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  • Page 1 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF Assembly Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Limited Warranty ............50 operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury. Warranty Services ............51 Compliance Information for the European Union ....52 Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code ......52 Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 3 Machine gun M3 x 4 setscrew Rudder 6mm x 20mm silver aluminum tube Machine gun 1/2-inch x 13-inch black aluminum tube 1 Stabilizer tube 1/4-inch x 3-inch black aluminum tube 2 Stabilizer ant rotation tube Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 4 Items Not Shown 9. HAN448512 Landing Gear Doors HAN448508 Pushrod Set 10. HAN448514 Optional EP Motor Plywood HAN448513 Decal Set Standoff and Battery Tray HAN448509 Hardware kit 11. HAN448515 Optional Cockpit Tub with Cockpit kit Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 5: Using The Manual

    Remember to take your time and follow the directions. Retract Mechanism, Tail Wheel ROB160LWC could result. 1/16-inch Threaded Ball Link (2) DUB190 Scale Straight Tread, 2-inch DUB110 12-inch (305mm) Servo Extension SPMA3003 Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 6: Transmitter Requirements

    (not required for EP installations) Main wheel diameter in (130mm) Tail wheel diameter in (44mm) Fuel tank size 22 oz (650cc) Wing tube size -inch x 29 -inch Wing bolt size 1/4-20 x 2-inch Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 7: Before Starting Assembly

     2. Use a pin vise and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit to drill a hole in the center of the hinges slots. Prepare both the aileron and wing at this time. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 8 CA to the hinge where it enters the flap and wing to complete the flap hinging process. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 9: Aileron And Flap Servo Linkage Installation

    1–2 drops of thin CA in each hole to harden the securing it to the servo lead using string or dental floss. surrounding wood.  13. Repeat steps 2 through 12 to install the remaining aileron and flap to the wing panel. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 10 Phillips screwdriver. throw section of the manual. Use side cutters to remove any arms from the horn that could interfere with the operation of the servo. 90 degrees Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 11 CA in each hole to harden the surrounding wood. Attach the retainers over the clevises to prevent them from opening control horn using three M2.5 x 12 sheet metal screws and a during flight. #1 Phillips screwdriver. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 12: Fixed Main Gear Installation

    Use threadlock on the setscrew to prevent it from vibrating loose. The setscrew will tighten on the flat area on the strut using the included hex wrench. You will be building a left and right unit. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 13 4. Use a pencil to draw a centerline on the back of the inch (29mm). gear door. Mark the door 1 inch (25mm) from the bottom for the location of the lower plywood bracket. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 14: Optional Retractable Main Gear Installation

    11. Repeat steps 2 through 10 to install the remaining 1.5mm hex wrench to tighten the setscrew. Use threadlock landing gear and wheel. on the setscrew to prevent it from vibrating loose. Slide the wheel on the axle. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 15 6/32 x 1-inch socket head screw with a 7/64-inch hex wrench through each of the blind nuts to remove any paint that may have entered the blind nut during the assembly of your model. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 16  10. Use low-tack tape to hold the landing gear cover in position. Use a felt-tipped pen to mark the locations for the mounting screws using the lines made on the wing. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 17: Rudder Installation

    This will make the inner gear door covers easily removable if you want to install removable gear doors in the future.  15. Repeat steps 2 though 14 to install the remaining retract assembly. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 18: Fixed Tail Wheel Installation

    CA so the CA wicks into the hinge and into the surrounding wood.  Do not use CA accelerator when gluing the hinges. Always allow the CA to soak into the hinge for the best bond between the hinge and surrounding wood. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 19 The mount is then secured using a wheel collar and setscrew. Make sure the wire can move freely in the mount and that the collars don’t allow the wire to move excessively in the mount. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 20 The bracket is attached using two 4-40 socket head screws and two #4 washers. Use threadlock and a 3/32-inch hex wrench to tighten the screws. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 21: Retractable Tail Wheel Installation

    2. Position the tail wheel hatch over the opening for the tail wheel. We used low-tack tape to indicate the front edge of the opening. Use a felt-tipped pen to mark the cover so it can be trimmed to the correct length. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 22 This the axle so the heat from cutting does not prevents the steering from accidently changing position. cause the tail wheel adapters to deform. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 23: Rudder And Tail Wheel Linkage Installation

    (1.5mm) drill bit to drill the holes. Use a felt-tipped pen to mark the position of the former on the fuselage so the screws can be located when they thread into the former. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install the screws. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 24 Apply threadlock to the M3 x 4 machine screws and tighten them using a #1 Phillips screwdriver. Use side cutters to trim the unnecessary cable so it doesn’t interfere with the operation of your radio system. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 25: Stabilizer And Elevator Installation

    Leave 1 inches fuselage, use a felt-tipped pen to transfer the outline of the (34mm) of the tube extending out of the fuselage. stabilizer onto the fuselage. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 26 (33mm) of the tube extending out of the fuselage, wick a few drops of thin CA at the joint between the tube and fuselage to keep them in position when installing the stabilizer. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 27  Do not use CA accelerator when gluing the hinges. Always allow the CA to soak into the hinge for the best bond between the hinge and surrounding wood. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 28: Elevator Linkage Installation

    Mount the elevator servo in the clevis from vibrating and changing position. fuselage following the procedure as outlined in the aileron servo installation. The output of the servo faces to the front of the fuselage. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 29: Optional Electric Motor Installation

