Adjusting The Engine; Preflight - Hangar 9 P-47 Thunderbolt Assembly Manual

Section 15: Canopy and Decal Installation
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Step 5
Apply a bead of RCZ56 Canopy Glue (ZINJ5007) around
the inside edge of the canopy. Position the canopy onto
the hatch. Use tape to hold the canopy secure until the
glue fully cures.

Adjusting the Engine

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Step 1
Completely read the instructions included with your
engine and follow the recommended break-in procedure.
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Step 2
At the field, adjust the engine to a slightly rich setting at
full throttle and adjust the idle and low-speed needle so
that a consistent idle is achieved.

Preflight

Charge both the transmitter and receiver pack for your
airplane. Use the recommended charger supplied with
your particular radio system, following the instructions
provided with the radio. In most cases the radio should be
charged the night before going out flying.
Check the radio installation and make sure all the control
surfaces are moving correctly (i.e. the correct direction
and with the recommended throws). Test run the engine
and make sure it transitions smoothly from idle to
full throttle and back. Also ensure the engine is tuned
according to the manufacturers instructions, and it will run
consistently and constantly at full throttle when adjusted.
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Step 6
Apply the decals. Use the photos on the box to aid
in their location.
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Step 3
Before you fly, be sure that your engine idles reliably,
transitions and runs at all throttle settings. Only when this
is achieved should any plane be considered ready
for flight.
Check all the control horns, servo horns and clevises to
make sure they are secure and in good condition. Replace
any items that would be considered questionable. Failure
of any of these components in flight would mean the loss
of your aircraft.