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P40 KITTY HAWK
Instruction Manual
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Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
Warranty
Disclaimer
Safety precaution
Important building notes
Suggestion
Flight warnings
Flight warnings
Covering tools
Adhesives and required tools
Academy of model aeronautics national
model aircraft safety code
Preparations
Installing the ailerons and flap
Installing the aileron and flap servos
Installing the control horns for aileron
Installing the control for flaps
Installing the flaps linkages
Superlock air retracts
Installing the horizontal stabilizer
Vertical stabilizer installation
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Installing the aileron linkages
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Installing the main landing gear
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Servo installation
Installing the fuselage servos
Installing the throttle pushrod housing
Installing the engine
Installing the motor and battery
Installing the electric motor
Fuel tank
Installing the stopper assembly
Installing the elevator pushrod
Engine installation
Installing the engine mount
Installing the rudder pushrod
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Installing the control air system
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Final assembly
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Installing the spinner
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Installing the throttle
Installing the receiver and battery
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Installing the plastic bomb
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Open and close the canopy
For your radio installation
Basic connection for airplane
Flight preparation pre flight check
Balancing
Lateral balance
Control throws
Assemble and install the tail gear