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1

5

7

MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY

8

9

1-1-1  Pinion Gear Subassembly

11

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

25

26

27

29

30

33

34

36

35

31

37

38

39

40

4

1-3-1  Rod Guide Collar Subassembly

1-5-1  Aileron Lever Subassembly

1-5-2  Metal Elevator Parallel Lever Subassembly

1-5-3  Elevator Control Lever Subassembly

1-5-4  Pitch Control Frame Subassembly

1-1-4  Elevator Control Arm Subassembly

1-6-1  Wash Out Subassembly

ROTOR HEAD ASSEMBLY

TAIL ASSEMBLY

3-1-1  Tail Transmission Subassembly

FINAL ASSEMBLY

4-3-1  Skid Subassembly

4-4-1  Tail Support Subassembly

INSTALLATION OF PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT

5-4-1  Body Subassembly

No. Material No.

Description

Qty.

1

HMC3-10B

Socket Screw M3x10 

4

2

HMC3-12B

Socket Screw M3x12 

21

3

BK0087

Washer d3xD8x1.4 

22

4

BK0274

Tank Rubber Grommets

4

5

BK0380

Rear Frame L

1

6

BK0381

Rear Frame R

1

7

BK0629

Washer

4

No. Material No.   Description

Qty.

1

HME3-18.5B   Set Screw M3x18.5 

2

2

HMC3-25B

  Socket Screw M3x25 

10

3

BK0087

  Washer d3xD8x1.4 

10

4

BK0103

  Body Fitting Post

2

5

BK0658

  Frame Spacer S

2

6

1-1

  Upper Frame Assembly

1

7

1-2

  Lower Frame Assembly

1

8

1-3-1

  Rod Guide Collar Subassembly

2

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

BK0389

Rod Guide Collar

1

2

BK0658

Frame Spacer S

2

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

BK0667

Servo Frame

1

2

HSE3-12B

M3x12 Self-Tapping Screw

6

3

1-3

Main Frame Assembly

1

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

HMC2-6B

Socket Screw M2x6 

1

2

HMC3-10B Socket Screw M3x10 

1

3

HMC3-25B Socket Screw M3x25 

1

4

HME3-3B

Set Screw M3x3 

1

5     HMJ3-20N    Self-Tapping Screw M3x20                                    2

6

HMS4

E Ring

1

7

HMY2-10

Pin 2x10

1

8

BK0086

Ball link 4.8x20

2

9

BK0088

Washer d3xD5x0.5 

3

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

HMJ2-10N

Self-Tapping Screw M2x10 

2

2

HMV840ZZY BRG d4xD8X3 

2

3

BK0075

Link Ball 4.8

2

4

BK0340

Aileron Control Arm

1

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

HMJ2-10N

Self-Tapping Screw M2x10 

2

2

HMV840ZZY BRG d4xD8X3 

2

3

BK0075

Link Ball 4.8

2

4

BK0340

Aileron Control Arm

1

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

BK0876

Elevator Control Arm 

1

2

BK0075

Link Ball 

φ

4.8

1

3

HMF2-8N

Philip Machine Screw M2x8 

1

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

BK0882

Elevator Push Pull Lever 

1

2

HMV840ZZY BRG  d4xD8x3 

2

3

BK0075

Link Ball 

φ

4.8

3

4

HMJ2-8N

Selfing-Tapping Screw M2x8

3

5     BK0410

Collar d3xD4x13

1

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

HMS15

E Ring

4

2

BK0880

Elevator Link Shaft

2

3

BK0455

Metal Elevator Control Arm

1

4

BK0663

Elevator Arm Link

2

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

BK0093

Link Rod 2x46 

2

2

BK0086

Ball Link 4.8x2.0

4

3

BK0547

Hardened Main Shaft

1

4

BK0234

Lock Ring

1

5

HSA3-6B

Button Head Socket Screw M3x6 

2

No. Material No.  Description

Qty.

1

HMJ2-10N

 M2x10 Self-Tapping Screw

2

2

HMC3-12B  Socket Screw M3x12

2

3

HMV840ZZY BRG d4xD8x3 

4

4

BK0088

 Washer d3x5x0.5 

2

5

BK0472

 Washout base

1

6

BK0342

 Flybar Control Lever

2

7

BK0343

 Washout Link

2

8

BK0075

 Link Ball 

φ

4.8

2

9

BK0409

 Collar d3xD4x7

2

10

BK0487

 Pin

2

11    HMS15          E Ring

2

No. Material No.

Description

Qty.

1

BK0086

Ball Link 

φ

4.8

4

2

BK0292

Link Rod 2.3x24

2

3

BK0408

Collar d3xD4x5.5

2

4

BV0549

Washout Base Guidance Ring

1

No. Material No.

Description

Qty.

5

HMC3-10B

Socket Screw M3x10 

2

6

HMC3-12B     Socket Screw M3x12                                 1

7

2-1-1

Flybar Seesaw Subassembly

1

8

2-1-2

Metal Main Rotor Hub Subassembly

1

No. Material No.   Description

Qty.

1

HMV740ZZ

  BRG d4xD7x2.5 

2

2

HMV1350

  BRG d5xD13x4 

2

3

HMV6701ZZY  BRG d12xD18x4 

2

4

HMJ2-8N

  Self-Tapping Screw M2x8 

1

5

HMC3-10B

  Socket Screw M3x10 

3

6

HMJ3-20N

  Self-Tapping Screw M3x20 

1

7

HME3-4B

  Set Screw M3x4 

1

8

HMM3Z

  Locknut M3 

3

9

BK0075

  Link Ball 4.8

1

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

HMC3-30B

Socket Screw M3x30 

2

2

HMC3-14B

Socket Screw M3x14 

2

3

HMM3Z

Locknut M3 

4

4

BK0086

Ball Link 4.8x20

2

5

BK0278

Machined Washer

2

6

BK0403

Rod Guide

4

7

BK0404

Tail Rotor Blade

2

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

8

BK0877

3D Vertical Fin

1

9

BK0650

Tail Boom

1

10 BK0707

Rear Servo Rod

1

11

BK0347

Tail Push Rod A

1

12 BK0653

Tail Push Rod B

1

13 3-1-1

Tail Transmission Subassembly

1

14 3-1-3

Tail Drive Shaft Subassembly

1

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

BK0617

Bolt M4x25

1

2

BK0086

Ball Link 4.8x20

4

3

BK0318

Link Rod 2.3x95 

2

4

HMM4Z

Locknut M4

1

5

2-1

Rotor Head Assembly

1

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

HME4-5B

Set Screw M4x5

4

2

BK0397

Skid Brace

2

3

BK0398

Skid Pipe End Cap

4

4     BK0668          Skid Pipe                                                    2

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

5-4-1

Body Subassembly

1

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

HMJ2-6B

M2x6 Self-Tapping Screw

6

2

HSE3-12B

M3x12 Self-Tapping Screw

2

3

BK0102

d3xD6x11Grommet

2

4

BK0098

Body Clip A

1

5

BK0099

Body Clip B

1

6

BK0429

Body

1

7

BK0428

Canopy

1

8

JV0186

Decal

1

9

BK0473

Body Support

1

10

BK0474

Rubber CAP

2

11

HNLR6

R Pin

2

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

*****

Main Rotor Blade

2

2

BK0446

Rotor Bolt M5x35 

2

3

HMM5Z

Locknut M5 

2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

Purchase replacement parts from the hobby shop where you have purchased the Raptor 90

 

3D

.  Please contact

the Thunder Tiger distributor in your country, and the distributor can tell you where to obtain the parts.  For example,
in the U.S, all Thunder Tiger products are distributed by Ace Hobby Distributors.  On the web site www.acehobby.com,

there is a list of all the hobby shops in the USA that can order any Thunder Tiger parts from Ace for you.  Technical
questions regarding the Raptor will be answered quickly by sending an email to [email protected] or call

Technical Support at 949-833-7498.  In Europe, Asia and Australia, please contact the distributor in your country.

WARNING

To ensure safety, please read the instruction manual thoroughly before assembly.  Radio control helicopters are

sophisticated equipment, and not toys.  Radio control model helicopters are capable of causing serious bodily injury
if not properly assembled or operated.  The manufacturer and distributors assume no liability for damages that could

occur from the assembly or use of this product. This product is designed for hobby use only.  Operating model
helicopters requires diligence and skill.  The best way to ensure quick and successful learning is to seek help and

guidance from accomplished pilots.  It is strongly recommended to join the appropriate radio control modeling governing
society in your country.  For example, in the United States, it is strongly encouraged to join the Academy of Model

Aeronautics.  AMA is a nonprofit organization that provides members in the United States with liability insurance
and monthly modeling magazines.  For further information or to find a model helicopter club, please contact AMA

at:

Academy of Model aeronautics
515 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302

USA
(317) 287-1256

We also encourage you to subscribe to different radio control helicopter magazines and learn about RC flying events,

new flying techniques, safety procedures, and hints.  Rotory Modeler is a bi-monthly and Model Helicopter Techniques
is a quarterly newsletter published in the USA.  Model Helicopter World is a month magazine published by Traplet

Publication in England and sold worldwide.  Rotor is a monthly German magazine.  Helico is a Swiss quarterly
magazine.

