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  • Page 1 T-3 Build Guide *All product names, trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.
  • Page 2: Tips For Success

    While many of these procedures are applicable to the T-1 and T-1 Mini jets as well, this guide is specific to the T-3 With Electric Gear Set. This guide does not cover radio setup, programming or turbine operation. You will need to refer to the documentation provided with those systems for information on proper setup and operation.
  • Page 3 • PRCJ 6mm Poly Fuel Tubing (6 Feet) • PRCJ XXL 36” Smoke Tube • PRCJ Large Vents with caps • PRCJ T-3 E-Gear Wire Harness (PJ- T3WHRB) • PRCJ T-3 (8) Pack Savox SA1230SG • PRCJ Advanced CG Stand...
  • Page 4: Installation

    Page 4 AFT Fuselage Zip Tie Mounts & Harness Installation. For this process we use self-adhesive Zip Tie mounts and small Zip Ties to secure the wire harness in place. Use the photos for reference on where to install the Zip Tie mounts and harness.
  • Page 5 Page 5 Midbody & AFT Fuselage Assembly. Make sure the bell mouth is secure and tight to the pipe. If you plan to use the PRCJ 36” Smoke Stick, pre-install now at the top center of the pipe and slide pipe into AFT Fuselage.
  • Page 6 Page 6 Engine to Pipe Spacing and Installation. This is a crucial part of any engine installation. Please refer to your engine documentation for proper installation and engine to pipe spacing practices. The photos show a proper reference for engine spacing and alignment.
  • Page 7 Page 7 Electric Nose Gear Installation. Locate the nose gear steering horn and install into strut using Medium Thread Locker. Install the steering servo using the hardware that came with your servo to mount onto the steering servo plate. Use Medium Thread Locker Center up your servo using a servo centering device, adjust and install the...
  • Page 8 Page 8 Electric Main Gear Installation. Feed the main gear and brake wires to the access area and plug into the wing wire harness. (Always secure wire connections) Slide the retract into place and locate the strut, wheel and brake in the wheel well making sure that you have equal distances all the way around the tire and strut as seen in photo.
  • Page 9 Page 9 Electric Gear Controller Setup Continued. • When the C and D lights are alternating, pressing the + or – will increase or decrease the servo throw on one end of its movement. This setting is so that you can adjust the door to open or close all of the way without excessive binding at the extents of motion.
  • Page 10 Page 10 Air Gear Installation. This is a basic air system setup with a gear fail safe, dual air valves for gear and door operations. Brakes system is also a basic brake control setup. All components available at www.pacificrcjets.com Air Gear Installation Photos. Adhere the two air tanks under the main board in front of the bulkhead.
  • Page 11 Page 11 Stab servos Installation Locate the hardware and servo L brackets. Mock-up and install the L brackets on the servo as needed to archive proper direction and (Best Center) position in the servo pocket. Use medium Thread locker to secure.
  • Page 12 Page 12 Flaps and Flap servos Installation Carefully remove the paint from the hinge on the wing side. This will allow free smooth movement of the flaps and eliminate any binding and or sticking. Use the supplied lock nuts, bolts and washers to install flaps.
  • Page 13 Final Component installation Photos These photos show our basic installation of components. There are many ways to lay out and setup your T-3 electronics. Pacific RC Jets offer many great solutions for RX, Gear/Brake controllers, Smoke pumps, Gyros, batteries, wing bags and other products.
  • Page 14 Page 14 Final Component installation Photos With Electric Retracts With Air Retracts...
  • Page 15 Page 15 Congratulations! You have completed the assembly and configuration of your T-3 turbine sport jet! Make sure you have another set of eyes give your aircraft a good looking-over. Quite often, a problem can be spotted by a fresh, experienced pair of eyes.