Tamjets F-16, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Tamjets F 16 Instruction Manual Instruction Manual Weight 17 18 lbs Length 72 Wingspan 51 Radio 8 10 Channels Power 13 17 lbs thrust turbine www tamjets com 408 224 7600 1of64 ...

Page 2: ...e have engineered in the history of Tamjets RC jet production This allows us to give the builder precision fit parts and installation making for an enjoyable and quick build We have provided the consumer with the best of semi scale looks performance ease of use as well as reliability at an economical price point Designed for the folks that really want something simple durable and looks good These ...

Page 3: ...e f 12 4 40 x5 8 screws and tee nuts for retracts g 8 5 40 x 5 8 and 1 aluminum washer for vertical fin h 1 M3 x 25mm screw for rudder pin i Nose reinforcement support former and hardware j Pipe support former and 2 1 8 plywood mounting blocks k Nose accessories wood tray with support formers Landing gear package 1 Complete retracts with struts and wheels brakes 2 3 different colors of heavy duty ...

Page 4: ...d hook up Pull Pull steering cable 9 Mount air tanks 9 Run air lines for retracts doors air cylinders wheels brakes and door closing valve 9 Install ventral fins 9 Install elevator servos push rods and horizontals stabs 9 Run and secure servo wires from elevator and rudder forward to canopy area 9 Install stainless steel heat shield and mount the pipe 9 Reinstall air intake ducting 9 Install fuel ...

Page 5: ...tial failure 2 Pulling high G maneuvers at full throttle can cause structural fatigue and or failure 3 Caution when using the optional smoke system Do not blind yourself and other pilots at the flight line This can cause loss of control of the model due to poor visibility The privilege of operating a turbine powered model aircraft carries with it an increased responsibility Adherence to the manufa...

Page 6: ...rill 1 16 holes to the elevator stabs vertical fin and wings to release air trap inside the composite parts Drill these holes inside panel to hidden from eye view Nose reinforcement supported hardware www tamjets com 408 224 7600 6of64 ...

Page 7: ... F 16 Instruction Manual Drill 5 32 hole and 2 1 16 holes to the L bracket Install the L bracket to the wood former as shown Use thick CA to glue 4 40 cap to carbon fiber rod www tamjets com 408 224 7600 7of64 ...

Page 8: ...n Manual Glue plywood circle to the center Cut the front in half and sand it to sharp lip Distance of the center hole to the inlet is 1 5 Mark this prior to gluing the bottom support former www tamjets com 408 224 7600 8of64 ...

Page 9: ...m inlet fuse Note make sure to clear the nose retract Adjust the carbon fiber rod to correct length and lock the nuts Do not glue the carbon rod to the bottom of support former This carbon rod must be able to remove for installing inlet ducting www tamjets com 408 224 7600 9of64 ...

Page 10: ...tion Manual Mark the location for the hole that the carbon rod goes through Mark the hole at 1 5 back from the inlet lip After marking the inlet holes locations Remove the inlet ducting www tamjets com 408 224 7600 10of64 ...

Page 11: ...s F 16 Instruction Manual Drill the holes with 5 32 bit Then put the carbon rod through the inlet ducting to check for correct fitting Install inlet to check proper fitting www tamjets com 408 224 7600 11of64 ...

Page 12: ...Tamjets F 16 Instruction Manual Apply Hysol 9462 to the former You can remove the inlet now Place the accessories plate in place and tack with thin CA www tamjets com 408 224 7600 12of64 ...

Page 13: ...cing the accessories plate in the correct location remove the plate to secure the formers in place with thin CA Apply Hysol 9462 epoxy to the formers after everything is in position Now go onto the next step www tamjets com 408 224 7600 13of64 ...

Page 14: ...Tamjets F 16 Instruction Manual Glue smoke pump mounting bracket at this location Skip this step if not using smoke pump www tamjets com 408 224 7600 14of64 ...

