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Step 5

From the top of the aileron, plug the control horn 
screw through the hole and secure it with the provided
nut.

Step 6

Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for the remaining aileron.

Required Parts

• Wing panel (

right )

• Aileron (left and right)

Properly hinging the control surfaces on this model is very important! Poorly installed hinges 
affect the model’s precision and control response and can also be dangerous. Each and every hinge
needs to be securely bonded in place in both the flying surface and the control surface. The hinge
pivot points need to be exactly parallel to each other and precisely located on the center of the hinge
line. The control surfaces of this model are predrilled for the hinges included in hardware package.

Step 1

Sand each end of the hinges using coarse 
sandpaper. This will improve the bond of the epoxy to 
the hinge.

left and 

Section 3 – Hinging and Sealing the 
Control Surfaces

Step 2

Mix some 30-minute epoxy. Using a glue syringe or 
toothpick, place a sufficient amount of the epoxy into 
one of the hinge pockets in the aileron leading edge. 
Install one of the hinge points until the hinge pin 
center is flush with the leading edge of the aileron. 
Wipe away any excess epoxy with rubbing alcohol. 
Continue installing hinges in the leading edge of the 
aileron. The control surfaces (ailerons) will be 
installed after the epoxy is fully cured. Note: Be sure 
that the hinge pivot pins are parallel and flush to the 
aileron leading edge. It’s important to frequently mix a 
fresh batch of 30-minute epoxy in order to achieve 
good glue joint penetration. If you notice the epoxy 
becoming thicker, then mix a new batch!

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Step 2

Install the following items onto the axle: washer, wheel 
and then wheel collar.

Note: It may be necessary to drill the hole in the 
wheel to fit onto the axle.

Step 3

The blind nuts on the wheel pant are pre-installed. 
Slide the wheel pant to the right position on the wheel. 
Secure the wheel pant to the landing gear with two 
screws.

Note: Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal 
fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose.

Step 4

Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the remaining landing gear.

Step 5

Install the landing gear to the fuselage using four 
screws and four lock washers.

Required Parts

• Fuselage

Step 1

Use foam and rubber bands (or hook and loop straps) 
to secure the receiver to the battery tray.

Section 10 – Receiver, Battery and Fuel 
Tank Installation

Summary of Contents for Edge 540 74" 30cc

Page 1: ...gine not incl 26 35cc Gas or 91 1 20 2C 1 10 1 40 4C Nitro Radio not incl 4ch 6 servos Construction Balsa and Plywood Features Designed for high performance scale aerobatics High quality balsa and ply...

Page 2: ...21 Table of Contents Appendix Parts and Options...

Page 3: ...ansitions smoothly from idle to full throttle and back Also ensure the engine is tuned according to the manufacturer s instructions and it will run consistently and constantly at full throttle when ad...

Page 4: ...cc Edge 540 AM50404 Rudder for 30cc Edge 540 AM50405 Left Wing Panel w Aileron for 30cc Edge 540 AM50406 Right Wing Panel w Aileron for 30cc Edge 540 AM50412 Left Stabilizer w Elevator for 30cc Edge 5...

Page 5: ...efore Starting Assembly 18 3 Step 9 Install the switch for the ignition in the switch hatch on the side of the fuselage as shown Note As the cowling mounting screw is inside the fuselage under the hat...

Page 6: ...servo is at the neutral position Step 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for the remaining wing panel Section 1 Aileron Servo Installation Step 2 The vertical and horizontal base lines are pre marked on the...

Page 7: ...the sheeting you will be drilling through this Make sure to drill the hole perpendicular to the centerline of the aileron Step 2 Wrap the receiver battery in foam and use rubber bands or hook and loop...

Page 8: ...until the hinge pin center is flush with the leading edge of the aileron Wipe away any excess epoxy with rubbing alcohol Continue installing hinges in the leading edge of the aileron The control surfa...

Page 9: ...epoxy to fully cure for enough time Now is a good time to repeat Steps 1 through 5 for the remaining wing panel and aileron Step 7 When fully cured move each control surface throughout its travel rang...

Page 10: ...ck the opening for the wing tube servo leads and pins from inside of the fuselage where the wing panels connect to the fuselage Carefully remove the covering from the opening using a hobby knife Step...

Page 11: ...e of the rudder Step 6 Put the threaded rod of the rudder control horn through the hole and secure it with the provided nuts Adjust the position of the rod so that it has the same length on both sides...

Page 12: ...abilizer using the same techniques for the wing installation Secure the stabilizer with screws at the bottom as shown Step 3 Center the elevator servo using the radio system Install a servo arm onto t...

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