ATTENTION

 

We are unable to accept replacement or return of this model after it has been used or assembly has begun.

 It  is legally  prohibited  to  duplicate  or  reprint  this  manual  in  any  format  without  a written  permission  from  the

manufacturer.

 The manufacturer has the right to make changes to this model or instruction without notice.

 We have done our best to the accuracy of information in this manual.  If you are aware of any mistake, we welcome

you to notify us.

 We will not accept any responsibility for any accident, breakdown, fault or trouble caused by improper usage of

this model.  Please thoroughly inspect your model and range check the radio before flight.  Please keep the model

in its best condition in order to enjoy it.

 This model does not include all the items necessary for flying, such as engine, serevos, gyro...etc.
 It is difficult for beginners to fly RC helicopters by themselves.  It is highly recommended that beginners seek the

help of experienced RC helicopter pilots.  We recommend beginners start with an inexpensive model such as the
Thunder Tiger Raptor 30 that is also designed by Mr. Taya.

 RC helicopters are not toys. The manufacturer does not assume the liability for any property or bodily damage

caused by the model or the operator.

OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED

6

BODY SUPPORT INSTALLATION

Insert the aluminum support
tube through the servo frame.
Insert the "R" pins through the
two holes in the support tube
to  prevent  the  tube  from
moving in the  servo frame.
Install two rubber ends onto
the support tube.  The rubber
ends  will  dampen  shake  or
vibration  generated  by  the
engine.

Glow Plug Wrench

12V Battery

1.5V Glow Starter
(1.2V~1.5V)

Rubber Band

(Included)

Foam

Remote Glow Plug
Extension

1-2-2  Cooling Fan Casing Subassembly

1-2-3  Fuel Tank Subassembly

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

BK0062

Fuel Tank Stopper

1

2

BB0374

Silcon Tube (L=105mm)

1

3

BK0445

Fuel Plug

1

4

BK0463

Fuel Tank Nipple

1

5

BK0503-1

Fuel Tank

1

6

BE1867

Clunk Weight

1

1-5-5  Header Tank Subassembly

No. Material No.

Description

Qty.

1

HMC3-25B

Socket Screw M3x25

1

2

BK0087

Washer d3xD8x1.4 

1

3

BV0502

Header Tank

1

4

BK0506

Tank Mount

1

5

BK0698

Header Tank Supporter

1

The Raptor 90 3D kit includes a header fuel tank that can be
attached to the right of the side frame.

23

2-1-1  Flybar Seesaw Subassembly

24

2-1-2  Metal Main Rotor Hub Subassembly

2

4.Final Assembly

 

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29

4-1 Installation of Rotor Head (Bag H)----------------------------------------------------------------------30
4-2 Installation of Engine  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31

   

4-2-1 Engine Subassembly -------------------------------------------------------------------------------32

4-3 Installation of Landing Skid------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33

4-3-1 Skid Subassembly -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------33

4-4 Installation of Tail Assembly ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34

   

4-4-1 Tail Support Subassembly------------------------------------------------------------------------ 34

5.Installation of Peripheral Equipment

 

----------------------------------------------------------- 35

5-1 Installation of Servo - Part 1 (Bag I)  ------------------------------------------------------------------ 36
5-2 Installation of Servo - Part 2 (Bag I)  ------------------------------------------------------------------ 37
5-3 Installation of Receiver and Gyro ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 38
5-4 Installation of Body (Bag J)  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------39

   

5-4-1 Body Subassembly ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------39

5-5 Installation of Rotor Blades (Bag K) ------------------------------------------------------------------- 40

6.Settings

   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41

6-1 Setting up Gear Backlash  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42
6-2 Setting up of Stabilizer Paddles  ------------------------------------------------------------------------43
6-3 Setting up of Blade Pitch Angle   ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 43

  

6-3-1 Collective Travel for Hovering   ------------------------------------------------------------------ 44

  

6-3-2 Collective Travel for 3D  --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44
6-3-3 Configuring the Raptor 90 for 3D --------------------------------------------------------------- 45

Attention

 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------46

7.Parts List Section

 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------49

Raptor 90 3D Exclusive Parts -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50
Raptor 90 3D Spare Parts List ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55
Raptor 90 3D Optional Parts List ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61

3

Thank you very much for purchasing the Thunder Tiger Raptor 90 3D R/C helicopter. The design of Raptor

90 3D is based on the original Raptor 90 series helicopter and modified for extreme aerobatics. It has all
needed must-have optional parts for 3D flying, such as metal main rotor hub, non-linear flapping damper,

metal BRG, 3D light paddles and so on. It also adopts the push-pull control system on collective pitch
and elevator to achieve the most precise control. The flybar ratio is changeable to fit all kinds of flying
style. Use of high quality material make the helicopter one tough machine that can handle everyday 3D

beating. Raptor 90 3D is born for 3D flying, and you don

t have to do any further modification for aggressive

3D maneuver. This is by far the best machine you have never seen. Just enjoy the model and have fun.

UNIQUE SIDEFRAME SYSTEM

Aluminum side plates are used in conjunction with molded material to construct the main structure.  This
design produces minimum weight with maximum strength.  If the sideframes were completely made of
molded material, then to achieve equal strength the plastic would have to be very thick and heavy.  Using

molded material at the right place avoids using metal angle brackets or putting compound bends in metal
frames.  Slots have been added in the frame design to permit the use of optional gear ratios to optimize

engine performance to suit any pilot's demand.

BELL-HIILLER MIXING  CONTROL UNIT

Main rotor control geometry has been carefully engineered to minimize cross-coupling in collective and

cyclic commands.  Blade pitch arms and the Bell-Hiller mixing arms are designed at an angle such that
the pushrod interlinking them are at 90 degrees when the blades are at 0 degree.  The pilots will get the
symmetrical cyclic control feel and flybar authority either at +10 or -10 degrees of collective.   We design

this system with the 3-D pilot in mind.  We guarantee you this whole design philosophy provides a strong
and accurate control mechanism.

SHAFT DRIVE TAIL ROTOR

The Raptor 90 3D is designed with a constant drive tail rotor system to permit full tail rotor control during
autorotations.  180 autos, backward autos and pirouette autos are all within your reach now.  It has the

same aluminum torque tube system as the Thunder Tiger/Taya Imperio helicopter.  This allows obtaining
the maximum performance from any modern heading lock gyros.

3D CAD DESIGN

We use the latest 3D Computer Aided Design to design and manufacture the Raptor 90 3D.  Our high-
tech CAD program allows simulation of all moving parts to ensure no interference.  The analysis automatically
analyze the weight, the mass distribution, and inertia to help us pursue a design that will provide the high

level of maneuverability needed for all-out 3-D aerobatics.

INTRODUCTION

Socket Drivers

Hex Wrench

Grease

Blue Loctite

Instant Glue

Hobby Knife

Metric

4-way Wrench

Scissors

Diagonal Pliers

Open End Wrench

5.5mm

Needle Nose Pliers

Screw Driver

7mm

5.5mm

7mm
8mm

5.5mm

7mm
8mm

10mm

Epoxy

Ball Link Pliers

No. Material No.    Description

Qty.

1

HMV6800ZZY   BRG d10xD19x5 

1

2

HME4-5B

   Set Screw M4x5

2

3

HMS5

   E Ring M5x8 

1

4

HMV696Z

   BRG d6xD15x5 

1

5

BK0388

   Clutch BRG Case

2

6

BK0659

   Frame Space M

4

7

BK0594 

   Starter Coupling

1

8

BK0592

   Starter Shaft

1

9

BK0422 

   Drive Pinion 11T

1

10 BK0366

   Pinion Gear Nut

1

11

BV0522-2

   Clutch Bell Set

1

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

HMC3-10B

Socket Screw M3x10

2

2

HMC3-12B

Socket Screw M3x12 

4

3

BK0087

Washer d3xD8x1.4 

6

4

BK0393

Pitch Frame Cross Member

1

5

BK0394

Pitch Frame Cross Member Nut

2

6

BK0375T

Upper Frame

2

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

HMM3Z

Locknut M3

4

2

HMC3-25B

Socket Screw M3x25 

4

3

BK0820BL

Landing Skid Damper

4

4

4-3-1

Skid Subassembly

1

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

HMC3-8B

Socket Screw M3x8

4

2

HMQ16

Retaining Ring

1

3

BK0357

Tail Drive Spur Gear 83T

1

4

BK0359

One Way Clutch Shaft

1

5

BV0368

Auto Rotation Hub

1

6

BK0356

Main Spur Gear 91T

1

1-6-2  Main Gear Subassembly

(3)

(2)

(4)

(6)

(5)

(1)

The carbon rear servo plate is secured
by two Lower 3mm bolts from the plastic
tail boom bracket.

