Beechcraft Bonanza 15e ARF Assembly Manual Specifications Wingspan: Length: Wing Area: Weight w/Battery: Weight w/o Battery: 48.0 in (1220mm) 41.9 in (1065mm) 410 sq in (26.4 sq dm) 4.20 – 4.50 lb (1.90 – 2.0 kg) 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 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...............................................
Recommended Radio Equipment 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.
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) □□ □□ 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 4 Use sidecutters to remove three of the servo arms, leaving one long arm on opposite sides of each servo.
□ 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. Beechcraft Bonanza 15e ARF Assembly Manual □□ 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.
□□ □ Step 14 □ Step 13 □□ Step 15 Step 12 Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and the screws provided with the servo to install the rudder servo in the fuselage. Repeat steps 7 through 12 to locate and install the elevator servo in the right side of the fuselage. 6 Use a razor saw to remove the section of frame at the right rear corner of the fuselage. Make the cuts flush with the opening in the side.
□□ 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. Tailcone Installation Parts Required Fuselage Tools Required Awl Manila card stock Low-tack tape 1/16-inch drill bit Tailcone □ 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 4 Tail Installation Use a felt-tipped pen to mark the mounting hole locations on the tailcone. Use a mixing stick to support the tailcone while drilling the mounting holes.
□ 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 8 Set the fin and rudder in place on the horizontal stabilizer. The dowel in the dorsal fin locates in the hole in the top of the fuselage. □ Step 9 Align the screw with the blind nut in the base of the fin and use the 3/32-inch hex wrench to secure the fin and stabilizer to the fuselage. 10 □ 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.
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) □□ □□ 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 4 Use sidecutters to remove three of the servo arms, leaving one long arm on opposite sides of each servo.
□□ 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. 12 □□ Step 8 Hold the servo in place and use a pencil to mark the mounting hole locations. □□ Step 9 Remove the servo and pushrod.
□ Step 12 Repeat steps 6 through 11 to locate and install the elevator servo in the right side of the fuselage. □□ Step 13 Measure 14 inches from the threaded end of the ruddervator pushrods and form a 90-degree bend using pliers. Beechcraft Bonanza 15e ARF Assembly Manual □□ Step 14 Use sidecutters to trim the bent end of the pushrod to a length of 1/4-inch. □□ Step 15 Insert the ruddervator pushrods into the upper guide tubes by feeding them through the openings in the top of the firewall.
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) □ Step 2 □ Step 4 □ Step 3 □ Step 5 Place a #4 steel washer on each of the 4-40 x 3/4-inch Allen head tail retention screws. 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 6 □ Step 8 □ Step 7 □ Step 9 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. 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.
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 Canopy glue Pin vise Pliers □ Step 2 □ Step 4 □ Step 3 □ Step 5 Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the small servo arm and install a standard size 4-way arm on the servo. Use a 3/32-inch drill bit in a pin vise to enlarge the outer hole in the servo arm.
□ Step 6 Pass the nylon pushrod housing through the holes in the lower right side of the firewall and fuselage bulkheads, then through the slot and hole in the radio tray. □ Step 7 Adjust the tube until it is flush with the front of the firewall 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 11 Remove the servo and use a 1/16-inch drill bit in a pin vise to drill the mounting holes. □ Step 13 Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and the screws provided with the servo to install the steering servo in the fuselage.
□ Step 2 □ Step 4 □ Step 3 □ Step 5 Use sidecutters to trim the outer portion of the steering arm on the nose gear, leaving one hole. Invert the fuselage on the work surface. Use a ruler to center the nose gear and position it 1/4-inch behind the forward end of the mounting rails. Beechcraft Bonanza 15e ARF Assembly Manual Use a pencil to mark the mounting hole locations on the rails. Use a 5/64-inch drill bit in a pin vise to drill the mounting holes in the marked locations.
□ Step 8 Connect the clevis to the steering arm and secure it with the silicone keeper.
□□ Step 4 Use a 5/64-inch drill bit in a pin vise to enlarge the outer hole in the servo arm. □□ Step 5 Use a ruler to measure the midpoint of the servo cutout on the outside of the aileron servo hatch and make a mark with a felt-tipped pen. Beechcraft Bonanza 15e ARF Assembly Manual □□ Step 6 Hold the servo parallel to the cutout against the inside of the aileron hatch approximately as shown.
