E-flite Beechcraft Bonanza 15e ARF User Manual
Beechcraft Bonanza 15e ARF
Assembly Manual
Specications
Wingspan: 48.0 in (1220mm)
Length: 41.9 in (1065mm)
Wing Area: 410 sq in (26.4 sq dm)
Weight w/Battery: 4.20 – 4.50 lb (1.90 – 2.0 kg)
Weight w/o Battery: 3.50 – 3.80 lb (1.50 – 1.60 kg)
Cockpit Detail Kit (EFL2582), 1/9 Civilian Pilot Blue with Glasses
(EFLA156) and 1/9 Civilian Pilot (EFLA151) all sold separately.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Product Registration
Table of Contents......................................................2
Introduction................................................................2
Important Warranty Information................................2
Using the Manual......................................................2
Product Registration..................................................2
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout.....................................2
Covering Colors Used...............................................2
Recommended Radio Equipment.............................3
Recommended Setup...............................................3
Optional Equipment...................................................3
Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries............................3
Required Tools and Adhesives..................................3
Rudder and Elevator Servo
and Pushrod Installation........................................4
Tailcone Installation...................................................7
Tail Installation...........................................................8
Optional V-Tail Ruddervator Servo
and Pushrod Installation.....................................11
Optional V-Tail Installation......................................14
Nosewheel Steering Cable and Servo Installation......16
Nose Gear Installation............................................18
Aileron Servo Installation.........................................20
Flap Servo Installation.............................................24
Wing Joining............................................................28
Main Landing Gear Installation................................30
Optional Retract Installation - Nose Gear.................31
Optional Retract Installation - Main Gear.................36
Motor and ESC Installation......................................39
Cowling and Spinner Installation.............................41
Optional Aluminum Spinner Installation..................45
Belly Pan Installation...............................................46
Battery and Receiver Installation.............................47
Optional Cockpit Detail Kit Installation....................48
Final Assembly........................................................50
Radio Connections for Optional V-Tail Installation....51
Radio Connections for Retractable Landing Gear ....52
Control Throws........................................................52
Center of Gravity......................................................53
Preight..................................................................53
Templates.............................................................55
Warranty Information...............................................57
Disposal of WEEE by
Users in the European Union..............................58
2010 AMA Model Aircraft Safety Code...................59
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For most private pilots, nothing says “I’ve arrived!”
quite like taking the left seat of a Beechcraft
Bonanza. Considered by many to be the nest
single-engine airplane in general aviation, the
Bonanza is renowned for its classic lines and
sporty-yet-stable ight characteristics. E-ite has
expertly captured the scale lines and satisfying ying
manners of the Bonanza with this 15-size ARF. It
comes out of the box with a great looking UltraCote®
trim scheme and enough scale detail to satisfy any
sport modeler. For those who want to push the scale
looks and performance even further, E-ite offers
several optional accessory kits (sold separately) that
allow you to add cockpit details, electric retracts and
even a V-tail.
Important Warranty Information
Please read our Warranty and Liability Limitations
section on Page 57 before building this product. If
you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to
accept the liability associated with the use of this
Product, you are advised to return this Product
immediately in new and unused condition to the
place of purchase.
Using the Manual
This manual is divided into sections to help make
assembly easier to understand, and to provide
breaks between each major section. In addition,
check boxes have been placed next to each step
to keep track of its completion. Steps with a single
square () are performed once, while steps with
two squares ( ) indicate that the step will require
repeating, such as for a right or left wing panel, two
servos, etc. Remember to take your time and follow
the directions.
Please register your product online at this address:
www.e-iterc.com/register
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout
EFL2576 Wing Set
EFL2577 Fuselage
EFL2578 Tail Set
EFL2579 V-tail (optional)
EFL2580 Cowling
EFL2581 Landing Gear Set
EFL2582 Cockpit Kit (optional)
EFL2583 Tailcone
EFL2584 Hardware Pack
EFL2585 Pushrod Set
EFL2586 Belly Pan
Covering Colors Used
White HANU870
Flame Red HANU883
Deep Blue HANU873
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Recommended Radio Equipment
Recommended Setup
Required Tools and Adhesives
You will need a minimum 6-channel transmitter,
receiver, and seven servos. You can also choose to
purchase a complete radio system. If you are using an
existing transmitter, just purchase the other required
equipment separately. We recommend the crystal-free,
interference-free Spektrum™ DX6i 2.4GHz DSM®
6-channel system. If using your own transmitter, we
recommend the MC35 Micro Servos from JR SPORT.
