THUNDER TIGER RAPTOR 30 Assembly And Maintenance Manual

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NOTICE

This is an improved electronic duplicate of the Thunder Tiger Manual for the Raptor 30 V2. ACE
also has an electronic version this manual available, but it misses the parts list section and could
use some improvements.
I would like to thank BimmerM3 at the RunRyder forum (www.runryder.com), for sending me a
Raptor 30 V2 manual. This enabled me to reconstruct the manual, partly by scanning in parts
and by manually creating the pages, and partly by copying and modifying the ACE manual.
I did a very careful job in duplicating the manual, but of course I can not assume responsibility in
case of errors. The duplicate has been kept as close as possible to the original manual, but at
numerous places errors and typos were corrected. At many places the English text was
improved, as well as the layout. Some part numbers have been corrected. A few sentences
where correction would need more than changing a few words were left unchanged.
The front page has been recreated in color, where the original manual is all black and white. A
colored front page is so much more inviting!

I hope you enjoy the use of this electronic manual.

January 2004
Wouter Pasman
Netherlands.

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Raptor 30 V2 helicopter. This model was designed and

engineered by the World-renowned Mr. Shigetada Taya. It combines elements of his previously

successful designs with today's advanced technologies. Raptor 30 in 1998, many have been sold

around the world. It is the most popular 30-size helicopter in the world. The raptor 30 has helped

beginners master the art of RC helicopter flying. The Raptor 30 has helped experienced pilots

learn new 3-D maneuvers. This is truly a versatile model helicopter for everyone. We did not just

sit on our laurel, our team of engineers and test pilots have collected feedback from around the

world and have now made the Raptor 30 an even better helicopter. We made new molds and

tooling for new parts. Many areas have subtle changes to increase strength and durability.

As one of the largest R/C manufacturers in the world, Thunder Tiger has spared no expense to

bring you this incredible new machine. All production parts are manufactured by use of the most

modern technology available and meets or exceeds the standards as set forth by ISO-9001.

In the last few years we have spent time and resources to develop a new Thunder Tiger PRO-

39H(R) ring engine for the Raptor 30 V2 and for other 30-size helicopters. The new PRO-39H(R)

has much better transition characteristics than the Pro 36H ABC engine. The needles are easy to

set. The ring design eliminates the criticalness of ABC engines. You will find the new 39H engine

produce more power than any other available 30-size engines. Together, the new Raptor 30 V2

and the PRO 39H(R) engine will provide you with many hours of enjoyment. Thank you again for

purchasing our fine products.

CONTENTS

Introduction...............................................p.1

Contents ...................................................p.1

Warnings ..................................................p.1

Additional Items Needed ..........................p.3

Tools Needed ...........................................p.3

Assembling Section..................................p.4

Flight Training Section.............................. p.18

Maintenance Section................................p.26

Blade Modification .................................... p.35

Parts List Section .....................................p.36

WARNING

This radio controlled helicopter is not a toy. It is a sophisticated piece of equipment and is

designed for hobby use only. If not properly assembled and operated, it is capable of causing

property damage and bodily harm to both the operator and/or spectators. Thunder Tiger and its

duly authorized distributors assume no liability for damage that could occur from the assembly

and/or use/misuse of this product.

AMA INFORMATION

Operating a model helicopter requires a high degree of diligence and skill. If you are a newcomer
to the hobby, it is best to seek help and guidance from accomplished model helicopter pilots.
This will greatly speed up the learning process and have you flying successfully in a reasonable
time. We also would strongly urge you to join the Academy of Model Aeronautics. The AMA is a

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non-profit organization that provides its members with a liability insurance plan as well as
monthly magazine entitled Model Aviation. All AMA charter aircraft clubs require all pilots to hold
acurrent AMA sporting license prior to operation of their models at club fields. For further
information, contact the AMA at:
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302
[phone]

FLIGHT SAFETY CHECKLIST

1. Make sure both the transmitter and receiver batteries are fully charged prior to operation the
helicopter.

2. Make sure all flight controls operate properly prior to flying.

3. Range check the radio before the first flight. The servos must operate properly with the
transmitter antenna collapsed at a range of at least 50 ft.(15 meters).

4. Check to make sure there is no radio interference on your radio channel before operating the
helicopter.

5. Use only the recommended engine fuel as specified by the engine manufacturer.

6. Make sure the transmitter and receiver are turned on before starting the engine.

7. The engine throttle must be in the idle position before starting the engine.

8. Model helicopter main and tail rotors operate at high RPM. Make sure nothing can come in
contact with the rotor blades during flight.

9. After starting the helicopter, maintain a safe distance during the flight.

10. Never operate the helicopter in rain or excessive wind conditions.

11. Always operate and fly your helicopter in a safe and responsible manner.

12. Never fly a model helicopter over other pilots, spectators or cars.

POST FLIGHT INSPECTION

1. Inspect the model thoroughly to insure no parts have come loose or become damaged during

the flight and landing. Replace damaged parts and tighten loose screws before flying again.

2. Pump out any remaining fuel from the fuel tank.

3. Wipe off excess oil and fuel from helicopter body and other exposed parts.

4. Lubricate all moving parts ensures smooth operation for the next time you fly.

5. Store model in a cool, dry place. Avoid storage in direct sunlight or near a source of heat.

Following these few, simple safety rules will allow you to enjoy the thrill of model helicopter flying
for many years to come.

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED

Receiver

Transmitter
(helicopter type only

6ormorechannels)

Servo x 5

Battery

1000mAh

Switch harness

Extended 6mm Hex

Starting Tool

Fuel Pump

HELI ENGINE(39-size)

Socket Drivers

Hex WrenchGrease

Blue Locktite

Instant Glue

Hobby Knife

Metric

4-way Wrench

ScissorsNipper5.5mm WrenchNeedle Nose PliersScrew Driver

Glow Plug Wrench

Gyro

Glow Fuel(15%-30%)

12V Battery

1.5V Glow starter
(1.2V~1.5V)

Rubber Band

Foam

RADIO SET

ENGINE

Glow Plug

12V Electric starter

7mm

5.5mm
7mm
8mm

5.5mm
7mm
8mm

10mm

Remote Glow Plug

Extension

Epoxy

Training Gear

(for beginners only)

Ball Link Pliers

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ASSEMBLING SECTION

The parts in the Raptor kit are packed according to the assembly steps. The part number and quantity contained
in each are always shown in the square box on each page. Do not open all the bags at once. Open only the bag
that is needed for the current assembly step.

(3 )BK0463

(2 )BK0062

(5 )CB0363-1

(4 )BE1867

(1) BK0605

To Engine

(6) BB362-2

(6) BB362-2

To Muf f l e r

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2Clutch Bell Assembly

1 Fuel Tank Assembly

(1) BK0605 Fuel Tank .....................1

(2) BK0062 Fuel Tank Grommet.....1

(3) BK0463 Fuel Tank Nipple..........1

(4) BE1867 Clunk.............................1

(5) CB0363-1 Silicone Fuel Tube....1

(6) BB0362-2 Silicone Fuel Tube.....2

Note: After assembly, check to make sure the Fuel Tank
clunk can move from top to bottom without touching the
back of tank. Also, a fuel filter (available from any hobby
shop, TTR1164) should be placed between the fuel tank
and the carburetor.

(1) HMV1680 Bearing (d8xD16xW5).....1

(2) HMV1260Y Bearing (d6xD12xW4)...1

(3) BK0591 Clutch Bell..........................1

(4) BK0593 Drive Gear(Pinion).............1

(5) BK0590 Clutch Liner........................1

(1) HMV1680

(4) BK0593

(3) BK0591

(2) HMV1260Y

(5) BK0590

The liner comes glued in the
clutch bell already.

(10) BK0600

(14) BK0594

(6) HME4-5B

(1) HSE3-12B

(2) HMV696Z

Top Starter Shaft
Bearing

(1) HSE3-12B

(8) BK0057

(15) Fuel Tank Ass'y

(16) Clutch Bell

Assembly

(13) BK0592

(3) HMV6800 Upper Main Shaft bearing

(4) BK0059 Main Frame Spacer(S)

(5) BK0058 Main Frame Spacer (L)

(11) BV0035

(1) HSE3-12B

(3) HMV6800

Lower Main Shaft Bearing

(9) BK0599

(7) BK0081

(12) BK0036

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3Main Frame Assembly-Part1

(1) HSE3-12B Self Tapping Screw (M3x12).. 30

(2) HMV696Z Bearing (d6xD15xW5).......... 1

(3) HMV6800 Bearing (d10xD19xW5).......... 2

(4) BK0059 Frame Spacer (S)....................... 8

(5) BK0058 Frame Spacer (L)...................... 4

(6) HME4-5B Set Screw (M4x5)................... 2

(7) BK0081 Pin............................................. 2

(8) BK0057 Servo Frame.............................. 1

(9) BK0599 Main Frame Left Side.............. 1

(10) BK0600 Main Frame Right Side.......... 1

(11) BV0035 Guide Pulley.......................... 2

(12) BK0036 Pulley Collar.......................... 4

(13) BK0592 Starter Shaft.......................... 1

(14) BK0594 Starter Coupling.................... 1

(15) Fuel Tank Assembly

(16) Clutch Assembly

(17) HMS5 E-CLIP..................................... 1

(18) BK0584 Thrust Washer.......................1

Please insert the frame spacers, bearings, pulley and parts in the frames according the drawing below. Tighten the
screws snugly, but do not over torque them which could strip the plastic.
Insert starter shaft through the center of the clutch bell assembly, through the top starter shaft bearing and into the
starter coupling. Secure with the two set screws. Make sure this is tightly secured.

