos,120°

Aileron(CP2) -65% (+65%forJRorHitecservos)

Elevator(CP3) +65% (+65%forJRorHitecservos)

Pitch(CP6) +65% (+80%forJRorHitecservos)

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WiththemotordisconnectedfromtheESCforsafety,poweronyourtransmitterandplugachargedbatteryintotheESCtoprovidepowertotheservos,gyroandreceiver.

9.1 Settheswashplate(CCPM)servostotheirneutralpositionbyexactlycenteringthethrottle/collectivestick.Ifyourtransmitterfeaturesagraphicdisplayofpitchcurves,itmaybehelpfultoselectthismenutobetterdeterminetheexactmid-stickposition.

Ifyourtransmitterdoesnotfeatureagraphicdisplay,youcanalsosetthelowandhighpointpitchcurvevaluesto50%(sotheyarethesameasthemidpointpitchcurvevalue),sothatnomatterwherethethrottle/collectivestickispositioned,theservoswillremainintheirneutralposition.However,youmustbesuretore-adjustthelowandhighpointpitchcurvevaluesafterinstallingtheservoarmstocheckforproperoperationandforproperflightperformance.

9.2 Withtheswashplate(CCPM)servosintheirneutralposition,youwillneedtofindservoarms,thatwheninstalledoneachservo,areasclosetolevel(horizontal)aspossible.

Note, if you are using E-flite/Spektrum S75 servos, you will want to find servo arms that are angled approximately 5–10° upward when installed with the servos in their neutral position. This is to help prevent the servo arm from contacting the main drive gear with a negative collective and right aileron/down elevator control input.

Don’tworryifyouarenotabletofindanarmand/orarmpositionthatisexactlylevel(or5–10°upwardonS75servos)asyoucanusesub-trimlaterontosettheexactposition.However,besuretotestmultiplearmsandarmpositions(forexample,ifitisatwo-sidedarm,trybothsides)oneachservotofindanarmthatmatchestheintendedpositionclosest.Thiswillhelptominimizetheamountofsub-trimrequiredforeachservolateron.

Pleaseseethefollowingphotosandnotestohelpyouselectthecorrectservoarmsforyourchosenservos,andthelocationinwhichthecontrolballshouldbeplaced.Thecontrolballs,mountingscrewsandnutscanbefoundintheLinkagePartsBag.BesuretouseasmallamountofR48threadlockwheninstallingthemountingscrewsandnuts,andtoenlargethemountingholesusingasharphobbyknifeor1/16”drillbit(ifrequired).Also,besuretoremoveanyunusedportionsoftheservoarmstopreventbinding:

For E-flite/Spektrum S75 Servos

Usethe“extralong/3D”two-sidedarmwiththecontrolballplacedinthemountinghole14.5mmfromthecenter.

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For JR 285 Servos

Usethelongestsideofthefour-sidedarmwiththecontrolballplacedinthemountinghole12.5mmfromthecenter.

For Hitec HS-65 Servos Usethetwo-sidedarmwiththecontrolballplacedinthemountinghole15.0mmfromthecenter.

9.3 SetthegyrotoStandardRateMode(non-heading/taillockmode;seethegyromanualformoreinfo)andcentertherudderstick.Thetailservoshouldbeintheneutralposition.Ifyouareunsureofwhetheryourgyroisinthestandardratemode,orifitdoesnotofferafeaturethatallowsittobeusedinastandardratemode,youcandisconnectthegyrofromthereceiverandplugthetailservodirectlyintotherudderchannel.

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9.4 Withthetailservoinitsneutralposition,youwillneedtofindaservoarmthat,wheninstalledontheservo,isasclosetoperpendiculartothetailboomaspossible.Besuretotestmultiplearmsandarmpositions(forexample,ifitisatwo-sidedarm,trybothsides)ontheservotofindanarmthatmatchestheintendedpositionclosest.

Pleaseseethefollowingphotosandnotestohelpyouselectthecorrectservoarmforyourchosenservo,andthelocationinwhichthetailrotorpushrodlinkageZ-bendshouldbeplaced.Besuretoenlargethemountingholeusingasharphobbyknife(ifrequired)toprovidesmoothmovementoftheZ-bendinthemountinghole,withnoadditionalsloporfreeplay.Also,besuretoremoveanyunusedportionsoftheservoarmtopreventbinding:

For E-flite/Spektrum S75 Servo

Usethesingle-sidedarmwiththeZ-bendplacedinthemountinghole7.0mmfromthecenter.

For JR 3400G Servo

Useashortersideofthefour-sidedarmwiththeZ-bendplacedinthemountinghole8.0mmfromthecenter.

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For Hitec HS-65 Servo Usethetwo-sidedarmwiththeZ-bendplacedinthehole7.5mmfromcenter.

9.5 WiththetailrotorpushrodlinkageZ-bendandservoarminstalled,itwillbenecessaryforyoutoadjustthepositionoftheservoandtailboomservomountstoprovideproperalignmentofthepushrodandtailpitchslider.

First,adjusttheservoandtailboomservomounts(byrotatingthemaroundtheboom)untilthepushrodisrunningasstraightaspossiblethroughthesupportandtothecontrolballonthetailpitchcontrollever.

Then,adjusttheservoandtailboomservomounts(byslidingthemforeoraftontheboom)untilthetailpitchslideriscenteredonthetailrotorshaft.Whentheslideriscentered,theendsofthebrassbushingshouldbeatequaldistancesfromthetailrotorcaseandtailrotorhub.

9.6 Afterconfirmingthatthetailrotorpushrodandtailpitchsliderareproperlyaligned,securethetailboomservomountstotheboombytighteningthescrewsthatclosetheclamp.Becareful,however,astighteningthescrewstoomuchcancausethemountstosnap.Themountsshouldonlybetightenoughtopreventthemfrommovingundermoderateamountsofhandpressure.

9.7 Be sure to re-install the servo arm mounting screw in each servo before proceeding.

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Properassembly,installationandadjustmentofthecontrollinkagesiscriticaltotheflightperformanceofyourmodel.Whenassemblingthecontrollinkages,werecommendtheuseofvisegripsorneedle-nosepliersforholdingthepushrodwhileinstallingtheplasticballlinks.Wealsorecommendtheuseofametricrulerorcaliperstosettheproperlengthofeachlinkageaslisted.