If you own the Spektrum DX6i radio, just add the
AR6200 DSM2™ 6-channel receiver and seven JR
SPORT™ MC35 Micro Servos.
Transmitter and Receiver
SPM6600 DX6i 6-Channel DSM2 without
Servos, Mode 2
Or Purchase Separately
SPMAR6200 AR6200
6-Channel Receiver Air
And
JSP20030 Micro Servo (7 required)
EFLREX12L 12-inch Lightweight Servo
Extension (2)
EFLRYH3 3-inch Y-harness, Lightweight
(3 required, 2 for V-tail version)
EFLREX6L 6-inch Lightweight Servo
Extension (2 required)
EFLREX9L 9-inch Lightweight Servo
Extension (3 required)
If Installing Both Retracts and V-Tail
SPMR7700 DX7 7-Channel Air Transmitter
Only, Mode 2
SPM6070 AR7000 DSM2 7-Channel
Receiver
Motor Power 15 Brushless Outrunner
Motor 950Kv (EFLM4015A)
ESC 40-Amp Pro Brushless ESC
(EFLA1040)
Battery 3200mAh 3S 11.1V 20C Li-Po
(EFLB32003S)
Propeller Electric Propeller, 11 x 8E
(APC11080E)
Optional Equipment
EFL2579 V-Tail
EFL2582 Cockpit Kit
EFLG110 10- to 15-Size Tricycle Electric
Retracts
EFLSP175 1.75-inch Aluminum Spinner
Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries
Lithium Polymer batteries are signicantly more
volatile than alkaline or Ni-Cd/Ni-MH batteries used
in RC applications. All manufacturer’s instructions
and warnings must be followed closely. Mishandling
of Li-Po batteries can result in re. Always follow
the manufacturer’s instructions when disposing of
Lithium Polymer batteries.
Tools and Equipment
Pencil Felt-tipped pen
Low-tack tape Pin vise
Sidecutters Ruler
Pliers Razor saw
Mixing sticks Mixing cups
Awl or punch Manila card stock
Paper towels Binder clips
Tapered reamer Scissors
Dental oss #64 rubber bands
Sealing iron Rubbing alcohol
10mm wrench Hobby knife with #11 blade
File #1 Phillips screwdriver
3/16-inch straight blade screwdriver
Rotary tool with cutoff wheel and drum sander
Hex wrench: 1.5mm, 2.5mm, 3/32-inch
Drill bit: 1/16, 5/64, 3/32-inch
Adhesives
Thin CA Canopy Glue
12-minute epoxy 30-minute epoxy
Threadlock
During the course of building your model
we suggest that you use a soft base for the
building surface. A large piece of bedding
foam or a thick bath towel will work well
and help protect the model from damage
during assembly.
The Spektrum trademark is used with
permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc.
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Rudder and Elevator Servo and Pushrod
Installation
Parts Required
Fuselage Micro servos (2)
Clevis (2) Silicone keeper (2)
Snap keeper (2) Radio
16 1/2-inch steel pushrod (2)
Tools Required
Pin vise 1/16-inch drill bit
5/64-inch drill bit Pencil
Sidecutters Pliers
Hobby knife Ruler
Razor saw Thin CA
#1 Phillips screwdriver
Note: go to Page 11 if installing the optional V-tail.
□ Step 1
Remove the canopy by pushing it forward from the
rear edge to disengage the magnets, then lifting and
pulling aft.
□□ Step 2
Install the grommets and bushings in the rudder and
elevator servos. Note that the bushing is installed
from the bottom of the servo.
□□ Step 3
Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the small
servo arm and install a standard 4-way arm on each
servo.
□□ Step 4
Use sidecutters to remove three of the servo arms,
leaving one long arm on opposite sides of each
servo.