(17) HMS5

(18) BK0584

(3) HMV740ZZ

(4) BK0077

(5) BK0079

(6) BK0075

(7) BK0015

(8) BK0016

(9) BK0014

(1) HMJ2-10N

(2) HMC3-10B

(3) HMV740ZZ

(1) HMJ2-10N

(8) BK0016

(3) HMV740ZZ

(5) BK0079

(6) BK0075

(3) HMV740ZZ

(4) BK0077

(2) HMC3-10B

(7) BK0015

For sport kit (29BB) version, (3) will be replaced by Bushing(BK0107x4)

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4Main Drive Gear Assembly

(1) HMC3-12B Socket Screw (M3x12).......... 4

(2) HMQ14 Snap Ring.................................... 2

(3) BV0033 One Way Clutch Housing.............1

(4) BK0031 Main Spur Gear........................... 1

(5) BK0032 Tail Drive Pulley........................... 1

(6) BK0034 One Way Clutch Shaft..................1

5Washout Assembly

(1) HMJ2-10N Self Tapping Screw(M2x10).. 2

(2) HMC3-10B Socket Screw (M3x10)......... 2

(3) HMV740ZZ Bearing (d4xD7xW2.5)........ 4

(4) BK0077 Collar ........................................ 2

(5) BK0079 Pin............................................. 2

(6) BK0075 Linkage Ball.............................. 2

(7) BK0015 Flybar Control Lever.................. 2

(8) BK0016 Washout Linkage ..................... 2

(9) BK0014 Washout Base............................1

Make sure Linkage Balls are attached to the
inside hole of each stabilizer control lever.

(1) HMC3-12B

(6) BK0034

(2) HMQ14

(5) BK0032

(4) BK0031

(2) HMQ14

(3) BV0033

Add a dropofBlueLocktiteonthe
thread of each of these four screws.

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6Main Frame Assembly-Part2

Add a drop of CA to the two screws at the pivoting point of the collective pitch control arm.
Attach the linkage rod to the parallel elevator linkage balls.

(1) HSE3-18B

(2) HSE3-12B

(3) HMJ3-22B

(4) HMJ2-14N

(5) HMJ2-10N

(6) HMV1280

(7) HMV740ZZ

(8) HMV840ZZ

(9) BK0076

(10) BK0078

(1) HSE3-18B

(12) BK0084

(13) BK0075

(14) BK0023

(15) BK0018

(16) BK0020

(17) BK0022

(18) BK0019

(20) BK0093

(21) BK0021

(22) BK0017

(14) BK0023

(7) HMV740ZZ

(5) HMJ2-10N

(13) BK0075

(8) HMV840ZZ

(10) BK0078
(11) BK0088
(7) HMV740ZZ

(13) BK0075

(7) HMV740ZZ

(9) BK0076

(6) HMV1280

(13) BK0075

(1) HSE3-18B

(5) HMJ2-10N

(7) HMV740ZZ

(5) HMJ2-10N

(13) BK0075

(7) HMV740ZZ

(9) BK0076

(1) HSE3-18B

(19) BK0086

For sport kit (29BB) version,
(7) will be replaced by Bushing(BK0107x6)
(8) will be replaced by Bushing(BK0108x2)

Warning, do not over-torque the self-tapping screws.

(1) HSE3-18B Self Tapping Screw(M3x18)....4

(2) HSE3-12B Self Tapping Screw(M3x12)... 1

(3) HMJ3-22B Self Tapping Screw(M3x22)....1

(4) HMJ2-14N Self Tapping Screw(M2x14)... 1
(5) HMJ2-10N Self Tapping Screw(M2x10)... 6

(6) HMV1280 Bearing (d8xD12xW3.5)......... 2

(7) HMV740ZZ Bearing (d4xD7xW2.5)........ 6

(8) HMV840ZZ Bearing (d4xD8xW3)............ 2

(9) BK0076 Collar......................................... 3

(10) BK0078 Collar ...................................... 2

(11) BK0088 Flat Washer ......................... 1

(12) BK0084 Pin .......................................... 2

(13) BK0075 Linkage Ball..............................8

(14) BK0023 Elevator Control Arm Link........ 2

(15) BK0018 Elevator Control Arm................ 1

(16) BK0020 Elevator Arm Control Shaft.......1

(17) BK0022 Aileron Control Lever................ 2

(18) BK0019 Elevator Arm Parallel Lever......1

(19) BK0086 Ball Link....................................2

(20) BK0093 Linkage Rod ............................ 1

(21) BK0021 Elevator Control Lever..............1

(22) BK0017 Collective Pitch Control Arm.....1

66mm

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7Main Frame Assembly-Part3

58mm

(1) HSE3-18B Self Tapping Screw(M3x18).4

(2) HME4-5B Set Screw(M4x5)..................4

(3) BK0066 Skid Brace...............................2

(4) BK0064 Skid Pipe.................................2

(5) BK0065 Skid Pipe End Cap..................4

(1) BK0616 Socket Screw(M3x20)............1

(2) HMM3Z Lock Nut (M3)........................ 1

(3) HME4-5B Set Screw (M4x5)............... 2

(4) BK0086 Ball Link ................................ 4

(5) BK0092 Linkage Rod ......................... 2

(6) BK0030 Main Shaft Lock Ring............ 1

(7) BK0029 Main Shaft ............................ 1

(8) Wash Out Assembly

(9) BV0601 Swash Plate Assembly...........1

(10) Main Gear Assembly

Insert Main Shaft through the shaft bearings making sure that the end with the holes closest to the end is
pointed down. Next, slide main gear assembly into position on the shaft and line up the holes in the main
shaft with the holes in one way clutch shaft of the main gear assembly. Insert the socket head screw and
secure with the lock nut. Next, slide on the mainshaft lock ring on top of the main shaft bearing and secure
with the two set screws. Then slide on the swash plate assembly and attach the elevator and aileron
control linkages to the outside swash plate linkage balls. Next, slide on washout assembly and attach
washout linkage to the inner linkage balls of the swash plate.

(3) BK0066

(2) HME4-5B

(5) BK0065

(1) HSE3-18B

(5) BK0065

(4) BK0064

(2) HME4-5B

(3) BK0066

(2) HME4-5B

(1) BK0616

(2) HMM3Z

(3) HME4-5B

(6) BK0030

(7) BK0029

(9) BV0601

(10) Main Gear Assembly

(8) Washout Assembly

(4) BK0086

(5) BK0092
(4) BK0086

8Landing Skid Assembly

(5) No.9219

(4) BK0037

(6) Engine Ass'y.

(3) BK0087

(1) HMC3-14B

(2) HMC3-35B

(3) BK0087

Add Blue Locktite

Engine mount
Attachment

(1) HMC3-14B

(1) HMC3-14B

Add Blue Locktite

(3) BK0087

(3) BK0087

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9Engine Assembly

Note: A piston lock purchased from your dealer will make this a

much easier task. You must replace the standard throttle arm

w/the extended throttle arm and attach the linkage ball.

(1) HMC3-10B Socket Screw(M3x10)..... 2

(2) BV0589 Clutch Shoe..........................1

(3) BV0038 Cooling Fan.......................... 1

(4) No.9604 TT PRO-39H(R) Engine.......1

(5) BK0170 Shim.....................................1

(1) HMC3-14B Socket Screw(M3xH)....... 8

(2) HMC3-35B Socket Screw(M3x32)..... 2

(3) BK0087 Flat Washer........................ 4

(4) BK0037 Engine Mount........................ 1

(5) No.9219 Muffler...................................1

(6) Engine Assembly

(7) BA1578 Muffler Gasket.......................1

Add blue Loctite to all metal to metal screw surfaces.

After installing the engine, connect the silicone fuel tube

to the carburator and muffler.

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(1) HMC3-10B

(4) No.9604

(3) BV0038

(1) HMC3-10B

Tighten the engine nut securely by
grabbing the plastic fan with a towel.