□□ 22 □□ □□ Step 10 Set the servo in place between the mounting blocks and use a pencil to mark the mounting hole locations. Step 11 Remove the servo. Use a 1/16-inch drill bit in a pin vise to drill the servo mounting holes. Step 13 Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and the screws provided with the servo to install the servo to the aileron hatch. Note: It may be necessary to carve a relief in one of the blocks to provide clearance for the servo lead. Use a hobby knife to do so if required.
□□ □□ Step 15 Apply a small drop of thin CA to the aileron servo hatch mounting holes in the wing. Allow the CA to cure completely without using accelerator. Step 17 Use low-tack tape to center the aileron. □□ Step 16 Step 18 Slide a silicone keeper on to an aileron pushrod then thread on a clevis so that it is centered on the threads. Slide the keeper on to the barrel of the clevis so that it does not interfere with the next step. Pass the servo lead through the wing rib into the flap servo bay.
□□ Step 21 Insert the pushrod into the outer hole of the servo arm and secure it with a snap keeper. Connect the clevis to the aileron control horn and secure it with the silicone keeper.
□□ Step 4 Use a 5/64-inch drill bit to enlarge the inner hole in the servo arm. □□ Step 5 Place the template on the inside of the flap servo hatch and use a pencil to mark the mounting block locations. □□ Step 7 Set the servo in place between the mounting blocks and use a pencil to mark the mounting hole locations. Note: for both left and right flap servos the output shaft is located towards the leading edge and right wing tip.
□□ Step 8 Remove the servo. Use a 1/16-inch drill bit in a pin vise to drill the servo mounting holes. □□ Step 9 Apply a drop of thin CA to each of the mounting holes to strengthen the wood. Allow the CA to cure completely without using accelerator. 26 □□ Step 10 Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and the screws provided with the servo to install the servo to the flap hatch. □□ Step 11 Use a ruler to measure 2 3/4-inch from the threaded end of the 4-inch flap pushrod. Make a mark with a felt-tipped pen.
□□ Step 13 Slide the silicone keeper on to the base of the clevis so that it will be accessible after the servo hatch is installed. Note: These instructions illustrate the right-hand flap servo installation. When performing this step for the left-hand flap, the pushrod will also have its bend facing towards the right-hand wing tip. □□ □□ Step 17 There is a string provided in the wing to pull the servo leads through the wing.
Note: Use your radio to center the flap servo before installing the servo hatch in the wing. The servo mounting location and pushrod length will position the flap with the trailing edge deflected 1/2-inch which is the mid-position. This measurement is made at the inboard end of the flap relative to the fixed portion of the wing trailing edge. □□ Step 19 Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install the flap hatch to the wing with four #2 x 3/8-inch wood screws.
□ Step 2 Place the second wing joiner against the glued surface of the first. Align the edges of the two joiners then clamp them together with binder clips. Use a paper towel moistened with rubbing alcohol to remove any epoxy that squeezes out. Allow the glue to dry completely. □□ Step 4 Install the nylon wing bolts halfway into their holes in the trailing edge of the wing panels.
□ Step 7 Check that the wing panels are aligned with each other and apply a binder clamp to the leading edge tabs to hold the wing halves together. □ Step 9 Check that the wing panels are aligned to each other and that the panels are pushed together completely. Clean any excess epoxy off the wing with paper towels and rubbing alcohol. Stand the wing vertically while the epoxy cures so that the weight of the panels doesn’t cause the joint to spread and alter the dihedral angle.
□□ Step 2 Mark the mounting hole locations with a pencil. □□ Step 4 Apply a drop of thin CA to each hole to strengthen the wood. Allow the CA to cure completely without using accelerator. Optional Retract Installation Nose Gear Parts Required Fuselage Retractable nose gear 2-inch nosewheel Adjustable axle #4 x 7/16-inch countersunk wood screws (4) Tools Required Ruler Felt-tipped pen File #1 Phillips screwdriver 1.5mm hex wrench 2.
□ Step 2 □ Step 4 □ Step 3 □ Step 5 Use a cutoff wheel in a rotary tool to cut the gear leg to the marked length. Use a file to make two flat spots on opposite sides of the last 1/4 inch of the gear leg. The flat spots need to be parallel to the aluminum steering arm. 32 Use a ruler to measure 1 1/8-inches from the bottom of the gear leg and make a mark with a felt-tipped pen. Use pliers to make a bend in the gear leg at the mark that places the end of the leg 5/8 inch behind the straight section.
□ Step 7 Use a file to make a flat spot on the last 1/4 inch of the axle. □ Step 8 Place the 2-inch nosewheel and brass collar on the axle. Align the setscrew hole in the collar over the flat spot on the axle. Apply a small amount of threadlock to the setscrew then use a 1.5mm hex wrench to install it. Beechcraft Bonanza 15e ARF Assembly Manual □ Step 9 Place the axle and wheel on to the nose leg with the wheel on the left side of the leg.
