User Manual

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Motor Service
CAUTION: Always disconnect the flight battery before
performing motor service.
Disassembly
1. Remove the spinner screw and the spinner.
2. Use a tool to remove the propeller nut and then remove the
propeller, and prop adaptor from the motor shaft.
3. Remove the four 2 x 10mm self tapping screws and pull the
cowl forward to remove it from the fuselage.
4. Remove the four 3 x 14mm self tapping screws and the motor
with the X-mount from the fuselage.
5. Disconnect the motor wires from the ESC wires.
6. Remove the four 3 x 6mm machine screws and motor from the
X-mount.
Assembly
1. Assemble in reverse order.
• Correctly align and connect the motor wire colors with the
ESC wires.
• Install the propeller with the numbers facing out from the
motor.
• Tighten the spinner screw to secure the propeller into place.
12
Piper Cherokee 1.3m
3 x 6mm
Phillips head machine
3 x 8mm
Phillips head machine
2 x 10mm
Phillips head
self tapping
3 x 14mm
Phillips head
self tapping
Post Flight
1. Disconnect the flight battery from the ESC (Required for Safety and
battery life).
2. Power OFF the transmitter.
3. Remove the flight battery from the aircraft.
4. Recharge the flight battery.
5. Repair or replace all damaged parts.
6. Store the flight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the
battery charge.
7. Make note of the flight conditions and flight plan results, planning for
future flights.
Troubleshooting Guide AS3X
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Oscillation
Damaged propeller or spinner Replace propeller or spinner
Imbalanced propeller Balance the propeller
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 flight
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 immobile 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
Aircraft will not
respond to throttle
but responds to
other controls
Throttle not at idle and/or throttle trim too high Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle trim at lowest setting
Throttle servo travel is lower than 100% Make sure throttle servo travel is 100% or greater
Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter
Motor disconnected from ESC Make sure motor is connected to the ESC
Extra propeller noise
or extra vibration
Damaged propeller and spinner, collet or motor Replace damaged parts
Propeller is out of balance Balance or replace propeller
Prop nut is too loose Tighten the prop nut