Threedimensionsaregivenforassemblyofeachcontrollinkagerequired:

• Lengthofpushrodused(RodLength)

• Completedlengthfromballcentertoballcenterofeachlink(CtoCLength)

• Completedlengthfromoutsidetooutsideofeachlink(OverallLength;easiestlengthtouseforreferencewhencheckingwitharulerorcalipers)

C to C Length

Rod Length

Overall Length

10.1 RemovethepushrodsandballlinksfromtheLinkagePartsBagandassemblethemasfollows:

A) Main blade grip to mixing arm linkages, two required:

RodLength 9.0mm

CtoCLength 20.0mm

OverallLength 26.5mm

B) Flybar control cage to washout arm linkages, two required:

Note: These linkages come factory assembled and installed. However, be sure to confirm their length and adjust as necessary before proceeding.

RodLength 12.5mm

CtoCLength 23.5mm


C) Mixing arm to inner swashplate linkages, two required:

RodLength 32.0mm

CtoCLength 42.0mm


D) Pitch servo (front right) arm to outer swashplate, one required:

RodLength 33.0mm

CtoCLength 46.0mm


E) Elevator servo (rear) arm to outer swashplate, one required:

RodLength 28.0mm

CtoCLength 41.3mm


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F) Aileron servo (front left) arm to outer swashplate, one required:

RodLength 19.0mm

CtoCLength 32.3mm


10.2 Installthecompletedlinkagesasshowninthefollowingphotos.Note,thesideoftheplasticballlinkmarkedwithan“A”shouldbefacingawayfromthecontrolballwheninstalledproperly.Alsonotethatsomeofthelinkagesmayrequireoneoftheballlinkstobeadjustedperpendicularorslightlyangledtotheotherforproperalignment(thisshouldalreadybethecaseifyouhaveassembledthelinkagestothelengthspreviouslylisted,however,makeanyadjustmentstotheballlinksforproperalignmentasnecessary).

Note: When installing the elevator linkage on the outer swashplate, it is best to remove the screw and control ball with anti-rotation post from the swashplate and anti-rotation bracket first. You can then snap the link into place on the control ball with anti-rotation post and re-install it through the anti-rotation bracket and onto the swashplate, with the linkage in place.

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10.3 Afterinstallingthelinkages,checkthefitofeachballlinkonthecontrolball.Ideallythelinkwillfittheballsecurelyandmovefreely,withnoadditionalplayontheball.Ifanyofthelinksfittheballstightenoughthattheyaredifficulttotwistbyhandanddonotmovefreely,wesuggestadjustingthefitofthelinksothatitmovesmorefreelyontheball.Balllinksthatfitthecontrolballstootightlycancausedifficultiesincontrolandacceleratedservowear.

WerecommendtheuseofanadjustableBallLinkSizingTool(JRP960219)asitwillallowyoutoadjusteachlinkforaprecisionfitontheball.Also,westronglyrecommendtheuseofBallLinkPliers(KSJ673)tohelpremoveballlinksfromthecontrolballswithoutcausingdamagetothelink.

Ifyoufindanyballlinksthatdonotfitthecontrolballssecurely,replacethemimmediatelywithnewlinksfromtheSpareHardwarePartsBag.Linksthatarenotsecurecandisconnectfromtheballsinflight,causingalossofcontrolandpossiblyacrash.

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Afterinstallingthecontrollinkages,itwillbenecessaryforyoutosetandadjustthefollowinginyourtransmitterbeforeproceedingwithtestingthecontrolsforproperresponseandoperation.

ThefollowingarerequiredsettingsforallJRandSpektrumtransmitters.Thesesettingswillalsobesimilarforotherbrandsoftransmitters.

Sub-Trim

Throttle 0%

Aileron Minimumrequiredsoservoarmishorizontal(or5–10°upwardifusinganS75servo)athalfstick/0°pitch

Elevator Minimumrequiredsoservoarmishorizontal(or5–10°upwardifusinganS75servo)athalfstick/0°pitch

Rudder MinimumrequiredtotrimtailservoneutralinHeading/TailLockMode(Seegyromanualformoreinfo)

Gear 0%

Pitch Minimumrequiredsoservoarmishorizontal(or5–10°upwardifusinganS75servo)athalfstick/0°pitch

Travel Adjustment Values

Throttle -100%/+100%

Aileron -100%/+100%

Elevator -100%/+100%

Rudder -80%/+80%(Adjustedtocontroltailservoresponseandspeedofpirouetteafterflighttesting.Seegyromanualformoreinfo.)

Gear -75%/+75%(Adjustedtocontrolgyrogainvalueafterflighttesting.Seegyromanualformoreinfo.)

Pitch -100%/+100%

Throttle Hold

Setto0%

Revolution Mixing

Inhibit(Setto0%)

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Onceyouhavecompletedtheadditionalsetupofyourtransmitter,youwillbeabletotestthecontrolsforproperresponseandoperation.Aslongasyouhavefollowedtherecommendationsforservoandcontrollinkagesetupandinstallation,andusedtherecommendedtransmittersettings,noadjustmentsshouldberequired.

12.1 First,poweronyourtransmitter.Then,plugachargedbatterypackintotheESC.

Note: The motor must be disconnected from the ESC to perform the control test safely (it will be connected to the ESC later on).

12.2 Totesttheswashplate(CCPM)controls,positionthehelicoptertoviewitfromtheleftorrightside.Movetheleft-handstickupanddowntocheckcollectivepitchcontrol.Whenthestickispushedup,theswashplateshouldraise,increasingthepitchofthemainblades.

Withthestickpulledbackdown,theswashplateshouldlower,decreasingthepitchofthemainblades.

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Againviewingthehelicopterfromtheleftorrightside,movetheright-handstickforwardandafttocheckelevatorpitchcontrol.Whenthestickispushedforward,theswashplateshouldalsotiltforward.

Withthestickpulledback,theswashplateshouldtilttowardtherear.

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Viewingthehelicopterfromtherear(tailboomtowardyou),movetheright-handstickleftandrighttocheckaileronrollcontrol.Whenthestickispushedtotheleft,theswashplateshouldalsotiltleft.

Withthestickpushedright,theswashplateshouldtilttotheright.

Ifatanytimeduringthetesttheswashplate(CCPM)controlsdonotrespondproperly,double-checktheservoreversingsettingforeachservo,andtheCCPMtravelvalues/directionforeachfunction.Rememberthat:

Changingtheservoreversingsettingforagivenservowillreverseitsoperation.

ChangingtheCCPMtravelvalueforagivenfunction(forexample,from-65%to+65%)willreverseitsoperation.

Pleaseseethemanualincludedwithyourtransmitterformoreinformation.

