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Thunder Tiger Super Decathlon 40 ARF Airplane (TTR4570)
Distributed in North America by Ace Hobby Distributors, Inc. ¥ 2055 Main Street, Irvine, CA 92614
Telephone: 949.833.0088 ¥ www.acehobby.com ¥ E-mail: service@acehobby.com
This kit is guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the date of purchase. It does
not cover any damage caused by use or modification. The warranty does not extend beyond the product itself
and is limited only to the original cost of the kit. By the act of building this user-assembled kit, the user accepts
all resulting in liability for damage caused by the final product. If the buyer is not prepared to accept this
l i a b i l i t y, it can be returned new and unused to the place of purchase for a refund.
T h i s i s n o t a t o y. Assembly and flying of this product requires adult supervision.
Read through this book completely and become familiar with the assembly and flight of this airplane.
Inspect all parts for completeness and damage. If you encounter any problems, call us for help.
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Notice: Adult Supervision Required
Assembly Manual
Specifications:
Wingspan: 64"(1626mm)
Length: 45"(1145mm)
Wing Area: 694 sq. in.(44.7dm
Weight: 6 lbs.(2800~3000g)
Engine: .40-.46 two cycle /.54-.70 four cycle
Radio: 4CH 5 servos
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- Page 1 Engine: .40-.46 two cycle /.54-.70 four cycle Radio: 4CH 5 servos Thunder Tiger Super Decathlon 40 ARF Airplane (TTR4570) Distributed in North America by Ace Hobby Distributors, Inc. ¥ 2055 Main Street, Irvine, CA 92614 Telephone: 949.833.0088 ¥ www.acehobby.com ¥ E-mail: service@acehobby.com Warranty This kit is guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the date of purchase.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The result will be a well built, easy to assemble A.R. F. model, which you will be proud to display. This Super Decathlon 40 is designed for intermediate to advanced pilots, and this manual assumes a basic knowledge of R/C model construction. -
Page 3: Recommended Tools & Materials
Tools: Model knife, T- Pins, 1/2 MASK tape Adhesives - You will need two types of adhesives for Small screwdrivers, medium screwdrivers the Super Decathlon 40 - Epoxy and Instant Scissors (cyanoacrylate) adhesives. We recommend that you Steel straight edge... -
Page 4: Parts Drawings
PARTS DRAWINGS AS6246 Fuselage (#4570-Y) AS6252 Fuselage (#4570-R) Scoop(1) Fairing(4) Servo Mount(2) Fuselage(1) M3 x20 Wood Screw(1) AS6247 Main Wing (#4570-Y) AS6253 Main Wing (#4570-R) Wing Joiner(1) M2.3 x12 Wood Screw(16) M3x35 Wood Screw(2) Wing Dowel(2) Left Wing(1) Right Wing(1) CA Hinge (8) AS6263 Vertical Tail (#4570-Y) AS6250 Fiberglass Cowl (#4570-Y) - Page 5 PARTS DRAWINGS No. 3102 Adjustable Engine Mount No.3283W Spinner (#4570-Y) No.3256 Tire No.3284R Spinner (#4570-R) M3x12 Self-Tapping Screw(2) Beam(Left/1, Right/1) Tire(2) M3 x 15mm Spinner(1) Self-Tapping Screw(4) Back Plate(1) 6/32 x 18mm Screw(4) Backplate(1) No.3263 Fuel Tank PE0583 Tail Gear Silicone Tube(1) Straight Nipple(1) Fuel Stopper(1)
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Page 6: Parts Check List
PARTS CHECK LIST Kit Contents: Fuel Tank M3x12 Wood Screw(4) Silicone Tube(1) Hex Wrench(1) Fuselage Straight Nipple(1) M4 Nut (4) Fuselage(1) Fuel Stopper(1) M4 Washer(4) Scoop(1) Crank Weight(1) M4 Lock Nut(2) Servo Mount(2) Fuel Cap(1) Fiberglass Wheel Pant Fairing(4) 90-degree Nipple(1) Wheel Pant(L/1, R/1) M3 x20 Wood Screw(1) Tank(1) -
Page 7: Wing Assembly
WING ASSEMBLY Remove the Hatch and Servo Tray from the main wing. Carefully cut 4 slots either at trailing edge and aileron of each wing half. Secure the servo in place with the grommets, rubbers and wood screws come with the servo. Note the orientation of Insert the hinges and use Pin to position the hinge in the servo and servo tray. -