    Use a drill and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit to drill the pilot holes for the motor box mounting screws. Use the hole in the firewall and template to assist in aligning the template to the firewall. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 30 Also install the two 4-40 blind nuts using pliers. Place a drop of thin CA on the prongs of the blind nuts to keep them from accidentally falling out, making sure not to get CA in the threads. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 31: Gas Engine Installation

    Attach the engine mounts using module is centered. four 8-32 x 1-inch machine screws, four #8 washers and four 8-32 blind nuts. Tighten the screws using a #2 Phillips screwdriver after applying threadlock to the screws. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 32 (12mm) down and 19/32 inch (15mm) over from the edges Z-bend when using carburetors with nylon carburetor of the former. arms, or when the carburetor is close to the firewall. Insert the Z-bend in the carburetor arm as shown. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 33: Fuel Tank Installation

    Slide the straight and pre-bent brass tubes through the smaller stopper plate. Position the front of the tubes even with each other. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 34 We also recommend using a balancer extension and securing it to the fuselage using a tie wrap (not included) so the battery can be charged without removing the fuel tank. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 35: Dummy Radial, Muffler And Cowling Installation

    Remove the bottom secure the cowl to the fuselage. Use a 3/32-inch hex wrench cylinder as well as a start to fit the dummy radial over the to tighten the screws. engine and carburetor. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 36 6. Before installing the muffler, measure the length of the exhaust stacks. If necessary, trim the length of the exhaust stacks to 2 inches (65mm) so the cowling can be installed without the need to flex it over the stacks. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 37: Retract Servo Installation

     2. Prepare the retract servo by installing the brass eyelets and grommets. Position the servo in the tray and use a pencil to mark the location for the servo mounting screws. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 38 #1 Phillips screwdriver. Note that the servo output faces away from the valve mount. Attach the retract valve to the retract servo tray. Attach 4-inch (101mm) air lines to the retract valve. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 39: Receiver, Receiver Battery And Switch Harness Installation

    An additional hook and loop strap (not  11. Attach a 6-inch (152mm) purple air line to the included) will be required. retract air tank. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 40 (not included). Note the orientation of the antenna on the remote receivers. When mounting the optional remote receiver, it is mounted so the antenna are oriented differently than the main and remaining remote receiver for best reception. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 41: Canopy Installation

    Use low-tack tape to hold the canopy in medium CA. position until the glue cures. Note that the rear of the canopy is positioned 1/4-inch (6mm) forward of the rear edge of the canopy hatch. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 42: Optional Cockpit Kit Installation

     4. Prepare the headrest by trimming the excess material around the headrest using hobby scissors. Glue a balsa block (not included) in the headrest so it can be attached to the headrest mount. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 43: Accessory Installation

    6. Use medium CA to glue the headrest mount to the M6 x 20 aluminum tube (2) rear of the cockpit. Make sure to center the headrest mount with the seat.  1. Locate the items for this section of the manual. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 44 Glue both exhausts to the fuselage at this time. both bombs and pylons at this time.  Visit www.horizonhobby.com for an alternate method of mounting the antenna mast so it can be removed and used to open the canopy hatch. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 45: Wing Installation

    They should also be parallel as shown in the previous step. Glue the guns into position using a small amount of thin CA wicked into the opening for the guns. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 46: Decal Installation

     4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install the remaining wing panel. Once the panels are installed, the canopy hatch can be installed to complete your model. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 47 DECAL INSTALLATION: hUN hUNTER DECAL INSTALLATION: LIL ABNER Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 48: Center Of Gravity

    Low Rate: (20% Exponential) measuring forward 3 inches (89mm) from Right: 3/4 inches 19mm 12 degrees the inside corner of the aileron hinge line. Left: 3/4 inches 19mm 12 degrees Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 49: Before Your First Flight

    The flaps should be retracted at this point and you should be entering into the normal traffic pattern. If you are using retracts, we suggest that you retract the landing gear prior to retracting the flaps. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 50: Preflight

    If any critical switches are on without your knowledge, the transmitter alarm will sound a warning. • 6. Check that all trim levers are in the proper location. • 7 . All servo pigtails and switch harness plugs should be secured in the receiver. Make sure the switch harness moves freely in both directions. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 51: Warranty Services

    Notice: Do not ship LiPo batteries to horizon. If you have any issue with a LiPo 4105 Fieldstone Rd battery, please contact the appropriate Champaign, Illinois horizon Product Support office. 61822 USA productsupport@horizonhobby.com 877-504-0233 Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...

  • Page 52: Compliance Information For The European Union

    Exceptions: any pre-existing flying site without a frequency-management agreement (AMA Documents #922- Testing for RF Interference; • F ree Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are #923- Frequency Management Agreement) securely attached to the model aircraft during flight. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 53 50 feet to any above- ground electric utility lines. 5. The flying area must be clear of all nonessential participants and spectators before the engine is started. Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 54 9 inches 9 inches Retract Valve 4 inches (228mm) (228mm) (228mm) (102mm) 18 inches 4 inches (458mm) (102mm) 4 inches 6 inches (102mm) 18 inches (152mm) (458mm) Purple Air Line Air Tank Red Air Line Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 55 Half Flap Full Flap Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF...
  • Page 56 Hangar9.com Hangar 9, Evolution, JR, DSM2, PowerPro, EC5, UltraCote and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. DSMX is a trademark of Horizon Hobby, Inc., registered in the U.S. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc.

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