Troy Built Models P-47D Thunderbolt User Manual

P-47D Thunderbolt
Specification:
Length :1463 mm(57.6")
Wing Span :1800 mm(73.2")
Wing Area :55.3 sq. dm
5.95 sq. ft
Wing Loading :117.5 g/sq. dm
38.5 oz/sq. ft
Flying Weight :6.5 kg(14.3 lbs)
Radio :6ch&9 servos
Engine :108 2-cycle
120 4-cycle
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
First-time builders should seek advice from people having building
experience.If misused or abused,it can cause serious bodily injury
and damage to property.
Fly only in open areas and preferably at a dedicated R/C flying site.
We suggest having a qualified instructor carefully inspect your
airplane before its first flight.Please carefully read and follow all
instructions included with this airplane,your radio control system
and any other components purchased separately.
(The people under 18 years old is forbidden from flying this model)
This R/C airplane is not a toy!
Air tank
Switch
Air inlet
3-way
pressure inlet
3-way
pressure inlet
3-way
pressure inlet
The status when the
gear up
Pull out length of 8mm
to make gear down
Air valve
Air valve
Make sure to assemble retracts as instructed below.
Two wheel retract system
Quick release connector
Quick release connector
Pressure reduction inlet
Strut
Strut
3-way pressure inlet
3
Pressure reduction inlet
1
1
Air tank
1
Air inlet
2
1
1
Air line (3000mm)
2
Quick release connector
Strut ( 90 )
Switch
Clevis
Rod (2X300mm)
1
1
1
Retainer
TP Screw(2x14mm)
2
Ø1.7mm
Ø0.2mm
Pleas notice the inner diameter for each
side of the pressure reduction inlet.
Please insure the sealing of the retract
system before flight .
20mm
20mm
AILERON
Side View
AILERON
40mm
FLAP
FLAP
136mm
Adjustment.
The centre of the Gravity.
71
14
70

Troy Built Models P-47D Thunderbolt Specifications

General

Brand	Troy Built Models
Model	P-47D Thunderbolt
Category	Toy
Language	English

Summary

70 Adjustment

Control Surface Travel

Adjust control surface travel to diagram values, then readjust as needed for flight.

Two Wheel Retract System

Assemble retracts, ensuring pressure inlet sealing and correct connections before flight.

71 Centre of Gravity

CG Position and Balancing

Reposition receiver/battery to achieve specified CG; never fly unbalanced.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

General R/C Flying Safety

Not a toy. Seek experienced advice, fly in open areas, and read all manuals.

REQUIRED FOR OPERATION

Radio and Power Systems

Requires a minimum 6-channel radio, 12 AA-size batteries, and glow engine fuel.

Engine and Fuel Components

Requires a Model Airplane Engine (4-cycle .120), muffler, fuel filter, and glow engine fuel.

Propulsion and Starting

Includes propeller, spinner, engine starter, and glow plug for engine operation.

TOOLS REQUIRED

Basic Assembly Tools

Gather essential tools like knives, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, and scissors.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Pre-Assembly Checks

Read the manual thoroughly and check all parts for defects or missing items.

Symbol and Warning Guide

Understand the symbols used and pay attention to warnings for safe assembly.

60 Mount Receiver and Battery

61 Trim Cowling and Canopy

62 Epoxy Solid Wood Plates

63 Epoxy Wooden Form to Cowling

64 Drill Holes in Wooden Form

65 Canopy Assembly

66 Install Wheel to Landing Gear

67 Epoxy Fixed Landing Gear

68 Rudder Adjustment

69 Elevator Adjustment

6 Secure Servo and Linkage

7 Epoxy Pin Hinges to Flap

8 Flap Clearance

9 Epoxy Flap and Retract Strut

10 Install Servo

11 Install Control Horn and Linkage

12 Secure Servo and Control Horn

13 Main Wing Installation

14 Assemble Wheel and Gear Door

15 Cut Surplus Plastic Cover

16 Assemble Gear House

17 Assemble Retract

18 Drill Holes for Wing Root

19 Epoxy Main Wing

20 Drill Wing Holes

21 Drill Fuselage Holes

22 Mount Main Wing

23 Epoxy Belly Plies

24 Epoxy Drop Tank

25 Horizontal Tail Installation

26 Elevator and Pin Hinge Glue

27 Elevator and Tail Clearance

28 Assemble Elevator to Horizontal Tail

29 Drill Tail Fuselage Holes

30 Drill Stabilizer Root Holes

31 Assemble Horizontal Tail

32 Glue Rudder and Pin Hinge

33 Vertical Tail and Rudder Clearance

34 Assemble Rudder to Vertical Tail

35 Front View Engine Installation

36 Side View Engine Installation

37 Engine Mount Hole Drilling

38 Epoxy Firewall and Engine Mount

39 Assemble Accelerator Push Rod

40 Engine Installation Completion

41 Install Throttle Servo

42 Assemble Throttle Servo

43 Fuel Tank Assembly

44 Epoxy Fuel Tank

45 Assemble Linkage Rods

46 Drill Tail Fuselage Holes

47 Install Elevator Control Horn

48 Tail Landing Gear Assembly

49 Wheel Steering Mount

50 Tail Wheel Assembly

51 Drill Tail Fuselage for Rudder

52 Linkages on Rudder Shaft

53 Linkages on Tail Wheel

54 Assemble Tail Wheel Cover

55 Elevator Servo Assembly

56 Push Rod and Wooden Block

57 Rudder Servo Assembly

58 Install Switch Servo

59 Servo Installation Sketch