Add Blue Locktite

Linkage Ball to
throttle Arm

(2) BV0589

(5) BK0170

(7) BA1578

(32) BK0584

(30) BK0595

(29) BK0587

(28) BK0012

(26) BV0085

(25) BK0007

(24) BK0583

(23) BK0596

(22) BK0006

(20) BK0005

(19) BK0002

(18) BK0010

(17) BK0067

(16) BK0088

(15) BK0581

(25) BK0007

(4) HME4-5B

(31) BK0075

(9) HMV740ZZ

(13) BK0076

(1) HMC3-14B

(31) BK0075

(9) HMV740ZZ
(3) HMJ2-10N

(11) HMX0612

(5) HME3-10B

(17) BK0067

(5) HME3-10B

(8) HMV830ZZ

(21) BK0004

(3) HMJ2-10N

(31) BK0075

(9) HMV740ZZ
(13) BK0076
(1) HMC3-14B

(22) BK0006

(10) HMV840ZZ

(14) BK0078

(2) HMC3-8B

(26) BV0085

(3) HMJ2-10N
(31) BK0075
(23) BK0596

(7) HMC4-8B

(12) HMV1360Z

(32) BK0584

(11) HMX0612

(27) BK0582

(7) HMC4-8B

(6) BK0435

(12) HMV1360Z

(6) BK0435

(12 ) HMV1360Z

(31) BK0075

(3) HMJ2-10N

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11 Main Rotor Head Assembly

For Sport kit (29BB) version,
(9) will be replaced by Bushing(BK0107x4)
(10) will be replaced by Bushing(BK0108x2)

(1) HMC3-14B Socket Screw(M3x14)........... 2

(2) HMC3-8B Socket Screw(M3x8)................ 2

(3) HMJ2-10N Self Tapping Screw(M2x10).... 8

(4) HME4-5B Set Screw(M4x5)...................... 2

(5) HME3-10B Set Screw(M3x10).................. 2

(6) BK0435 Washer (d4xD11xW1.7)............ 2

(7) HMC4-8B Socket Screw (M4x8)............. 2

(8) HMV830ZZ Bearing (d3xD8xW4)............ 2

(9) HMV740ZZ Bearing (d4xD7xW2.5)......... 4

(10) HMV840ZZ Bearing (d4xD8xW3).......... 2

(11) HMX0612 Thrust Bearing...................... 2

(12) HMV1360Z Bearing (d6xD13xW5).......... 4

(13) BK0076 Collar..........................................2

(14) BK0078 Collar.......................................... 2

(15) BK0581 Flap Collar.................................. 2

(16) BK0088 Flat Washer................................ 2

(17) BK0067 Flybar Paddle............................ 2

(18) BK0010 Flybar Rod..................................1

(19) BK0002 Flybar Control Arm.................... 2

(20) BK0005 Flybar Arm Bushing................... 2

(21) BK0004 Flybar Seesaw Hub....................1

(22) BK0006 Mixing Lever.............................. 2

(23) BK0596 Main Rotor Pitch Housing...........

2

(24) BK0583 Feathering Shaft................ 1

(25) BK0007 Flybar Control Rod............. 2

(26) BV0085 Double Link ...................... 2

(27) BK0582 Flap Damper...................... 2

(28) BK0012 Pin..................................... 2

(29) BK0587 Main Rotor Hub Pin............ 1

(30) BK0595 Main Rotor Hub.................. 1

(31) BK0075 Ball Link............................. 8

(32) BK0584 Thrust Washer.................... 2

Assembly Hint: Start from the bottom of the main Rotor Hub and work your way up to the flybar assembly. When
screwing on the flybar paddles to the flybar, stop when you can see the rod in the window of the paddle. Then, lay
the assembly on a flat surface and align the paddles so they are exactly parallel. Insert and tighten the set screws.
Attach the flybar control rod to the flybar control arm and use the Double Link to connect the mixing lever (short side)
to the Main rotor Pitch Housing.

Diagram for Thrust Bearing Assembly

Small Internal Diameter­always go toward the
Blade

Large Internal Diameter­always go toward the
Main Rotor Hub

(11) HMX0612

(5) HME3-18B

(6) HMM3Z

(8) HMV1050

(16) BK0302-1

(29) HMM26B

(3) HSE2-10B
(11) BK0082

(19) BK0026

(20) BK0025

(9) HMV1060

(22) BK0028

(23) BK0053

(18) BK0307

(6) HMM3Z

(5) HME3-18B

(8) HMV1050

(29) HMM26B

(13) BK0083

(28) BK0075

(4) HMF2-8N

(30) HME3-4B

(24) BK0050

(14) BK0414

(7) HMV1150X

(27) BK0047

(25) BK0051

(10) HMV740ZZ
(28) BK0075
(4) HMF2-8N

(12) BK0076

(1) HSE3-18B

(10) HMV740Z

(15) BK0088

(17) BK0303-1

(2) HMC2610B

(2) HMC2610B

(16) BK0303-1

(3) HME3-18B

(6) BK0626

(1) BK0616

(5) BK0086

(5) BK0086

(2) HMM3Z

(6) BK0626

(3) HME3-18B

(7) Main Rotor Head Ass'y.

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12 Main Frame Assembly-Part5

(1) BK0616 Socket Screw(M3x20)..... 1

(2) HMM3Z Lock Nut(M3)........................ 1

(3) HME3-18B Set Screw(M3x18)........... 1

(4) BK0095 Linkage Rod......................... 2

(5) BK0086 Ball Link............................... 4

(6) BK0626 Canopy Retaining Post........ 2

(7) Main Rotor Head Assembly

Slide the main Rotor assembly over the main shaft and align the two pins to
slide in the washout assembly. Make sure the holes in the main shaft line up
with the holes in the main rotor head. Insert the socket screw and secure with
locknut. Attach the ball linkage rods to the long end of the mixing lever and
to the remaining inside linkage balls of the swash plate.

Assembly Tip: Work from left to right when assembling the parts. The tail pitch
control lever screws into the arm extending from the tail unit housing.

For sport kit (29BB) version,
(10) will be replaced by
Bushing(BK0107x2)

(1) HSE3-18B Self Tapping Screw(M3x18).1
(2) HMC2610B

Self Tapping Screw(M2.6x10)

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(3) HSE2-10B Self Tapping Screw(M2x10).2

(4) HMF2-8N Screw(M2x8).........................2

(5) HME3-18B Set Screw(M3x18).............. 2

(6) HMM3Z Lock Nut(M3)........................... 2

(7) HMV1150X Bearing (d5xD11xW5)....... 1

(8) HMV1050 Bearing (d3xD8xW4)........ 4

(9) HMV1060 Bearing (d6xD10xW3)........ 2

(10) HMV740ZZ Bearing (d4xD7xW2.5)... 2

(11) BK0082 Collar(2x3x4)......................... 2

(12) BK0076 Collar(3x4x10)....................... 1

(13) BK0083 Pin(2x9)................................. 2

(14) BK0414 Pin(2x12)............................... 1

(15) BK0088 Flat Washer............................1

(16) BK0302-1 Tail Pitch Housing (A)........ 2

(17) BK0303-1 Tail Pitch Housing (B)........ 2

(18) BK0307 Tail Rotor Hub....................... 1

(19) BK0026 Tail Pitch Control Link........... 2

(20) BK0025 Tail Pitch Control Fork...........1

(21) BK0027 Tail Pitch Control Slider.................. 1

(22) BK0028 Tail Pitch Control Slider Bushing.... 1

(23) BK0053 Tail Rotor Shaft.............................. 1

(24) BK0050 Tail Pulley....................................... 1

(25) BK0051 Tail Pulley Flange........................... 1

(26) BK0024 Tail Pitch Control Lever.................. 1

(27) BK0047 Tail Unit Housing (R)...................... 1

(28) BK0075 Link Ball......................................... 2

(29)HMM26B Lock Nut(M2).................................4

(30)HME3-4B Set Screw(M3x4)...........................1

13 Tail Unit Assembly

(4) BK0095

(4) BK0095

(26) BK0024

100mm

(21) BK0027

(5) BK0068
(4) HMM3Z

(3) HSE3-12B

(1) HMC3-14B

(5) BK0068

(4) HMM3Z

(4) HMM3Z

(6)Tail Ass'y

(2) HMC3-20B

(3) HSE3-12B

(4) HMM3Z

(7) BK0071

(8) BK0069

(6) BK0046

(5) HMV1150X

(16) BV0052

(1) HMC3-20B

(2) HMC3-25B

(15) BK0086

(14) BK0100-2

(12) BK0091

(11) BK0060

(12) BK0091

(13) BK0089

(17) Tail Unit

(9) BK0070

(19) BK0447

(18) HMJ2-8N

(10) BK0540

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14 Tail Boom Assembly

(1) HMC3-20B Socket Screw(M3x20)..4
(2) HMC3-25B Socket Screw(M3x25)..2
(3)

HSE3-12B Self Tapping Screw(M3x12)

.. 4

(4) HMM3Z Lock Nut(M3).................... 6

(5) HMV1150X Bearing (d5xD11xW5)..1

(6) BK0046 Tail Unit Housing (L)..........1

(7) BK0071 Vertical Fin........................ 1

(8) BK0069 Stabilizer Fin..................... 1

(9) BK0070 Stabilizer Fin Bracket........ 1

(10) BK0540 Tail Support Rod..............2

(11) BK0060 Tail Boom........................ 1

(12) BK0091 Rod Guide........................3

(13) BK0089 Tail Rotor Drive Belt... .....1

(14) BK0100-2 Tail Linkage Rod.......... 1

(15) BK0086 Ball Link.......................... 1

(16) BV0052 Tail Idle Pulley................. 1

(17) Tail Unit
(18)

HMJ2-8N Self Tapping Screw(M2x8)..4

(19) BK0447 Tail Support Rod End........... 4

Assembly Tip: Slide the 3 rod guides onto the boom and space them out evenly as shown. Then slide the tail linkage
rod into the rod guides. Next, insert the tail rotor drive belt into the boom so that it comes out of both ends. Place
drive belt over tail drive pulley and complete balance of tail boom assembly. Remember to connect the tail linkage
rod to the tail control lever.

