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SG Models NORTH AMERICAN T-28 TROJAN Assembly Manual

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Instruction Manual.
A S S E M B L Y M A N U A L
Code: SEA258
" Graphics and specifications may change without notice ".
Specifications:
Wingspan---------------63.0 in (160 cm).
Wing area---------------349.5 sq.in ( 41.9 sq.dm).
Weight-------------------8.8-9.9 lbs ( 4.0 kg).
Length-------------------50.7 in ( 128.7 cm).
Engine-------------------10-15cc
Motor size---------------1200-1500 Watts
Radio--------------------6 channels with 7 servos.
Electric Power Conversion Included.
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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual. A S S E M B L Y M A N U A L Code: SEA258 “ Graphics and specifications may change without notice ”. Specifications: Wingspan---------------63.0 in (160 cm). Wing area---------------349.5 sq.in ( 41.9 sq.dm). Weight-------------------8.8-9.9 lbs ( 4.0 kg). Length-------------------50.7 in ( 128.7 cm).

  • Page 2: Kit Contents

    North American T-28 Trojan INTRODUCTION. Thank you for choosing the NORTH AMERICAN T-28 TROJAN ARF by SG MODELS . The NORTH AMERICAN T-28 TROJAN was designed with the intermediate/advanced sport flyer in mind. It is a semi scale airplane which is easy to fly and quick to assemble. The airframe is conventionally built using balsa, plywood to make it stronger than the average ARF, yet the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light.

  • Page 3: Additional Items Required

    Instruction Manual. HINGING THE FLAP. KIT CONTENTS. SEA25801 Fuselage SEA25802 Wing set SEA25803 Tail set SEA25804 Canopy SEA25805 Cowling SEA25806 Aluminium tube SEA25807 Pilot ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED. 10cc-15cc gasoline engine. � 1200-1500 Watts � Computer radio with 7 servos. � Glow plug to suit engine.

  • Page 4: Hinging The Aileron

    North American T-28 Trojan Hinge. 3) Slide the wing panel on the aileron until there is only a slight gap. The hinge is now centered on the wing panel and aileron. Re- move the T-pins and snug the aileron against the wing panel.
  • Page 5 Instruction Manual. 5) Turn the wing panel over and deflect the aileron in the opposite direction from the opposite side. Apply thin C/A glue to each hinge, making sure that the C/A penetrates into both the aileron and wing panel. Epoxy.

  • Page 6: Installing The Aileron Servos

    North American T-28 Trojan Epoxy. 3) Use drill bit in a pin vise to drill the mouting holes in the blocks. INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS. 4) Apply 2-3 drops of thin C/A to each of the mounting holes. Allow the C/A to cure without using accelerator.
  • Page 7 Instruction Manual. 7) Apply 1-2 drops of thin C/A to each of the mounting tabs. Allow the C/A to cure without using accelerator. C/A glue 8) Remove the string from the wing at 9) Set the aileron hatch in place and use a the servo location and use the tape to at- Phillips screw driver to install it with four tach it to the servo extension lead.

  • Page 8: Aileron Pushrod Installation

    North American T-28 Trojan INSTALLING THE FLAP SERVO. Repeat the procedure for the flap servo. Bend at the mark M2 lock nut. Metal clevis. Snap keeper. Servo arm. AILERON PUSHROD Snap keeper. INSTALLATION. Please see below pictures. Nylon Snap keeper.
  • Page 9 Instruction Manual. STANDARD FIXED LANDING GEAR. Please see below pictures. M3x20mm Epoxy.
  • Page 10 North American T-28 Trojan Collar. M3x20mm Collar. Epoxy.

  • Page 11: Optional Retractable Landing Gear

    Instruction Manual. OPTIONAL RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR. Electric retractable landing gear is not included in this kit, however it is a very Epoxy. popular add-on as optional. If you want to use retracts in your T-28 Trojan, we recommend that you buy a good set of electric retracts as the Himark AM05 Main Gear and the AM-06 Nose Gear shown as below.
  • Page 12 North American T-28 Trojan Epoxy. M3x15mm Collar.

  • Page 13: Installing The Fuselage Servos

    Instruction Manual. THROTTLE SERVO ARM INSTALLATION. Install adjustable servo connector in the servo arm as same as picture below: Loctite secure. Adjustable servo connector. Servo arm. Throttle servo arm. INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS. INSTALLING THE RECEIVER SWITCH. Because the size of servos differ, you may need to adjust the size of the precut Install the switch into the precut hole in opening in the mount.

  • Page 14: Installing The Nose Gear

    North American T-28 Trojan Switch. INSTALLING THE ENGINE SWITCH. Trim and cut. Collar. Switch. INSTALLING THE NOSE GEAR.
  • Page 15 Instruction Manual. OPTIONAL RETRACT NOSE GEAR. Cut.
  • Page 16 North American T-28 Trojan Collar.