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12.3 Totesttailcontrol,itisusuallyhelpfultosetthegyrotoStandardRateMode(non-heading/taillockmode).Ifyouareunsureofwhetheryourgyroisinthestandardratemode,orifitdoesnotofferafeaturethatallowsittobeusedinastandardratemode,youcandisconnectthegyrofromthereceiverandplugthetailservodirectlyintotherudderchannelonyourreceiver.

Then,positionthehelicoptertoviewthetailpitchsliderfromabove,withthetailboompointedtowardyou.Movetheleft-handstickleftandrighttocheckrudderyawcontrol.Whenthestickispushedtotheleft,thetailpitchslidershouldmovetotheright,towardthetailrotorhub.

Withthestickpushedtotheright,thetailpitchslidershouldmovetotheleft,towardthetailcase.

Ifyoufindthatthetailservoisrespondingoppositetoruddercontrolinputs,simplyreversetherudderchannelinyourtransmitter.

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12.4 Totestgyrocontrolandresponse,itisusuallyhelpfultowatchthetailservoarmforreference.

Whileobservingthetailservoarm,givearightrudderinputonthetransmitter.Notethedirectionthattheservoarmmoves.Then,movethenoseofthehelicopterquicklytotheleftwhilestillobservingthetailservoarm(itmaytakeafewattemptstoobservethetailservoarmmovementproperly).Iftheservoarmmovesinthesamedirectionasitdidwhenyougavetherightrudderinputbefore,thenthegyroisrespondingproperlybyattemptingtocounteracttheleft-handmovementofthenosewitharightrudderinput.

If,however,thetailservoarmismovingoppositethedirectionitdidwhenyougavetherightrudderinputbefore(forexample,offeringaleftrudderinputwhenyoumovethenoseofthehelicopterquicklytotheleft,furtherexaggeratingtheeffectratherthancounteractingit),youwillneedtousetheReverseswitchlocatedonthegyrotoreversethedirectionofresponse.Pleaseseethegyromanualformoreinformationifrequired.

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Beforecompletingassemblyofyournewmodelandconductingthefirstflight,itwillbenecessaryforyoutocompletesetupofthethrottleandpitchcurves.

ThefollowingsettingsallowfortypicalhoveringandforwardflightinNormalFlightMode,andsport,aerobaticor3DflyingintheIdleUp/Stunt(3D)FlightMode.

13.1 First,setthethrottlecurvevaluesinyourtransmitterasfollows:

Throttle Curve Values

Low Mid High

Normal 0%(TLN) 80%(T2N) 100%(THN)

IdleUp/Stunt 100%(TLS) 85%(T2S) 100%(TLS)

13.2 Next,setthepitchcurvevaluesinyourtransmitterasfollows:

Pitch Curve Values

Low Mid High

Normal 35%(PLN) 50%(P2N) 95%(PHN)

IdleUp/Stunt 5%(PLS) 50%(P2S) 95%(PHS)

Hold 5%(PLH) 50%(P2H) 95%(PHH)

13.3 Itwillnowbenecessarytoconfirmthepitchangleofyourmainrotorbladesforagiventhrottle/collectivestickposition.Aslongasyouhavefollowedtherecommendationsforservoandcontrollinkagesetupandinstallation,andusedtherecommendedtransmittersettings,fewtonoadjustmentsshouldberequired.

Likethecontroltest,beginbypoweringonyourtransmitter.Then,plugachargedbatterypackintotheESC.Note,themotorshouldstillbedisconnectedfromtheESCtoperformthistestsafely(itwillbeconnectedtotheESClateron).

Withthetransmitterandmodelpoweredon,viewthemodelfromaboveandadjustthepositionofthemainrotorbladesinthebladegripsuntiltheyarestraightoutfromoneanother,andperpendiculartotheflybar.Then,spintherotorheadslowlyuntiltheflybarisparallelwiththetailboom.

Note: The following steps are much easier to complete, in a more accurate manner, when using a Pitch Gauge (AGNH1000).

13.4 WiththetransmitterintheNormalFlightMode,setthethrottle/collectivesticktoexactlythecenterposition.Whenviewingthemodelfromtheside,withtheflybarparalleltothetailboomfromaboveandtheside,sightdowntheendofthemainrotorblades.Theyshouldbepositionedatexactly0°ofpitch,inrelationtotheflybar.

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Ifyoufindthatbothrotorbladesarenotpositionedatexactly0°ofpitch,arecertainthatyouhaveassembledandadjustedalllinkagestotherecommendedlengthsandhavetheservosintheirneutralposition,wesuggestadjustingthelengthsoftheservo-to-swashplate(D,E,F)linkages.Youwillneedtoshortenthelengthofallthreeservo-to-swashplatelinkagesbyanequalamountiftherotorbladesaresettopositivepitch,andvice-versaiftherotorbladesaresettonegativepitch.Makesmalladjustmentstothelengthofallthreelinkagesinequalamountsuntiltherotorbladesarepositionedatexactly0°ofpitch.

Note: If you are using E-flite/Spektrum S75 servos, you will need to shorten the lengths of the servo-to-swashplate linkages in order to achieve exactly 0° of pitch for the main rotor blades. Again, you must shorten the length of all three linkages by an equal amount, and the amount of adjustment required will vary slightly depending on the actual neutral position of the servo arms (which can be between approximately 5° and 10° upward).

13.5 Afterconfirmingthatthemainrotorbladesaresetto0°ofpitchwiththethrottle/collectivestickinexactlythecenterposition(inNormalMode),movethethrottle/collectivesticktofull.Now,checkthepositionofthemainrotorbladesinrelationtotheflybarwhenviewingthemodelfromtheside.Theyshouldbesettoapproximately+9°to+11°.Iftheyarenot,adjusttheNormalModeHighpitchcurvevalue(PHN)inordertoadjusttherotorbladepositionatfullthrottle/collectivewhenintheNormalModeonly(preferred).Or,adjustthePitchCCPMtravelvalue(CP6)inordertoadjusttherotorbladepositionatlowandfullthrottle/collectivepositionsinallflightmodes(onlyrequiredifyouneedtoadjusttheNormalModeHigh/PHNvaluebeyondapproximately90%or100%travelineitherdirectiontoobtainthecorrectamountofpitch).

Typically,wefindthatapproximately+10°ofpitchisaverygoodstartingpointformostpilots.

13.6 StillintheNormalMode,movethethrottle/collectivesticktoitslowestpositionandcheckthepositionofthemainrotorblades.Theyshouldbesettoapproximately-2°to0°.Iftheyarenot,adjusttheNormalModeLowpitchcurvevalue(PLN)accordingly.Increasethevaluetoreducetheamountofnegativepitch,ordecreasethevaluetoincreasetheamountofnegativepitch.DonotadjustthePitchCCPMtravelvalue(CP6)inthiscase.