15 Main Frame Assembly-Part6

(1) HMC3-14B Socket Screw(M3x14)......2

(2) HMC3-20B Socket Screw(M3x20)......4

(3)

HSE3-12B Self Tapping Screw(M3x12)....

2

(4) HMM3Z Lock Nut(M3)........................ 6

(5) BK0068 Tail Rotor Blade.................... 2

(6) Tail Assembly

Pull the belt through the tail base, keeping the belt correctly aligned.
Push the tail boom into the tail base all the way to the end. Place the
drive belt over the tail drive spur gear. Then, gently pull back on the tail
boom until the tension on the belt allows no more than 5mm(3/16") of
free play in the belt. Tighten the locknuts and proceed with the rest of
the assembly.

Insert the four 3x20 socket screws into the tail base of the Main Frame
and secure with lock nuts. Do not tighten at this point.
Hold the tail boom in one hand and hook your index finger on your free
hand through the exposed loop of the tail rotor drive belt. Hold it so the
belt is vertical and parallel to the tail drive pulley.

Boom Drive belt

Important: Next, rotate the belt 90-degree counter clockwise.

90-degree

(1) HSE2612N

(9) BK0086

(5) BK0093

(2) HMF2-8N

(1) HSE2612N

(10) BK0086

(6) BK0094

(8) BK0105

(10) BK0086

(7) BK0100-1

(4) HME4-5B

(1) HSE2612N

(9) BK0075

(2) HMF2-8N

(1) HSE2612N

(1) HSE2612N

Aileron Servo

Rudder Servo

Elevator Servo

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Assembly Tip: Remove all the servo wheels prior to attaching the steel linkage
balls. Make sure all linkages are the correct length.

Before installing Aileron Servo, tape the
wire as shown.

86mm

73mm

Mount the Steel Linkage Balls at

10.5mm(approx 7/16") from the center of
the servo horn.

FUTABA

(1) HSE2612N Self Tapping Screw(M2.6x12)....12

(2) HMF2-8N Screw(M2x8)................................. 4

(3) HML2 Hex Nut(M2)....................................... 4

(4) HME4-5B Set Screw(M4x5).......................... 2

(5) BK0093 Linkage Rod.................................... 2

(6) BK0094 Linkage Rod..................................... 1

(7) BK0100-1 Linkage Rod................................. 1

(8) BK0105 Tail Control Rod Joint....................... 1

(9) BK0075 Linkage Ball..................................... 4

(10) BK0086 Ball Link......................................... 7

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(7) BK0086

(6) BK0092

(3) HML2
(4) BK0075

(2) HMF2-8N

(4) BK0075

(3) HML2

(1) HSE2612N

(1) HSE2612N

(2) HMF2-8N

(4) BK0075

Pitch Servo

Throttle Servo

(3) HML2

(2) HMF2-8N

(7) BK0086

(5) BK0094

(1) HSE2612N

75mm

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17 Servo Installation-Part2

Mount the Steel Link
Ball at 10.5mm(approx
7/16") from the center
of the servo horn.

51mm

(1) HSE2612N Self Tapping Screw(M2.6x12).... 8

(2) HMF2-8N Screw(M2x8)................................ 3

(3) HML2 Hex Nut(M2)...................................... 3

(4) BK0075 Linkage Ball.................................... 3

(5) BK0094 Linkage Rod .................................. 1

(6) BK0092 Linkage Rod .................................. 1

(7) BK0086 Ball Link.......................................... 4

Assembly Tip: Remove all the servo wheels prior to attaching the steel linkage
balls. Make sure all linkages are the correct length.

On/Off Switch
Gyro Amplifier

Receiver

Battery Pack

(2) BK0106

(1) BE1052

Thunder Tiger TG-8000 piezo
gyro is recommended

(2) BK0106

(2) BK0106

(2) BK0106

On/Off Switch Face Plate

18 Receiver/Gyro Installation

(1) BE1052 Antenna Tube................... 1

(2) BK0106 Double Sided Tape.......... 2

Thunder Tiger recognizes that there are many brands of radios and gyros to choose from. You are encouraged to
seek the advice of experienced helicopter pilots when making this decision. We do recommend the use of the Thunder
Tiger TG-8000 piezo Gyro since it was designed expressly for this machine.

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19 Body/Canopy Assembly

Cut off the bubble from the body leaving the lip all the way
around. Neatness counts, so take your time. Next trim the
flange from the canopy leaving a clean edge. You can lightly
sand the edges to get it smooth and even. On the lip of the
opening in the body, mark six points for drilling holes to secure
canopy: 1-in front, 1-inrearand2oneachside.
Using double stick tape secure canopy to body. Take a very
sharp awl and make pilot holes through the canopy and body
lip. Make sure all holes line up. Remove double stick tape
and put in the self tapping screws. Install the body clip, decals,
and rubber grommets.

(1) HMJ2-6B Self Tapping Screw(M2x4).. 6
(2)

HSE3-12B Self Tapping Screw(M3x12)....

2

(3) BK0611 Body...................................... 1

(4) BK0102 Rubber Grommet ................. 2

(5) BK0098 Body Clip-A........................... 1

(6) BK0099 Body Clip-B........................... 1

(7) BK0612 Canopy.................................. 1

(8) JV0093 Decal......................................1

(4) BK0102

(4) BK0611

(2) HSE3-12B

(6) BK0099

(5) BK0098

(4) BK0102

(7) BK0612

(1) HMJ2-6B

(1) HMJ2-6B

(1) HMJ2-6B

(1) HMJ2-6B

20 Main Rotor Assembly

Important-While Thunder Tiger takes great care to manufacture the most balanced blades available, no two rotor
blades are exactly the same. It is highly recommended that you purchase a blade balancer from your hobby dealer.
Follow the manufacturers instructions for balancing the blades and install on helicopter .

(1) BK0072 Main Rotor Blade................

(2)

HMD2612B Self Tapping Screw (M2.6x12).......

2

(3) BK0073 Upper Blade Grip... ............. 2

(4) BK0074 Lower Blade Grip................ 2

(5) HMM4Z Lock Nut(M4)...................... 2

(6) HMC4-27B Socket Screw.................. 2

(1) BK0072

(6) HMC4-27B

(5) HMM4Z

(2) HMD2612B

(3) BK0073

(4) BK0074

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On the left side frame, there are

three pitch scales molded onto
the plastic frame. The three
different scales are designed for
beginner, intermediate or expert
F3C and 3D pilots.

Use the "pointer" on the collective

tray and the plastic molded scales
to set up the initial collective
control.

The actualblade angle in degrees

can be checked using a pitch
gauge (sold seperately).

Setting up Main Rotor Blades Pitch Angle

The hovering pitch angle should be at 6û.Toget the 0û to 12û
collective range, mount the steel linkage ball at 10.5mm away
from the center of the collective servo horn.

6û hovering pitch angle is used for beginners, intermediates and experts. The throttle/collective must be
in the center position when adjusting the collective pushrod length to make the "point" line up with the 6 û
hover point on the molded scale (see above diagrams).

For Beginners
For Intermediates

For F3C or 3D

Top E nd P itch 12û

Hover 6û

Beginners 0û

Intermediates -4û

Bottom End Pitch -8û

Pointer

Throttle Stick in the center
position

Mount the Steel
Linkage Ball at

10.5mm from the
center of the servo
horn.

FUTABA

(Hint for beginners)

•

•

•

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•

Move the throttle/collective stick to the full throttle position(see upper right diagram). The molded "pointer"

should now line up with the upper limit mark, which should provide about 12û of blade pitch.

Move the throttle/collective stick to the low stick position. Use the ATV function of your transmitter to make

the "pointer" line up with the 0û mark for beginners (with the -4û mark for intermediates, and -8-degree
mark for experts).