□ Step 5
Use a hobby knife with a #11 blade to remove the
covering from the rudder pushrod exit on the right
side of the rear fuselage.
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□ Step 6
Insert the non-threaded end of the rudder pushrod
into the nylon housing in the fuselage through the
cutout made in step 5.
□□ Step 7
Use a 5/64-inch drill bit in a pin vise to enlarge the
outer hole in the servo arm.
□□ Step 8
Place the servo in the fuselage between the
mounting rails with the output shaft towards the front.
Center the servo fore and aft between the rails. Use
the pushrod to position the servo so that the pushrod
is aligned with the outer hole in the servo arm.
□□ Step 9
Hold the servo in place and use a pencil to mark the
mounting hole locations.
□□ Step 10
Remove the servo and pushrod. Use a 1/16-inch drill
bit in a pin vise to drill the mounting holes.
□□ Step 11
Apply a drop of thin CA to each of the holes to
strengthen the wood. Allow the CA to cure without
using accelerator.
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□□ Step 12
Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and the screws
provided with the servo to install the rudder servo in
the fuselage.
□ Step 13
Repeat steps 7 through 12 to locate and install the
elevator servo in the right side of the fuselage.
□ Step 14
Use a razor saw to remove the section of frame at
the right rear corner of the fuselage. Make the cuts
ush with the opening in the side.
□□ Step 15
Measure 14 inches from the threaded end of the
rudder and elevator pushrods and form a 90-degree
bend using pliers.
□□ Step 16
Use sidecutters to trim the bent end of the pushrod
to a length of 1/4-inch.
□□ Step 17
Insert the rudder and elevator pushrods into the
lower guide tubes by feeding them through the
openings in the top of the rewall.
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□□ Step 18
Use your radio to center the rudder and elevator
servos. Insert the pushrods into the outer hole of the
servo arms from below and secure them with snap
keepers.
□ Step 19
Slide a silicone keeper on to the threaded end of
the rudder and elevator pushrods. Install a clevis on
each of the pushrod ends so that it is approximately
centered on the threads.
Tailcone Installation
Parts Required
Fuselage Tailcone
Tools Required
Awl Felt-tipped pen
Manila card stock Thin CA
Low-tack tape Pin vise
1/16-inch drill bit
□ Step 1
Cut three tabs measuring 1 x 3/8-inch from Manila
card stock. Use an awl to make a hole 1/8-inch from
the end and centered along the length of each tab.
□ Step 2
Align the holes in the tabs with the pre-drilled holes
in the tailcone mounting tabs on the fuselage and
secure them to the fuselage with low-tack tape.
□ Step 3
Slide the tailcone in place on the fuselage under the
card stock tabs. Tape it to the fuselage with low-tack
tape so that it cannot move.
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□ Step 4
Use a felt-tipped pen to mark the mounting hole
locations on the tailcone.
□ Step 5
Remove the tailcone and the card stock tabs. Use
a 1/16-inch drill bit in a pin vise to drill the mounting
holes in the tailcone.
Use a mixing stick to support the tailcone
while drilling the mounting holes.
□ Step 6
Apply a drop of thin CA to each of the mount tabs on
the fuselage to strengthen the wood. Allow the CA to
cure fully without using accelerator.
Tail Installation
Parts Required
Fuselage Fin and rudder
Horizontal stabilizer Adjustable horn
#4 steel washer (2) Tailcone
4-40 x 3/4-inch Allen head machine screw (2)
#2 x 1/4-inch woodscrews (3)
Tools Required
Threadlock 3/32-inch hex wrench
Low-tack tape #1 Phillips screwdriver
Hobby knife with #11 blade
□ Step 1
Thread the adjustable horn on to the rudder arm so
that 1/16-inch of thread protrudes.
□ Step 7
Set the prepared tailcone aside until the tail has
been installed.
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□ Step 2
Use a hobby knife to remove the covering over the
two guide tubes for the tail retention bolts in the
lower rear fuselage.
□ Step 3
Place a #4 steel washer on each of the 4-40 x
3/4-inch Allen head tail retention screws.