13.7 AfterconfirmingthatthemainrotorbladepitchvaluesarecorrectintheNormalFlightMode,youwillalsoneedtoconfirmthattheyarecorrectintheIdleUp/Stunt(3D)FlightMode.However,becauseyouhavealreadycheckedandproperlyadjustedthemainrotorbladepitchatmidandhighthrottle/collectivestickpositionsintheNormalMode,andbecausethesamepitchcurvevaluesareusedintheIdleUp/Stuntflightmode,noadditionaladjustmentshouldbenecessary.

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First,confirmthatthemainrotorbladesarepositionedat0°ofpitchwiththethrottle/collectivestickinexactlythecenterposition,whenintheIdleUp/StuntFlightMode.

Then,confirmthatthemainrotorbladesarepositionedatapproximately+9°to+11°withthethrottle/collectivestickinitshighestposition.Iftheyarenot,adjusttheIdleUp/StuntFlightModeHighpitchcurvevalue(PHS),orthePitchCCPMtravelvalue(CP6),asrequired.

Finally,checktoseethatthemainrotorbladesarepositionedatapproximately-9°to-11°withthethrottle/collectivestickinitslowestposition.AslongastheIdleUp/StuntFlightModeLowpitchcurvevalue(PLS)correspondsexactlytotheIdleUp/StuntFlightModeHighpitchcurvevalue(PHS;Forexample,5%PLScorrespondsexactlyto95%PHS,and0%PLScorrespondsexactlyto100%PHS,etc),themainrotorbladesshouldbepositionedatthesameamountofpitchinoppositedirections(forexample,-10°atlowstickand+10°athighstick).

-9~-11˚

Typically,wefindthatapproximately-/+10°ofpitchisaverygoodstartingpointformostpilotswhenatlowandhighstickpositionsintheIdleUp/StuntFlightMode.

13.8 Note,someminoradjustmentsofthethrottleandpitchcurvesmayberequiredaftermakingthefirstandsubsequentflights.Thisusuallydependsmostonpersonalpreferenceand/orflyingstyleofthepilot,aswellastheperformanceofthepowersystemandmainrotorbladesused.

13.9 Nowthatyouhavecompletedsetupofyourmodel,powerdownthetransmitterandhelicopterandproceedwithfinalassembly.

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14.1 UseScissors(DYN2511)and/orasharpHobbyKnife(EXL16001)tocarefullyremoveplasticfromtheback,windshieldareaandventholesontheside/bottomofthecanopyonthemoldedcutlines.Youwillalsoneedtoremovetheplasticalongthemoldedcutlinearoundthewindshield.

14.2 Usecleartapeorsmallself-tappingscrewsfromtheSpareHardwarePartsBagtofastenthewindshieldtothecanopy.

14.3 Insertthecanopymountinggrommets(foundintheCable/ZipTieandCanopyMountingGrommetPartsBag)intheholesoneachsideofthecanopy.

14.4 Applytheincludeddecalsonthecanopy,horizontalandverticalfinsusingtheimagesfoundontheboxforreference.

14.5 Thecanopyisinstalledonthemodelbyfirstplacingitsbottomundertheforwardextending“ledge”ofthemainframebaseplate.Then,placethegrommetsontothecanopymountsfoundjustbehindthemainshaftandnearthetopoftheupperframes.

Note: If you find that any of the control linkages bind against the canopy once it is installed, be sure to remove additional plastic material from the canopy until the binding no longer occurs.

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ItisextremelyimportanttomounttheLi-Pobatterypacksecurelyinyourmodel,whilealsoachievingthepropercenterofgravity.

15.1 PlaceasectionofAdhesiveBackedHookandLoopTape(EFL2135)onthebatterymountingplateandbatterypack.Werecommendusingthe“hook”materialonthemountingplate,andthe“loop”(fuzzy)materialonthebatterypack.

15.2 Mountthebatterypackonthemountingplateandinstallthecanopy.Liftthehelicopterbytheflybarwiththeflybarpositionedperpendiculartothetailboom.Themodelisbalancedcorrectlyifitisinalevelpositioninrelationtotheground.

If,however,thenoseortailareataslightdownwardangle,adjustthepositionofthebatterypackonthemountingplateforwardorrearwardasrequired(withthecanopyremoved)andrepeatthecenterofgravitycheck(withthecanopyinstalled).ContinuethebatterypositionadjustmentsandCGchecksuntilthemodelholdsalevelpositionwhenbalancedontheflybar.

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15.3 OnceyouhaveconfirmedthemountingpositionofthebatterypackthatachievesthecorrectCG,removethecanopyandinstallthehookandloopstrap(foundintheThreadlockandBatteryStrapBag)aroundthebatterypackandmountingplateforaddedsecurity.Note,ifyoudonotinstallthehookandloopstrap,itisstillpossibleforthebatterytocomelooseinflightduringaggressiveaerobaticmaneuvers.

BesuretoinstallthehookandloopstrapandtochecktheCGofyourmodelbeforeeachflight,especiallyifyouareswitchingbetweendifferentsizesandtypesofbatterypacks.

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Propertaildrivebelttensionplaysacriticalroleinachievingmaximumperformanceandreliabilityofyourmodel.Ifthebelttensionissettootight,powercanbelostwhilealsocausingthebeltand/orpulleystowearmorequickly.Ifthebelttensionissettooloose,thebeltcanskipandstripteethfromthebeltandpulleys,whilealsopotentiallycausingalossintailpowerandcontrolinflight.

16.1 Positionthehelicoptertoviewthetaildrivebeltandforwarddrivepulleyfromabove.

Standard Belt Tension Guide:Visualize a straight line through the center of the forward tail drive pulley. You should be able to apply light tension to the belt with your finger until it reaches a point 3/4 of the way to the opposite side of the belt, or 1/4 of the way past the virtual center of the forward tail drive pulley.

16.2 Usingyourfinger,applylighttensiontoonesideofthebelt,compressingittowardtheotherside.Properbelttensionisachievedifthebeltreaches¾ofthewaytotheoppositesideofthebelt.

Ifyoufindthatthesideofthebeltyou’relightlycompressingcantouchtheoppositesideofthebelt,thetensionitsettooloose.Ifyoufindthatthesideofthebeltyou’relightlycompressingdoesnotreach3/4ofthewaytotheoppositesideofthebelt,thetensionissettootight.