Throttle at High Position

Throttle at Low Position

n High End Blade Pitch Setting

Low End Blade Pitch Setting

Linkage Position for beginner

n

•

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Collective Travel for F3C and 3D Flying

•

To a c hieve +12û to -8û of collective travel range, the steel linkage ball must be moved to the inner

location as shown in the figure.
Use ATV function of the transmittler to get the necessary servo travel.

The molded "pointer" should line up with the upper limit mark, which
should provide about 12û of blade pitch.

For intermediates set the low end to -4û.For advanced F3C and 3D flying,
set the low end to -8û.

Throttle at High Position

Throttle at Low Position

High End Blade Pitch Setting

Low End Blade Pitch Setting

Linkage Position for F3C or 3D

Position for F3C or 3D

•

n

n

The above pushrod lengths will permit 3D with the Raptor.

Use these lengths as a starting point. Beginners can also use those pushrod lengths, but just connect the

collective control to the outside point on the pitch control arm. Pushrod lengths are measured from ball link

center to ball link center.

Suggested throttle and collective pitch set up: Idle-up1 is used for continuous 3-D flips and aerobatics.

Idle-up2 is used for switchless inverted hover. Use a pitch gauge to check blade angles. It is easier to start

setting up idle-up2 blade pitch angles first. Beginners should inhibit idle-up1, idle-up2 and throttle hold.

Beginners should only use the Normal mode values. The model should hover at around 1550 rpm in Normal

mode, and flies at 1800 in idle-up1. Rotorspeed can be checked using TTR2000 MTF-301 helicopter

tachometer.

CONFIGURING THE RAPTOR FOR 3D

73mm73m

m

66mm66m

m

66m

m

86m

m

make a 15û angle
bend on tail rotor
pushrod

collective control
for intermediates

and 3D

+10û-–10û

10-12mm

for beginnners

54mm

51mm

10mm

58mm

58mm

30mm

105mm

use outer hole
for extreme 3D

use inner hole

for beginner to 3D

15m

m

10mm

5-Point Throttle Curves
Normal 0 30 50 75 100
Idle-up1 100 85 60 85 100
Idle-up2 100 60 55 80 100

5-Point Pitch Curves
Normal 18 38 55 75 94
Idle-up1 0 22 46 70 90
Idle-up2 0 22 46 70 90
Hold 15 38 55 75 100

Blade Pitch Angles (degrees)
Normal -4 5.5 9.5
Idle-up1 -9 0 9
Idle-up2 -9 0 9
Hold -6 5.5 10.5

lengths

measured from

ball link center

to

ball link center

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Mount the steel linkage ball to the outer hole on the metal throttle arm. At full throttle stick, the
carburetor hole should open completely. At low throttle and with the throttle trim all the way down,
the carburetor hole should close completely. Adjust the ATV function in your transmitter to achieve
the above requirement. Listen to the servo, it should not make any binding noise. Try keep the
throttle ATV between 90% and 110%. If your radio does not have ATV, then adjust the location
of the steel link ball on the throttle servo horn to get the correct throttle travel.

Engine Throttle Control Linkage

THROTTLE FULLY OPENTHROTTLE CLOSE

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FLIGHT T RAINING SECTION

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Preflight Adjustments

Relationship between the control motion and radio transmitter.

Always check all the controls to make sure they move
in the correct direction and there is no mechanical
binding or noise from the servos.

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Preflight Checklist and Starting Procedure

(1) Check to make sure there is no radio interfence before operating the model helicopter.

(2) Make sure the transmitter and receiver are on and all controls operate properly before flight.

Range check the radio.

(3) The engine carburetor must be in the idle position before starting the engine. Please read

the engine instruction manual on how to properly adjust the engine. Set the carburetor main

needle according to the engine instruction. Depending on the fuel and glow plug used, the

carburetor idle screw may require fine adjustment of 1/4 to 1/2 turn away from the factory

setting.

(4) Fill the fuel tank, move the throttle stick to idle, and connect the glow plug battery to the glow

plug.

(5) Use a 12 volt electric starter along with

a6mmhex starter extension (sold

seperately) to start the engine.

•Always grab on the helicopter

main rotor head when

starting the engine.

Otherwise, the main rotor

may start spinning

immediately after the

engine is started.

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Flying Adjustments (1)

Tracking adjustment ... When the two main rotor blades are in track it means their blade tips

follow the same path as they rotate.

(1) Rev up the motor until the helicopter becomes

light on its skids. Stand about 15 feet(4 meters)

alway from the helicopter.

(2) When the two main rotor blades are in

track it means the blade tips should follow

the samepathastheyrotate.

(3) When both blades are in track, the blade

tips will appear to overlap as seen from

the edge of the rotor plane.

If the blades are out of track, then adjust

one of the pushrods that connects to the

main rotor blade pitch arm.

Redo steps (1) to (3) until

the blades are tracking

properly.

In hover, the main blades should be

around 5.5 to 6 degrees in pitch.

out of track

in track

increase
throttle gently
and not too
much

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Flying Adjustments (2)

Trimming:All helicopters are inherently unstable. But when a helicopter is properly trimmed, it

will not drift away or yaw by itself quickly. Use the following procedure to trim your
helicopter.

(1) If the helicopter nose starts to yaw left or right,

then

use the transmitter trim to compensate:

(3) If the helicopter noses down or up, then:

yaw right

yaw left

(A) situation: move to (b)
(B) situation: move to (a)

(2) If the helicopter rolls to left or right, then:

rolls right

rolls left

(C) situation: move to (d)
(D) situation: move to (c)

Noses down

Noses up

(E) situation: move to (f)
(F) situation: move to (e)

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Hover Training (1)

Hovering is when the helicopter is floating in a stationary position in the air. Hovering is the

fundamental maneuver to learn first. Here is the procedure to practice hovering:

(1) Make sure there are no spectators anywhere

near the model helicopter. You, the pilot,

should stand at least 10 meters (30 feet)

behind and slightly to the side of the model

helicopter.

(3) Increase the throttle/collective to lift the model helicopter skids off the

ground to no more than 10 cm(4 inches). Initially, it will be very difficult

to control the model to prevent it from moving. For a beginner it will

also be difficult to determine whether the helicopter is in trim or not.

But with repeated practice close to the ground you will develop a feel

for the controls. It is recommended to let a more experienced model

helicopter pilot trim out your new model before you attempt to learn to

hover.

(2) Prior to lifting off, while the main rotor is spinning and the helicopter is

on the ground, check the main rotor fore/aft and left/right cyclic to make

sure the main rotor is tilting in the correct direction according to your

cyclic command. Move the tail rotor control stick to make sure the

helicopter nose will swing in the desired direction.

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Hover Training (2)

(1) It will take a few hours of hover practice with the helicopter skids at 10 to 20 cm (4-8 inches)

off the ground in order to comfortably control the model.

Do not try to lift the model to more than 10 to 20 cm(4-8 inches) in the beginning because

then the model may t ip over readily when the beginner panics and an incorrect command is
given. Once you can keep the model in one place, then it is time to slowly increase the height
by a few centimeters (inches) each flight. Soon, you will be able to hover the helicopter
confidently a few feet high. Beginners should always practice hovering close to the ground
because in an emergency, throttle and collective can be reduced rapidly without causing a
large drop or damage to the model. If the model is hovering beyond one meter(3 feet) altitude,
always descend slowly. A panic drop can damage the helicopter.

(2) Always stand behind the model helicopter when learning how to hover. Then you can watch

the nose of the helicopter. A left tail rotor command will yaw the helicopter nose to the left,
and a right command will yaw to the right. Similarly, a left cyclic command will cause the
helicopter to translate left. After you can comfortably hover the model at one meter high
without drifting, then start practice hovering while standing to either side of the model.
Eventually , you need to be comfortable at hovering
the model from any orientation, including with
the helicopter nose pointing at you. This is
challenging because control directions are
reversed.

(3) Once you can confidently hover a model helicopter at any altitude and at any orientation, then

congratulate yourself because you have mastered 80% of the fundamental control movements

of a helicopter.

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Forward Flight Training

After mastering hovering flight:

(1) Start practicing moving the helicopter laterally to the left or right slowly from a 1.5 meter (60

inches) high hover. This is the beginning exercise of translational flight.

(2) After a few hours of practicing step (1) and you are comfortable with translational movement,

start using some tail rotor control so the helicopter nose will point slightly to the left or right as
you fly it to the left or right. Eventually, this pattern will become a figure-eight in front of you.
Please visualize these movements in your mind.

hovering at 1-1.5 meter

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MAINTENANCE SECTION

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After Flight Checklist

(1) Check every screw and bolt to make sure none has loosened due to vibration.

(2)Check every rotating and movable part to ensure they still move smoothly and

normally.
(3) Clean off the exhaust residue from the muffler, engine, and helicopter.
(4) Check all movable parts, such as gears, ball links, belt, etc. for unusual wear.

Trouble Shooting

[1]The engine will not start.

* The engine starting shaft will not turn:
The engine may be flooded with too much fuel. Please remove the glow plug first, then turn the engine
with the electric starter until the excess fuel spits out of the glow plug hole.

