Assembly Manual For

53” electric sbach 342

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Wingspan: 88 in
Wingarea: 1479.8 sp in
Length: 78.8 in
Engine: 50CC

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 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing

our new 53” electric sbach
342. we strive to achieve the
real Quick Builded and ARF
aircraf .
It just requires the least
amout of assembly of any kit
that almost finished in
factory.To obtain the perfect
performence,both the design
and manufacturing have been
taken care with the highest
quality from any
hardware,covering ,wood and
glue in the construction as
well.By optimal weight and
reliable construction,you
construction you will
find this plane is really ideal
for 3D - Freestyle and
aerobatic.
So we hope every effort and
service
i we offer
ff will
ill make
k you
feel easy and have a wonderful
time in the pleasure of flying in
3D space.
More information on website
www.pilot--rc.com
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 WARRANTY

■ All Pilot-RC products are guaranteed against

defects for 30 days of receiving your airplane. This
warranty is limited to construction or productions
defects in both material and workmanship , doesn't
cover any component parts damaged by use or
modification
difi ti .

■ The manufacture can't supervise the assembly

,operation and maintenance ,and can't ensure your
radio system is in good condition. Therefore ,we are
nott responsible
ibl for
f any damage
d occurringi during
d i
the use of a radio controlled model. It is impossible
to determine for certain wehther crash damage was
the result of a radio systerm failure or pilot error even
improper installation of our products.Model airplane
owner is using it on his own responsibility.

■ In no event should Pilot-RC accept the liability

exceeds the original cost of the airframe (not include
motor and radio system).

■ No matter what reason you wish to return this

airplane , all shipping cost will be paid by costumer.If
some parts require replacement from us ,the original
parts’ return is at costumer'
parts costumer expense.
expense

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 ATTENTION

■ You should not regard this plane as toy!

■ To ensure safety,please read the instruction
manual thoroughly before assembly .
■ Building and operating model plane require
diligent practicing and correct guidance. Any
neglect,carelessness
l t l andd missing
i i experience
i can
cause serious bodily harm and property damage.
■ Seek the assistant of a experienced person or
airplane model clubs in assembly ,operation and
maintenance to ensure q quick and successful learning
g
■ Fly only in proven model airfield that AMA
(Academy of Model Areonautics) approved

Pilot-RC has the right to change to this plane

,instruction
i t ti and d limited
li it d warranty
t without
ith t notice.
ti
If you have any problems and questions ,please
contact Pilot –RC.

Web: www.pilot-rc.com
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Cellphone:+86 760 88781293
FAX: +86 760 88780293
Address: No.34, Chengnan Er Road , Zhongshan city, 528400, Guangdong
Province, China

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Items needed for completion

-masking tape
-Thin and medium CA.
-30 minute epoxy.
-Electric drill with an assortment of small drill bits.
-Small flat head and head screw drivers.
-Standard and needle nose pliers.
-4 sub micro metal geared servos.
-Brushless Outrunner motor (you also can use other motor)
Setup 1: Hacker A30-12XL Motor : http://www.hacker-motor-shop.com
Setup 2: Dualsky XM4260CA-6 Motor : http://www.dualsky.com

- 60 Amp ESC.
- 4S 2200 - 4000mAh or 5S 2200-
2200 3800mAh LiPo battery
- 15x8 wood prop for electric motor .

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 INDEX

Introduction ………………….………..….…….…. 1
Warranty …………………….……..….…..……. 2
Attention …………….…………..….……..……. 3

Rudder Assembly ………….…………..….….. 6

Landing Gear Assembly ………….…..……… 9

Wing Servo Assembly ………….……………. 12

Horizontal tail Assembly .………….…………. 14

Elevator Servo Assembly ………….…………. 15

Rudder Servo Assembly …………….…..……… 16

Motor Assembly ………….….………..….……. 17

Cowl Assembly …………………………...…......…… 18

CG ……………………….. … 20
Control Throws ……………………..…… 21
Flight Preperation …...……………..……… 22