16.3 Belttensioncanbeadjustedbyfirstlooseningtheeightscrewsthatattachthetailboomholdertothemainframe,thenslidingtheboomin(toloosenbelttension)orout(totightenbelttension)accordingly.Afteradjustingthepositionofthetailboomtoprovidethepropertaildrivebelttension,besuretoretightenalleightscrews(carefullytopreventstripping)toholdtheboomsecurelyinplace.

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Nowthatyouhavecompletedassemblyandsetupofyourmodel,itwillbenecessaryforyoutoconnectthemotortotheESCtotestitsoperation.

17.1 First,removethemainrotorblades,mountingboltsandnutsfromthemainrotorbladegrips.Thiswillallowyoutotestthemotor’soperationmoresafely.

17.2 ConnectthethreemotorwireleadstothemotorpoweroutputleadsoftheESC.Youcanconnectthewireleadsinanyorder.

17.3 Moveyourmodel(withbatterypackinstalledbutnotconnected)andtransmittertoanopenarea.Thiswillallowyoutopowerupthemodeltoconfirmthatthemotorisbothoperatingcorrectly,androtatinginthecorrectdirection.

17.4 Turnyourtransmitteronfirst,withthethrottle/collectivestickinitslowestposition.Then,plugthebatterypackintotheESC.BesuretoexerciseextremecautionastheESCmaynowbearmed,whichcouldallowthemotortospintheflybar/flybarpaddlesandtailrotorblades.

17.5 Carefullymoveclearofthemodel,flybarpaddlesandtailrotorblades.Also,besurethatnoloosearticlesorotherobstructionscancomeintocontactwiththeflybarpaddlesandtailrotorblades.

Onceclearofthemodelandanymovingparts,andcertaintheESChasbeenarmedproperly(seeESCmanualformoreinfoifrequired),slowlyadvancethethrottle/collectivestickuntilthemotorbeginstospin.

17.6 Notethedirectionthattheflybarpaddlesspinwiththemotorrunning.Theyshouldspinclockwisewhenviewingthehelicopter(atasafedistance)fromabove.Iftheflybarpaddlesarespinningclockwise,themotorisoperatinginthecorrectdirection.

If,however,theflybarpaddlesarespinningcounterclockwise,themotorisoperatinginthewrongdirection.Powerthemodeldown(stopthemotorandunplugthebatterypack)andreversethepositionsofanytwomotorwireleadconnectionstotheESC.Then,repeatthestepstocheckthedirectiontheflybarpaddlesspinwiththemotorrunning.Theyshouldnowbespinningclockwise,indicatingthatthemotorisoperatinginthecorrectdirection.

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Propermainrotorbladebalanceiscriticaltotheflightperformanceofanyhelicoptermodel.Althoughthemainrotorbladesincludedwithyourmodelhavebeencarefullyselectedandmatchedbyweight,werecommendcheckingtheirbalancebeforethefirstflightbyusingaBladeBalancer(KSJ1470).

18.1 Ifyoufindthatthebladesarenotbalanced,addasectionoftheincludedredorblueTrackingTapenearthetipofthelighter(higher)blade.Checkthebalanceagain,andaddorremovetapeasnecessaryuntilthebladesarebalanced(levelonthebalancer).

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18.2 Afterbalancingtherotorblades,andbeforereinstallingtheminthebladegrips,checkthesecurityoftheboltsthatmountthebladegripsandbearingstothefeathering/spindleshaft.Thiswillrequiretheuseoftwo1.5mmhexdrivers,oneoneachside.

18.3 Afterconfirmingthattheboltsaresecure,reinstallthemainrotorblades,mountingboltsandnutsinthebladegrips.Theboltsforsecuringthebladesshouldbetightenedsothatthebladescanpivotinthegripswhenmoderatepressureisapplied.Never allow the main blades to swing freely in their grips.

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• Takeyourtimetocheckthesecurityofallscrewsonyourmodel.Tightenanyscrewsthatmaybeloose,andreplaceanyscrewsorpartsthatmayhavebeenstrippedduringassembly.

• Checktobesurethatallelectronicequipmentandwireleadsaresecureandwillnotcomeintocontactwithanymovingparts.

• Checktobesurethattheflybarpaddlesareparalleltotheflybarcontrolframeandoneanother.

• Applyasmallamountoflightweightoil(TRI4026)onthemainshaftwheretheswashplateballandwashoutbasebushingtravel.

• Checktobesurethattheboltsforsecuringthetailrotorbladesinthetailrotorbladegripsaretightenedsothatthebladescanpivotinthegripswhenmoderatepressureisapplied.

• Applyasmallamountoflightweightoil(TRI4026)onthetailrotorshaftwherethetailpitchsliderbushingtravels.

• MakesurethatyourESCisprogrammedtothecorrectsettingsforuseinthehelicopterwithyourchosenmotorandbatterypack(SeetheESCmanualformoreinfo).

• Checktobesurethattheswashplate,washout,servoarmsandallotherrelatedpartsdonotbindwithmaximumcontrolinputs.Ifyouexperiencedanybinding,adjustthelengthofthelinkages,individualservotravelvaluesand/orCCPMtravelvaluestopreventthis.

• Takethetimetohaveanexperiencedhelicopterpilotchecktheassemblyandsetupofthemodel.

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Youcanchecktrackingofthemainrotorbladesbeforeorduringthefirstflightofyourmodel.Whendoingso,besuretomaintainasafedistancefromthehelicopter(approximately15–20feet).Wealsosuggesthavinganassistantonhandtohelpsighttheblades,especiallyifyouwillbeflyingthemodel.

20.1 Bringthemainrotorbladesuptospeed.Ifbothbladesarerunninginthesameplane,noadjustmentswillberequired.If,however,thebladesarenottrackinginthesameplane,adjustmentwillbenecessary.

20.2 Ifyoufindthatthemainrotorbladesareoutoftrack,notewhichbladeisrunninglowandwhichbladeisrunninghigh(byusingcoloredtrackingtapeononeorbothblades).Then,powerthemodeldownandadjustthelinkagestoraisethelowblade,orlowerthehighblade(dependingonyourdesiredpitchcurves).

Usethemainbladegriptomixingarmlinkage(A)foradjustinglargervariationsintracking,orthemixingarmtoinnerswashplatelinkage(C)foradjustingsmallervariationsintracking.

Colored Tracking Tape

Linkage A

Linkage C

Blades Out Of Track - Adjustment Necessary

20.3 Continuetocheckthebladetrackingandadjustthelinkagesasrequireduntilbothbladesarerunninginthesameplane.Typically,notmuchadjustmentshouldberequired.However,ifsignificantadjustmentsofthelinkagesarerequiredtoobtainproperbladetracking,double-checkthelengthsofthepitchcontrollinkages(theyshouldbeclosetothesamelength)andiftherotorbladeshaveanywarpsortwists.