□ Step 4
Invert the fuselage and place a bolt into the rear
hole.
□ Step 5
Engage a 3/32-inch hex wrench in the screw head to
hold it in place while the tail is being installed.
□ Step 6
Turn the fuselage upright while using the hex wrench
to hold the rear mounting screw in place. Set the
horizontal stabilizer in place over the screw.
□ Step 7
Apply a small amount of threadlock to the end of the
exposed screw.
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Use threadlock on all metal-to-metal fasteners
to prevent them from vibrating loose.
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□ Step 8
Set the n and rudder in place on the horizontal
stabilizer. The dowel in the dorsal n locates in the
hole in the top of the fuselage.
□ Step 10
Turn the fuselage over. Place a small amount of
threadlock on the second screw and insert it into the
forward mounting hole. Use a 3/32-inch hex wrench
to tighten it into place.
Use low-tack tape to center the control
surfaces while setting up servos and
pushrod lengths.
□ Step 9
Align the screw with the blind nut in the base of the
n and use the 3/32-inch hex wrench to secure the
n and stabilizer to the fuselage.
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□ Step 11
Center the elevators and rudder. With the rudder and
elevator servos centered, adjust the clevises to align
them with the control horns. Connect the elevator
pushrod to the outer hole in the control horn, and
connect the rudder pushrod to the adjustable horn.
Secure the clevises with the silicone keepers.
□ Step 12
Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install the tailcone
with three #2 x 1/4-inch woodscrews.
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Optional V-Tail Ruddervator Servo
and Pushrod Installation
Parts Required
Fuselage Micro servos (2)
Clevises (2) Silicone keepers (2)
Snap keepers (2)
16 1/2-inch steel pushrods (2)
Tools Required
Pin vise 1/16-inch drill bit
5/64-inch drill bit Pencil
Sidecutters Pliers
Ruler Thin CA
#1 Phillips screwdriver
□ Step 1
Remove the canopy by pushing it forward from the
rear edge to disengage the magnets, then lifting and
pulling aft.
□□ Step 2
Install the grommets and bushings in the rudder and
elevator servos. Note that the bushing is installed
from the bottom of the servo.
□□ Step 3
Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the small
servo arm and install a standard 4-way arm on each
servo.
□□ Step 4
Use sidecutters to remove three of the servo arms,
leaving one long arm on opposite sides of each
servo.
□ Step 5
Insert the non-threaded ends of the pushrods into
their housings from the rear of the fuselage.
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□□ Step 6
Use a 5/64-inch drill bit in a pin vise to enlarge the
outer hole in each servo arm.
□□ Step 7
Place the servo between the mounting rails with the
output shaft towards the front and use the pushrod
as a guide to position the servo by aligning the
pushrod end with the outer hole in the servo arm.
□□ Step 8
Hold the servo in place and use a pencil to mark the
mounting hole locations.
□□ Step 9
Remove the servo and pushrod. Use a 1/16-inch drill
bit in a pin vise to drill the mounting holes.
□□ Step 10
Apply a drop of thin CA to each of the holes to
strengthen the wood. Allow the CA to cure without
using accelerator.
□□ Step 11
Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and the screws
provided with the servo to install the servo in the
fuselage.
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□ Step 12
Repeat steps 6 through 11 to locate and install the
elevator servo in the right side of the fuselage.
□□ Step 14
Use sidecutters to trim the bent end of the pushrod
to a length of 1/4-inch.
□□ Step 16
Use your radio to center the ruddervator
servos. Insert the pushrods into the outer hole of the
servo arms and secure them with snap keepers.
□□ Step 13
Measure 14 inches from the threaded end of the
ruddervator pushrods and form a 90-degree
bend using pliers.
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□□ Step 15
Insert the ruddervator pushrods into the
upper guide tubes by feeding them through the
openings in the top of the rewall.
□□ Step 17
Slide a silicone keeper on to the threaded end of
each pushrod. Install a clevis on each of the pushrod
ends so that it is approximately centered on the
threads.
