User Manual

ManualsBrandsE-flite ManualsAirplanesOpterra 2m Wing BNF Basic with AS3X and SAFE Select

CAUTION: Always disconnect the ight battery before performing

motor service.

Disassembly

1. Remove the screw (A) and spinner (B) from the cullet (C).

2 Use a tool to loosen and remove the prop nut (D).

3. Remove the Propeller assembly (E), propeller hub (F) and the cullet from

the motor shaft.

4. Remove the nut (G) and screw (H) to remove the propeller blades from the

propellor assembly.

5. Remove the 4 screws (I) from the motor mount (J).

6. Disconnect the motor wires from the ESC wires.

7. Remove the motor (K) and motor mount from the fuselage.

8. Remove the 4 screws (L) and motor mount from the motor.

Assembly

Assemble in reverse order.

• Correctly align and connect the motor wire colors with the ESC wires.

• Install the propeller with the molded numbers facing towards the nose of the

aircraft.

• A tool is required to tighten the lock nut on the prop adapter.

Troubleshooting Guide AS3X

Motor Service

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Oscillation

Damaged propeller or

spinner

Replace propeller or spinner

Imbalanced propeller

Balance the propeller. For more information, view John Redman’s propeller balancing video at www.horizon-

hobby.com

Motor vibration Replace parts or correctly align all parts and tighten fasteners as needed

Loose receiver Align and secure receiver in fuselage

Loose aircraft controls Tighten or otherwise secure parts (servo, arm, linkage, horn and control surface)

Worn parts Replace worn parts (especially propeller, spinner or servo)

Irregular servo movement Replace servo

Inconsistent ight

performance

Trim is not at neutral If you adjust trim more than 8 clicks, adjust the clevis to remove trim

Sub-Trim is not at neutral No Sub-Trim is allowed. Adjust the servo linkage

Aircraft was not kept im-

mobile for 5 seconds after

battery connection

With the throttle stick in lowest position. Disconnect battery, then reconnect battery and keep the aircraft still

for 5 seconds

Incorrect response

to the AS3X Control

Direction Test

Incorrect direction settings in

the receiver, which can cause

a crash

DO NOT ﬂy. Correct the direction settings (refer to the receiver manual), then ﬂy

Post Flight

Disconnect the ight battery from the ESC (Required for Safety

and battery life).

2 Power OFF the transmitter.

3 Remove the ight battery from the aircraft.

4 Recharge the ight battery.

Repair or replace all damaged parts.

Store the ight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the

battery charge.

Make note of the ight conditions and ight plan results, planning for

future ights.

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