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Kit inspection, Ordering replacement parts – Great Planes Matt Chapman Eagle 580 ARF 1/3 Scale - GPMA1286 User Manual

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IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES

There are several types of screws used in this kit:

Self-tapping or sheet metal screws
are designated by a number and a
length . For example, #6 x 3/4" [19mm] .
Machine screws are designated by a
number, threads per inch, and a length .
For example, 4-40 x 3/4" [19mm] .
Socket Head Cap Screws (SHCS) are
designated by a number, threads per
inch, and a length . For example, 4-40 x
3/4" [19mm]

When you see the term

test fit in the instructions, it means

that you should first position the part on the assembly
without using any glue . Then, slightly modify or custom
fit
the part as necessary for the best fit .

Whenever the term

glue is written you should rely upon

your experience to decide what type of glue to use . When
a specific type of adhesive works best for that step, the
instructions will make a recommendation .

Whenever just

epoxy is specified you may use either

30-minute (or 45-minute) epoxy

or 6-minute epoxy . When

30-minute epoxy is specified it is

highly recommended that

you use only 30-minute (or 45-minute) epoxy, because you
will need the working time and/or the additional strength .

Photos and sketches are placed before the step they
refer to . Frequently you can study photos in following steps
to get another view of the same parts .

The Great Planes Giant Matt Chapman Eagle 580 is

factory-covered with Top Flite MonoKote film . Should
repairs ever be required, MonoKote can be patched with
additional MonoKote purchased separately . MonoKote is
packaged in six-foot rolls, but some hobby shops also sell
it by the foot . If only a small piece of MonoKote is needed
for a minor patch, perhaps a fellow modeler would give
you some . MonoKote is applied with a model airplane
covering iron, but in an emergency a regular iron could
be used . A roll of MonoKote includes full instructions for
application . Following are the colors used on this model
and order numbers for six foot rolls .

Cub Yellow TOPQ0220

Sapphire Blue TOPQ0227

Missile Red TOPQ0201

Orange TOPQ0202

Black TOPQ0208

The stabilizer and wing incidences and engine thrust

angles have been factory-built into this model . However,
some technically-minded modelers may wish to check
these measurements anyway . To view this information
visit the web site at www .greatplanes .com and click on
“Technical Data .” Due to manufacturing tolerances which
will have little or no effect on the way your model will fly,
please expect slight deviations between your model and
the published values .

KIT INSPECTION

Before starting to build, take an inventory of this kit to make
sure it is complete and inspect the parts to make sure they
are of acceptable quality . If any parts are missing or are not of
acceptable quality, or if you need assistance with assembly,
contact

Product Support . When reporting defective or

missing parts, use the part names exactly as they are written
in the Kit Contents list .

Great Planes Product Support

(217) 398-8970, ext . 5

3002 N Apollo Drive, Suite 1

Fax: (217) 398-7721

Champaign, IL 61822

E-mail: airsupport@greatplanes .com

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts for the Great Planes Giant Matt Chapman
Eagle 580 ARF are available using the order numbers in
the

Replacement Parts List that follows . The fastest, most

economical service can be provided by your hobby dealer or
mail-order company .

To locate a hobby dealer, visit the Great Planes web site
at www .greatplanes .com . Choose “Where to Buy” from the
menu on the left side of the page . Follow the instructions
provided on the page to locate a U .S ., Canadian or
International dealer .

Parts may also be ordered directly from Hobby Services by
calling (217) 398-0007, or via facsimile at (217) 398-7721,
but full retail prices and shipping and handling charges will
apply . Illinois and Nevada residents will also be charged
sales tax . If ordering via fax, include a Visa® or MasterCard®
number and expiration date for payment .

Mail parts orders

Hobby Services

and payments by 3002 N Apollo Drive, Suite 1

personal check to: Champaign IL 61822

Be certain to specify the order number exactly as listed in the
Replacement Parts List . Payment by credit card or personal
check only; no C .O .D .

If additional assistance is required for any reason contact
Product Support by e-mail at productsupport@greatplanes .
com, or by telephone at (217) 398-8970 .

Giant Eagle 580 ARF Replacement Parts List

GPMA3355 Fuselage

GPMA3362 Decals

GPMA3356 Wing Set

GPMA3363 Wing Tube

GPMA3357 Hor . Stab . Set GPMA3364 Stabilizer Tubes
GPMA3358 Rudder

GPMA3365 Hatch/Canopy

GPMA3359 Cowl

GPMA3367 Pilot

GPMA3360 Landing Gear GPMA3368 Fuel Tank
GPMA3361 Wheelpants