Page 8: Wing Assembly
WING ASSEMBLY root/tip when servo in neutral position. Secure the hatch in place with four M2.3x12 wood screws. Proceed the same procedures on the other wing. Install the control horn. Drill 5/64"(2mm) holes then secure the control horn and back plate with M2x15mm screws. -
Page 9: Tail Assembly
TAIL FEATHERS Place the tail feathers in place then mark them against the edge of fuselage. Cut hinge slots for rudder. L o c a t e t h e t a i l g e a r, d r i l l 5 / 6 4 " (2mm) hole at the rudder for tail gear torque rod to go in. -
Page 10: Pull-Pull System Installation
PULL-PULL SYSTEM INSTALLATION Install three servos. Glue servo mount for eleavtor servo for higher clearance. Insert the Z-bend end through lower exit slot then tape the other end of wire from loose. Install the rudder control horn. Use two control horn then sercure with M2x15 screws and M2 nuts. -
Page 11: Engine Installation
ENGINE INSTALLATION Install the elevator control horn. You might need to cut the horn as shown. Trim the scoop along the molded cutting line. Place scoop on the bottom of fuselage and mark lines as shown. Secure the elevator cotrol horn as shown. A little toward Cut away the laser-cut portion at the firewall and cut away the pushrod direction is needed for smooth linkage. -
Page 12: Cowl Attachment
COWL ATTACHMENT Remove the engine, place the cowl to the baseline and attach the template on the cowl. Mark where is going to cut as shown. Install the engine mount with the furnished backplates, beams and four 6/32 x 24mm screw. Place engine(PRO- 4 6 shown) on the engine mount, drive washer is about 10.5cm(4") away from firewall. -
Page 13: Landing Gear Installation
LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION Install propeller and spinner then secure the Cowl in place with four M2.3 x12 wood screws. Make sure there is enough clearance from spinner back plate to the cowl. Before you install the fuel tank, you will need to cut some styrofoam( comes with kit as protection) as a spacer. -
Page 14: Wind Shield Installation
WIND SHIELD INSTALLATION Insert the wing joiner( fiberglass tube) and centered in the fuselage. Glue wing dowel at the wing root. Install the wing half as shown. Do not forget to add the wing root spacer. Do the same procedure on the other wing half. Trim the windows covering away from fuselage and tack down the covering inside the windows. -
Page 15: Other Assembly
OTHER ASSEMBLY Trim four fairings, sand the glue area for better Drill 1.5mm( 1/16") holes on fuselage top then secure the addhesion. Glue them in place with thick CA. Sun Roof in place with six M2.3x12 wood screws. 1.5mm M2.3x12 Use the Balsa Spacer which you removed from the fuselage tail, cut small piece and file it as shown. -
Page 16: Wing Strut Installation
WING STRUT INSTALLATION Locate wing struts, secure the wing strut with M3 x 12 Connect all servo wires to receiver and install the switch W ood Screws. harness as shown. Secure the Belly Pan with M3x 20 Wood Screws. W ell wrapped the recevier and battery pack. You might use styrofoam as spacer or use foam pad to fill the space. -
Page 17: Blanace
BALANCE Center of Gravity A Note On Batteries IMPORTANT- Do not attempt to fly your model before The batteries are the heart of your radio system. Make sure completing this very important section. A model that is not you have fully charged batteries! With rechargeable properly balanced will be unstable and could cause serious batteries, follow the... -
Page 18: Accessories
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Page 20: Aileron
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