10

1-1-2  Pitch Guide L Subassembly

1-1-3  Pitch Guide R Subassembly

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

BK0384

Pitch Guide Collar L

1

2

BK0658

Frame Spacer S

2

3

BK0693

Cross Member

1

The side with a number should face
in because the opening on both sides
are differeent.

The  hole  on  the  plastic  control  arm  has  different
opening  sizes on the two sides.  Always  snap  the
bigger opening to the ball on swashplate gently and
afterward  please check to make sure  it is securely
attached and there is no damage or cracking.

INSTALLATION OF THE LINKS

Bigger Hole Face to Swashplate

Extended 6mm Hex

Starting Tool

Fuel Pump

Heli  Engine (90size)
9609  PRO-90H(R)

Glow Fuel(15%-30%)

Glow Plug

Hi-torque 12V Electric starter

Receiver

Transmitter
(helicopter type, 6 or
more channels)

High Speed/Torque Servo x 4

Rudder Servo x 1

Battery

Switch harness

Heading  Lock

Gyro

 In order to enjoy a safe and enjoyable experience, please read the manual carefully and completely understand

the helicopter structure and operation before the first flight.

 Read the warnings to avoid injuries to you and others.

WARNING

  – The following could cause heavy injury or death if used incorrectly.

 Keep the model away from other people or animal when starting the engine.
 Do not fly any model helicopter near or above people or cars.  Models can sometimes lose

control due to pilot or mechanical failure.

WARNING

  – The following could also cause serious injury or death if not careful.

 Take precaution with model fuel.  Model engine glow fuel is highly flammable.

 Please check the model carefully before each flight.  Make sure that nothing has loosened up

or come apart.

 Make sure everything moves freely without binding or excessive friction.

 Do not operate the model in rain, snow, thunderstorm, or adverse weather.

WARNING

 

 – The following could also cause serious injury or death if not careful.

 Please make sure that your radio frequency is not used before flight.  If someone else is  flying

with the same frequency as your radio, do not turn on your transmitter.  Otherwise, it can cause
a crash and even bodily and property damages.

 Please monitor the fuel level during flight and land before running out of fuel.
 Before each flight, please check that all servos and controls move properly.
 Do not modify any parts or use other than genuine Thunder Tiger parts.

 Do not fly in places that are forbidden by law.
 Use Loctite on screws that do not use a locknut.

 When operating the model, please beware that no loose cloth or jewelry can get entangled in

the model helicopter.

 Make sure the transmitter and receiver switches are on before starting the engine.
 Do not touch the engine or  the muffler right after flying because they are very hot.

 Do not use this model for anything other than hobby.

WARNING

 

 – The following damages can happen to the model.

 Do not leave the model in a car for a long time.  The heat in the summer or the cold in the

winter and the humidity can cause damage to the model.

 Be careful and watch the sharp edges and corners on the model.

BUILDING HINT 

– The instruction is divided into six assembly chapters:

Main Frame, Rotor Head, Tail Rotor, Final Assembly, Radio Installation, and Settings.  There
are many major assembly steps in each chapter, please follow the instruction to do each "

Subassembly" first, then combine the subassemblies into a major assembly.

Upper Frame Assembly

Lower Frame Assembly

12

1-2-1  Tail Drive Unit Subassembly

No. Material No.

   Description

Qty.

1

HME3-4B

   Set Screw M3x4 

2

2

HMV1350

   BRG d5xD13x4 

2

3

HMV6701ZZY   BRG d12xD18x4

2

4

BK0362

   Tail Drive Bevel Gear A

1

5

BK0363

   Tail Drive Bevel Gear B

1

6

BK0364

   Tail Drive Pinion

1

7

BK0365

   Tail Drive Gear Shaft

1

8

BK0382

   Tail Boom Bracket L

1

9

BK0383

   Tail Boom Bracket R

1

10 BK0414

   Pin 2x12

2

11

BK0660

   Frame Spacer L

5

Main Frame Assembly

Installation of Pitch Frame

No. Material No.     Description

Qty.

1

HMJ2-10N

    M2x10 Self-Tapping Screw

1

2

HMV840ZZY     BRG d4xD8x3 

2

3

HMV1280ZZY   BRG d8xD12x3.5 

2

4

BK0336

    Pitch Frame

1

5

BK0075

    Link Ball 

φ

4.8

1

Optional: add a tiny drop of thick CA on the outside rim of the fovr ball
bearings before inserting them into the plastic Pitch Frame. Be careful
not to get any glue into the ball bearings.  Add a tiny drop of thick CA
glue at the tip of the M2x10 self-tapping screw  (No. 1) before
screwing it into the Pitch Frame.

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Note:

The  (3)  spacer  with  threads  is
supposed  to  be  locate d  at  middle
position to fit the Body Fitting Post.

Note:

The  (3)  spacer  with  threads  is
supposed  to  be  locate d  at  middle
position to fit the Body Fitting Post.

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

BK0385

Pitch Guide Collar R

1

2

BK0658

Frame Spacer S

2

3

BK0693

Cross Member

1

Tip: 

When setting up the phase

adjustment ring, the flybar and
the tail boom can be the
reference. When the flybar and
the tail boom are centered, the
inner balls of swashplate should
be aligned with the outer balls.
Tighten the socket screw on the
phase ring at this moment.

NOTE: Improper alignment will
cause unwanted mixing.

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

********

90 Class Heli Engine

1

2

********

Nut (Comes With the Engine)

1

3

HMC4-8B

Socket Screw M4x8 

2

4

HMC4-18B

Socket Screw M4x18

4

No. Material No.

Description

Qty.

5

HMO10

Washer d9.5xD16x1 

1

6

BK0349

Engine Mount

1

7

BV0380

Cooling Fan

1

8

BV0521

Heavy Duty Clutch

1

No. Material No.

Description

Qty.

1

BK0075

Link Ball 

φ

4.8  

5

2

BK0086 

Ball Link 4.8x20 

8

3

BK0104 

Servo Mounting Plate        

6

4

BK0105 

Rod Joint 

1

5

BK0318 

Link Rod 2.3x95 

2

6

BK0436 

Link Rod 2.3x55 

2

7

BK0833 

Servo Block 

4

8

HMC2516B

Socket Screw M2.5x16

4

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

9

HMM25

Lock Nut M2.5

4

10 HML2

Nut

5

11

HME4-5B

Set Screw

2

12 HMF2-8N

Phillips Machine Screw M2x8

5

13 HSE2614N

Selt-Tapping Screw

4

14 HSE2630N

Selt-Tapping Screw

4

No. Material No.

Description

Qty.

1

BK0075

Link Ball 

φ

4.8  

7

2

BK0086 

Ball Link 4.8x20 

4

3

BK0095 

Link Rod 2.3x76        

1

4

BK0104 

Servo Mounting Plate

4

5

BK0833 

Servo Block 

2

6

BK0834 

Pitch Lever Fixed Plate 

1

7

BK0839 

Link Rod 2.3x30 

1

8

BK0881 

Washer

1

9

BK0883 

Pitch Push Pull Lever 

1

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

10 BK0884

Collar, d3xD4xW12

1

11

BV0085

Pitch Link Rod

2

12 HMC3-20B

Socket Screw M3x20

1

13 HMV840ZZY Bearing d4xD8xW3

2

14 HMF2-8N

Philip Maching Screw M2x8

4

15 HMJ2-8N

Selt-Tapping Screw M2x8

3

16 HML2

Nut

4

17 HSE2614N

Selt-Tapping Screw M2.6x14

8

18 HSE2620N

Selt-Tapping Screw M2.6x20

4

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

****

Switch 

1

2

****

Receiver Battery

1

3

****

Receiver

1

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

4

****

Gyro

5

BK0106

Foam 

2

6     BE1052

Antenna Pipe 

1

PV0517

 ONEWAY BEARING GREASE

The  hole  on  the  Flybar  Control  Rod  has  different
opening on two sides.  Always snap the bigger opening
to the link ball.

Bigger Hole

Face to Control Arm

10.5mm

10.5mm

When installing pinion gear, add a small drop of Loctite to the
threads. Make sure not to get Loctite on lower clutch bell bearing.

Important:

For 90 class engine, we recommend the 11 teeth pinion for 3D
flying.