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 Rudder Assemby

2. Apply the 30 minutes epoxy

Rudder Control Horn inside the pre-cut slot, and coat the
horn with epoxy as shown

3. Slid the horns into slots slightly.

1. Scuff the middle of horn for good Align the both side before epoxy has
glue bond.Then clean up the surface cured .Wipe away excess glue with
rubbing
bbi alcohol
l h l

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 Rudder Assembly

Slide the hinge

g
15mm into pre-cut
holes on
fuselage

4
1 drops of fast glue
on hinges

self-tapping screw

Reinforce
block Tighten the set screw with 1.5mm
15mm
Hex Wrench

Slide the steel wire into

3 hole and glue in the slot

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 Landing Gear Assembly

Main Landing Gear Installation

NOTE: the correct edge in mounting

Taper to
rear

Straight
edge to
front of
fuselage

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 Landing Gear Assembly

1. Install the landing gear with the 3. Lift the rear of fuse to line it up
bolts.Don’t over tighten and crack with ground as shown
the carbon fiber

4. Make the flat sides of the axle bolt

2. Install the landing gear axles with vertical with ground .Then tighten the
lock nut ,but do not tighten lock nut against
g the landing
gggear strut

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 Landing Gear Assembly

5. Install the collars and wheel in

order with a drop of Blue Loctite on 2. Drill the holes for the installing the
the collar set screw and ensure the self-tapping screw
wheel is free to rotate.

Pants Installation
1. Hold the rear of fuse up. Slipping 3. Finish the wheel pants mounting
the wheel pant over the axles and with the self-tapping screw
support the rear of them to line up
with the ground

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 Wing Servo Assembly

1. Scuff the horns for good glue 3. Slide the horns into slot slightly
bond.Then clean up the surface and wipe away excess epoxy with
rubbing alcohol

2. Cut out the cover for horns 4. Lock the connector with the
location carefully.Apply the 30 provided safety clip against vibration
minutes epoxy inside the pre-cut and loosened tension as shown
slot ,and coat the horn with epoxy

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 Wing Servo Assembly

5. Cut out the cover for servo

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location carefully. Install servo with 7. Repeat all the step above for the
mounting screws.Use 1mm bit to drill other wing
the mounting holes

The carbon tube and wing bolts use

to be mounted in the final assembly

6. Install the servo arms facing

toward the wing tip. Measure and cut
the extra wire. Then bend to a sharp
of “z” as shown .Keep the aileron
panel on the neutral position

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 Horizontal tail Assembly

Glue in place
carefully with 30
minutes epoxy

Wipe away excess epoxy with

1 Cut off the cover 4 rubbing alcohol

Pre install the

horizontal tail
and measure to
sure symmetry
2 both side
5

Drops of glue on the

Mark and cut off hinges
the cover within
area you sign

3 6

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 Elevator Servo Assembly

Cut off the cover to

pp
appear the p
pre-cut slot

1 2 3
For the detailed introduction about control horn please refer to the wing servo assembly

Install servos with mounting Install the servo arms and

screws. Face the brand toward measure and cut the extra
the rear of fuse. Use 1mm bit to wire.Then bend to a sharp of “z”
drill the mounting holes as shown .Keep the elevator
panel on the neutral position

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 Rudder Servo Assembly

Servo Tray Installation

1. Turn on your transmitter and
plug the servo into receiver. Ensure 3.Drill holes with 2mm bit
every channel is neutral

4. Mounting screws and nuts

2. Keep the tray holes on center and
the arm aligned with brand as shown
A drop of fast
cured gule here

Pre fasten the arm

with drops of fast
cured gule on edge

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 Rudder Servo Assembly

1. Thread cable and crimp the brass

1 2.Mount
2 Mount servo with mounting screws
tube in place with crimping pliers and face the brand toward the rudder.
Install the servo arm ball links with
bolts and nuts.