* The engine turns when the electric starter is applied, but the engine will not start:
(1) Is the glow plug working? Remove the glow plug, does the platinum coil glow red when a 1.5 volt

battery is applied to the plug? If not, then the glow plug battery may be weak and old.

(2) Is the carburetor needle properly set? Please refer to the engine instruction manual for proper

needle setting.

(3) Does the throttle control arm move properly and in the correct direction according to your transmitter

command?

* Engine will start, but quits immediately.
(1) Use the transmitter to increase the carburetor opening slightly. The throttle stick should never

exceed the 1/3 position when starting the engine.

(2) Try a new or different type of glow plug. There are different types of glow plugs on the market for

different types of fuel and operating conditions. Seek the advice of experienced fliers and also
experiment with different types of glow plugs until you find one that suits your operating condition
best.

* Engine runs, but the helicopter will not lift off.
(1) Check the main rotor blade pitch angle, it should be set at 5.5 to 6 degrees when the transmitter

throttle/collective stick is at the center position.

(2) Does the engine throttle arm move properly? The carburetor opening should be fully open when the

transmitter throttle/collective stick is moved up. The carburetor opening should be completely closed
when the transmitter throttle/collective stick is moved down and the throttle trim 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 model still will not lift, then
the engine may be running too rich. If the symptom is the engine exhaust has a lot of smoke and the
engine coughs and wants to quit when the transmitter throttle/collective stick is moved up, then
close the needle 1/8 turn at a time, until the model will lift off. Do not turn the needle too far inward,
that will make the engine run too lean and over-heat and damage the engine.

[2] Helicopter problems.

* The helicopter shakes.
(1) Is the blade spindle bent?
(2) Is the flybar bent?
(3) Is the main rotor shaft bent?
(4) Are the two control paddles mounted at the same distance from the rotor shaft, are the paddles

parallel to each other, and in the proper direction?
(5) Is the tail rotor shaft bent? The tail rotor blades mounted properly or damaged?
(6) Are the main rotor blades damaged or mounted in the proper orientation? The blades may require

additional balancing. The blade balance can be checked by removing both blades and then use one of

the 4 mm blade bolt and nut to hold the two blades together like a teeter totter. Then, hold the blade

bolt with your thumb and index finger. The two blades should teeter and remain in a level position. If

not, then add some tape to the lighter blade near the blade tip until the two blades teeter in a level

position. Hobby shops also sell blade balancers that are designed solely for balancing model

helicopter blades.

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In the event the model has crashed.

Changing the main rotor shaft:

(1) Disconnect the control rods to the washout arms.

(5) Hold on to the plastic main gear pull the 10mmand

(1)

(2)

(3)

(1)

(2)

(3)

Inspect the flybar, rotor shaft and the blade spindle to make sure they are not bent at all. If any item is
damaged, it must be replaced with a new part to ensure safe operation. Do not glue any broken or damaged
plastic part. Do not repair broken rotor blades. Always inspect the following items immediately:
Engine starting shaft.
All the gears.
Main shaft, flybar and blade spindle.
Tail boom and support.
Vertical and horizontal fins.
Tail rotor shaft and control system.
Main and tail rotor blades.

Changing the blade feathering spindle:

(1) Disconnect the linkage rods to the blade grips.
(2) Remove the 4mmx8 bolt.
(3) Pull out the blade grips gently.

(3)

(1)

(2)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(3) Loosen the set screws on the collar.

(2) Disconnect the washout link to the swashplate.

main rotor shaft upward.

(4)

(4)

(4) Remove the 3mm x 20 bolt.

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Changing the tail drive belt:

(1)Loosen and remove all the necessary

screws.

(2)After installing the new belt, make sure

the belt is rotated 90û counter clockwise.

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(2)

Changing the flybar:

(1) Loosen or remove the M3x10 set screws.
(2) Unscrew the control paddles.

*Makesurethedistance from the rotor shaft to

both paddles are the same.

*Ifthe flybar is not perfectly straight or

smooth, it can be lightly sanded.

(2)

(1)

*After reinstalling the flybar and paddles, make

sure the paddles are level and flat.

(3)

(4)

(1)

(5)

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Changing tail rotor shaft:

1. Remove the tail rotor gear box from the tail boom.

2. Take apart the blade grips and remove or loosen the
M3x18 set screws.

3. Remove the tail rotor hub.

4. Pull out the tail rotor shaft.

5. Remove the plastic pulley by pushing out the 2mm
steel pin.

(2)

Blade Modification

1. Mark around blade grips with a felt-tip marker.

2. Remove blade grips and cut covering lightly .125”

inside of mark, being careful not to cut into the blade.

3. Repeat for opposite side.

4. Trim bosses if necessary to allow tight fit to the blades.

5. Lightly sand inside of grips for better adhesion.

Apply Epoxy to blades in area shown top and bottom.

6. Attach blade grips and tighten screws.

7. Wipe off the excess Epoxy.

Idea and original art submitted by Randy Wishon,

Progressive Technologies, inc.

Dear Raptor Customers:

The stock wood blades should be operated with a main rotorspeed of no more than 1700 RPM. If the blades

are going to be operated at more than 1700 RPM, such as for aerobatics, then it is recommended reinforcing the

blade root section with epoxy. The enclosed drawing illustrates how to remove the plastic blade grips and then

carefully slice away some of the covering material, and add the "thin" type CA glue to further strengthen the wood.

After installing the plastic blade grips, apply epoxy around the seam of the plastic grip and the wood to seal it

off. This adds more strength and prevents oil from seeping through. For beginners, the best rotorspeed is around

1550 RPM. For advanced fliers, a good hovering RPM is around 1550, and a constant 1800RPM in idle-up for

3-D aerobatics. We recommend using the Thunder Tiger TR-2000 optical tachometer to help you check the

rotorspeed and to help you set the engine mixture. This tachometer is especially helpful for the beginners and

we highly recommend it.

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PARTS L IST SECTION

PV0016 Tail Pitch Control Lever

PV0014 Elevator Lever

PV0008 Flybar Rod

PV0011 Wash Out Set

PV0013 Elevator Arm

AK0004 Flybar Seesaw

AK0029 Main Shaft

AK0031 Main Spur Gear

PV0004 Mixing Lever

PV0005 Flybar Control Rod

AV0038 Cooling Fan Assy.

PV0002 Flybar Control Arm

PV0012 Pitch Control Arm

PV0015 Aileron Lever

PV0017 Tail Pitch Slider

AV0052 Tail Idel Pulley Assy.

AK0089 Tail Drive Belt

37

AK0060 Tail Boom

No.9219 Muffler

AK0032 Tail Drive Pulley

PV0035 Landing Skid set

PV0044 Linkage Rod

PV0041 Ball LinkPV0040 Double Link

PV0022 Engine Mount

PV0033 Servo Frame

PV0030 Tail Rotor Shaft

PV0029 Tail Pulley Set

PV0021 Guide Pulley Assy

PV0038 Tail Fin

PV0037 Tail Rotor Blade

38

PV0043 Tail Control Rod

PV0039 Main Rotor Blades

PV0036 Flybar Paddle

PV0027 Tail Case

PV0018 Main Shaft Lock Ring

PV0020 One Way Clutch Shaft

PV0019 One Way Clutch

PV0059 Tail Shaft Brg.

PV0151 Tail Rotor Hub

PV0200 Tail Rotor Brg.

PV0203 Starter Shaft Brg.

PV0148

(2)

(1)

PV0093 Main Shaft Brg

HNI15
HNI2
HNI25

HNI3

BK0109x2

BK0106x2

HNJ-1x3

PV0060 Installation Set

PV0058 Linkage Ball

PV0057 Frame Spacer(S)

Tail Rotor Grip

PV0209 Washer Bag

39

PV0053 Rotor Bolt

PV0049 Seesaw Brg.

PV0052 Tail Slider Brg.

PV0051 Lever Brg.

PV0062 Body Mount Rubber

Grommets

PV0056 Frame Spacer(L)

PV0048 Pitch Frame/Rotor

Hub Seesaw Brg.

PV0064 Lever Bushing

PV0063 Pitch Frame/Rotor Hub

Seesaw Bushing

(16)

(4)

PV0091 Bearing Upgrade Kit

PV0353 Main Rotor Grip

PV0355 Spindle

PV0358 Clutch Bell PV0359 Clutch PV0361 Starter Coupling

PV0360 Starter Shaft

PV0363 Fuel Tank

PV0362 Main Frame Set

PV0365 Thrust Brg.

40

PV0268 Loctite #262

LOCTITE#262

GREASE

PV0270 Grease (For Bearing)

PV0267 Loctite #242

LOCTITE#242

GREASE

PV0269 Grease (For Plastic Gear)

PV0328 Tail Support

PV0279 Tail Rod Guide

PV0357 Swash Plate Assy.