The servo tray and cooling fan shrouds on the Raptor 90 are different from the
Raptor 60 in order to accommodate the full head sink on the O.S 91. engine.
If using T.T 90, Y.S 91 or Webra 91 engine, make sure to install the fan shroud
baffle with two self-tapping screws. This will ensure optimal cooling of your engine
head.

Add CA glue

Add CA glue

It is necessary to add grease inside the one way clutch before your
first flight. The clutch might lock up once grease is gone.  The one
way clutch grease( PV0517) is recommended for this lubrication.

Make sure the inside of Auto Rotation Hub is clean without any dirt
before you insert the one way clutch shaft.

Add Loctite

Add Loctite on
the threads

For 3D flying, it is recommended to use

lower flybar ratio setting.

Self-Tapping Screw, No. 10 Collar, and No. 11 Washer, with two
No. 1 Bearings.  Attach a No. 9 Link Ball with a No. 4 Screw.
Upon finishing Step 3-1-1, make sure there are no extra parts
left on your workbench.

Elevator Control
Pushrod

Glue the two plastic halves of
the paddle with CA glue before
installation on flybar.

Add Loctite

the tail boom by tightening the four screws on the helicopter.
Visually check from the rear of the helicopter to make sure the
tail rotor output shaft is perpendicular to the main rotor shaft.
Add the tail boom supports.

Add Loctite

The thrust bearing washer with the
SMALLER inner hole should be closer to
the rotor blade.

The thrust bearing washer with the BIGGER
inner hole should be closer to the main rotor
shaft.

4-2-1  Engine Subassembly

Add Loctite

Add Loctite

Add Loctite

Add Loctite

Add Loctite

Add Loctite

Add Loctite

Add Loctite

Add Loctite

Add Loctite

Add Loctite

Add Loctite

Add CA Glue

Introduction

 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

Other Items Required

 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

Warning

 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

Assembly

1. Main Frame Assembly

  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

1-1 Upper Frame Assembly (Bag A)   ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

1-1-1 Pinion Gear Subassembly ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9
1-1-2 Pitch Guide Left Subassembly  ------------------------------------------------------------------10
1-1-3 Pitch Guide Right Subassembly -----------------------------------------------------------------10
1-1-4  Elevator Control Arm Subassembly------------------------------------------------------------ 10

1-2 Lower Frame Assembly (Bag B)   ----------------------------------------------------------------------11

  

1-2-1  Tail Drive Unit Subassembly ---------------------------------------------------------------------12

   

1-2-2  Cooling Fan Casing Subassembly -------------------------------------------------------------13
1-2-3  Fuel Tank Subassembly ------------------------------------------------------------------------13

1-3 Main Frame Assembly (Bag C) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14

   

1-3-1  Rod Guide Collar Subassembly-----------------------------------------------------------------14

1-4 Installation of Servo Frame (Bag C) ------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
1-5 Installation of Pitch Frame (Bag D) -------------------------------------------------------------------- 16

   

1-5-1  Aileron Lever Subassembly  ---------------------------------------------------------------------17

   

1-5-2  Metal Elevator Parallel Lever Subassembly -------------------------------------------------17

   

1-5-3  Elevator Control Lever Subassembly --------------------------------------------------------- 17

   

1-5-4  Pitch Control Frame Subassembly -------------------------------------------------------------18

   

1-5-5  Header Tank Subassembly ----------------------------------------------------------------------18

1-6 Installation of Main Shaft (Bag E)  ----------------------------------------------------------------------19

   

1-6-1  Wash Out Subassembly  -------------------------------------------------------------------------20

   

1-6-2  Main Gear Subassembly  -------------------------------------------------------------------------20

2. Rotor Head Assembly

 

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------21

2-1 Metal Rotor Head Assembly (Bag F)  -----------------------------------------------------------------22

   

2-1-1  Flybar Seesaw Subassembly --------------------------------------------------------------------23

   

2-1-2  Metal Main Rotor Hub Subassembly ----------------------------------------------------------24

3.Tail Assembly

 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25

3-1 Tail Assembly (Bag G)  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26

    

3-1-1 Tail Transmission Subassembly  --------------------------------------------------------------- 27

    

3-1-2 Tail Rotor Subassembly --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28

    

3-1-3 Tail Drive Shaft Subassembly  -------------------------------------------------------------------28

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(17)

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(8)

(3)

(15)

(14)

The Liner is pre-glued on the
inside of clutch bell with 30 min
epoxy.

1-1

1-2

1-3

( 2 )

(1)

1-4

(1)

(2)

1-5

1-6

(7)

(1)

(5)

(4)

(9)

(3)

2-1

3-1

4-1

(5)

(3)

(2)

(1)

4-3

(4)

(2)

4-4

(2)

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(1)

(3)

(5)

(8)

4-2

(3)

(1)

(2)

5-1

5-2

5-3

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(6)

(1)

(3)

(2)

(5)

5-4

5-5

(2)

(3)

No. Material No.

Description

Qty.

8

BK0660

Frame Spacer L

3

9

BK0376T        Lower Metal Frame                                        2

10 BV0870

Metal Lower BRG Block

1

11

1-2-1

Tail Drive Unit Subassembly

1

12 1-2-2

Cooling Fan Casing Subassembly

1

13 1-2-3

Fuel Tank Subassembly

1

No. Material No.

Description

Qty.

7

BK0659

Frame Spacer M

2

8

BV0869

Metal Upper BRG Block

1

9

1-1-1

Pinion Gear Subassembly

1

10 1-1-2

Pitch Guide L Subassembly

1

11

1-1-3

Pitch Guide R Subassembly

1

12 1-1-4

Elevator Control Arm Subassembly

1

(3)

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

10 BK0093

Link Rod 2x46

1

11 BK0407

Collar d3xD4x4.5 

2

12 BK0410 

Collar d3xD4x13

2

13 1-5-1

Aileron Lever Subassembly

1

14 1-5-2

Metal Elevator Parallel Lever Subassembly

1

15 1-5-3

Elevator Control Lever Subassembly

1

16 1-5-4

Pitch Control Frame Subassembly

1

17 1-5-5

Header Tank Subassembly

1

No. Material No.

Description

Qty.

6

HMM4B

Lucknut M4

1

7

BK0617

Bolt M4x25

1

8

BV0504

Metal Swashplate

1

9

1-6-1

Washout Subassembly

1

10 1-6-2

Main Gear Subassembly

1

No. Material No.

Description

Qty.

10 BK0076

Collar d3xD4x10

1

11

BK0088

Washer d3xD5x0.5 

1

12 BK0346

Tail Pitch Control Lever

1

13 BK0370

Tail Case L

1

14 BK0371

Tail Case R

1

15 BK0372

Tail Input Bevel Gear

1

16 BK0373

Tail Output Bevel Gear

1

17 HMY2-12

Pin 2x12

1

18 3-1-2

Tail Rotor Subassembly

1

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

HMM3Z

Locknut M3

6

2

HMC3-16B

Socket Screw M3x16

2

3

HMC3-20B

Socket Screw M3x20

2

4

HMC3-25B

Socket Screw M3x25

2

5

HMC3-30B

Socket Screw M3x30

2

6

BK0087

Washer d3xD8x1.4

4

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1     HMJ2-8N        Self-Tapping Screw M2x8                          4

2

BK0447

Tail Support Rod End

4

3

BK0669

Tail Support Rod 

2

No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

HMC4-42B

Muffler Bolt M4x42

2

2

HMT4B

Spring Washer

2

3

********

Muffler ( 90 )

1

4

4-2-1

Engine Subassembly

1

5

HMC4-12B

Socket Screw M4x12

4

6

BK0435

Washer d4xD11xW1.7

4

BAG A

BAG B

BAG C

BAG C

BAG D

(L)

(R)

BAG E

BAG F

BAG G

BAG H

BAG I

97.5mm

48mm

(3)

Throttle

Collective Pitch

(2)

BAG I

BAG J

BAG K

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Please complete subassembly steps 1-2-1 through 1-2-3 first.  Then attach the subassemblies to the two Lower Frames. Note
that the Metal Lower BRG is installed with the bearing open side facing up.  Please add a small drop of Loctite on every bolt
before screwing it into the aluminum hex spacer.  Do not apply Loctite to the bolts which are going to secure the Lower BRG
Block at this moment.