1mm bit

3.The cables are crossover in fuse

NOTICE: The coupler is best to and threaded out through the rudder
thread half way into ball link for horns. Ensure the same length
g of
further tightening next cables and tension(Don’t pull strongly
to hurt the rudder)

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 Motor Assembly

Glue the spacers on place

Use Blue Loctite on all motor

mounting screws

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 Crowl Assembly

Mounting the air

guide wall on place Cut off cover on
with self tapping the fuse for
screws as shown airflow

12mm

1 2
Reinforce plate
for self tapping
screw mounting

Finish with
self tapping
screws

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 Center of gravity

Center Of Gravity
y
The center of gravity is on the center line of the wing
tube .For more plane please refer to the CG list

Your balance at the CG will determine batteries final

mounting location .Mount batteries and secure with Nylon ties

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 Center of gravity

The CG list of Pilot-RC p

products

This recommendation balance point is for

PLANE CG location
your first flight.The CG can be moved
around to fit your personal taste.
YAK-54 73’’ 156 mm/6.1inch
YAK-54 87’’ 183 mm/7.2inch Edge-540 87’’ 175mm/6.9inch
YAK-54 107’’ 225 mm/8.9inch
Edge-540 107’’ 141mm/5.6inch
YAK-54 121’’ 266 mm/10.5inch
Edge-540 122’’ 166mm/6.5inch
YAK-54 129’’ 273 mm/10.7inch
YAK-54 148’’ 314 mm/12.4inch EXTRA-260 73’’ 144mm/5.7inch

YAK-54 180’’ 401 mm/15.8inch EXTRA-260 87’’ 172mm/6.8inch

EXTRA 260 106’’
EXTRA-260 209
209mm/8.2inch
/8 2i h
EXTRA-300 73’’ 131mm/5.2inch
EXTRA-260 122’’ 248mm/9.8inch
EXTRA-300 88’’ 170mm/6.7inch
EXTRA-300 107’’ 211mm/8.3inch
EXTRA-300 122’’ 244mm/9.6inch

Sbach 342 53’’ 132mm/5.2inch

Sbach 342 73’’ 145mm/5.7inch
Sbach 342 87’’ 173mm/6.8inch

Sbach 342 107’’ 234mm/9.2inch

Sbach 342 122’’ 269mm/10.6inch
Sbach 342 148’’ 309mm/12.1inch

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 Control Throws

The First Flight set up

Throttle: Adjust idle –full

Elevator: 40 Degrees
g on High
g rate

15 Degrees on Low rate

30-50% Exponential
Aileron: 30 Degrees on High rate

15 Degrees on Low rate

30-50% Exponential
Rudder: 45 Degrees on High rate
40 Degrees on Low rate

■ After you set the given control

throws up and have a few flights under
you belt, you can change the amounts
as well as moving the CG back at 1/4"
intervals

■ Learn to use exponential of about

40 percent on your elevator to make
great landings and not over control a
highly aerobatic airplane.Use 70
percent exponential
p p on High
g Rate!

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 Flight Preperation

■ Make sure you have the right model programmed into your
transmitter
■ Check the direction of each surface not and also right before

you take off .

■ Remember nothing wrong on the ground ever improves in

the air
■ Check the air plane with the engine running and do a range

check with
■ your body between you and the plane at 100 feet.

■ Check your battery voltage after each flight in case one

servo is draining your battery

■ Recheck all screws ,horns
horns and linkages for slop after your
maiden fight and check for damage if you made a bad landing
you first time
■ Have an experienced pilot fly it for you the first time if you

have any doubts in your mind about the maiden flight

■ Take a break after yyou first flight
g and let the adrenaline
burned off by bragging to your fellow members how good it
flies.
■ Fly low and at a medium speed on your first few flight

■ Listen to your engine run and have an observer with you to

remember what you talked about during the flight or if you ger
i t trouble
into t bl . Al Always b
balance
l your props, vibration
ib ti iis a kill
killer.
■ Remember nose heavy airplanes fly all the time, tail heavy

airplanes fly only once. Be on the CG!

■ Fly 3D two mistakes high in the beginning and not close to

people, planes or runways. Being a center of the runway hog

does not endear you to many modelers
modelers.

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