Page 15: ...ual After assembling smoke pump mounting bracket sand the bracket to match the fuse surface before gluing Tack with few drops of thin CA to hold in place Go over with Hysol 9462 epoxy to finish www tamjets com 408 224 7600 15of64 ...

Page 16: ...Tamjets F 16 Instruction Manual Measure 1 back from the leading edge and mark location to drill Drill the hold with 3 32 bit www tamjets com 408 224 7600 16of64 ...

Page 17: ...s of thin CA to harden the balsa inside the rudder after tapping the hole Place one drop of thin CA on the screw thread then tighten in the screw Leave 3 8 of the screw socket head sticking out The 3 8 is measured from the rudder surface to the base of the socket head screw www tamjets com 408 224 7600 17of64 ...

Page 18: ...Tamjets F 16 Instruction Manual Cut off the screw socket head Round off the sharp edge www tamjets com 408 224 7600 18of64 ...

Page 19: ... 16 Instruction Manual Use JR heavy duty arm Mark the line to cut the slot Cut out the slot with dremel tool Do not over cut the slot Later go over with the file for firm fit www tamjets com 408 224 7600 19of64 ...

Page 20: ...uction Manual File the slot a little bit at the time until you have a firm fit to the rudder pin Check the slot for firm fit Slide up and down to find any tight spot and file it again www tamjets com 408 224 7600 20of64 ...

Page 21: ...Tamjets F 16 Instruction Manual Hinge the rudder and glue the rudder to the fin Use 30 min epoxy or Hysol Drill 1 16 pilot holes for mounting the servo www tamjets com 408 224 7600 21of64 ...

Page 22: ...Tamjets F 16 Instruction Manual Mount the servo to the brackets Mount the servo to the wood former base Make sure it lines up centered with the fin www tamjets com 408 224 7600 22of64 ...

Page 23: ...anual Plug in the fin and make sure the rudder pin slides in the slot firm Hook the servo to receiver and turn rudder left to right Inspect for any sloppy play before going onto the next task www tamjets com 408 224 7600 23of64 ...

Page 24: ...Tamjets F 16 Instruction Manual Mark the rudder pin travel before cutting the slot Cut out the slot with a dremel tool www tamjets com 408 224 7600 24of64 ...

Page 25: ... right Make sure there is enough clearance between the pin and cover Prep the hinges to mount the gear doors Notice we use 0 0775 piano wire to make the pins for removable hinges This is an option Piano wire is not supplied with kit hardware www tamjets com 408 224 7600 25of64 ...

Page 26: ... Instruction Manual Use 0 0775 piano wire to bore out the hinge base Skip this step if you don t want to make removable hinges Do the same here for all the hinges and hinges base www tamjets com 408 224 7600 26of64 ...

Page 27: ...Manual Shim all the hinges with 1 32 plywood for better fitting when installing the gear doors Mark hinge locations as photo shown Glue the hinges with thin CA Secure with micro screws later www tamjets com 408 224 7600 27of64 ...

Page 28: ...ront hinge Tape the nose gear door in place Apply a couple drops of thin CA to the base of the hinges Apply some oil to the pivot point to prevent the hinge getting stuck if CA get into it Do not allow any CA to get into the pivot point www tamjets com 408 224 7600 28of64 ...

Page 29: ... fiberglass to allow the nose gear door to swing out completely Secure the hinges with 4 micro screws for each hinge then remove the door to install the air cylinder Install air cylinder to hinge and mounting former www tamjets com 408 224 7600 29of64 ...

Page 30: ...e air cylinder mount to the fuse Make sure there is 1 16 stroke travel left on the air cylinder This will help to keep the door closed tight during flight Cut off this area and start fitting the main door www tamjets com 408 224 7600 30of64 ...

Page 31: ...and paper after you finish cutting Most of the main doors are not a perfect fit to the form of the fuse It will need a little help to form the correct shape Follow the next few steps to get the doors formed to the correct shape www tamjets com 408 224 7600 31of64 ...