Assemble the upper main frames by starting with the two Metal Upper Frames.  The Pinion Gear Subassembly must be assembled
first according to Figure 1-1-1.  Next insert three hex-shape frame spacers into the plastic Pitch Guide according to Figure 1-1-2
and 1-1-3. Assemble the Elevator Control Arm subassembly according to 1-1-4. Insert it in between the two Upper Frames. The
metal Elevator Control Arm is not symmetrical. The side with the longer profruding round knob should be on the right side of the
helicopter.  Then attach the other subassemblies to the Upper Frames.  Locate Hex Wrenches in BAG L which you need for
assembly.
Please add a tiny drop of non-permanent type Loctite on the tip of all bolts before screwing them into the hex shaped aluminum
frame spacers. Never use too much Loctite, otherwise it will become nearly impossible to remove later on for servicing. Only use
the non-permanent type of Loctite.  If encountering difficulty in removing any bolt that was locked up by Loctite, heat up the head
of the screw or bolt with the tip of a hot soldering iron, it will help soften the cured Loctite.

For the kit, parts are bagged according to each major assembly and are labeled "Bag A, Bag
B, etc."  The heading for each assembly indicates which bag to open.  As a go od practice,

only open up the bag that you need for the particular assembly.  Check the parts in that bag
against the parts list shown for each assembly as well as each sub-assembly to make sure
there are no missing parts.  To prevent losing small hardware, please empty the small nuts

and bolts and  parts into small plastic trays  on  your  work table.   At the  end  of each major
assembly, there should be no left over parts.

The fuel tank comes assembled from the factory because every tank has been
checked for leak. If you were to take the tank apart here is how to put it back
together.  Install the silicone fuel line to the Fuel Nipple.  Then add the rubber
fuel tank stopper and the clunk weight.  The stock silicone fuel line is very soft
and thin which is designed to allow the clunk to pick up fuel easily during 3-D
aerobatics.  The pickup line should be inspected and replaced if necessary every
month, otherwise when it becomes soggy it can break off.  A thicker silicone line
maybe substituted but make sure the clunk will reach the bottom when moving
the fuel tank to all different orientations.

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As show in Figure 1-3-1, insert two hex
Frame Spacers S into the plastic Rod

Guide  Collars.   Then  join  the  Upper
Frame Assembly to the Lower Frame

Assembly  according  to  drawing  1-3.
Secure the Set Screws  (No.1) to the

frames, and fit the Body Posts (No.4)
to the Set Screews.  The two Body Posts

will be used to secure the canopy in the
future.   Add  Loctite  on  all  bolts  and

inside BK0103 threaded hole.

Install the one-piece servo frame with six self-tapping screws.
Do not use Loctite when attaching self-tapping screws to plastic
parts. Loctite is only for threading metal into metal parts.

Assemble the constant drive Main Gear Subassembly according to Figure 1-6-2 first. Then build up the Wash Out Subassembly
according to 1-6-1. Insert the No.3 Main Shaft into the bearings and then add the No.4 Lock Ring and slide in the Main Gear
Subassembly. Add two M3x6 Button Head Screws to the Locking Ring, and the two screws are threaded into the holes on the
main rotor shaft.
The locking ring prevents the main shaft from sliding up. Line up the hole on the main gear and the main shaft, then insert M4x25
mm Bolt through them. Place a 4 mm M4 locknut on the other side of the autorotation hub, and then tighten the Bolt. Do not
over tighten the Bolt, otherwise the autorotation assembly will be distorted. Loosen the 3mm bolts holding the Upper and lower
bearing blocks for the 12mm main shaft. Wiggle the main shaft in the bearing blocks until the main shaft spins freely in the bearings.
This ensures the upper and lower bearing blocks are aligned. Push the lower bearing block up until the main shaft has no up
and down play.  Then tighten the 3mm bolts for the upper and lower bearing blocks.

Insert the pin into the Washout Link.  Add a tiny drop of Loctite on the inside
and outside of BK0409 Collar which will help give a completely slop free
control system.  Do not let the Loctite seep into  the bearing.  Adjust the
tightness of the M3x12 bolts so the mixing arms can move freely but without
wobble or racheting the ball bearings.  Add a tiny drop of thick CA glue at
the tip of the M2x10 self-tapping screw  (No. 1) before screwing it into the
Flybar Control Levers (No. 6).

Make the two pushrods for controlling the blade pitch. The distance 43 mm is measured between the center of two pushrod holes.
Attach the Seesaw Hub of the Control Paddle Assembly to the Main Rotor Head with Socket Screws (M3x10).
Please add a small drop of Loctite along the entire length of the M3x10 Socket Screw (No.5) and on the outside of the collar
d3xD4x5.5 (No.3).  Temporarily install the Washout Base Guidence Ring, but do not tighten the No.6 M3 Socket Screw yet.

Assemble the tail transmission subassembly according to 3-
1-1 and 3-1-2 first. And the tail drive shaft subassembly according
to 3-1-3.But do not close the two halves of the tail transmission
tightly. You will do this when you are ready to install the gearbox
onto the tail boom.
When installing the tail transmission, make sure the housings
match the hole on to the tail boom. Add Carbon Vertical Fin with
machined washer and Locknut, then tighten the five 3 mm bolts.
Add carbon Vertical Fin with Pom washer and Locknut.
Before inserting the finished tail drive shaft assembly into the
tail boom, add some flexible silicone glue or ZAP Goop glue
around the outside of the tail drive bearing housing. This will
prevent the bearing housing from spinning inside the tail boom.

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Install bearings No. 2 and No.3 into the Tail Cases.  Install No.
16 Tail Bevel Gear onto the Tail Shaft.  Gently tap the No. 17
Pin into the Bevel Gear and Tail Shaft.  Then secure the pin
with a No. 7 Set Screw with Loctite.
After installing the M3x4 set screws, try pushing on the 2x12
pin with a small Allen wrench to make sure the set screw has
locked the pin in place securely.  Before closing the two halves
of the Tail Cases, please check the gear mesh between gears
No. 15 and No. 16.  If the gears mesh too tight, then a 5 mm
i.d. washer should be added to move the gear No. 16 further
out.  If there exists too much freeplay, then a 5 mm i.d. washer
to push gear No. 16 closer to gear No. 15.
Install the No. 12 Tail Pitch Control Lever as shown with No. 6

Slide four No. 6 Rod Guides onto the tail boom.  Do not glue
them onto the tail boom yet.  Add a tiny drop of CA glue to the
pushrod guide after you finish building the entire helicopter.
Before adding glue, make sure the tail pushrod is hooked up
to the servo and the rod travels in a straight line and moves
very smoothly.

Congratulation, we are almost done.  Install the finished main
rotor head onto the 12 mm rotor main shaft. Secure it with a

M4x20 Bolt and  M4  Locknut.   Make  up  two 113.5  mm  long
pushrods and attach them to the Bell-Hiller mixing arm.

Before installing the plastic end caps, please

add a drop of slow, thick CA glue on the
rim of the end caps and on the inside edge

of the aluminum skid.

Slide the finished tail boom into the helicopter.  The four bolts
on the helicopter must be loose in order to insert the tail boom.
 Make sure the tail drive shaft is inserted into the front receptacle
properly.  Check this by turning the main rotor head.  Secure

Secure the two ends to the rod with Epoxy, making sure the

two metal ends are perpendicular to each other.

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Attach the engine into the side frames, with four M4x12 bolts and
four washers, but do not tighten until Section 6-1.

Install the muffler after you have building the entire helicopter.
Always add Loctite on the muffler bolts.

Install the servos and make up the pushrods according to the drawings.  The distance between the steel ball and the center of

servo arm are shown in the drawing.  Use them as a guide.  These distances are used in conjunction with the servo travels (ATV
or End point) set to 100% for all the channels in the transmitter.  Tune them later on to suit  your personal flying style.

Attach the rudder servo to the rear mounted carbon plate with four 2.6mm bolts and four M2.6  locknut.

Make up the throttle and collective control pushrods according

to the drawing. Use the outermost hole on the carburetor throttle
control arm. Attach the steel ball on the throttle servo arm at

approximately the same distance as the steel ball on the throttle

arm.
Make up the throttle at 97.5mm long first, and then adjust the

pushrod length and throttle servo ATV or Endpoint so full throttle
stick command will open the carburetor barrel fully. And full low

stick and low throttle trim will close the carburetor barrel completely.

Install the receiver and receiver battery.  Even though the receiver and battery can be attached to the helicopter tray by using
double sided foam tape, but it is better to wrap the receiver and battery separately using half inch or 10 mm thick foam.  Then

secure them to the tray using six to eight rubberbands, or Velcro bands.

Carefully cut out the canopy (windshield) using scissors.  The

best scissors to use are (TTR 1304) designed to cut RC car
bodies and Canopy.  Install the canopy to the body using six

small screws.  Drill small holes in the canopy and body for the
holes.  Drill two more holes for the rubber grommets.

Refer to color box and apply the decals (In BAG M).

Tools for Assembly

The Raptor 90 3D is designed for easy maintenance using standard hobby tools. Please only use genuine Thunder Tiger parts.

Please keep the model clean and well tuned.  It will provide you with long lasting pleasure in return.

