Jet Hangar A-7D/E Corsair II, Assembly Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS JET HANGAR INTERNATIONAL INC Post Office Box 1607 Hawaiian Gardens CA 90716 phone 562 467 0260 fax 562 467 0261 email larrywjhi jethangar com www jethangar com...

Page 2: ...5 3 2 Turbine Operation 10 5 3 3 Ducted Fan Operation 10 6 0 AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLY PROCESS 11 6 1 Wing Assembly Flaps Ailerons 11 6 2 Fuselage Assembly 12 6 2 1 Rudder 12 6 2 1 1 Turbine 13 6 2 1 2 Ducte...

Page 3: ...rm CAG A 7E 40 APPENDIX B Cockpit Diagrams 42 B 1 Assembly Notes 43 B 2 Assembly Drawings 44 B 3 Cockpit References 49 APPENDIX C Weapons Pylons Installation Drawings 51 C 1 Assembly Notes 52 C 2 Asse...

Page 4: ...ith 8 10 lbs thrust turbine engines or 5 ducted fan units for glow engines or electric motors The A 7 is most suitable for use with the Wren MW 44 Gold or the Turbax ducted fan unit The Turbax may be...

Page 5: ...and remember discretion is the better part of valor 1 2 The Academy of Model Aeronautics AMA It is recommended that anyone operating an R C aircraft of any type have an AMA membership This offers liab...

Page 6: ...recommended that these instructions be studied in detail so that the modeler becomes familiar with the assembly process prior to assembling his aircraft Be sure to follow each step in detail during th...

Page 7: ...t For a turbine aircraft most solvent based clear coats will work For a ducted fan aircraft nitro methane can be a bit corrosive so a two part PPG clear coat is recommended Ready to Paint Your model c...

Page 8: ...o Fly A 7 Corsair II kit are the following items Inspect that all items are present In the event an item is missing please contact Jet Hangar International Inc 5 1 Turbine A 7 Packing List Number Name...

Page 9: ...E02 2 Each 3 Cockpit Parts PA7CP01 1 Set 4 Stab Fairings PA7M01 2 Each 5 Fuselage PA7F01 1 Each 6 Canopy Hatch PA7CH01 1 Each 7 Wing PA7W01 1 Pair 8 Turtle Deck Hatch PA7TH01 1 Each 9 Pylons PA7PL01 6...

Page 10: ...t All items are available from Jet Hangar International Inc 5 3 1 Landing Gear 1 Scale Oleo Nose Strut 2 Scale Oleo Main Struts and Air Cylinders 1 Belly Mount Nose Retract Air Control Kit 5 3 2 Turbi...

Page 11: ...servo mount into the wing root using 5 minute epoxy Ensure no interference with the servo leads in the event a servo is to be removed Center each of the servos and install the servo arms Note The for...

Page 12: ...fiberglass ducting 6 2 Fuselage Assembly 6 2 1 Rudder Rudder servo locations differ for ducted fan and turbine The turbine installation can use a standard servo if desired The ducted fan installation...

Page 13: ...esting on the engine mount parts Note Depending on the type of servo used some custom fitting may be required to mate to the side of the fuselage 8 From a carbon arrow shaft cut an approximately 20 le...

Page 14: ...h it From scrap 1 8 lite plywood cut 2 pieces 5 16 x3 4 and 2 pieces 9 16 x3 4 Note Adjust the parts sizes to accommodate the servo used An Airtronics 94557 servo was used on the prototype model Glue...

Page 15: ...ars and two each 4 40x1 hex head bolts Using a Dremel cutoff wheel bevel the head of the 4 40 bolts This will allow for the horn brackets to reach to the top of the bolts Thread the horn brackets onto...

Page 16: ...4 Locate the arrow shaft pushrods and single rod nylon ends Cut two 8 5 9 lengths from one arrow shaft for use as the elevator pushrods 2 required Locate 2 ea 2 56x12 Dubro 108 push rods Trim the thre...

Page 17: ...st fit the servo mount assembly onto the retract assembly plate The servos should be located as rearward as possible on the plate allowing space for access to the retract plate mounting screws see sec...

Page 18: ...e necessary exposed length for the threaded wire by test fitting in airplane Approximately 1 of exposed wire should be required Install the pushrod into the airplane Note Attach the solder clevis at t...

Page 19: ...brackets to expose the pivot hole Place the cylinder into the retract bracket by sliding the cylinder hole onto the pivot shaft and screwing the cylinder actuator arm onto the threaded shaft on the r...

Page 20: ...nto the retract plate assembly in the desired location For ducted fan the actuator assembly must be at the front of the plate Note Install the servo using two of the supplied 6mm basswood rails onto t...

Page 21: ...nt assembly into the nose bay Note The assembly should be located at the rear right of the wheel well out of the way of retraction of the nose gear 24 Place a 1 16 brass tube into each EZ connector an...

Page 22: ...ake a z bend in the middle of the wire to make a torsion type spring Bend one of the long ends to match the desired angle of the door in the gear down position Note The main wheel needs to clear the d...

Page 23: ...pins Using 2 ea 64 rubber bands cut the rubber bands at one end to create a rubber strip Glue one end of a rubber strip to the forward inside door approximately 1 8 1 4 back from the forward edge wit...