Blades In Track - No Adjustment Necessary

20.0 Main Rotor Blade Tracking

22.0 After Crash Inspection

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RoutinemaintenanceisnecessarytokeepyourT-REX450SAinoptimalandsafeflyingcondition.

Ball Links

Beforeeachflyingsession,checktoseethattheballlinksaresecure,butnottight(binding),onthecontrolballs.Theplasticballlinkscanwearovertime,andiftheybecometoolooseonthecontrolballs,theycanseparatefromtheballinflightandcauseacrash.Theballlinksontheinnerswashplateareespeciallysubjecttohighwear,andit’simportanttochecktheseoften.

Subjectedtohard3Dflying,theselinkscanbecomelooseinabout40to50flights.Besuretoreplaceanywornballlinksbeforetheyfail.

O-Ring Head Dampeners

TheO-ringdampenersintheheadblockcanperiodicallywearandlosetheirelasticity.WornO-ringscancausemainrotorbladetrackingproblems.Ifyoustarthavingtroublewiththebladesgoinginandoutoftrackduringflight,itislikelytimetoreplacetheO-ringdampeners.WhenreplacingtheO-ringdampenersit’simportanttolubricatethemwithgreaseorVaselinetopreventfriction.

Aggressive3DflightcanwearouttheO-ringdampenersintheheadinapproximately50to80flights.

Tail Rotor Drive Belt

It’stypicalforthetaildrivebelttostretchslightlyoverthefirst20flights.Whennew,frequentlycheckandadjustthebelttensionasrequired.Afterapproximately30to40flights,thebeltelasticitywillstabilize,requiringlittletonoadditionaltensionadjustment.

Bearings

Theonewaybearinginthemaindrivegearshouldbecleanedusingisopropylalcoholorelectricmotorspray,thenlubedwithlightweightoil,approximatelyevery100flights.Allotherbearingstypicallyexhibitverylonglifeandnormallyonlyneedtobereplacediftheyeverbecomenotchy(stickyinplaceswhenturning)ordraggy.

Afteracrash,nomatterhowmajororminor,it’svitaltocarefullycheckforandreplaceanydamagedparts.Payspecialattentiontothemainandtailrotorblades,bladegrips,thefeathering/spindleshaft,mainshaftandtailrotorshaft.Also,besuretocheckthetailrotordrivebelt,alldriveandservogears,fordamagedormissingteeth.

Ifyouhaveeventheslightestdoubtabouttheintegrityofapart,itmustbereplaced.

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1 AluminumRotorHousing/HeadBlock 1 AGHN1213G 2 HeadStopper/Button 1 AGNH1113 3 SocketButtonHeadScrew M2x6mm 1 AGNH1150 4 GuidePin 2 AGNH1113 5 O-RingHeadDampener 4 AGNH1166 6 AluminumSpacer 3x5x1.5mm 2 AGNH1114 8 StainlessSteelLinkage/ControlBall 2 AGNH1227 9 CountersunkScrew M2x6.5mm 2 AGNH1227 10 MainRotorHolder/Grip 2 AGNH1114 11 Bearing 3x8x4mm 4 AGNH1154 12 Bearing 3x6x2.5mm 2 AGNH1155 13 Feathering/SpindleShaft 1 AGNH1115 14 Washer 2x6x0.6mm 2 AGNH1114 15 SocketHeadScrew M2x5mm 2 AGNH1114 16 SocketHeadScrew M2x12mm 1 AGNH1150 17 HexNut M2 1 AGNH1150 18 PROWoodRotorBlade 325mm 2 AGNH325WW 19 SocketHeadScrew M3x14mm 2 AGNH1167 20 NylonInsertLockNut M3 2 AGNH1167 21 FlybarSeesawHolder 1 AGNH1117 22 ShoulderScrew M2x7mm 2 AGNH1150 23 Bearing 2x5x2.5mm 6 AGNH1158 24 MixingLever 2 AGNH1117 25 Washer 2x3.8x0.2mm 4 AGNH1150 26 Washer 2x3.8x0.5mm 2 AGNH1117 27 StainlessSteelLinkage/ControlBall 4 AGNH1227 28 CountersunkScrew M2x6.5mm 4 AGNH1227 29 ShoulderScrew M2x8mm 2 AGNH1150 30 FlybarRod 1 AGNH1118 31 FlybarPaddle 2 AGNH1120 32 FlybarWeight 2 AGNH1119 33 FlybarControlRod 2 AGNH1116 34 FlybarControlArm 2 AGNH1116 35 CountersunkScrew 2x5mm 4 AGNH1116 36 Setscrew 3x3mm 2 AGNH1150

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37 WashoutBase 1 AGNH1121 38 FlybarControlLever 2 AGNH1121 39 Washer 2x3.8x0.2mm 4 AGNH1150 40 Washer 2x3.8x0.5mm 2 AGNH1121 41 FlybarControlLeverLink 2 AGNH1121 42 ShoulderScrew M1.4x6.5mm 2 AGNH1121 43 Bearing 2x5x2.5mm 4 AGNH1158 44 StainlessSteelLinkage/ControlBall 2 AGNH1227 45 CountersunkScrew M2x6.5mm 2 AGNH1227 46 ShoulderScrew M2x8mm 2 AGNH1150 47 Aluminum&CompositeCCPMSwashplate 1 AGNH1122 48 MainShaft 1 AGNH1128 49 MainShaftCollar 1 AGNH1150 50 Setscrew M3x3mm 1 AGNH1150 51 High-StrengthMainDriveGear 1 AGNH1131W 52 AluminumSpacer 6x8x1.5mm 1 AGNH1132SW 53 One-WayBearing 6x10x12mm 1 AGNH1129 54 One-WayBearingShaft 1 AGNH1130 55 High-SrengthTailDriveGear 1 AGNH1132W 56 SocketHeadScrew M2x12mm 1 AGNH1150 57 HexNut M2 1 AGNH1150

