Aileron And Flap Servo Linkage Installation - Hangar 9 P-47D-40 Thunderbolt 30cc ARF Assembly Manual

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11. Position the aileron so the gap between the wing
tip and aileron matches the gap between the aileron and flap.
With the aileron pressed tightly against the wing, saturate
the top and bottom of each hinge with thin CA so the CA
wicks into the hinge and into the surrounding wood.
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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.
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12. Once the CA has fully cured, check that the hinges
are secure by gently pulling on the control surface. If not,
apply thin CA to any loose hinges and recheck. Move the
control surface through its range of motion several times to
break in the hinges. This will reduce the initial load on the
servo during your first flights.
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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
Aileron and Flap Servo
Linkage Installation
Required Parts
Metal clevis (8) 4-40 nut (8)
Transmitter Receiver
Nylon control horn (2) Silicone clevis retainer (8)
Wing panel (left and right) Flap servo with hardware (2)
Receiver battery Switch harness
12-inch (305mm) servo extension (2)
Heavy-duty servo arm (JRPA215) (2)
Aileron servo with hardware (2)
M2.5 x 10 sheet metal screw (30)
Flap pushrod: 4-40 x 55mm, threaded both ends (2)
Aileron pushrod: 4-40 x 76mm threaded both ends (2)
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1. Locate the items for this section of the manual.
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2. Prepare the servo by installing the grommets and
brass eyelets. Attach a 12-inch (305mm) servo extension,
securing it to the servo lead using string or dental floss.
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Check that the servo horn will be centered
in the slot when the servo is installed, as some
servos have a short upper case. If the servo arm
does not center, then you will need to use medium
CA to glue the included servo spacer to the mount
to move the servo so the arm is centered.
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3. Use a pin vise and a 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit to
enlarge the holes in the aileron servo cover for mounting
the servo. Thread a servo mounting screw in each hole
using a #1 Phillips screwdriver. Remove the screw, then
apply 1–2 drops of thin CA in each hole to harden the
surrounding wood.
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