Page 24: ...r direction to the 90 bend approximately 3 32 above the brass tube Twist the wire outward so that the 60 bend angles outward approximately 15 Glue the 025 wire spring into the wheel well where the bra...

Page 25: ...khead as shown Note If necessary remove any interference material ie the top cross member from the main wheel well bulkhead F4 etc Find the part fuel tank retainer and 6 each retainer spacers With the...

Page 26: ...ine onto the mounting rails with 1 1 1 8 25 30mm space from the rear of the tailcone to the face of the pipe Note To accommodate thrust line it is recommended that a 1 16 shim supplied be added under...

Page 27: ...the Turbax instruction booklet regarding tail pipe length and hook up 35 Locate the two fiberglass exhaust ducts Note It is a two piece duct system with the largest diameter mating to the rear of the...

Page 28: ...ce cut away approximately 1 for the engine cylinder Test fit the fan into the aircraft to ensure things align correctly Retrace the outline of the engine cover cap if necessary Note See Turbax fan ins...

Page 29: ...necessary It should only be sufficient to pass the pushrod through Too large a slot may result in loss of performance 39 Find the supplied tuned pipe hanger pylon TPH and 2 ea TPH A Glue the parts TP...

Page 30: ...ngine from the back of the aircraft and capture on the tuned pipe pylon using o rings Connect the throttle linkage and place engine cover cap onto the exhaust duct 41 Assemble the desired fuel tank pe...

Page 31: ...w to cure Using slow CA or epoxy glue the UP6 platform assembly to to the hardware accessory panel in the etched rectangular outline Install the brake servo into the servo slot Install the UP6 valve o...

Page 32: ...e been completed route the servo wires forward into the nose of the aircraft Install the receiver and receiver battery as required to accommodate the aircraft cg Route the receiver switch flap and ail...

Page 33: ...ts of the assembly have been finished ensure the aircraft is setup and balanced as noted below Note these are recommended start values for the first flights These can be tailored to suit personal pref...

Page 34: ...e aircraft also retains excellent slow speed handling The high lift provided by the A 7 s fixed droop leading edge coupled with trailing edge flaps allows for very positive control at incredibly slow...

Page 35: ...ive attitude on the ground roll Once in the air get a feel for the control of the aircraft prior to exercising any maneuvers Perform some slow flight and check how the aircraft responds to the differe...

Page 36: ...JHI A7 06 0001 Have questions Call us at 562 467 0260 or email larrywjhi jethangar com 36 APPENDIX A Coloring Diagrams Decal Placement...

Page 37: ...may be required for the decal to slide off easily 3 Remove the decal and place it onto the model in the desired location It is best to slide the decal from the paper onto the model without physically...

Page 38: ...JHI A7 06 0001 Have questions Call us at 562 467 0260 or email larrywjhi jethangar com 38 A 2 Edwards Air Force Base A 7D...

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Page 40: ...JHI A7 06 0001 Have questions Call us at 562 467 0260 or email larrywjhi jethangar com 40 A 3 VA 72 Desert Storm CAG A 7E...

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Page 42: ...JHI A7 06 0001 Have questions Call us at 562 467 0260 or email larrywjhi jethangar com 42 APPENDIX B Cockpit Diagrams...

Page 43: ...es using CA glue Where higher strength is needed use epoxy When mounting the cockpit into the aircraft it is recommended that the cockpit be part of the canopy hatch such that it vacates the airplane...

Page 44: ...JHI A7 06 0001 Have questions Call us at 562 467 0260 or email larrywjhi jethangar com 44 B 2 Assembly Drawings...

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Page 49: ...JHI A7 06 0001 Have questions Call us at 562 467 0260 or email larrywjhi jethangar com 49 B 3 Cockpit References...

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Page 51: ...JHI A7 06 0001 Have questions Call us at 562 467 0260 or email larrywjhi jethangar com 51 APPENDIX C Weapons Pylons Installation Drawings...

Page 52: ...fully drill and tap the hardpoints to a 4 40 size be sure not to drill through the wing Note that the orientation of the pylons is perpendicular to the ground and NOT the wing Assemble the pylons as s...

Page 53: ...JHI A7 06 0001 Have questions Call us at 562 467 0260 or email larrywjhi jethangar com 53 C 2 Assembly Drawings...

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Page 56: ...JHI A7 06 0001 Have questions Call us at 562 467 0260 or email larrywjhi jethangar com 56 APPENDIX D Landing Gear Scale Details...

Page 57: ...67 0260 or email larrywjhi jethangar com 57 D 1 Notes These are some simple scale details that can be added to the aircraft wheels which help enhance the scale looks of this aircraft You will be surpr...

Page 58: ...strut and cut it in half using a Dremel cutoff wheel Solder the appropriate sized washers 3 16 ID onto one end of each the axles and paint the exterior white Drill and tap to 4 40 the center collet i...

Page 59: ...r and paint it white Paint the center hub black Slim down two 3 16 wheel collars Note This can be using a bench sander grinder or using a dremel cutoff wheel When the paint has dried reassemble the Ro...

Page 60: ...JHI A7 06 0001 Have questions Call us at 562 467 0260 or email larrywjhi jethangar com 60 APPENDIX E ARF A 7 Corsair II Plans...

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