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58 AluminumUpperMainFrame 2 AGNH1111G 59 AluminumBatteryMountingPlate 1 AGNH1210G 60 AluminumMainFrameJoiner 2 AGNH1104 61 MainShaftBearingMountHalf 4 AGNH1107 62 Bearing 5x11x5mm 2 AGNH1153 63 TailBoomMountLeft 1 AGNH1107 64 TailBoomMountRight 1 AGNH1107 65 UpperTailPulleyShaftBearingMountRT 1 AGNH1107 UpperTailPulleyShaftBearingMountLeft 1 AGNH1107 66 LowerTailPulleyShaftBearingMountLeft 1 AGNH1107 67 LowerTailPulleyShaftBearingMountLeft 1 AGNH1107 68 PlasticHexagonalMainFrameJoiner 12 AGNH1107 69 AluminumCapWasher 42 AGNH1109 70 SocketButtonHeadScrew M2x4mm 4 AGNH1109 71 SocketButtonHeadScrew M2x6mm 4 AGNH1109 72 SocketButtonHeadSelf-TappingScrew T2x8mm 14 AGNH1109 73 CountersunkScrew M2x4mm 3 AGNH1210G 74 AluminumBatteryMountingPlateMount 1 AGNH1210G 75 High-StrengthTailDriveGear/PulleyAssy 1 AGNH1133 76 AluminumLowerMainFrame 2 AGNH1110G 77 MainFrameBottomPlate 1 AGNH1108 78 SocketButtonHeadSelf-TappingScrew T2x6mm 6 AGNH1109 79 Anti-RotationBracket 1 AGNH1123 80 SocketButtonHeadSelf-TappingScrew T2x6mm 2 AGNH1109 81 Anti-RotationBracketSpacer 2 AGNH1123S 82 AluminumMotorMount 1 AGNH1204 83 AluminumFrameSpacer 10 AGNH1104 84 CanopyMount 2 AGNH1145 85 SocketButtonHeadScrew M2x14mm 4 AGNH1109 86 SocketButtonHeadSelf-TappingScrew T2x16mm 6 AGNH1109

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87 LandingGearStrut 2 AGNH1146W 88 LandingSkid 2 AGNH1148W 89 LandingSkidEndCap 4 AGNH1148W 90 SocketButtonHeadSelf-TappingScrew T2x8mm 4 AGNH1109 91 LandingSkidStop 4 AGNH1149B 92 AntennaTube 1 AGNH1148W 93 TailRotorDriveBelt 1 AGNH1134 94 TailBoom 1 AGNH1135 95 TailBoomServoMount 2 AGNH1135 96 TailBoomBraceEnd 4 AGNH1138W 97 TailBoomBraceEnd 2 AGNH1138W 98 SocketButtonHeadSelf-TappingScrew T2x8mm 2 AGNH1109 99 VerticalStabilizer 1 AGNH1137W 100 HorizontalStabilizer 1 AGNH1137W 101 HorizontalStabilizerMount 1 AGNH1137W 102 AluminumCapWasher 2 AGNH1109 103 ShoulderScrew M2x9mm 2 AGNH1150 104 SocketButtonHeadSelf-TappingScrew T2x6mm 2 AGNH1109 105 SocketButtonHeadSelf-TappingScrew T2x16mm 2 AGNH1109 106 TailCaseRight 1 AGNH1139 107 TailCaseLeft 1 AGNH1139 108 Bearing 3x8x3mm 2 AGNH1156 109 TailBeltPulley 1 AGNH1139 110 Bearing 2x5x2.5mm 2 AGNH1158 111 TailPitchControlLever 1 AGNH1141 112 StainlessSteelLinkage/ControlBall 1 AGNH1227 113 CountersunkScrew M2x6.5mm 1 AGNH1227 114 ShoulderScrew M2x9mm 1 AGNH1150 115 SocketButtonHeadSelf-TappingScrew T2x10mm 3 AGNH1150 116 Washer 2x3.8x0.2mm 2 AGNH1150 117 Washer 2x3.8x0.5mm 1 AGNH1121 118 TailRotorShaft&High-StengthDrvPulley 1 AGNH1140 119 SteelTailRotorHub 1 AGNH1144 120 Setscrew M3x3mm 1 AGNH1150 121 TailHolder/Grip 2 AGNH1142 122 StainlessSteelLinkage/ControlBall 2 AGNH1227 123 CountersunkScrew M2x6.5mm 1 AGNH1227 124 Bearing 2x5x2.5mm 2 AGNH1158 125 Bearing 3x6x2.5mm 2 AGNH1155 126 SocketButtonHeadScrew M2x8mm 2 AGNH1142 127 ShoulderScrew M2x9mm 2 AGNH1150 128 CarbonTailRotorBlade 2 AGNH1143 129 ShoulderScrew M2x12mm 1 AGNH1150 130 TailRotorPitchControlBallLink 2 AGNH1141 131 ShoulderScrew M1.4x6.5mm 2 AGNH1141 132 TailRotorPitchControlSlider 1 AGNH1141 133 TailLinkageRod 1 AGNH1136W 134 TailLinkageRodZ-Bend 1 AGNH1136W 135 TailLinkageThreadedRod 1 AGNH1136W 136 LongBallLink 1 AGNH1136W 137 TailLinkageRodJoiner 2 AGNH1136W 138 AluminumCapWasher 4 AGNH1109

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Replacement Parts Listing

AGNH1001MiniHelicopterMainBladeHolder

AGNH1105GSACompleteAluminumMain

FrameSet,Gray

AGNH1106Aluminum/CarbonFiberFrame

CompletePartsSet


PlasticPartsSet


BottomPlate


HardwareSet

AGNH1110GAluminumLowerMainFrame(2),Gray

AGNH1111GAluminumUpperMainFrame(2),Gray

AGNH1112WXLCanopy,White

AGNH1114MainRotorHolder/GripSet

AGNH1115Feathering/SpindleShaft(4)

AGNH1116FlybarControlSet

AGNH1117FlybarSeesawHolderand

MixingLeverSet

AGNH1118FlybarRod(2)

AGNH1120FlybarPaddleSet,Black

AGNH1121WashoutBaseandFlybar

ControlLeverSet

AGNH1122AluminumandComposite

CCPMSwashplate

AGNH1123AntiRotationBracket

AGNH1124LinkageRodSet

AGNH1125BallLinkSet

64

65

AGNH1126LinkageRodandBallLinkSet

AGNH1127LinkageBallandScrewSet

AGNH1128MainShaft(3)andCollar

AGNH1129One-WayBearing

AGNH1130One-WayBearingShaft(2)

AGNH1131WHighStrengthMainDrive

Gear(2),White

AGNH1132WHighStrengthTailDriveGear(2),White

AGNH1133HSTailDriveGear/PulleyAssembly

AGNH1134XLTailDriveBelt

AGNH1135TailBoom(2)andServoMount

AGNH1136WTailLinkageRodSet,White

AGNH1137WStabilizerSet,White

AGNH1138WTailBoomBraceSet,White

AGNH1139TailCaseSet

AGNH1140TailRotorShaft(3)andHSDrivePulley

AGNH1141TailRotorControlandPitchLeverSet

AGNH1142TailHolder/GripandSteelHubSet

AGNH1143CarbonTailRotorBladeSet

AGNH1145CanopyMount(2)andTail

LinkageRodSupport


AGNH1146WLandingGearStrut(2),White

AGNH1148WLandingSkidSet,White

AGNH1149BLandingSkidStop(6),Blue

AGNH1150HardwareSet

AGNH1152MainRotorHolder/Grip(4)