Page 32: ...ds to soften the fiberglass Take the door out of the hot water and put it on a flat surface Apply some pressure to form the door to the correct shape Hold it until it cools off Put the door on the fuse to check for the correct shape Repeat this step a few times until you are happy with the fit www tamjets com 408 224 7600 32of64 ...

Page 33: ... to get the correct shape it should look like this Once you are happy with the fit your are ready to start hinging the doors Follow the measurements for proper placement of the main gear door hinges Use thin CA and later secure with micro screws www tamjets com 408 224 7600 33of64 ...

Page 34: ...Tamjets F 16 Instruction Manual Install the door and apply thin CA to the hinge base Remove some of the wood from the rail to clear the hinge when the door closes www tamjets com 408 224 7600 34of64 ...

Page 35: ...low the main door to swing out completely Secure all the hinges with micro screws Use 4 for each hinge Remove the door to glue in the wood door arm Trace the outline of the wood door arm at its location on the main gear door www tamjets com 408 224 7600 35of64 ...

Page 36: ...Tamjets F 16 Instruction Manual Use a dremel tool to rough out the area outlined to apply glue www tamjets com 408 224 7600 36of64 ...

Page 37: ...he door Install the main door air cylinder Use scraps plywood to make the mounting base Play with the air cylinder location You want the door able to its open maximum and when it closes still have 1 16 stroke travel left When door are closed Allow 1 16 stroke travel left This will help close the door tight www tamjets com 408 224 7600 37of64 ...

Page 38: ...he spacer to clear the inlet ducting Note Retract will be in the way when installing the inlet ducting Remove nose retract and install the inlet ducting Then put the retract back Install servo and pull pull cable The plastic tie wrap will spread the cables when the nose gear is retracted www tamjets com 408 224 7600 38of64 ...

Page 39: ...ain gears Use 4 40 screws to tap through the wood You could also use Tee nuts supplied with the kit if you wish Close both doors to make sure the wheels are not touching the air cylinders Adjust the air cylinder for the door to open wider if the retract is hitting the door www tamjets com 408 224 7600 39of64 ...

Page 40: ...ave carbon fiber available to order if you need it Mount the doors closing valve at an angle with the strut When the strut is completely retracted it should close the door valve all the way If the valve does not completely close you will lose air during flight A Tamjets Gear Failsafe unit is also a good idea www tamjets com 408 224 7600 40of64 ...

Page 41: ...Tamjets F 16 Instruction Manual Secure air tanks Follow diagram to hook air lines Note Yellow circles are metal tees and 4 way air junctions www tamjets com 408 224 7600 41of64 ...

Page 42: ... set up your brakes Make sure to lube your O ring brakes with little silicone grease to prevent brakes locking up Drill 1 8 holes to insert 4 40 threaded rod Fill the holes with hysol epoxy than insert 4 40 threaded rod www tamjets com 408 224 7600 42of64 ...

Page 43: ... Mark the holes and drill with 1 8 drill bit Enlarge the hole little by little to get it to fit perfect Glue 4 pieces of scrap plywood over the holes Than drill the holes to mount the ventral fins www tamjets com 408 224 7600 43of64 ...

Page 44: ...Tamjets F 16 Instruction Manual The fins should line up with yellow lines First mount the servo to the L brackets Then mount the servo to the engine rail www tamjets com 408 224 7600 44of64 ...

Page 45: ...rews to secure the L bracket to the engine rail Sand the carbon fiber rods and inside the 4 40 cap After cleaning the cap and rod with acetone apply hysol to glue the cap and carbon fiber rod together Only glue one end at this time www tamjets com 408 224 7600 45of64 ...

Page 46: ...Tamjets F 16 Instruction Manual Install push rod and ball linkage to aluminum elevator control arms www tamjets com 408 224 7600 46of64 ...

Page 47: ...ual Thin plastic washer goes between the stab and the fuse Slide the elevator stab shaft into the bearing support Then slide the thick plastic washer onto the shaft then slide on the control arm www tamjets com 408 224 7600 47of64 ...

