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P-47D Thunderbolt 20cc
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59.
Secure the servo arm to the servo. Secure the clevis to
the control horn following the same procedures as the
aileron linkage. Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal
fasteners. Secure the fl ap servo cover in position using
four 2mm x 10mm sheet metal screws.
60.
Use canopy glue to glue the navigation lights in position
at the wing tips. The left navigation light is red, the right
is green.
Do not use CA when attaching the navigation
lights and covers as it will fog the covers as it cures.
61.
Use canopy glue to glue the covers to the wing tips. Use
low-tack tape to hold the covers in position until the
adhesive fully cures.
Repeat this section for the
remaining flap servo installation.
FIXED GEAR INSTALLATION
Skip this section of the manual if you
are installing the optional retracts.
62.
Use a fl at fi le to make a 1/2-inch long fl at area on the
strut. The setscrew from the mount will tighten on the
fl at, preventing the gear from rotating.
63.
Attach the landing gear strut in the mount. Use
threadlock on the setscrew before tightening it on the fl at
area on the strut. Use a 2mm hex wrench to tighten the
setscrew.
64.
Use a hobby knife and #11 blade to remove the covering
from the mounting rails in the wing. Trim the covering
inside the opening.
65.
Attach the strut mount to the wing using four M3 x 25
socket head cap screws, four M3 washers and four
M3 lock washers. Place a drop of threadlock on each
screw before installing them. Tighten the screws using a
2.5mm hex wrench.
66.
Place the landing gear door mount near in the opening
in the landing gear door. Use a felt-tipped pen to transfer
the locations for the mounting screws on the gear door.
67.
Use a drill and 1/8-inch (3mm) drill bit to drill the
locations for the gear door mounting screws.
68.
Slide the landing gear door mounts on the landing gear
struts. The position of the mounts will be adjusted during
the landing gear door installation.