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Add Loctite

(Included)

Add a tiny drop of thick CA glue at the tip of the M2x10
self-tapping screw  (No. 1) before screwing it into the
Aileron Levers.

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Make  up  the  landing  gear  according  to  the

drawing.

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No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

HSE3-6B

Self-Tapping Screw M3x6 

2

2

BK0660

Frame Spacer L

4

3

BK0662

Cooling Fan Baffle

1

4

BK0665

Fan Casing L

1

5

BK0666

Fan Casing R

1

66.5mm

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Assemble the metal flybar control arms according to the drawings.  Slide Flybar Control Arm onto the No.18 Flybar Rod. Slide
the flybar into the No.17 Seesaw Hub.  Make sure the Flybar has equal protrusion from each side of the Seesaw Hub measure
them with a ruler, then install and tighten the No.8 HME4-5B set screws. Add the paddles. Make sure the two paddles and the
two flybar control arms are all parallel. Lock the paddles with No.6 set screws.
Assemble and install the No.10 Mixing Levers and No.5 Bearings according to the drawing using No.12 Collar and No.9 d3xD5x0.5
washer.

Note: 

Before installing the Mixing Lever (No.10), please add a small drop of Loctite along the entire length of the M3x18 button

head socket screw (No.4) and on the outside of the collar d3xD4x13 (No.12). Be careful do not let the Loctite seep into the bearings.
There are two choices of hole positions on the aluminum seesaw for attaching the mixing lever arm. The outside hole gives higher
Bell-Hiller mixing ratio. For aggressive 3D flying, you can attach the Bell-Hiller mixing arms to the inner hole which gives lower
flybar ratio.

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No. Material No.

Description

Qty.

10 BK0324

Mixing Lever

2

11

BK0406L

Paddle Root

2

12 BK0410

Collar d3xD4x13

2

13 BK0416

Paddle Stopper

2

14 BK0432L

Flybar Paddle

2

15 BK0633

Flybar Control Frame

2

16   BK0871          Longer Stabilizer Arm                                 2

17   BV0865          Longer Seesaw                                          1
18   BK0866          SUS Flybar                                                 1

No. Material No.   Description

Qty.

1

HMF2-8N

  Phillips Machine Screw M2x8

2

2

HMJ2-10N

  Selfing-Tapping Screw M2x10 

4

3

HMC3-10B

  Socket Screw M3x10

2

4     HMC3-18B       Socket Screw                                           2

5

HMV840ZZY   BRG d4xD8x3 

4

6

HME4-3B

  Set Screw M4x3 

4

7

HME4-5B

  Set Screw M4x5 

2

8

BK0075

  Link Ball 

φ

4.8

6

9

BK0088

  Washer d3xD5x0.5

2

Insert the aluminum Main Rotor Hub Pin and the Flap Dampers. (might need to apply silicone grease for easy installation). Push
the No.7 Feathering Spindle into the dampers and the rotor hub. Add No. 14 Flybar Control Rod.  Slide both finished Main Rotor
Grip onto the feathering spindle and the secure with two M4x10 bolts and washers according to the drawing. Use two Allen
wrenches to tighten the two M4x10 bolts simultaneously.

Important Note:

The Raptor 90 3D kits come with non-linear flap damper for aggressive 3D flying.  You may choose to experiment adding from
one up to three 0.4mm thick shim (No.10) washers between the washer (No.8) and bearing to further stiffen the main rotor flapping.
Stiffing the main rotor head will speed up the cyclic transient response, but may cause the helicopter fuselage to oscillate at around
1600 RPM.  This oscillation characteristic exists for all helicopters with hard 3D flap dampers.  The inner dampers should be
replaced periodically if a lot of 3D flying has been done.  When the dampers are worn, the main rotor blades can flap excessively
during some 3D maneuvers and risk touching the tail boom.

Add flexible silcone glue or ZAP
Goop glue around the  outside
before   insert ing  into  the  tail
boom from the front side.

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25mm

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The optional Thunder Tiger Remote Glow Plug Adaptor (#3803)

is recommended as shown, making starting easy without the
removal of your canopy.

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Cut a hole at the
front air scoop for

backward flights.

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No. Material No. Description

Qty.

9

BK0477

Washer

2

10 BK0703

Flap Damper Washer 0.4mm

6

11

BK0874

Inner Damper

2

12 BK0875

Outer Dampper

2

13 BK0075

Ling Ball 

φ

4.8

2

14 BK0664

Flybar Control Rod

2

15 BK0319

Main Rotor Pitch Housing

2

16 BV0548-1

Metal  Main Rutor Hub

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No. Material No. Description

Qty.

1

HMC4-10B

Socket Screw M4x10 

2

2

HMJ2-12N

Self-Tapping Screw M2x12 

2

3

HMV1680

BRG d8xD16x5

4

4

HMX0816

Thrust Bearing d8xD16x5

2

5

BK0330

Main Rotor Hub Pin

1

6     BK0325          Thrust

 

Washer

                                    

2

7

BK0326

Spindle

1

8

BK0435

Washer 

2

Fiberglass or Carbon Rotor Blade

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Add Loctite when setting up the

gearmesh in step 6-1.

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No. Material No. Description

Qty.

7

BK0539

Carbon Rear Servo Plate 

1

8

BK0878 

Bracket (Top) 

1

9

BK0879 

Bracket (Bottom)        

1

10 3-1 

Tail Assembly 

1

11

4-4-1 

Tail Support Subassembly 

2

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Engine System

Use a high quality 90 size 2-stroke
model helicopter engine, such as the
Thunder Tiger TT PRO-90H, OS 91
SZ-H,  YS  91  ST,  Webra  91,  or
equivalent.    Please   beware,  some
engines may not fit because of their
shape and size.  The Raptor 90 3D
kit comes with a cooling fan hub to fit
the TT PRO-90H, OS 91 SZ-H, Webra
91.

We recommend a high quality muffler
or tuned exhaust system designed to
fit on the left side of the model.

Rotor Blades

It is important to use main rotor blades
that are of high quality and suitable
for your flying style.  If fiberglass or
carbon graphite blades are used, the
length  should  be  between  680 and
710  mm.  Blade  weigh t  should  be
between 170 and 200 grams.

Starter System

To start the engine, it is necessary to
use  an  electric  starter  with  a  6mm
shaft extension.  The starter and the
6 mm extension are available  from
Thunder Tiger, the part numbers are
No.2675 and No.3801.

Use  a  strong  high  torque  12  volt
electric starter which is designed for
models.

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Add a small drop of Loctite.
Make sure it locks the pin.

Install BK0364 and BK0362 onto BK0365 Tail Gear Drive Shaft.  Then insert the
two Pins and secure them with two M3x4 Set Screws.  Add a tiny drop of Loctite
on the set screw thread before inserting them.  Always use a very small amount
of Loctite liquid on the thread, otherwise it may be nearly impossible to remove
the set screws in the future for servicing. After installing the two M3x4 set screws
(No. 1), try to push on the 2x12 pins with a small Allen wrench to make sure the
set screws have locked the pins in place securely. Install the four ball bearings
and the hex shaped Frame Spacers according to the drawing. Before closing
the two halves of the Tail Boom Brackets, please check the gear mesh between
gears No. 4 and No. 5.  If there exists too much freeplay, add some 5 mm i.d.
washers on top of gear No. 4.  (The 5 mm i.d. washers are provided in BAG G).

Add a small drop of Loctite.
Make sure it locks the pin.

Shim Washer

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Add CA Glue

Standard flybar ratio

Lower flybar ratio

Mild 3D Flying
Extreme 3D Flying

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Attach the engine mount to the engine using four 4mm bolts and Loctite.
The cooling fan hub is threaded to fit the OS, TT or Webra only.  Place the washer that came with your engine onto the engine
crankshaft first.  Then screw the fan hub onto the engine.  Add a tiny drop of Loctite on the engine nut.  Do not use too much
Loctite. Tighten the engine nut using a socket head wrench while grabbing the fan with a towel.  The nut should be tighten securely.
 For 50-size or bigger engines, we do not recommend using a piston locking tool on the glow plug hole because that may damage
the engine.  Attach the No. 8 Heavy Duty Clutch to the fan hub.  Add a drop of Loctite on the threads of the M4x8 bolts.  The
threads on the aluminum cooling fan hub are for the TT 70H, OS 61 SX, OS 61LX, OS 70H, TT 90H, OS 91 or Webra 91 engines.
 If YS 61, 80 or 91 engines are used, the fan hub must be re-tapped by the modeler to M8x1mm thread size or purchase a optional
plastic fan hub with threads for the YS engine(PV0198YS) or the metal fan for the YS (PV0293YS).