PV0210 Washer Bag

PV0223 ScrewBag

PV0354 Main Rotor Hub

PV0374 Feathering Brg.

PV0375 Body Retaining Set

PV0366 Decal

HMF2-6N M2X6

HMF2-8N M2X8

HMJ2-10N M2X10

HMJ2-14N M2X14

HMJ2-6B M2X6

HMJ3-22B M3X22

HSE2-10B M2X10

HSE2612N M2.6X12

HSE3-12B M3X12

HSE3-18B M3X18

HSE3-5B M3X5

HMC3-10B M3X10

HMC3-12B M3X12

HMC3-14B M3X14

HMC3-20B M3X20

HMC3-25B M3X0.5L25

HMC3-32B M3X0.5XL32

HMC3-8B M3X8

HME3-10B M3X10

HME3-18B M3X18

HME4-5B M4X5

PV0088 Screw Bag (6pcs each) PV0089 Screw Bag (6pcs each)

BK0616 M3X20

41

PV0376 Main Rotor Pin

PV0381 Flap Damper (70)

PV0364 Body

PV0369 Canopy Only

PV0370 Body Only

PV0367 Pinion Gear (9T)

PV0372 Thrust Collar PV0373 Clutch Bell Brg.

PV0368 Clutch Liner

42

Parts!No.

Description Item!No. Description quantity Reference

Assemble!Step

AK0004

Flybar Seesaw BK0004 Flybar Seesaw Hub 1 11

AK0029

Main Shaft BK0029 Main Shaft 1 7

AK0031

Main Spur Gear BK0031 Main Spur Gear 1 4

AK0032

Tail Drive Pulley BK0032 Tail Drive Pulley 1 4

AK0060

Tail Boom BK0060 Tail Boom 1 14

AK0089

Tail Drive Belt BK0089 Tail Drive Belt 1 14

AV0038

Cooling Fan Assy. BV0038 Cooling Fan Assy. 1 9

AV0052

Tail Idel Pulley Assy. BV0052 Tail Idel Pulley 1 14

No.9219

Muffler BN219 Muffler 1 10

PV0002

Flybar Arm BK0002 Flybar Control Arm 2 11

BK0005 Flybar Arm Bushing 2 11
BK0075 Linkage Ball 2 11
HME4-5B Set Screw, M4x5 2 11
HMJ2-10N Selftapping Screw, M2x10 2 11

PV0004

Mixing Lever BK0006 Mixing Lever 2 11

BK0075 Linkage Ball 4 11
BK0076 Collar (dxD4xL10) 2 11
BK0088 Flat Washer 2 11
HMC3-14B Socket Screw, M3x14 2 11
HMJ2-10N Selftapping Screw, M2x10 4 11

PV0005

Flybar Control Rod BK0007 Flybar Control Rod 2 11

PV0008

Flybar Rod BK0010 Flybar Rod 2 11

PV0011

Washout Set BK0014 Washout Base 1 5

BK0015 Flybar Control Lever 1 5
BK0016 Washout Linkage 2 5
BK0075 Link Ball 2 5
BK0077 Collar (d3xD4xL6) 2 5
BK0079 Pin 2 5
HMC3-10B Socket Screw, M3x10 2 5
HMJ2-10N Selftapping Screw, M2x10 2 5

PV0012

Pitch Control Arm BK0017 Pitch Control Arm 1 6

BK0075 Link Ball 1 6
BK0078 Collar (d3xD4xL4) 2 6
HMJ2-10N Selftapping Screw, M2x10 1 6
HMJ3-22B Selftapping Screw, M3x22 1 6
HSE3-12B Selftapping Screw, M3x12 1 6

PV0013

Elevator Arm BK0018 Elevator Control Arm 1 6

BK0019 Elevator Arm Parallel Lever 1 6
BK0020 Elevator Arm Shaft 1 6
BK0023 Elevator Arm Linkage 2 6
BK0075 Linkage Ball 1 6
BK0084 Pin (D2xL23) 2 6
HMJ2-10N Selftapping Screw, M2x10 1 6
HSE3-18B Selftapping Screw, M3x18 2 6

PV0014

Elevator Lever BK0021 Elevator Control Lever 1 6

BK0075 Linkage Ball 2 6
BK0076 Collar (d3xD4xL10) 1 6
BK0088 Flat Washer 1 6
HMJ2-14N Selftapping Screw, M2x14 1 6

PV0015

Aileron Lever BK0022 Aileron Control Lever 2 6

BK0075 Linkage Ball 4 6
BK0076 Collar (d3xD4xL10) 2 6
HMJ2-10N Selftapping Screw, M2x10 4 6

43

Parts!No.

Description Item!No. Description quantity Reference

Assemble!Step

HSE3-18B Selftapping Screw, M3x18 2 6

PV0016

Tail Pitch Control Lever BK0024 Tail Pitch Control Lever 1 13

BK0075 Linkage Ball 1 13
BK0076 Collar (d3xD4xL10) 1 13
BK0088 Flat Washer 1 13
HMJ2-8N Selftapping Screw, M2x8 1 14
HSE3-18B Selftapping Screw, M3x18 1 13

PV0017

Tail Pitch Slider BK0025 Tail Pitch Control Fork 1 13

BK0026 Tail Pitch Control Linkage 2 13
BK0027 Tail Pitch Control Slider 1 13
BK0028

Tail Pitch Control Slide Bushing

113
BK0075 Linkage Ball 1 13
BK0082 Collar, d2xD3xL4 2 13
BK0083 Pin, D2xL9 2 13
HMF2-8N Screw, M2x8 1 13
HSE2-10B Selftapping Screw, M2x10 2 13

PV0018

Main Shaft Lock Ring BK0030 Main Shaft Lock Ring 1 7

HME4-5B Set Screw, M4x5 2 7

PV0019

One Way Clutch BV0033 One Way Clutch Housing Set 1 4

HMC3-12 Socket Screw, M3x12 4 4

PV0020

One Way Clutch Shaft BK0034 One Way Clutch Shaft 1 4

HMC3-20B Socket Screw, M3x20 1 15
HMM3Z Lock Nut, M3 1 15
HMQ14

Retaining Ring, !14

24

PV0021

Guide Pulley Assy. BV0035 Guide Pulley 1 3

BK0036 Pulley Collar 2 3
BK0081 Pin, D13xL18 1 3

PV0022

Engine Mount BK0037 Engine Mount 1 10

BK0087 Flat Washer 4 10
HMC3-14B Socket Screw, M3x14 8 10

PV0027

Tail Case BK0046 Tail Unit Housing (L) 1 14

BK0047 Tail Unit Housing (R) 1 13
HMC3-20B Socket Screw, M3x20 4 14
HMC3-25B Socket Screw, M3x25 2 14
HMM3Z Lock Nut, M3 6 14

PV0029

Tail Pulley Set BK0050 Tail Pulley Set 1 13

BK0051 Tail Pulley Flange 1 13
BK0414 Pin, D2xL12 1 13
HME3-4B Set Screw, M3x4 1 13

PV0030

Tail Rotor Shaft BK0053 Tail Rotor Shaft 1 13

BK0414 Pin, D2xL12 1 13
HME3-4B Set Screw, M3x4 1 13

PV0033

Servo Frame BK0057 Servo Frame 1 3

HMJ3-12B Selftapping Screw, M3x12 6 3

PV0035

Landing Skid Set BK0064 Skid 2 8

BK0065 Skid Cap 4 8
BK0066 Skid Brace 2 8
HMJ3-18B Selftapping Screw, M3x18 4 8
HME4-5B Set Screw, M4x5 4 8

PV0036

Flybar Paddle BK0067 Flybar Paddle 2 11

HME3-10B Set Screw, M3x10 2 11

PV0037

Tail Rotor Blade BK0068 Tail Rotor Blade 2 15

PV0038

Tail Fin BK0069 Stabilizer Fin 1 14

44

Parts!No.

Description Item!No. Description quantity Reference

Assemble!Step

BK0070 Stabilizer Fin Bracket 1 14
BK0071 Vertical Fin 1 14
HSE3-12B Selftapping Screw, M3x12 2 14

PV0039

Main Rotor Blades BV0072 Main Rotor Blades 2 20

PV0040

Double Link BV0085 Double Link 2 11

PV0041

Ball Link BK0086 Ball Link 12 6

PV0043

Tail Control Rod BK0086 Ball Link 2 17

BK0091 Rod Guide 3 14
BK0105 Tail Control Rod Joint 1 16
BK100-1 Push Pull Rod-1 1 16
BK100-2 Push Pull Rod-2 1 14
HME4-5B Set Screw, M4x5 2 16

PV0044

Link Rod BK0092 LinkageRod (L=30) 3 17

BK0093 Linkage Rod (L=45) 3 16
BK0094 Linkage Rod (L=60) 2 16
BK0095 Linkage Rod (L=76) 2 11

PV0048

Pitch Frame/
Rotor Hub Seesaw Brg.

