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Metric Scale

To convert inches to millimeters, multiply inches by 25.4

To order replacement parts for the Great Planes DC-3 EP ARF, use the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List
that follows. Replacement parts are available only as listed. Not all parts are available separately (an aileron cannot be
purchased separately, but is only available with the wing kit). Replacement parts are not available from Product Support,
but can be purchased from hobby shops or mail order/Internet order firms. Hardware items (screws, nuts, bolts) are also
available from these outlets. If you need assistance locating a dealer to purchase parts, visit www.greatplanes.com and
click on “Where to Buy.” If this kit is missing parts, contact Product Support.

Replacement Parts List

Order Number

Description

How to Purchase

Missing pieces ................................................Contact Product Support
Instruction manual...........................................Contact Product Support
Full-size plans .................................................Not available

GPMA2590 ...........Fuse Kit
GPMA2591 ...........Wing Kit
GPMA2592 ...........Tail Set
GPMA2593 ...........Motors and Harness
GPMA2594 ...........ESC
GPMA2595 ...........Decal Sheet
GPMA2596 ...........Prop Set
GPMA2597 ...........Landing Gear
GPMA2598 ...........Cowls, Plastic Parts

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

Contact your hobby
supplier to purchase
these items.

1/64" = .4mm
1/32" = .8mm
1/16" = 1.6mm
3/32" = 2.4mm

1/8" = 3.2mm

5/32" = 4mm
3/16" = 4.8mm

1/4" = 6.4mm
3/8" = 9.5mm
1/2" = 12.7mm
5/8" = 15.9mm
3/4" = 19mm

1" = 25.4mm
2" = 50.8mm
3" = 76.2mm
6" = 152.4mm

12" = 304.8mm
15" = 381mm
18" = 457.2mm
21" = 533.4mm
24" = 609.6mm
30" = 762mm
36" = 914.4mm

METRIC CONVERSIONS

Summary of Contents for Douglas DC-3

Page 1: ...sed to return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to Hobby Services at the address below Hobby Services 3...

Page 2: ...ts Information about R C clubs and instructors is provided later in this manual For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the DC 3 EP ARF visit the Great Planes web site at www greatpl...

Page 3: ...w modelaircraft org This is a partial list of items required to finish the DC 3 EP ARF that may require planning or decision making before starting to build Order numbers in parentheses are provided f...

Page 4: ...pplicator tips GPMR6033 Curved tip canopy scissors for trimming plastic HCAR0667 When you see the term test fit in the instructions it means that you should first position the part on the assembly wit...

Page 5: ...h 15 1 8 3 2mm Ply Servo Tray 16 51 5mm Main Wheels 2 17 1 8 3 2mm Ply Mid Former Servo Tray 18 1 8 3 2mm Ply Aft Former Servo Tray 19 1 8 3 2mm Ply Wing Joiners 4 20 Fiberglass Nose Hatch Strips 4 21...

Page 6: ...s If you need assistance locating a dealer to purchase parts visit www greatplanes com and click on Where to Buy If this kit is missing parts contact Product Support Replacement Parts List Order Numbe...

Page 7: ...e wing wire outlets 2 gear openings 2 wing bolt holes 2 servo openings 2 on left and right panels not pictured 4 There are two strings inside the wing center section that have the ends taped to each r...

Page 8: ...with the center section Be careful not to get any epoxy on the strings 9 Wipe away excess epoxy that squeezes out from between the joint with paper towels saturated with alcohol Use masking tape on t...

Page 9: ...s a good quality carpet tape 2 Assemble the propeller shaft extension propeller and the propeller adapter as shown in the above photo Place the rubber propeller adapter into the propeller and press it...

Page 10: ...the screws then screw them into place Remove the screws and harden the holes with a few drops of thin CA After the CA hardens reinstall the servo and screws 4 Mount the nylon control horn on the aile...

Page 11: ...attery tray does not cause the fuselage sides to flex outwards as it is inserted into place Sand the sides of the tray if necessary If the sides flex outwards the battery hatch will not fit properly I...

Page 12: ...lue them into place Also glue the outer tubes at the exit points at the rear of the fuselage 4 Assemble the elevator and rudder servos as shown in the above photo using the grommets brass eyelets and...

Page 13: ...ends are the same distance Mark the stab at the leading and trailing edges with a fine tip marking pen Remove the stab from the fuselage Do not glue the stab into place yet 4 The two elevator halves...

Page 14: ...glue on the stab or on the fuselage When you have the elevators in place with no gaps between the stab and elevators place six drops of thin CA on both sides of each hinge and let it cure Do not use a...

Page 15: ...elage using two 2 5mm x 9 5mm flanged Phillips head screws as shown in the photo above Drill 1 16 1 6mm pilot holes for the screws Harden the holes with thin CA 7 Mount the 25mm tail wheel with a 2mm...

Page 16: ...mained centered Adjust if necessary Use a Great Planes AccuThrow or a ruler to accurately measure and set the control throw of each control surface as indicated in the chart that follows If your radio...

Page 17: ...u lift the model by the engine propeller shaft and the bottom of the fuse under the TE of the fin Do this several times 2 If one wing always drops when you lift the model it means that side is heavy B...

Page 18: ...hot Do not touch them during or right after operation The electric motors and battery used in your DC 3 EP ARF are very powerful and the spinning propellers have a lot of momentum therefore if you to...

Page 19: ...ROG takeoffs are only possible from a smooth surface If you are flying from a grass field the DC 3 EP can be safely and easily hand launched Do not attempt to do so by yourself Have an assistant laun...

Page 20: ...el stalls This model does not slow rapidly on final approach so a low dragged in approach may be needed Always land into the wind Due to the small wheel size the model may start to nose over Gradually...

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