ParkZone PKZ5075 User Manual

T-28D Trojan PNP

Instruction Manual

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Printed 6/09 14590

Wingspan: 44.0 (1120mm)
Length: 36.0 (915mm)
Weight: 31.0 oz (880 g)
Motor: PKZ 480 960Kv outrunner brushless motor
ESC: E-flite 30A Switch-Mode BEC Brushless ESC

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T-28D Trojan PNP Instruction Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the ParkZone®
T-28D Trojan Plug-N-Play® airplane (PKZ5075). We at
ParkZone are committed to giving you the most
enjoyable flight experience possible. In order to have a
safe and successful flight, we ask that you do not fly until
you have read these instructions thoroughly. This
airplane comes almost fully assembled in order to allow
you to get in the air quickly. Your T-28D Trojan PNP
already has the 3-wire servos, a ParkZone 480 outrunner
brushless motor, and an E-flite
installed. The decals have already been applied, as
well. You will only need to add your own battery (a 3S
1800+mAh Li-Po battery is recommended), as well as a
receiver and transmitter. In as little as an hour, you can
be ready for your first flight with the T-28D Trojan PNP.
This means you can spend your time refining your flying
skills, not your building skills.

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30A brushless ESC

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Charging the Aircraft Battery

We recommend that you choose either the 2200mAh 3S
Li-Po battery (PKZ1030) or the ParkZone 1800mAh 3S
Li-Po battery (PKZ1031) to power your T-28D Trojan PNP.
The Li-Po battery must be charged with a charger that
is specifically designed to handle Li-Po batteries, such
as the ParkZone 2- to 3-cell Li-Po Charger (PKZ1040).
Regardless of the battery you choose, always follow the
charger and battery instructions in order to avoid any
damage to the battery, charger, property or yourself.

Warning: Failure to use the proper charger for a
Li-Po battery can result in serious damage, and if left
charging long enough, will cause a fire. ALWAYS use
caution when charging Li-Po batteries.

Warning: Although your ParkZone T-28D Trojan
PNP comes almost ready to fly, this aircraft is for
experienced RC pilots only and is not a toy! Misuse of
the plane can cause serious bodily harm and damage
to property. Therefore, only an experienced RC pilot
should fly it.

Note: A 4-channel or greater radio is required for the
T-28D Trojan.

Age Recommendation: 14 years or over. This is
not a toy. This product is not intended for use by
children without direct adult supervision.

Attaching the Wing

In order to attach the wing of your T-28D, please follow
these simple instructions:

1. Locate the included wing-securing screw.

2. Turn over the fuselage so you are looking at the
bottom. Do the same with the wing.

3. Connect the aileron leads to the pre-installed
Y-harness, noting proper orientation. Route the
Y-harness lead through the access hole in the bottom
of the fuselage.

4. Carefully align the two locator pins on the front of
the wing into the two small holes in the front of the
fuselage.

5. Slide the aileron leads inside the fuselage so that
they will not become pinched in between the wing
and the fuselage when securing the wing.

6. Slide the bottom of the leading edge of the wing into
the fuselage as shown, making certain it is perfectly
centered. This must be done correctly in order to
allow the screw to thread into the fuselage. Once you
are certain the wing is centered, tighten the screw to
secure the wing.

7. The wing is correctly installed when no gap exists
between the wing and fillet.

8. Gently pull up on the rear of the canopy hatch to
remove and set aside.

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Installing the Landing Gear

1. Install the main landing gear by inserting it into the
locator hole in the wing. Swivel the landing gear
toward the retaining clips and gently snap into place.

2. Insert the nose gear into the steering assembly on
the underside of the cowl with the flat spot facing
forward.

3. Align the retaining screw with the flat spot on the
cowl. The retaining screw should be visible through
the front of the cowl.

4. Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the retaining
screw. The retaining screw should be accessible
through the front of the cowl, however, you may
choose to remove the cowl for easier access.

5. Reposition the T-28D so that it is resting on the
landing gear.

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Attaching the Horizontal Stabilizer

1. Locate the horizontal stab of the tail.

2. Slide tail in allotted space of fuse, making sure
the control horn installed into the horizontal tail will
properly align with pushrod and clevis exiting the
back of the fuse.

3. When you are certain the tail is centered correctly
and in the right place, use the tape provided to
properly secure the tail to the fuselage as shown.
Use the tape on the top and bottom of each side of
the tail (total of 4 applications).

4. Turn on the transmitter and plug in the flight battery.
Make sure the trim levers are centered and the left
stick is in the full down position.

5. Locate the clevis and rod exiting the right side of the
fuselage, and attach the clevis to the control surface
as shown.

6. Make any trim adjustments as necessary prior to
flight (see Step 10).

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Note: To make trim adjustments to the horizontal
stabilizer:

a. Turn on radio transmitter.

b. Plug in fully charged battery into fuse.

c. Use the elevator trim of the radio by moving up or

down to center the tail at neutral when the gimbal is
also at neutral. If these changes are not sufficient,
center the transmitter elevator trim lever, then
remove the clevis from the control surface and
turn clevis in or out as needed to move the control
surface back to neutral.

Warning: Always keep hands and all objects away from
the propeller in case the motor is engaged. A moving
propeller can cause severe injury and/or damage.

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