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E-flite Beechcraft Staggerwing 480 ARF User Manual

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E-flite Beechcraft 480 Staggerwing 480 ARF Assembly Manual

7. If the cowl does not fit snugly on the fuselage,

two-sided tape has been provided. Place the tape

on the fuselage then install the cowl. This will keep

the cowl secure on the fuselage.

8. Slide the cowl back on the fuselage, lining up

the paint lines of the cowl with the paint lines on

the fuselage.

Always balance your propeller. An unbalanced

propeller can cause vibrations to be transmitted

into the airframe, which could damage the

airframe or other components as well as

produce unwanted flight characteristics.

9. Assemble the propeller adapter, spinner backplate

and propeller as shown. Note that the propeller is

on the back side of the spinner backplate.

10. Slide the spinner assembly onto the motor shaft.

Use a 3/32-inch hex wrench to tighten the adapter,

securing the assembly to the motor shaft.

Make sure the propeller is centered in the

openings so the spinner does not rub against the

propeller blades, possibly causing them to fail.

11. Snap the spinner cone into position on the

spinner backplate.

12. Use hook and loop tape to secure the speed

control in the fuselage. Route the wires in the

fuselage so they don’t interfere with the operation of

the motor or the installation of the motor battery.