Great Planes Edge 540 1.60-43cc Performance Series ARF - GPMA1414 - Manual (Page 55)

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Enjoying the biggest ARF Great Planes has ever made
is easier than you’d guess — and it’s packed with more
extras than you’d ever expect. Despite its wingspan of 110 big, beautiful inches, you can have this giant
ready to fly in just 18-20 hours — less time than some ARFs half its size. The performance is perfectly suited for
sport or competition, 3D or airshow aerobatics. Such versatility is no surprise: with 4 aileron servos, 3 rudder servos and
2 elevator servos, the 38% Extra 330S has the maneuvering muscle to handle anything! And it’s loaded with features and
hardware — like a polished spinner and painted fiberglass pilot figure — that are usually expensive extras, but standard
equipment with this model!
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The design of the BT-43EI-2 reduces size and weight, but
delivers an excellent power-to-weight ratio. The innovative
back plate lets you bolt the engine directly to the firewall —
no mounting plate required! That makes mounting easier,
while lowering overall weight and vibration. Three bearings
— one front, two center — cut vibration even more, while
Fuji-Imvac’s popular Electronic Ignition System provides
reliable starting in a much smaller size and weight than
typical magneto systems. Other features include a Velocity
Stack on the Walbro carb to increase air flow and help push
fuel into the chamber; a Friction Disk Pad that keeps the prop
from slipping on the prop hub; and a spinner bolt predrilled
and tapped for attaching a prop adapter.
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Fuji-Imvac is not related to the original Fuji Engines sold by Mecoa.
The 1.60 FX features dual ball bearings for durability and
smooth operation, plus a low crankcase profile that allows
for a proportionally taller, semi-squared head - a design
refinement that increases cooling fin area and improves
heat dispersion. The threaded portion of the crankshaft
is extra-long for more secure prop and spinner nut
engagement, and the needle valve is remotely mounted
for safety during adjustments. The high-speed needle
can also be mounted horizontally, vertically, or separate
from the engine for more installation options! Both styles
include glow plug and 2-year warranty.
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O.S. Engines ® 1.60 FX Ringed Engine
Fuji-Imvac ™ BT-43EI-2 gasoline
Engine w/Electronic Ignition
Weight Without Muffler: 32.6 oz
Practical RPM Range: 1,800-10,000
BHP @ RPM: 3.7 @ 9,000
Displacement: 2.6 cu in (42.5cc)
RPM range: 1200-11,000
Output: 4.2 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Approx. Weight w/muffler: 3.5 lb (1.6kg)
Inc ludes: EIS (Electronic Ignition System), muffler,
prop hub, spinner bolt, Champion RCJ6Y spark
plug, Walbro HDA222 carb, super lubricating oil
Fu el/Oil Mix: 100-150:1 of regular or high octane
gasoline to 2-cycle oil
Wingspan: 110.5 in
Wing Area: 2279 in²
Weight: 36–38 lb
Wing Loading: 36–38 oz/ft²
Length: 103 in
Requires: 6-channel “mixing” radio w/6-channel Rx and
10 servos; servo synchronizer, 120-150cc 2-cylinder
gasoline engine & propeller
• MonoKote ® trim scheme
• Carbon-fiber landing gear
• Carbon-fiber horizontal stabilizer tubes
• Polished aluminum spinner
• Painted fiberglass/carbon-fiber cowl
• Painted fiberglass pilot, wheel pants and gear cuffs.
• Aluminum wing tube
• Aluminum servo arms with ball links and turnbuckle pushrods
• Pull-pull rudder system
• Extensive, high-quality hardware package