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Aileron servos and linkages – E-flite Sukhoi SU-26m 480 ARF User Manual

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E-flite Sukhoi SU-26m 480 ARF Assembly Manual

Placing a #11 hobby blade between the aileron

leading edge and wing trailing edge to position

the aileron will result in a nice free-moving

hinge for 3D throws without any binding.

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4. Firmly grasp the wing and aileron and gently

pull on the aileron to ensure the hinges are secure

and cannot be pulled apart. Use caution when

gripping the wing and aileron to avoid crushing

the structure.

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5. Work the aileron up and down several times to

work in the hinges and check for proper movement.

6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for the remaining aileron.

Aileron Servos and Linkages

Required Parts

Radio system

Wing panel (right and left)

Micro control connector (2)

2mm x 4mm machine screw (2)

3

1

/

2

-inch (89mm) pushrod (2)

Control horn (2)

Servo (2)

6-inch (150mm) servo extension (2)

Required Tools and Adhesives

Hobby knife

Pin drill

6-minute epoxy

Thin CA

Side cutters

Phillips screwdriver: #0, #1

Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm)

String or dental floss

We suggest using the long 3D servo arms for the

Sukhoi SU-26m 480. Replace all existing arms

before installing the servos as shown in Step 8.

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1. Attach a 6-inch (150mm) servo extension. Use

string or dental floss to secure the servo lead and

extension to prevent them from unplugging in flight.