AGNH1153Bearing5x11x5mm(4)


AGNH1155Bearing3x6x2.5mm(4)





AGNH1204AluminumMotorMount

AGNH1210GAluminumBatteryMounting

PlateSet,Gray

AGNH1213GAluminumRotorHousing/Head

BlockSet,Gray

AGNH325WW325mmPROWoodRotor

BladeSet,White

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AGNA1005HookandLoopStrap(5)

AGNH1000MiniHelicopterPitchGauge

AGNH1005T-REX450AluminumCase

AGNH1112FWXLFiberglassCanopy,White

AGNH11203KFlybarPaddleSet,3K

AGNH1208CarbonFiberUpper/LowerMainFrame,

Black(AGNH1209;Silver)

AGNH1211CarbonFiberBatteryMountingPlate,

Black(AGNH1212;Silver)

AGNH1214GAluminumMainRotorHolder/GripSet,

Gray(AGNH1214B;Blue)

AGNH1215GAluminumWashoutBase,Gray

(AGNH1215B;Blue)

AGNH1216GAluminumFlybarControlSet,Gray

(AGNH1216B;Blue)

AGNH1217GAluminumFlybarSeesawHolder,Gray

(AGNH1217B;Blue)

AGNH1221GAluminumControlLeverSet,Gray

(AGNH1221B;Blue)

AGNH1222GAluminumCCPMSwashplate,Gray

(AGNH1222B;Blue)

AGNH1234AluminumTailBoomServoMount,Blue

AGNH1235CarbonFiberTailBoom

AGNH1236CarbonFiberStabilizerSet,3KBlack

(AGNH1237;Silver)

AGNH1238BTailBoomBraceSetw/Aluminum

Ends/Bracket,Blue

AGNH1239GAluminumTailCase/Unit,Gray

(AGNH1239B;Blue)

AGNH1241GAluminumTailRotorControlSet,Gray

(AGNH1241B;Blue)

AGNH1242GAluminimTailHolder/GripandSteel

HubSet,Gray(AGNH1242B;Blue)

Optional Parts Listing

AGNH325FW325mmFiberRotorBladeSet,White

AGNH325CFY325mmCarbonFiberRotorBladeSet,

3KYellow

AGNH335WW335mmPROWoodRotor

BladeSet,White

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Optional Parts Listing

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GENERAL

1)Iwillnotflymymodelaircraftinsanctionedevents,airshowsormodelflyingdemonstrationsuntilithasbeenproventobeairworthybyhavingbeenpreviously,successfullyflighttested.

2)Iwillnotflymymodelhigherthanapproximately400feetwithin3milesofanairportwithoutnotifyingtheairportoperator.Iwillgiveright-of-wayandavoidflyingintheproximityoffull-scaleaircraft.Wherenecessary,anobservershallbeutilizedtosuperviseflyingtoavoidhavingmodelsflyintheproximityoffull-scaleaircraft.

3)Whereestablished,IwillabidebythesafetyrulesfortheflyingsiteIuse,andIwillnotwillfullyordeliberatelyflymymodelsinacareless,recklessand/ordangerousmanner.

4)Themaximumtakeoffweightofamodelis55pounds,exceptmodelsflownunderExperimentalAircraftrules.

5)IwillnotflymymodelunlessitisidentifiedwithmynameandaddressorAMAnumberonorinthemodel.(Thisdoesnotapplytomodelswhilebeingflownindoors.)

6)Iwillnotoperatemodelswithmetal-bladedpropellersorwithgaseousboosts,inwhichgasesotherthanairentertheirinternalcombustionengine(s);norwillIoperatemodelswithextremelyhazardousfuelssuchasthosecontainingtetranitromethaneorhydrazine.

RADIO CONTROL

1)Iwillhavecompletedasuccessfulradioequipmentgroundrangecheckbeforethefirstflightofaneworrepairedmodel.

2)IwillnotflymymodelaircraftinthepresenceofspectatorsuntilIbecomeaqualifiedflier,unlessassistedbyanexperiencedhelper.

3)Atallflyingsitesastraightorcurvedline(s)mustbeestablishedinfrontofwhichallflyingtakesplacewiththeothersideforspectators.Onlypersonnelinvolvedwithflyingtheaircraftareallowedatorinfrontoftheflightline.Intentionalflyingbehindtheflightlineisprohibited.

4)IwilloperatemymodelusingonlyradiocontrolfrequenciescurrentlyallowedbytheFederalCommunicationsCommission.(OnlyproperlylicensedAmateursareauthorizedtooperateequipmentonAmateurBandfrequencies.)

5)Flyingsitesseparatedbythreemilesormoreareconsideredsafefromsite-to-siteinterference,evenwhenbothsitesusethesamefrequencies.Anycircumstancesunderthreemilesseparationrequireafrequencymanagementarrangement,whichmaybeeitheranallocationofspecificfrequenciesforeachsiteortestingtodeterminethatfreedomfrominterferenceexists.AllocationplansorinterferencetestreportsshallbesignedbythepartiesinvolvedandprovidedtoAMAHeadquarters.Documentsofagreementandreportsmayexistbetween(1)twoormoreAMACharteredClubs,(2)AMAclubsandindividualAMAmembersnotassociatedwithAMAClubs,or(3)twoormoreindividualAMAmembers.

6)ForCombat,distancebetweencombatengagementlineandspectatorlinewillbe500feetpercubicinchofenginedisplacement.(Example:.40engine=200feet.);electricmotorswillbebasedonequivalentcombustionenginesize.AdditionalsafetyrequirementswillbepertheRCCombatsectionofthecurrentCompetitionRegulations.

7)Atairshowsormodelflyingdemonstrations,asinglestraightlinemustbeestablished,onesideofwhichisforflying,withtheothersideforspectators.

8)WiththeexceptionofeventsflownunderAMACompetitionrules,afterlaunch,exceptforpilotsorhelpersbeingused,nopoweredmodelmaybeflowncloserthan25feettoanyperson.

9)Undernocircumstancesmayapilotorotherpersontouchapoweredmodelinflight.

2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code

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Building Notes

71

Flying Notes

9379

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