  • Page 17: Installing The Stopper Assembly

    Instruction Manual. 3) Carefully bend the second nylon tube up INSTALLING THE STOPPER at a 45º angle. This tube is the vent tube. ASSEMBLY. 1) Using a modeling knife, carefully cut 4) Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank. It may be necessary to remove some of the off the rear portion of one of the 3 nylon flashing around the tank opening using a...

  • Page 18: Engine Mount Installation

    North American T-28 Trojan Vent tube. Fuel fill tube. Fuel pick up tube. 9) Connect the lines from the tank to the en- gine and muffler. The vent line will connect to the muffler and the line from the clunk to the carburetor.

  • Page 19: Mounting The Engine

    Instruction Manual. 2) Use four 4x30mm head bolts and four 3) Use a drill to drill the four holes in the 4mm washers to attach the engine mount engine mount rails. rails to the firewall. Tighten the screws . Make sure to use threadlock on the screws to help prevent them from vibrating loose.
  • Page 20 North American T-28 Trojan Pushrod wire. COWLING. Please see these below pictures. 8) Reinstall the servo horn by sliding the connector over the pushrod wire. Center the throttle stick and trim and install the servo horn perpendicular to the servo center line.
  • Page 21 Instruction Manual. 2) Install the muffler and muffler extension onto the engine and make the cutout in the cowl for muffler clearance. Connect the fuel and pressure lines to the carburetor, muffler and fuel filler valve. Secure the cowl to fuse- lage using the M3x10mm screws.
  • Page 22 North American T-28 Trojan 4) Attach the motor to the front of the electric motor box using four 3mm blind nut, four M3x15mm hex head bolts to se- cure the motor. Please see picture shown. 2) Recommend the items necessary to in- stall the electric power conversion parts included with your model.

  • Page 23: Installing The Spinner

    Instruction Manual. 5) Attach the motor to the front of the electric motor box using four 3mm blind nut, four M3x15mm hex head bolts to se- cure the motor. Please see picture shown. M3x15mm Tie-wraps. Epoxy 145 mm Balsa stick. Battery.

  • Page 24: Installing The Horizontal Stabilizer

    North American T-28 Trojan The propeller should not touch any Elevator fiberglass control horn. part of the spinner cone. If it does, use a sharp modeling knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone where the propel- ler comes in contact with it.
  • Page 25 Instruction Manual. 6) Using a modeling knife, carefully re- move the covering that overlaps the sta- bilizer mounting platform sides in the fuselage. Remove the covering from both the top and the bottom of the platform sides. Epoxy 4) Using a modeling knife, carefully re- move the covering at mounting slot of horizontal stabilizer ( both side of fuse- lage).

  • Page 26: Installing Vertical Stabilizer

    North American T-28 Trojan INSTALLING VERTICAL STABILIZER Hinge slot. 3) While holding the vertical stabilizer firmly in place, use a pen and draw a line on each side of the vertical stabilizer where it meets the top of the fuselage.

  • Page 27: Hinging The Rudder

    Instruction Manual. 4) When you are sure that everything isaligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of Flash 30 Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the mounting slot and to bottom of the vertical stabilizer mount- ing area. Apply epoxy to the bottom and Fiberglass control horn top edges of the filler block and to the lower hinge also.
  • Page 28 North American T-28 Trojan 3) Install center the throttle stick for nose gear. Make sure to use threadlock on the screw so it does not vibrate loose. M2 clevis. M2 lock nut.

  • Page 29: Rudder Pushrod Installation

    Instruction Manual. Elevator pushrod. RUDDER PUSHROD INSTALLATION. 1) Locate items necessary to install rud- der pushrod. Rudder control horn. 2) Rudder pushrods assembly as pictures below. M2 clevis. Rudder pushrod. M2 lock nut. INSTALLATION BALSA WOOD ON THE TAIL.
  • Page 30 North American T-28 Trojan 3) Position the pilot figure on the can- opy floor as shown. Use epoxy to glue the base of the pilot figure to the cockpit floor, please see pictures as shown. Epoxy. Epoxy. Epoxy. 20mm 20mm INSTALLATION PILOT AND CANOPY.

  • Page 31: Apply The Decals

    Instruction Manual. APPLY THE DECALS. Receiver. Battery. Battery. 1) If all the decals are precut and ready to stick. Please be certain the model is clean and free from oily fingerprints and dust. Position decal on the model where de- sired, using the photos on the box and aid in their location.

  • Page 32: Control Throws

    North American T-28 Trojan Lift the model. If the tail drops when BALANCING. you lift, the model is “tail heavy” and you must add weight* to the nose. If the nose 1) It is critical that your airplane be drops, it is “nose heavy” and you must balanced correctly.
  • Page 33 Instruction Manual.

  • Page 34: Flight Preparation

    If it does not, flip the servo reversing excessive vibration which could lead switch on your transmitter to change to engine and/or airframe failure. the direction. We wish you many safe and enjoyable flights with your NORTH AMERICAN T-28 TROJAN.

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