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Fixed gear installation – E-flite P-51B Mustang 32e ARF User Manual

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E-flite P-51B Mustang 32e ARF Assembly Manual

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15. Use four 2mm x 8mm sheet metal screws with

shoulder and a #1 Phillips screwdriver to secure the

flap servo cover to the wing. You can remove the

mark made earlier when the cover was removed

using rubbing alcohol and a paper towel.

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16. Set the flap switch (or knob) to the UP position.

Use the endpoint adjustment to align the flap with

the trailing edge of the wing. You will want to make

sure both flaps sit up without binding by adjusting

the clevis. This will help to ensure they throw the

same amount when going down.

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17. Set the flap switch (or knob) to the DOWN

position. Use the endpoint adjustment to set the

distance between the wing trailing edge and flap so

it measures 1

5

/

8

-inch (41mm).

18. Repeat Steps 1 through 17 to install the

remaining aileron servo and linkage.

When installing the remaining flap servo, start with

the flap and flap servo in the UP position (using the

transmitter) to set the correct length for the linkage. This

will avoid stalling the servo if the linkage is too short.

19. Remove the string from the flap and aileron

leads. Mark the flap lead using low-tack tape. Make

sure your radio system has been turned off as to not

run the batteries down.

Fixed Gear Installation

Required Parts

Wing panel (right and left)
Main gear strut (right and left)
Main gear wheel, 2

1

/

2

-inch (63mm) (2)

Main gear strut mount with setscrew (2)
Wheel collar with setscrew (4)
3mm x 8mm sheet metal screw (8)

Required Tools and Adhesives

Hex wrench: 1.5mm
Phillips screwdriver: #2
Threadlock

Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners

to prevent them from vibrating loose.

1. Insert the main gear strut into the main gear strut

mount. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the

setscrew on the flat area of the main gear strut.

Assemble the right and left main gear at this time.

Note: The included fixed gear will differ slightly

from what is shown.