E-flite Carbon-Z ® T-28 Instruction Manual

Carbon-Z® T-28

Instruction Manual

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Meaning of Special Language:

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:

NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury. CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury. WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high

probability of superﬁ cial injury.

WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.

This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.

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AGE RECOMMENDATION: Not for children under 14

years. This is not a toy.

WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: If you ever need to replace your Spektrum receiver found

in a Horizon Hobby product, always purchase from Horizon Hobby, LLC or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others.

• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control.

• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, trafﬁ c and people.

• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).

• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.

• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not speciﬁ cally designed and

Charging Warnings

CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly.

Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a ﬁ re, personal injury, and/or property damage.

• Never leave charging batteries unattended.

• Never charge batteries overnight.

• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery, you assume all

risks associated with lithium batteries.

• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use im-

mediately. If charging or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in ﬁ re.

• Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results.

• Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of

40–120º F (5–49º C). Do not store battery or aircraft in a car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch ﬁ re.

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protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.

• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death.

• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered.

• Always remove batteries before disassembly.

• Always keep moving parts clean.

• Always keep parts dry.

• Always let parts cool after use before touching.

• Always remove batteries after use.

• Always ensure failsafe is properly set before ﬂ ying.

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

• Never touch moving parts.

• Always charge batteries away from ﬂ ammable materials.

• Always inspect the battery before charging and never charge dead or damaged batteries.

• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool between charges.

• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging.

• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI-PO BATTERIES. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause ﬁ re resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.

• Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under load.

• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips.

• Never charge batteries outside recommended levels.

• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.

• Never allow minors under the age of 14 to charge battery packs.

• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended between 40–120° F or 5–49° C) or place in direct sunlight.

Box Contents

Quick Start Information

Transmitter

Setup

Ail

Dual Rates*

EXPO

(Soft center)

Ele

Rud

Ail 5% 0%

Ele 5% 5%

Rud 10% 0%

Flap*

Flap

Elevator mix

Center of

1/8 in  elevator 1/16 in  elevator

11.5 inches (292 mm) forward of trailing edge

Gravity (CG) Flight Timer

Setting

*Measured from widest point of control surface.

Blank (Acro) Model

Servo Reversing: Normal

Travel Adjust (All Surfaces): 100%

Hi Rates Low Rates

= 1 7/16 in

= 1 1/4 in

=7/8 in =7/8 in

=2 in =2 in

High Low

Full Flap Half Flap 3 1/8  1 9/16 in 

of wing at ﬂ ap root.

6 minutes

= 1 1/4 in

=1 1/8 in

=3/4 in =3/4 in

=1 9/16 in =1 9/16 in

ABCDEF

Speciﬁ cations

For replacement part numbers see page 62

60-Size Brushless Outrunner Motor 500Kv

70-Amp, Switch Mode BEC, Brushless ESC w/EC5

(6) 25 g Metal Gear Servo (1) 16 g Metal Gear Servo (Nose Gear)

Spektrum™ AR636, 6-Channel AS3X® Sport Receiver

Battery: 5000mAh 22.2V 6S 30C Li-Po

Battery Charger: 6-cell Li-Po battery balancing charger

Recommended Transmitter:

Full-Range 6 channel 2.4GHz with Spektrum DSM2®/DSMX® technology with programmable dual rates and exponential.

78 in. (198 cm)

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Table of Contents

Preﬂ ight ...............................................................................................4

Model Assembly ..................................................................................4

Control Surface Centering ....................................................................8

Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings ...................................................8

Transmitter and Receiver Binding .........................................................9

Receiver Selection and Installation .......................................................9

Battery Installation and ESC Arming ...................................................10

Center of Gravity (CG) .......................................................................11

AS3X Control Direction Test ..............................................................11

In Flight Trimming ............................................................................12

Flying Tips and Repairs ......................................................................12

Post Flight Checklist ..........................................................................13

Troubleshooting Guide AS3X .............................................................13

Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................................14

AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ...........................................15

Limited Warranty ...............................................................................16

Contact Information ...........................................................................17

FCC Information .................................................................................17

IC Information ....................................................................................17

Compliance Information for the European Union .................................17

Replacement Parts ............................................................................62

Optional Parts ....................................................................................63

63 in. (162 cm)

12 lb (5.5 kg)

1073 sq. in. (70 sq dm)

Preﬂ ight

1 Remove and inspect contents. 2 Read this instruction manual thoroughly. 3 Charge the ﬂ ight battery. 4 Fully assemble the airplane. 5 Install the ﬂ ight battery in the aircraft (once it has been fully charged). 6 Check the Center of Gravity (CG). 7 Bind the aircraft to your transmitter. 8 Make sure linkages move freely.

Model Assembly

Vertical Tail Installation

1. Connect the rudder and elevator servo connectors (aa) to the servo extensions in the fuselage.

2. Slide the vertical tail assembly into the slot in the fuselage.

CAUTION: DO Not crush or damage the wiring when attaching the vertical tail assembly to the fuselage.

3. Secure the assembly to the fuselage using 2 screws (bb) (from Bag A) as shown. Long screw in front hole, shorter screw in rear hole.

When needed, disassemble in reverse order.

9 Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter. 10 Perform the AS3X Control Direction Test with the aircraft. 11 Adjust ﬂ ight controls and transmitter. 12 Perform a radio system Range Test. 13 Find a safe open area to ﬂ y. 14 Plan ﬂ ight for ﬂ ying ﬁ eld conditions.

Horizontal Stabilizer Installation

1. Slide the horizontal stabilizer tube (aa) into the hole in the rear of the fuselage.

2. Install the 2 piece (left and right) horizontal stabilizer as shown. Ensure the control horn faces down.

3. Secure the 2 piece tail in place with 2 screws (bb) (from bag B) in the top of each side of the horizontal tail.

Model Assembly Continued

Horizontal Stabilizer Installation Continued

4. Attach the Z-bend end of the control rod (cc) (from Bag B) to the servo arm’s center hole as shown.

5. Attach the clevis (dd) to the elevator control horn’s second to outer most hole as shown.

6. Ensure the elevator servo arm is in the correct position, then adjust the linkage to center the elevator.

When needed, disassemble in reverse order.

Wing Installation

Wing Assembly

1. Slide both wing tubes into the wing holes. The long tube (aa) is installed in the front hole and the short tube (bb) is installed in the rear hole.

2. Ensure that the aileron, flap and gear servo wires pass through the square hole (cc) to the top side of the wing.

3. Secure the wing together by installing two brackets (dd) where the two wing halves join as shown.

Model Assembly Continued

Wing Installation Continued

Wing Placement

1. Remove the canopy hatch from the fuselage by pulling back the release button (aa), then pull up on the back of the canopy.

2. Turn over the fuselage so the bottom faces up and feed the servo wires through the hole in the fuselage (bb).

3. Align the wing with the recess of the fuselage and fit the wing to the fuselage.

CAUTION: DO NOT crush or otherwise damage the wiring when attaching the wing to the fuselage.

4. Secure the wing in place using 4 screws (cc) (from bag D).

5. Turn the aircraft over to access the receiver and connect the servo connectors as follows. All servo connections should be labeled.

• Connect the aileron and ﬂ ap servo leads as shown using the included Y-harness (from bag F).

• Connect the main landing gear to the two open leads of the pre installed three-way Y-harness.

6. Reinstall the canopy hatch.

When needed, disassemble in reverse order.

Ailerons

Gear

Flaps

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