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RC-Xplanes EDGE 540 T Outrunner Tabs Instruction Manual 

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Distributed by RC-Xplanes 541-261-2707 

rcxplanes.com

 

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2005

 

 

Unpacking Your RC-Xplanes Kit 

Please read all of these instructions before proceeding. This can save you time and money by avoiding costly mistakes.

 

Congratulations on the purchase of your new RC-Xplanes EDGE 540 T

.

 We guarantee that if you follow these 

instructions and maximum performance power equipment recommendations, you will be rewarded with the best 
flying 3D foam aircraft available 

Inside the box you will find all of the necessary laser cut and pre grooved foam parts and hardware to complete 
your airframe. Immediately remove from the bags and inventory all parts included. This is what you should find 
inside. 

1 bag of laser cut Depron foam parts 
including: 

1. 1= 

Fuselage 

 

2. 1= 

Wing 

3.  1= Horizontal Stabilizer 
4. 2= 

Elevators 

5. 1= 

Rudder 

6. 2= 

Ailerons 

7.  2= Front 90 degree supports 
8.  2= Rear 90 degree supports 
9.  2= 45 degree supports 
10.  4= servo mounts 

1 long parts bag including: 

1.  1= 36” x .156 carbon tube 
2.  1= 6” x .156 carbon tube 
3.  2= 3” x .156 carbon tube  
4.  1= 24” x .050 carbon rod 
5.  1= 24” x .032 steel wire 
6.  1= 2” length heat shrink 
7.  1= 2.75” x 3/8” square 

hardwood motor mount 

1 small parts bag including: 

1.  15= DuBro Micro hinges 
2.  4= DuBro Micro control 

horns 

3. 

4= DuBro Micro E-Z links

 

4.  4= DuBro Micro E-Z 

connectors 

If you ordered the SMS Outrunner 
motor package you will also find 1 
SMS mount parts bag Including: 

1.  8= Lexan Fuse Stiffeners 
2.  4= 4-40 x 3/8 nuts 
3.  4= Nylon 4-40 screws 

 

 

These instructions are posted on the 

Construction Page at 

www.rcxplanes.com

 in PDF format to 

allow you to zoom in on any pictures 

for clarity. 

 

 

 

What you will need to complete your RC-Xplanes EDGE 540 T

 

kit 

Power Recommendations 

Radio 

Adhesives and tools 

Motor Combos: 

1.  Hacker A20-22L motor, X20 

ESC, APC 11x4.7 Slow Fly 
prop. 

2.  AXI 2212/26, Phoenix 25 

ESC, APC 11 x 4.7 Slow Fly 
Prop, 

3.  Himax 2015-5400 or Park 

370 5400, 6.6:1 Gearbox, 
Phoenix 25 ESC, GWS 12 x 
6 Slow Fly Prop. For stick 
mount kits. 

Battery: 

1.  Thunder Power Gen 2, 1320 

mAh 3s1p 

4 or 6 channel transmitter and 
receiver.  
4 Micro servos. 
 
Radio and servo choices are very 
subjective. We recommend a good 
6 channel computer radio and a 6 
channel micro receiver for the 
added ability of some fun mixes.  

RC-Xplanes Thin CA 
RC-Xplanes Medium CA 
RC-Xplanes CA accelerant 
RC-Xplanes 5 minute epoxy 
¾” package strapping tape 
Hobby knife 
Small screwdrivers 
Rulers 
Fine point Sharpie 
Carbon and metal cutting tools 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for EDGE 540T SMS Tabs

Page 1: ...RC Xplanes EDGE 540 T Outrunner Tabs Instruction Manual Page 1 of 10 Distributed by RC Xplanes 541 261 2707 rcxplanes com A2005 RC Xplanes EDGE 540T SMS Tabs Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...e 6 1 2 length heat shrink 7 1 2 75 x 3 8 square hardwood motor mount 1 small parts bag including 1 15 DuBro Micro hinges 2 4 DuBro Micro control horns 3 4 DuBro Micro E Z links 4 4 DuBro Micro E Z co...

Page 3: ...and put a small mark at four locations on the spar side of the wing and stabilizer Two at the leading edge and two at the trailing edge for later reference when installing the wing and stabilizer into...

Page 4: ...es per aileron Mark the rudder on the double beveled edge at 0 5 down from the counter balance 0 75 from the bottom edge of the rudder and half way between these two marks for three hinge center marks...

Page 5: ...Slide the stabilizer forward engaging the tabs and slots at the leading edge of the stabilizer Insure that the tabs and slots at the wing and stabilizer are even with the front and rear of the 90 degr...

Page 6: ...ar aligned with the stabilizer trailing edge 1 at the wing trailing edge and 1 at the front end on the fuselage and 90 degree supports When you are satisfied with the alignment apply some accelerator...

Page 7: ...s for each elevator half and the rudder 6C In this step you will test fit the elevator joiner to the elevators and prepare some waxed paper spacers and tape to hold everything aligned while the adhesi...

Page 8: ...Make a 1 line extending away from the wing trailing edge at 90 degrees to the line you made at 1 3 8 along the trailing edge This will be your visual reference when installing the servo mounts to the...

Page 9: ...one at the far right of the left picture below using a pair of diagonal cutters Once modified the control horns will allow for full control surface movement and can be mounted at the locations marked...

Page 10: ...r each surface without bind and apply your favorite exponential to these Make your low rates 50 of the high rates with your favorite exponential for them For a Hacker A20 22L or AXI 2212 26 set your E...

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