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Optional V-Tail Installation
Parts Required
Fuselage V-tail
#4 steel washer (2) Tailcone
4-40 x 3/4-inch Allen head machine screw (2)
#2 x 1/4-inch woodscrews (3)
Tools Required
Threadlock 3/32-inch hex wrench
Low-tack tape #1 Phillips screwdriver
Hobby knife with #11 blade
□ Step 1
Use a hobby knife to remove the covering over the
two guide tubes for the tail retention bolts in the
lower rear fuselage.
□ Step 2
Place a #4 steel washer on each of the 4-40 x
3/4-inch Allen head tail retention screws.
□ Step 3
Invert the fuselage and place a bolt into the rear
mounting hole.
□ Step 4
Engage a 3/32-inch hex wrench in the screw head.
Use the wrench to hold the screw in place while the
fuselage is turned over to install the tail.
□ Step 5
Apply a small amount of threadlock to the end of the
exposed screw.
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□ Step 6
Turn the fuselage upright while using the hex wrench
to hold the rear mounting screw in place. Set the
V-tail in place over the mounting screw and use the
wrench to secure it in place.
□ Step 8
Use low-tack tape to center the ruddervators and
use your radio to center the servos.
□ Step 10
Perform steps 1 through 7 on pages 7 and 8 to
locate and drill the mounting holes in the tailcone.
Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install the tailcone
with three #2 x 1/4-inch woodscrews.
□ Step 7
Turn the fuselage over. Place a small amount of
threadlock on the threads of the second screw and
insert it into the forward mounting hole. Use a 3/32inch hex wrench to tighten it into place.
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□ Step 9
Adjust the clevises to align them with the control
horns. Connect each pushrod to the outer hole in
the control horns and secure the clevises with the
silicone keepers.
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Nosewheel Steering Cable and
Servo Installation
Parts Required
Fuselage Micro servo (1)
Steering cable Silicone keeper
Pushrod connector and button keeper
17-inch nylon pushrod housing
Tools Required
Pencil #1 Phillips screwdriver
Canopy glue 3/32-inch drill bit
Pin vise Thin CA
Pliers Sidecutters
□ Step 1
Prepare the servo by installing the grommets and
bushings. Note that the bushings install from the
bottom of the servo.
□ Step 2
Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the small
servo arm and install a standard size 4-way arm on
the servo.
□ Step 3
Use sidecutters to remove three of the servo arms,
leaving one long arm as shown.
□ Step 4
Use a 3/32-inch drill bit in a pin vise to enlarge the
outer hole in the servo arm.
□ Step 5
Insert the pushrod connector in the outer hole in the
servo arm. Use pliers to press the button keeper on
to the bottom of the connector.
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□ Step 6
Pass the nylon pushrod housing through the holes
in the lower right side of the rewall and fuselage
bulkheads, then through the slot and hole in the
radio tray.
□ Step 7
Adjust the tube until it is ush with the front of the
rewall then apply canopy glue to secure it at each
point where it passes through the fuselage structure.
□ Step 8
Slide a silicone keeper onto the steering cable then
insert the cable into the housing.
□ Step 9
Place the servo between the mounting rails with the
output shaft towards the front. Use the steering cable
to position the servo by inserting it into the pushrod
connector.
□ Step 10
Mark the servo mounting holes with a pencil.
Cutting a bevel on the end of the pushrod
housing will make it much easier to insert
through the holes in the fuselage bulkheads.
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□ Step 11
Remove the servo and use a 1/16-inch drill bit in a
pin vise to drill the mounting holes.
□ Step 12
Apply a drop of thin CA to each hole to strengthen
the wood. Allow the CA to cure without using
accelerator.
□ Step 13
Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and the screws
provided with the servo to install the steering servo
in the fuselage.
Nose Gear Installation
Parts Required
Fuselage Nose gear assembly
#4 x 7/16-inch countersunk wood screws (4)
Tools Required
Ruler #1 Phillips screwdriver
Pin vise 5/64-inch drill bit
Thin CA Pencil
Sidecutters
□ Step 1
Note that the holes in the base of the nose gear
are not spaced evenly. Use a ruler to check the
measurements, the 1 1/8-inch dimension mounts
from left to right across the rails.
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