Page 48: ...ct length to cut the carbon fiber push rod Drill 1 32 hole to the 4 40 cap before gluing onto the carbon fiber rod This will allow air to bleed out when gluing this end Connect elevator push rod to the servo arm www tamjets com 408 224 7600 48of64 ...

Page 49: ...Tamjets F 16 Instruction Manual Run servo extensions and secure them tightly Mount 2 pieces of plywood to the pipe with servo screws www tamjets com 408 224 7600 49of64 ...

Page 50: ...jets F 16 Instruction Manual Glue the pipe support ring to the tail cone former Sand the ring until the pipe fits firmly in the ring P 70 pipe needs more sanding to fit www tamjets com 408 224 7600 50of64 ...

Page 51: ...Tamjets F 16 Instruction Manual Install the heat shield and pipe Secure with 2 servo screws Attach the tail cone to the fuse Secure with 4 5 40 screws www tamjets com 408 224 7600 51of64 ...

Page 52: ... inlet secure brace attached to the former as shown It is not necessary to install the inlet brace if you do not wish not to use it Align engine center to the pipe Leave gap between the engine nozzle and pipe bell mount Drill 3 32 holes to mount the engine to the rail Use 4 40 screws to mount the engine www tamjets com 408 224 7600 52of64 ...

Page 53: ...Tamjets F 16 Instruction Manual Fuel tanks plumbing diagram Heat up the copper tubes This allow to bend easy when assembly the tanks www tamjets com 408 224 7600 53of64 ...

Page 54: ...Tamjets F 16 Instruction Manual Main fuel tank plumbing as shown Saddle tank plumbing as shown www tamjets com 408 224 7600 54of64 ...

Page 55: ...Tamjets F 16 Instruction Manual Install fuel tanks and the rest of accessories www tamjets com 408 224 7600 55of64 ...

Page 56: ...nual Apply hysol to the latches to adding strength to prevent engine hatch blew off during flight Set up your accessories nice and neat You will get better a range check than messy installation www tamjets com 408 224 7600 56of64 ...

Page 57: ...Tamjets F 16 Instruction Manual Bottom view Place receiver and ECU batteries in the nose This helps to balance the plane without adding any additional weight www tamjets com 408 224 7600 57of64 ...

Page 58: ...ollow few steps to assemble optional cockpit kit Cut off the rear dash You won t use it Remove the center as yellow line showing Trim the blue line until the ABS deck can fit inside the canopy frame www tamjets com 408 224 7600 58of64 ...

Page 59: ...Tamjets F 16 Instruction Manual This should be only part you need Put the tub from bottom up Then glue the tube to the deck with thin CA www tamjets com 408 224 7600 59of64 ...

Page 60: ...nstruction Manual Put the dash display on top the deck and glue with thin CA Glue in the instrument panel If the panel the not fit Look the next photo where to sand to make it fit www tamjets com 408 224 7600 60of64 ...

Page 61: ...ction Manual Sand this area to make it fit Try to fit the pilot to the seat Sand the bottom and legs if you need to make it fit After you got it fit then glue it with flexible gel glue www tamjets com 408 224 7600 61of64 ...

Page 62: ...ockpit inside the canopy and secure with gel glue or micro screw Congratulation You had finished the assembly Now balance the plane set up your radio and go through the check lists before doing maiden flight www tamjets com 408 224 7600 62of64 ...

Page 63: ...osition is 7 16 below center of the fuse Elevator travel 1 75 up and 1 75 down Taileron travel 1 left and 1 right Rudder travel 0 75 left and 0 75 right Elevator Expo 20 Taileron Exp 20 Rudder 20 Left roll left stab leading edge is down and right stab leading edge is up Right roll right stab leading edge is down and left stab leading edge is up www tamjets com 408 224 7600 63of64 ...

Page 64: ...he brake hub as an added precaution Do check all your E clips on your struts prior to first flight of the day Some times these can pop off in transportation or otherwise DON T start your engine with the engine hatch on If you have a hot start you will warp your hatch or do worse damage DON T fly your test flight without shaking all of the air bubbles out of your UAT Recommendations and Options OPT...