Specifications
Wingspan: 55.0 in (1575mm)
Length: 44.0 in (1110mm)
Wing Area: 545 sq in (34.9 sq dm)
Weight w/o Battery: 4.40–4.50 lb (1.90–2.00 kg)
Weight w/Battery: 5.00–5.25 lb (2.20–2.30 kg)
T-34 Mentor 25e ARF
Assembly Manual
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Product Registration
Register your product online at:
www.e-fliterc.com/register/
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout
EFL4801 Wing Set
EFL4802 Fuselage with Hatch
EFL4803 Tail Set
EFL4804 Cowling
EFL4806 Pushrod Set
EFL4807 Landing Gear
EFL4808 Spinner
EFL4809 Aft Tail Cone
EFL4810 Hardware Pack
Covering Colors
HANU870 White
HANU883 Flame Red
HANU874 Black
Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries
Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly
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 fire. Always
follow the manufacturer’s instructions when
disposing of Lithium Polymer batteries.
Introduction
Introduced during the Cold War as an economical
primary trainer for U.S. armed forces, the T-34 Mentor
continues to be one of the most sought-after warbirds
to this day. Its aerobatic ability and good-natured
flying manners have endeared it to thousands of pilots,
both civilian and military. E-flite’s sport scale recreation
of the Mentor perfectly replicates the easy-going flight
characteristics of the full-scale version by virtue of
a blended Selig airfoil design that yields impressive
aerobatic capability without any surprises.
Assembly is simple and straightforward with plenty of
details completed for you, right out of the box.
If you’re an intermediate to advanced pilot wanting
a good-looking, knock around plane for Sunday
afternoons, the T-34 Mentor 25e has what it takes.
Important Warranty Information
Please read our Warranty and Liability Limitations
section on Page 24 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 circle () are
performed once, while steps with two circles ( )
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.
Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................... 2
Important Warranty Information ..............................2
Using the Manual ................................................... 2
Product Registration................................................ 2
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout .................................... 2
Covering Colors ..................................................... 2
Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries ........................... 2
Recommended Radio Equipment ............................. 3
Optional Accessories .............................................. 3
Brushless Outrunner Setup - Power 25 ..................... 3
Brushless Outrunner Setup - Power 32 ..................... 3
Required Tools and Adhesives ................................. 3
Warning ................................................................ 3
Horizontal and Vertical Fin Installation ..................... 4
Radio Installation ................................................... 6
Nose Gear Installation ............................................ 9
Motor and Speed Controller Installation ................. 11
Cowling and Spinner Installation ........................... 12
Aileron Servo Installation ...................................... 14
Fixed Flap Installation ........................................... 16
Flap Servo Installation .......................................... 17
Joining the Wing Panels ....................................... 19
Main Landing Gear Installation ............................. 20
Final Assembly ..................................................... 21
Control Throws..................................................... 21
Center of Gravity ................................................. 22
Range Test Your Radio .......................................... 22
Flying Your T-34 Mentor .......................................23
Age Requirements ................................................ 23
Safety Do’s and Don’ts for Pilots ............................ 23
Daily Flight Checks ............................................... 23
Glossary of Terms ................................................ 24
Warranty Information ........................................... 24
CE Compliance Information
for the European Union ................................... 26
2009 Official Academy of
Model Aeronautics Safety Code ....................... 26
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Recommended Radio Equipment
You will need a minimum of a 4-channel transmitter,
receiver and four servos. You can choose to purchase
a complete radio system. If you are using an
existing transmitter, just purchase the other required
equipment separately. We recommend the crystalfree, interference-free Spektrum™ DX6i 2.4GHz DSM®
6-channel system. If using your own transmitter, we
recommend the JR SPORT™ ST47 servos.
If you own a Spektrum radio, just add a DSM2
™
receiver and four (or five) JR SPORT ST47 Standard
servos. We show the installation of the Spektrum
AR6200 receiver in the manual.