□ Step 13 There are two laser cut slots in the front of the lower firewall. The right-hand slot is used to locate the forward end of the template. □ Step 14 Align the index marks on the template with the reference points on the fuselage and tape the template in place with low-tack tape. Use a felttipped pen to mark the cutout on the fuselage. 34 □ Step 15 □ Step 17 □ Step 16 □ Step 18 Use a hobby knife to remove the covering and lower sheeting where marked.
□ Step 19 □ Step 21 □ Step 20 □ Step 22 Place the nose gear on the rails 1/4-inch behind the front and between the marked lines. Use a pencil to mark the mounting hole locations on the rails. Use a pin vise in a 5/64-inch drill bit to drill the mounting holes in the rails. Beechcraft Bonanza 15e ARF Assembly Manual Apply 1–2 drops of thin CA to each of the mounting holes to strengthen the wood. Allow the CA to cure completely without using accelerator.
Optional Retract Installation - Main Gear Parts Required Wing 2 1/2-inch wheels (2) Main landing gear retracts (L&R) #4 x 7/16 countersunk wood screws (8) Radio □□ Step 2 Use a hobby knife to slit the covering approximately each 1/2 inch and use a sealing iron to seal the covering to the edges of the wheel well. Trim any overhanging covering with a hobby knife. □□ Step 4 Use a felt-tipped pen to measure 3 inches from the base of the retract unit.
□□ Step 6 Use a 1.5mm hex wrench to remove the brass wheel collar from an adjustable axle. Install the axle flush with the end of the gear leg with a 2.5mm hex wrench. Check that the axle is aligned parallel with the body of the retract unit; adjust the flat spots as necessary so that it is. □□ Step 7 Once the axle alignment is set, apply threadlock to each of the setscrews and secure them in place with a 2.5mm hex wrench.
□□ Step 12 Use your radio to retract the landing gear and place the landing gear assembly on the mounting rails in the wing. The retract unit, coil spring and base should be centered in their respective cutouts. □□ Step 13 Use a pencil to mark the mounting holes on the rails. □□ □□ Step 14 Remove the retract and drill the mounting holes in the rails with a 5/64-inch drill bit in a pin vise.
Motor and ESC Installation Parts Required Fuselage Motor ESC #4 steel washers (4) Nylon spacers (4) 4-40 x 3/4-inch hex screws (4) Adhesive-backed hook and loop tape □ Step 2 Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install the motor mount on the back of the motor. □ Step 4 Noting that the motor leads will exit to the right side of the fuselage, slide a screw and washer into the top left motor mount hole. Place a nylon spacer over the exposed screw.
□ Step 6 Apply threadlock to each of the remaining three motor mount screws and install them with spacers using a 3/32-inch hex wrench. □ Step 7 On the forward right-hand side of the battery compartment, measure approximately 1/2-inch behind the front edge and in from the side, and make a mark with a pencil. 40 □ Step 8 Use a tapered ream to make a hole of approximately 7/16-inch diameter. □ Step 9 Cut a 1 1/4-inch long section of adhesive-backed hook and loop material.
□ Step 12 Pull the motor wires from the ESC through the firewall and connect each wire to its matching colored wire from the motor. Cowling and Spinner Installation Parts Required Fuselage Spinner Silicone keeper Cowling Canopy Propeller Propeller adapter #2 x 1/4-inch screws (4) □ Step 2 Align two tabs to the top and bottom and flush to the forward edge of each fuselage side where it protrudes beyond the firewall. Tape them in place with low-tack tape.
□Step 4 □ Step 6 □ Step 8 □ Step 5 □ Step 7 □ Step 9 Slide a silicone keeper onto the motor shaft. Install the canopy on the fuselage. 42 Slide the cowling on to the fuselage and under the card stock tabs. Remove the spinner nut from the propeller adapter supplied with the motor and place the propeller on the shaft. Remove the spinner cone from the base. Use a hobby knife to trim the cutouts until the base will sit against the propeller face without interference.
□ Step 10 Trial fit the spinner cone on the base. Carve a relief for the propeller on each side of the spinner cone as necessary with a hobby knife so that it fits against the base without distortion. □ Step 11 Remove the spinner cone. Loosen the prop nut and slide the assembly onto the motor shaft against the silicone keeper. Use the shaft of a hex wrench or screwdriver to tighten the spinner nut.
