# Aircraft Disassembly

In general, disassembling the aircraft is the reverse of the assembly procedure. However, some details of disassembly need further explanation.&#x20;

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NOTE: Once disassembled and collapsed, the IFT logo on all of the foam Propeller Holders face up, EXCEPT FOR the Propeller Holder on the front-left Arm.
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## Collapsed IF1200A

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<figure><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4V0j3LwDtv_baDP6U3LhtlqqfiJhOPOkT6O6g033T2daEFqB0BELIRGUldoyK8NgidCyd4C7-mjeCOjWaE80LzmlnFxmaBfv8uZebNkZejCd7Cl3-ZujYL7PD8_l6L0YWXwJkbXHRFhpYpSAKmDtfG3ypDYHOXFrzCgD4Vv6wW1KJDrKEWMqJ6SIPGaPBw" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure 1: Disassembled and collapsed aircraft</p></figcaption></figure>

<table><thead><tr><th width="140" align="center">STEPS</th><th>ACTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">1</td><td>Place the aircraft on a clean work surface</td></tr><tr><td align="center">2</td><td>Locate and open original IF1200A case, keep it close by for packing the aircraft once disassembled.</td></tr><tr><td align="center">3</td><td>Remove the flight batteries.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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NOTE: If the aircraft will be stored for a long period, connect the batteries to the charger and set the charger to *Storage Mode*
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In the following steps, **begin with the arms that are NOT over the two Landing Gear sockets**.   *This allows you to leave the aircraft on its Landing Gear while working on it.*

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="145" align="center">STEP</th><th>ACTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">4</td><td>Attach a foam Propeller Holder onto an Arm, with the IFT logo facing the aircraft body (<em>except for the left-front Arm</em>).</td></tr><tr><td align="center">5</td><td>Slide the Propeller Holder as close to the aircraft body as possible</td></tr><tr><td align="center">6</td><td>Fold the propeller blades so they are pointing towards the aircraft body</td></tr></tbody></table>

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NOTE: Being mindful of the fragile propellers, avoid contact with the aircraft body when folding arms and blades in.
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<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="150" align="center"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">7</td><td>Slide the Propeller Holder outward along the Arm, guiding the propeller tips through the hexagonal opening in the Propeller Holder. </td></tr><tr><td align="center">8</td><td>Slide the Propeller Holder further outward until the propellers fit snugly in the Propeller Holder.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Arm Components and Orientation                                                 &#x20;

<figure><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/g7Vi-KV5g47GZA892J5seH8ZEsXipcxHn5iyYRbVMk46gHA0DlvMUkl7PxOgF5-DrDxocjswP5J4ZlS7UqoFRbFOTzBJgF-OA7HTJ6QUcp4fZcuKviNjLRejk5CnWVdklk__xWA-VOvkfVJtV7Hiqq8z2pbqfJ70hRl4WIBxpAxSLEqTTikNYZcf32LouQ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure 2: IF1200A Arm, Motor, Propeller Holder, Propellers Folded (<em>Orientation</em>)</p></figcaption></figure>

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="136" align="center"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">9</td><td>Locate the Arm Lock for the Arm you are working on (<em>Fig. 3</em>)</td></tr><tr><td align="center">10</td><td>Grasp the Arm Locks on both sides of the joint, and <strong>simultaneously push them in</strong>, towards the center of the aircraft. </td></tr><tr><td align="center">11</td><td>This loosens the arm, fold the arm down.</td></tr></tbody></table>

Follow the previous steps to fold down all four Arms **except the two that are directly above the Landing Gear**.

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NOTE: On the **left and left-front Arms, install the Propeller Holders so that the IF logo faces away** from the aircraft.
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<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="141" align="center"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">12</td><td>Loosen the clamps that secure the Landing Gear in the aircraft. / push in the retention pin to unlock the landing gear.</td></tr><tr><td align="center">13</td><td>Fold the remaining two Arms down, as described in previous steps.</td></tr><tr><td align="center">14</td><td>Grasp the Handle in preparation for removing the Landing Gear.</td></tr><tr><td align="center">15</td><td>Hold the aircraft by the Handle, remove the Landing Gear, then place the aircraft in its case.</td></tr><tr><td align="center">16</td><td><p>Disassemble the landing gear by loosening the clamps and removing the vertical section from each horizontal section.  </p><p>Place the landing gear back in the designated spots within the case.</p><p>(<em>Vertical in case slots, Horizontal secured in case lid</em>)</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

## IF1200A Arm Lock

<figure><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/0W7XokHK7kxXUoU-Uvl0yXvHqmlY-_2Cu3feQmE9jxVkrT1A0H3_6-wUKVy9z8AMVjj76CqccSm7lmt61Vsa1ld14UsKcwV9nDwRTagEfawVDRkSiPwxqLPeGHksG7yjwOeFq9XIil1BBmjkbXVkY8REHWdF2ecP2881tYMTgKRQhcZ0Y6QWAVD40SdXYw" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure 3: Arm Lock/ Unlock</p></figcaption></figure>