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Please complete subassemblies 1-5-1 through 1-5-5 first, then add them to the Main Frame. Fit the Pitch Control Frame
Subassembly. Attach the E Ring on the left side of the Metal Elevator Control Arm. Then fit the Elevator Control Lever to the
right side, insert the pin and fix it with a set screw. Secure the Pitch Control Frame with a M3*10 Socket Screw and a collar on
the left side. And attach the Elevator Push Pull Lever to the right side of the Pitch Control Frame as shown. Adjust the two bolts
so that the Pitch Control Frame can move freely without excessive play. Finally, add the two plastic Aileron Levers and the 66.5mm
elevator pushrod.  Add the Washers (BK0088) to make sure that the Aileron Lever and the Metal Elevator Parallel Lever will not
touch each other during operation.

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(9)

(12)

(5)

(2)

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Add Loctite

Add Loctite

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(11)

Add Loctite

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30mm

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Paddle

Flybar

A Arm

Phase
Adjustment
Ring

Swash
plate

Boom

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(14)

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(1) (10) (12)

(7)

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(1) (14) (16)

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Pitch push-pull subassembly

(13)

(1)

(15)

(10)

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(17)

(2)

(3)

Add Loctite

Add Epoxy

Add Epoxy

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Содержание Raptor 90 3D

Страница 1: ......

Страница 2: ...mbly 14 1 4 Installation of Servo Frame Bag C 15 1 5 Installation of Pitch Frame Bag D 16 1 5 1 Aileron Lever Subassembly 17 1 5 2 Metal Elevator Parallel Lever Subassembly 17 1 5 3 Elevator Control L...

Страница 3: ...ion of Servo Part 2 Bag I 37 5 3 Installation of Receiver and Gyro 38 5 4 Installation of Body Bag J 39 5 4 1 Body Subassembly 39 5 5 Installation of Rotor Blades Bag K 40 6 Settings 41 6 1 Setting up...

Страница 4: ...in the frame design to permit the use of optional gear ratios to optimize engine performance to suit any pilot s demand BELL HIILLER MIXING CONTROL UNIT Main rotor control geometry has been carefully...

Страница 5: ...will provide you with long lasting pleasure in return Included Fiberglass or Carbon Rotor Blade Engine System Use a high quality 90 size 2 stroke model helicopter engine such as the Thunder Tiger TT P...

Страница 6: ...information or to find a model helicopter club please contact AMA at Academy of Model aeronautics 515 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 USA 317 287 1256 We also encourage you to subscribe to differe...

Страница 7: ...not turn on your transmitter Otherwise it can cause a crash and even bodily and property damages Please monitor the fuel level during flight and land before running out of fuel Before each flight ple...

Страница 8: ...y open up the bag that you need for the particular assembly Check the parts in that bag against the parts list shown for each assembly as well as each sub assembly to make sure there are no missing pa...

Страница 9: ...pe frame spacers into the plastic Pitch Guide according to Figure 1 1 2 and 1 1 3 Assemble the Elevator Control Arm subassembly according to 1 1 4 Insert it in between the two Upper Frames The metal E...

Страница 10: ...BK0592 Starter Shaft 1 9 BK0422 Drive Pinion 11T 1 10 BK0366 Pinion Gear Nut 1 11 BV0522 2 Clutch Bell Set 1 When installing pinion gear add a small drop of Loctite to the threads Make sure not to get...

Страница 11: ...Guide Collar L 1 2 BK0658 Frame Spacer S 2 3 BK0693 Cross Member 1 The side with a number should face in because the opening on both sides are differeent Note The 3 spacer with threads is supposed to...

Страница 12: ...0870 Metal Lower BRG Block 1 11 1 2 1 Tail Drive Unit Subassembly 1 12 1 2 2 Cooling Fan Casing Subassembly 1 13 1 2 3 Fuel Tank Subassembly 1 BAG B Please complete subassembly steps 1 2 1 through 1 2...

Страница 13: ...crews Add a tiny drop of Loctite on the set screw thread before inserting them Always use a very small amount of Loctite liquid on the thread otherwise it may be nearly impossible to remove the set sc...

Страница 14: ...y because every tank has been checked for leak If you were to take the tank apart here is how to put it back together Install the silicone fuel line to the Fuel Nipple Then add the rubber fuel tank st...

Страница 15: ...o Description Qty 1 BK0389 Rod Guide Collar 1 2 BK0658 Frame Spacer S 2 Main Frame Assembly Add Loctite Add Loctite 1 3 2 1 BAG C As show in Figure 1 3 1 insert two hex Frame Spacers S into the plasti...

Страница 16: ...f Tapping Screw 6 3 1 3 Main Frame Assembly 1 Installation of Servo Frame 1 4 1 2 3 BAG C Install the one piece servo frame with six self tapping screws Do not use Loctite when attaching self tapping...

Страница 17: ...17 1 5 5 Header Tank Subassembly 1 BAG D 66 5mm 8 10 Please complete subassemblies 1 5 1 through 1 5 5 first then add them to the Main Frame Fit the Pitch Control Frame Subassembly Attach the E Ring o...

Страница 18: ...3 2 3 BK0075 Link Ball 4 8 2 4 BK0340 Aileron Control Arm 1 No Material No Description Qty 1 BK0876 Elevator Control Arm 1 2 BK0075 Link Ball 4 8 1 3 HMF2 8N Philip Machine Screw M2x8 1 No Material No...

Страница 19: ...he side frame No Material No Description Qty 1 HMJ2 10N M2x10 Self Tapping Screw 1 2 HMV840ZZY BRG d4xD8x3 2 3 HMV1280ZZY BRG d8xD12x3 5 2 4 BK0336 Pitch Frame 1 5 BK0075 Link Ball 4 8 1 Optional add...

Страница 20: ...bassembly according to 1 6 1 Insert the No 3 Main Shaft into the bearings and then add the No 4 Lock Ring and slide in the Main Gear Subassembly Add two M3x6 Button Head Screws to the Locking Ring and...

Страница 21: ...SE It is necessary to add grease inside the one way clutch before your first flight The clutch might lock up once grease is gone The one way clutch grease PV0517 is recommended for this lubrication Ma...

Страница 22: ...21 ROTOR HEAD ASSEMBLY 2...

Страница 23: ...p the bigger opening to the link ball Bigger Hole Face to Control Arm Metal Rotor Head Assembly 2 1 BAG F Make the two pushrods for controlling the blade pitch The distance 43 mm is measured between t...

Страница 24: ...crew No 4 and on the outside of the collar d3xD4x13 No 12 Be careful do not let the Loctite seep into the bearings There are two choices of hole positions on the aluminum seesaw for attaching the mixi...

Страница 25: ...ring to further stiffen the main rotor flapping Stiffing the main rotor head will speed up the cyclic transient response but may cause the helicopter fuselage to oscillate at around 1600 RPM This osci...

Страница 26: ...25 TAIL ASSEMBLY 3...

Страница 27: ...ail boom When installing the tail transmission make sure the housings match the hole on to the tail boom Add Carbon Vertical Fin with machined washer and Locknut then tighten the five 3 mm bolts Add c...

Страница 28: ...L 1 14 BK0371 Tail Case R 1 15 BK0372 Tail Input Bevel Gear 1 16 BK0373 Tail Output Bevel Gear 1 17 HMY2 12 Pin 2x12 1 18 3 1 2 Tail Rotor Subassembly 1 Install bearings No 2 and No 3 into the Tail C...

Страница 29: ...ol Slider Thread the No 19 Metal Pitch Control Fork onto the brass bushing until the bushing does not have any in and out play but the pitch fork should still be able to spin freely in the bearings Ad...

Страница 30: ...29 FINAL ASSEMBLY 4...

Страница 31: ...balls of swashplate should be aligned with the outer balls Tighten the socket screw on the phase ring at this moment NOTE Improper alignment will cause unwanted mixing 113 5mm 2 3 Installation of Roto...

Страница 32: ...gine Subassembly 1 5 HMC4 12B Socket Screw M4x12 4 6 BK0435 Washer d4xD11xW1 7 4 4 Attach the engine into the side frames with four M4x12 bolts and four washers but do not tighten until Section 6 1 In...

Страница 33: ...onto the engine Add a tiny drop of Loctite on the engine nut Do not use too much Loctite Tighten the engine nut using a socket head wrench while grabbing the fan with a towel The nut should be tighte...

Страница 34: ...1 HMM3Z Locknut M3 4 2 HMC3 25B Socket Screw M3x25 4 3 BK0820BL Landing Skid Damper 4 4 4 3 1 Skid Subassembly 1 Add CA Glue Installation of Landing Skid 4 3 4 2 Before installing the plastic end cap...

Страница 35: ...0B Socket Screw M3x30 2 6 BK0087 Washer d3xD8x1 4 4 No Material No Description Qty 1 HMJ2 8N Self Tapping Screw M2x8 4 2 BK0447 Tail Support Rod End 4 3 BK0669 Tail Support Rod 2 Slide the finished ta...