□ Step 16 Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install the cowling with the four #2 x 1/4-inch screws provided in the cowling package. □ Step 17 Remove the cowling and use a drum sander in a rotary tool to relieve the cowling at the marked location. Reinstall the cowling and check that the nosewheel turns without interference. □ Step 16 Invert the fuselage on the work table. Use a felttipped pen to mark the nose gear coil spring location on the cowling.
Optional Aluminum Spinner Installation Parts Required Fuselage Propeller Cowling Canopy 1 3/4-inch aluminum spinner Tools Required 10mm wrench □ Step 2 Place the spinner backplate, propeller, washer and nut onto the collet shaft. Use a 10mm wrench to tighten the nut. □ Step 4 Insert the spinner cone retaining bolt and tighten it with a 3/32-inch hex wrench. 3/32-inch hex wrench Note: There are two sections to the installation.
□ Step 6 Place the spinner backplate, propeller, washer and nut onto the collet shaft. Space the spinner backplate 1/16-inch from the cowling and use a 10mm wrench to tighten the nut. □ Step 8 Insert the spinner cone retaining bolt and tighten it with a 3/32-inch hex wrench.
□ Step 2 Insert the nylon wing bolts into the trailing edge. Check that no servo leads are trapped between the wing and fuselage sides, then use a 3/16-inch straight blade screwdriver to secure the wing. □ Step 4 Apply canopy glue around the edge of the belly pan where it meets the wing surface. Allow the glue to cure to the handling stage (3 hours) before removing the tape.
□ Step 2 Place the battery on the tray and secure it by tightening the hook and loop straps onto themselves. □ Step 4 Cut a 1/2-inch long piece of adhesive-backed hook and loop tape. Use the tape to attach the satellite receiver to the right-hand side of the fuselage above the wing saddle.
□ Step 2 Place the seatbacks over the mounts with the headrests angled forward as shown. Use a damp paper towel to clean any excess glue from around the seat bases then allow the glue to dry. □ Step 4 Use scissors to trim the instrument panel decal to size. Remove the protective backing and press it into place on the forward bulkhead beneath the windscreen. □ Step 6 Bend the forward floor piece and slide it into place in the front of the canopy.
Final Assembly Parts Required Fuselage Wing Wing bolts (2) 3-inch Y-harnesses (3) Radio 9-inch servo extension 2mm x 5mm machine screw □ Step 3 Plug the Y-harness into the rudder channel of the receiver. □ Step 5 Use low-tack tape and a felt-tipped pen to label the female plugs of a 3-inch Y-harness and plug it into the flap channel of the receiver (Aux 1). Plug the flap servo leads from the wing into the Y-harness.
□ Step 7 Attach a 9-inch servo extension lead to the ESC. Use dental floss to secure the connection. □ Step 9 Position the nosewheel so that it is aligned with the fuselage. Apply a small amount of threadlock to a 2mm x 5mm machine screw. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install the servo connector to secure the steering cable.
□ Step 2 Plug the nosewheel steering servo into an auxiliary channel. Because of the interaction between rudder and elevator servos during V-tail operation, the rudder and nosewheel steering servos cannot be connected with a Y-harness. Radio Connections for Retracts □ Step 1 Plug the single lead of the 3-into-1 harness provided with the retracts into the gear channel of the receiver. Control Throws 1.
Aileron High Rate Up 3/8-inch Down 3/8-inch (10mm) (10mm) Aileron Low Rate Up 1/4-inch Down 1/4-inch (6mm) (6mm) Elevator High Rate Up 1/2-inch Down 1/2-inch (13mm) (13mm) Elevator Low Rate Up 3/8-inch Down 3/8-inch (10mm) (10mm) Rudder High Rate Left 1 1/4-inch (32mm) Right 1 1/4-inch (32mm) Rudder Low Rate Left 1-inch Right 1-inch (25mm) (25mm) Flap Travel Up Align with wing trailing edge Center 1/2-inch down (13mm) Down 1 1/4-inch down (32mm) Center of Gr
Safety Do’s and Don’ts for Pilots • Check all control surfaces prior to each takeoff. • Do not fly your model near spectators, parking areas or any other area that could result in injury to people or damage of property. • Do not fly during adverse weather conditions. Poor visibility can cause disorientation and loss of control of your aircraft. Strong winds can cause similar problems. • Do not take chances.
Flap Servo and Nose Gear Cutout Templates fwd LH flap servo hatch template. Place against inside surface. Align with this edge aft aft Remove shaded portion fwd fwd RH flap servo hatch template. Place against inside surface.
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