Complete Radio System
SPM6600 DX6i 6-Channel Full Range
w/o Servos
Or Purchase Separately
SPMAR6200 AR6200 6-Channel Receiver
And
JSP20050 ST47 Standard Servo (4)
(5 if using flaps)
JRPA215 HD Servo Horn (rudder)
EFLREX6L 6-inch Extension,
Lightweight (2)
EFLRYH3 3-inch Y-Harness, Lightweight
Optional Accessories
EFLA110 Power Meter
EFLC3005 Celectra™ 1- to 3-Cell
Li-Po Charger
EFLC505 Intelligent 1- to 5-Cell
Balancing Charger
EFLSP225 21/4-inch Aluminum Spinner
Brushless Outrunner Setup - Power 25
EFLM4025A Power 25 Brushless Outrunner
Motor, 870Kv
APC11080E 11 x 8e Electric Propeller
EFLA1060 60-Amp Lite Switch-Mode
BEC Brushless
EFLB32004S 3200mAh 4S 14.8V 20C Li-Po,
13AWG EC3
We have tested out T-34 25e ARF using the 4S Power
25 option listed above. Although this will push the
motor out of the claimed parameters listed in the
Power 25 instructions on the ground, our flight testing
and Eagle Tree monitoring has shown this system
to fall well within the specifications of the Power 25
and its limitations. This is the preferred power choice
for this model due to a lighter weight and extreme
power.
If you so choose, you can run the standard Power 25
setup with the following components.
EFLM4025A Power 25 Brushless Outrunner
Motor, 870 Kv
APC12080E 12x8e Electric Porpellor
EFLA1040 40-Amp Pro Switch-Mode BEC
Brushless
EFLB32003S 3200mAh 3S 11.1V 20C Li-Po,
13AWG EC3
Brushless Outrunner Setup - Power 32
EFLM4032A Power 32 Brushless Outrunner
Motor, 770Kv
APC12080E 12 x 8e Electric Propeller
EFLA1060 60-Amp Lite Pro Switch-Mode
BEC Brushless
EFLB32004S 3200mAh 4S 14.8V 20C Li-Po,
13AWG EC3
Required Tools and Adhesives
Tools & Equipment
Ruler (EFLA264) Hobby knife (#11 blade)
Nut driver: 1/4-inch Pliers
Pin vise String/dental floss
Tapered reamer Phillips Screwdriver: #1
Low-tack tape Flat blade screwdriver
Hex Wrench or Ball Driver: 2.5mm
Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm), 5/64-inch (2mm)
Adhesives
Thin CA
Medium CA
Threadlock
Optional Tools and Adhesives
Hex wrench or ball driver: 3/32-inch
Open end or box wrench: 12mm
Warning
An RC aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause
serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly
only in open areas, preferably at AMA (Academy of
Model Aeronautics) approved flying sites, following all
instructions included with your radio.
Keep loose items that can get entangled in the
propeller away from the prop, including loose clothing,
or other objects such as pencils and screwdrivers.
Especially keep your hands away from the propeller.
During the course of building your model, we suggest
that you use a soft base for the building surface.
Such things as a foam stand, 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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Horizontal and Vertical Fin Installation
Required Parts
Fuselage assembly Horizontal stabilizer
Vertical stabilizer Nylon control horn (2)
4-40 locknut (2) #4 washer (2)
#2 x 1/2-inch self-tapping screw (2)
Aft tail cone
Required Tools and Adhesives
Ruler Phillips screwdriver: #1
Threadlock Low-tack tape
Box wrench or nut driver: 1/4-inch
1. Carefully remove the tape that holds the canopy
hatch to the fuselage. Lift the hatch at the rear
and slide it back to remove. Set it aside in a safe
location.
2. Break in the hinges for the stabilizer by flexing
it through its range of motion a few times. This will
make it easier for the servo to operate for your first
flights.
To save time, break in all the hinges at this time,
including the rudder, ailerons and flaps.
3. Thread a nylon control horn on the threaded
control horn screw of the elevator. The top edge of
the horn will be flush with the end of the screw as
shown. The control horn is located on the bottomside of the elevator. You might need to use a #1
Phillips screwdriver to hold the screw while you
thread the nylon control horn on.
4. Slide the stabilizer in the slot at the rear of the
fuselage. The control horn faces the bottom of the
fuselage when installed.
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5. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the
rudder control horn.
6. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the long
silver screw from the control horn collar. Thread a
nylon control horn on the screw until it is 1/4-inch
(6mm) from the head of the screw head as shown.
Thread the screw back in the collar.
7. Insert the threaded rods from the fin through the
holes in the fuselage and stabilizer. You may need
to position the stabilizer to accomplish this step.
8. While sliding the fin in position, you will need
to place the rudder control horn in position.
Make sure the black screw faces to the rear of the
fuselage so it can be tightened later.
9. The fin is secured using two 4-40 locknuts and
two #4 washers. Use a 1/4-inch box wrench or nut
driver to tighten the nuts.
Make sure not to over-tighten the
nuts, damaging the fuselage.