Страница 36: ...35 INSTALLATION OF PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT 5...

Страница 37: ...ew M2x8 5 13 HSE2614N Selt Tapping Screw 4 14 HSE2630N Selt Tapping Screw 4 10 5mm Installation of Servo Part 1 5 1 BAG I Install the servos and make up the pushrods according to the drawings The dist...

Страница 38: ...M2 6x14 8 18 HSE2620N Selt Tapping Screw M2 6x20 4 10 5mm Installation of Servo Part 2 5 2 97 5mm 48mm 3 Throttle Collective Pitch 7 2 BAG I Make up the throttle and collective control pushrods accor...

Страница 39: ...eiver battery Even though the receiver and battery can be attached to the helicopter tray by using double sided foam tape but it is better to wrap the receiver and battery separately using half inch o...

Страница 40: ...the R pins through the two holes in the support tube to prevent the tube from moving in the servo frame Install two rubber ends onto the support tube The rubber ends will dampen shake or vibration gen...

Страница 41: ...40 No Material No Description Qty 1 Main Rotor Blade 2 2 BK0446 Rotor Bolt M5x35 2 3 HMM5Z Locknut M5 2 Installation of Rotor Blades 5 5 2 3 BAG K 1...

Страница 42: ...41 SETTINGS 6...

Страница 43: ...he 11 teeth pinion and 91 teeth main gear first which give 8 27 1 ratio Setting up Gear Backlash 6 1 Engine Mount Lower BRG Subassembly Pinion Gear Sub Assembly The side frame on the Raptor 90 3D have...

Страница 44: ...ed scales to set up the initial collective control The actual blade angle in degrees can be checked by a pitch gauge sold separately 13 11 0 9 11 0 13 11 9 11 POINTER The optional Pitch Gauge 3802 is...

Страница 45: ...0 Collective Travel for Hovering 6 3 1 0 12 The hovering pitch angle should be at 4 5 to 5 5 to get 1450 to 1550 RPM See page 42 for ATV setting in transmitter Beginners should not use more than 2 ne...

Страница 46: ...mm Aileron Elevator Throttle Rudder Pitch ATV 100 100 100 100 100 EXPO 25 25 30 Pitch Curves Point 1 Point 2 Point 3 Point 4 Point 5 Normal 35 INH 60 INH 88 Idle Up 1 8 INH INH INH 83 Idle Up 2 7 INH...

Страница 47: ...sition before starting the engine Make sure the transmitter and receiver are turned on before starting the engine Always maintain a safe distance when operating a model helicopter Do not fly a model h...

Страница 48: ...rim is also moved down 3 The carburetor needle is not set properly Close the needle turn it clockwise all the way then open the needle turn it counter clockwise 1 and 1 2 turns and try again If the mo...

Страница 49: ...e any broken or damaged plastic part Do not repair broken rotor blades Always inspect the following items immediately a Engine starting shaft b All the gears c Main shaft flybar and blade feathering s...

Страница 50: ...49 PARTS LIST SECTION 7...

Страница 51: ...058 LINK BALL PV0062 RUBBER GROMMETS PV0124 FLYBAR CONTROL ROD PV0125 THRUST WASHER PV0120 MAIN ROTOR GRIP PV0134 AILERON LEVER PV0126 SPINDLE PV0132 PITCH CONTROL ARM PV0135 TAIL PITCH CONTROL LEVER...

Страница 52: ...0172 THRUST BEARING d8xD16xW5 PV0190 TAIL DRIVE SPUR GEAR PV0192 PINION GEAR 11T PV0195 TAIL DRIVE SHAFT BRG PV0197 TAIL DRIVE SHAFT BEVEL GEAR BRG PV0203 BALL BEARING d6xD15xW5 PV0198 COOLING FAN PV0...

Страница 53: ...METAL SWASH PLATE PV0269 GREASE FOR PLASTIC GEAR PV0270 GREASE FOR BEARING PV0268 LOCTITE 262 PV0310 FUEL TANK 550c c PV0321 REAR TAIL SERVO TRAY PV0298 MAIN SPUR GEAR 91T PV0291 METAL WASHOUT BASE P...

Страница 54: ...TAIL DRIVE SHAFT PV0422 TAIL BOOM PV0423 TAIL ROD GUIDE PV0425 TAIL PITCH CONTROL SLIDE BUSHING PV0453 REAR SERVO ROD PV0466 METAL FORK PV0455 SKID PIPE END CAP PV0469 MAIN SHAFT LOCK RING PV0497 WASH...

Страница 55: ...AW PV0611 SERVO LINK ROD PV0613 WASHOUT LINK PIN PV0612 MAIN SHAFT METAL UPPER BRG BLOCK PV0614 3D CLUTCH LINER PV0615 SUS FLYBAR ROD PV0617 METAL FLYBAR CONTROL ARM PV0616 METAL FLYBAR CONTROL ARM SE...

Страница 56: ...BRG 2 4830 LEVER PITCH ARM 4870 PV0050 BRG FEATHERING 4830 TAIL SHAFT HMV1350 d5xD13x4 BRG 2 3 1 1 PV0052 TAIL SLIDER BRG HMV1060ZZY d6xD10x3 BRG 2 3 1 2 PV0054 SERVO MOUNTING PLATE BK0104 Sever Moun...

Страница 57: ...l pitch Housing B 2 3 1 2 HMC2510B M2 6x10 Socket Screw 4 3 1 2 HMC3 14B M3x14 Socket Screw 2 3 1 HMM25 M2 6 Locknut 4 3 1 2 HMM3B M3 Locknut 2 3 1 PV0149 TAIL BEVEL GEAR BA1141 1 Washer d8xD5x0 15 4...

Страница 58: ...MEMBER BK0393 Pitch Frame Cross Member 1 1 1 BK0394 Pitch Frame Cross Member Nut 2 1 1 PV0250 ROTOR GRIP SPACER BK0478 Rotor Grip Spacer 2 5 5 PV0251 FUEL PLUG BK0445 Fuel Plug 3 1 2 3 PV0253 ANTENNA...

Страница 59: ...Spacer S 13 PV0421 TAIL DRIVE SHAFT SET BV0651 Tail Drive Shaft Set 1 3 1 3 HMC2512B M2 5x12 Sockeet Screw 2 3 1 3 HMM25 M2 5 Locknut 2 3 1 3 PV0422 TAIL BOOM BK0650 Tail Boom 1 3 1 PV0423 TAIL ROD GU...

Страница 60: ...2 3 1 PV0608 LINKAGE ROD BK0318 Link Rod 2 3x95 4 BK0093 Link Rod 2 3x46 3 BK0095 Link Rod 2 3x76 1 BK0292 Link Rod 2 3x24 2 BK0839 Link Rod 2 3x30 1 BK0113 Link Rod 2 3x18 2 BK0436 Link Rod 2 3x55 2...

Страница 61: ...4 1 HMJ2 8N M2x8 Self Tapping Screw 4 4 4 1 PV0627 DECAL JV0186 Decal R90 3D 1 PV0628 TAIL SUPPORT BRACKET BK0878 Bracket TOP 1 4 4 BK0879 Bracket BOTTOM 1 4 4 HMC3 16B M3x16 Socket Screw 2 4 4 HMM3Z...

Страница 62: ...OUT ASSEMBLY PV0433 L METAL WASHOUT ASSEMBLY BL PV0434 METAL AILERON LEVER SET PV0434 L METAL AILERON LEVER SET BL PV0299 CARBON GRAPHITE HORIZONTAL FIN PV0300 CARBON GRAPHITE VERTICAL FIN 61 PV0315 C...

Страница 63: ...STR L 110V 2P No 2157 2 4AH GLOW STR L 230V 2P No 2158 2 4AH GLOW STR L 230V 3P No 1658 12V FUEL PUMP No 3801 6MM STARTER EXTENSION No 3802 PRECISION PITCH GAUGE No 3803 REMOTE GLOW ADAPTER No 1263 CA...

Страница 64: ...No 3842 AGUSTA A109 For R50 For R50 For R60 90 For R90 ENGINE R C HELICOPTER No 4839 Raptor 30 V2 No 4852 Raptor 50 SE No 4853 Raptor 50 Titan No 4870 Raptor 60 V2 No 4890 Raptor 90 STD No 4891 Raptor...

Страница 65: ...H R No 8126 DS1213 DIGITAL SERVO No 9606 RL 53H No 8072 TG6000 HEADING LOCK GYRO No 8030 ZERO GOVERNOR No 2379 OBL 43 11 30H No 2380 OBL 49 08 50H No 2381 OBL 29 35 10H No 8043 BLC 75 No 8042 BLC 65 N...

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