10. Check that the rudder control horn is
positioned 90 degrees to the rudder. If not, you will
get unequal throw of the rudder from right to left.
You can use a piece of low tack tape to tape the
rudder in place.
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11. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the
control horn screw. Reposition the nylon control
horn if necessary so it faces the front of the
fuselage so the rudder pushrod can be connected.
Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners
to prevent them from vibrating loose.
12. Tighten the black screw using a #1 Phillips
screwdriver.
13. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install the two
#2 x 1/2-inch self-tapping screws that secure the
aft tail cone to the rear of the fuselage.
Radio Installation
Required Parts
Fuselage assembly Servo with hardware (2)
Receiver Y-harness
HD servo horn Hook and loop tape
Elevator pushrod wire, 231/4-inch (590mm)
Rudder pushrod wire, 227/8-inch (581mm)
Pushrod keeper Nylon clevis (2)
Silicone keepers (2) Plywood servo plate (2)
Radio system
Brass pushrod connector
Nylon pushrod connector backplate
Required Tools and Adhesives
Pliers Phillips screwdriver: #1
Thin CA Pin vise
Medium CA
Drill bit: 5/64-inch (2mm)
1. Prepare the rudder and elevator servos by
installing the grommets and brass eyelets as shown.
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2. Use medium CA to glue the plywood servo
plates in position for the rudder and elevator
servos. Make sure to align the plates with the
openings before the CA can cure.
The servo openings in the servo tray are designed
to fit the E-flite servos that come with the RTF
version of the model. The plywood plates are
necessary for the installation of standard servos.
3. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to thread a servo
mounting screw into each of the eight holes in the
servo tray.
4. Apply 2–3 drops of thin CA in each of the eight
holes. Steps 2 and 3 prepare the holes so the
screws fit securely and won’t vibrate loose in flight.
5. Install the elevator and rudder servos using the
screws provided with the servo. Use a #1 Phillips
screwdriver to tighten the screws. Note that the
output of both servos face the rear of the fuselage.
6. Use hook and loop tape to mount the receiver in
the fuselage. Plug a Y-harness in the AIL port of the
receiver. Also plug the rudder and elevator servos
in the receiver as well.
Secure the excess from the servo leads so they do
not interfere with the operation of the radio system.
7. Mount the remote receiver to the side of the
fuselage using hook and loop tape.
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8. Use a pin vise and 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit to
enlarge the holes in the servo arm that are 1/2inch (14mm) and 3/4-inch (20mm) from the center
of the HD servo horn.
9. Insert the brass pushrod connector in the
hole that is 1/2-inch (14mm) from the center of
the servo horn. Use a nylon pushrod connector
backplate to secure the connector.
10. Center the rudder servo using the radio system.
Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install the servo
horn prepared in the past few steps on the rudder
servo.
11. Use a pin vise and 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit to
enlarge the hole on the elevator servo horn that is
1/2-inch (13mm) from the center of the horn.
12. Slide the 231/4-inch (590mm) elevator pushrod
wire into the tube in the fuselage. Insert the bend in
the enlarged hole in the servo horn as shown.
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13. Slide a pushrod keeper on the wire from the
underside of the servo arm. Swing the connector
around and snap it on the pushrod wire to secure
the wire and servo horn. You may need to use
pliers to snap the keeper on the wire.
14. Repeat Steps 12 and 13 to install the 227/8-
inch (581mm) rudder pushrod wire.
15. Slide a silicone keeper on the clevis and thread
the clevis on the elevator pushrod wire. With the
elevator servo centered, connect the clevis to the
nylon control horn. The elevator must align with the
stabilizer. If not, adjust the clevis so it does.
16. Slide a silicone keeper on the clevis and thread
the clevis on the rudder pushrod wire. With the
rudder servo centered, connect the clevis to the
nylon control horn. The rudder must align with the
fin. If not, adjust the clevis so it does. You may find
you need to remove the pushrod from the rudder
servo to make adjustments on the clevis.
Nose Gear Installation
Required Parts
Fuselage assembly Nylon steering arm
Nose gear assembly 3mm x 8mm socket head screw
Nose gear pushrod wire, 111/2-inch (292mm)
3mm x 4mm machine screw
Radio system Battery
Required Tools and Adhesives
Hex wrench or ball driver: 2.5mm
Phillips screwdriver: #1
Threadlock
1. Insert the 111/2-inch (292mm) nose gear
pushrod wire in the slot near the nose gear mount
in the firewall. Guide the wire through the fuselage
formers and through the brass pushrod connector
as shown.
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