HMV840ZZ Bearing, d4xD8xW3 2 6

PV0049

Seesaw Brg. HMV830ZZ Bearing, d3xD8xW4 2 11

PV0051

Leaver Brg. HMV740ZZ Bearing, d4xD7xW2.5 4 6

PV0052

Tail Slider Brg. HMV1060 Bearing, d6xD10xW3 2 13

PV0053

Rotor Bolt. HMC4-27B Cap Screw, M4x27 2 20

HMM4Z Lock Nut, M4 2 20

PV0056

Frame Spacer (L) BK0058 Frame Spacer (L) 5 3

PV0057

Frame Spacer (S) BK0059 Frame Spacer (S) 10 3

PV0058

Link Ball BK0075 Linkage Ball 12 13

PV0059

Tail Shaft Brg. HMV1150 Bearing, d5xD11xW5 2 13

PV0060

Installation Set BE1052 Antenna Tube 1 18

BK0106 Double Sided Tape 2 18
BK0109 Rubber Band 5x3 20xT1 2 18
HNI15 Hex Wrench 1.5mm 1 1
HNI2 Hex Wrench 2mm 1 1
HNI25 Hex Wrench 2.5mm 1 1
HNI3 Hex Wrench 3mm 1 1
HNJ-1 Tie Band 2.5x100 3 8

PV0062

Body Mount Rubber Grommet

BK0102 Body Mount Rubber 5 19

PV0063

Bushing Set BK0108 Bushing (d4xD8xW2.5) 2 8/11

PV0064

Lever Bushing BK0107 Bushing (d4xD7xW2.5) 4 7/8/11/12

PV0088

Screw Bag HMF2-6N Screw, M2x6 6

HMF2-8N Screw, M2x8 6
HMJ2-10N Selftapping Screw, M2x10 6
HMJ2-14N Selftapping Screw, M2x14 6
HMJ2-6B Selftapping Screw, M2x6 6
HMJ3-22B Selftapping Screw, M3x22 6
HSE2-10B Selftapping Screw, M2x10 6
HSE2612N Selftapping Screw, M2.6x12 6
HSE3-12B Selftapping Screw, M3x12 6
HSE3-18B Selftapping Screw, M3x18 6
HSE3-5B Selftapping Screw, M3x5 6

PV0089

Screw Bag BK0616 Socket Screw, M3x20 2

HMC3-10B Socket Screw, M3x10 6
HMC3-12B Socket Screw, M3x12 6
HMC3-14B Socket Screw, M3x14 6

45

Parts!No.

Description Item!No. Description quantity Reference

Assemble!Step

HMC3-20B Socket Screw, M3x20 4
HMC3-25B Socket Screw, M3x25 6
HMC3-32B Socket Screw, M3x32 6
HMC3-8B Socket Screw, M3x8 6
HME3-10B Set Screw, M3x10 6
HME3-18B Set Screw, M3x18 6
HME4-5B Set Screw, M4x5 6

PV0091

Bearing Upgrade Kit HMV740ZZ Bearing, d4xD7xW2.5 16 5/6/11/13

HMV840ZZ Bearing, d4xD8xW2.5 4 6/11

PV0093

Main Shaft Bearing HMV1680 Bearing, d8xD16xW5 1 2

HMV6800 Bearing, d10xD19xW5 2 3

PV0148

Tail Rotor Grip BK0302-1 Tail Pitch Housing (A) 2 13

BK0303-1 Tail Pitch Housing (B) 2 13
HMC2610B Socket Screw, M2.6x10 4 13
HMM26B Lock Nut, M2.6 4 13
HMC3-14B Socket Screw, M3x14 2 14
HMM3Z Lock Nut, M3 2 14

PV0151

Tail Rotor Hub BK0307 Tail Rotor Hub 1 13

HME3-18B Set Screw, M3x18 2 13
HMM3Z Lock Nut, M3 2 13

PV0200

Tail Rotor Brg. HMV1050 Bearing, d5xD10xW5 4 8

PV0203

Starter Shaft Brg. HMV696Z Bearing, d6xD15xW5 2 3

PV0209

Washer Bag BK0435 Washer, d4xD11xt1.7 4 11

PV0210

Washer Bag BK0087 Washer, d4xD8xt1.4 16 10

PV0223

Screw Bag HMC4-8B Socket Screw 20 11

PV0267

Loctite #242 1

PV0268

Loctite #262 1

PV0269

Thrust Bearing Grease 1

PV0270

Plastic Gear Grease 1

PV0279

Tail Rod Guide BK0091 Rod Guide 3 14

PV0328

Tail Support BK0447 Tail Support Rod End 4 14

BK0540 Tail Support Rod 2 14
HMJ2-8N Selftapping Screw, M2x8 4 14
HSE3-12B Selftapping Screw, M3x12 4 14

PV0353

Main Rotor Grip BK0075 Linkage Ball 2 11

BK0596 Main Pitch Housing 2 11
HMJ2-10N Selftapping Screw, M2x10 2 11

PV0354

Main Rotor Hub BK0587 Main Rotor Pin 1 11

BK0616 Socket Screw, M3x20 1 11
BV0595 Main Rotor Hub 1 11
HMM3Z Lock Nut, M3 1 15

PV0355

Spindle BK0581 Flap Collar 2 11

BK0583 Feathering Shaft 1 11
BK0435 Washer, d4xD11x1.7 2 11
HMC4-8B Socket Screw, M4x8 2 11

PV0357

Swash Plate Assy BV0601 Swash Plate Assy 1 7

PV0358

Clutch Bell BV0591 Clutch Bell Set 1 2

PV0359

Clutch BK0170 Shim 1 9

BV0589 Clutch Bell Set 1 9
HMC3-10B Socket Screw, M3x10 2 9

PV0360

Starter Shaft BK0592 Starter Shaft 1 3

HME4-5B Set Screw, M4x5 2 3
HMS5 E-Clip 1 3

46

Parts!No.

Description Item!No. Description quantity Reference

Assemble!Step

PV0361

Starter Coupling BK0594 Starter Coupling 1 3

HME4-5B Set Screw, M4x5 2 3

PV0362

Main Frame Set BK0058 Frame Spacer (L) 4 3

BK0059 Frame Spacer (S) 8 3
BK0599 Main Frame Left Side 1 3
BK0600 Main Frame Right Side 1 3
HMC3-20B Socket Screw, M3x20 4 15
HMM3Z Lock Nut, M3 4 15
HSE3-12B Selftapping Screw, M3x12 24 3

PV0363

Fuel Tank BV0605 Fuel Tank Set 1 1

PV0364

Body BK0098 Body Clip A 1 19

BK0099 Body Clip B 1 19
BK0102 Rubber Grommet 2 19
BK0611 Body 1 19
BK0612 Canopy 1 19
HMJ2-6B Self Tapping Screw 6 19
HSE3-12B Selftapping Screw, M3x12 2 19

PV0365

Thrust Brg. HMX0612 Thrust Bearing 2 11

PV0366

Decal JV0093 Decal 1 19

PV0367

Pinion Gear (9T) BK0593 Drive Gear 1 2

PV0368

Clutch Liner BK0590 Clutch Liner 2 2

PV0369

Canopy Only BK0612 Canopy 1 19

HMJ2-6B Selftapping Screw, M2x6 6 19

PV0370

Body Only BK0098 Body Clip A 1 19

BK0099 Body Clip B 1 19
BK0611 Body 1 19
BK0102 Rubber Grommet 2 19
HSE3-12B Selftapping Screw, M3x12 2 19

PV0372

Thrust Collar BK0584 Thrust Collar 2 11

PV0373

Clutch Bell Brg. HMV1260Y Bearing, d6xD12xW4 2 2

PV0374

Feathering Brg. HMV1260Z Bearing, d6xD13xW5 2 11

PV0375

Body Retaining Set BK0626 Body Mount Nut 2 12

HME3-18B M3x18 Set Screw 2 12

PV0376

Main Rotor Pin BK0587 Main Rotor Pin 1 11

PV0381

Flap Damper (70) BK0586 Flap Damper 2 11

NO.

380

0

B

LAD

E

S

U

P

P

O

O. 3801 6MM STARTER

M

W

HELICOPTER ACCESSORIES

.

-B

TACHOMETER

.

-

Y

RAPTOR 30

AL PARTS

PV0068 ALUM COLL SERVO TRAY

PV0095 STABILIZER CONTROL

ARM SET

PV0098 AILERON L-TYPE LEVER

PV0102 HIGH PERFORMANCE

MUFFLER (.36/.39)

47

No.3830

Raptor 30 V2 to 50 V2
Conversion Kit

No.3832

Raptor 30 to V2
Conversion Kit

No.3831

Raptor 30 V2
Crash Kit

PV0099 CARBON TAIL BOOM

NO.3828 CF ROTOR BLADE, 550 mm
NO.3827 CF ROTOR BLADE, 600 mm

PV0101 CARBON FIBER SKIDS

PV0100 CARBON FIBER TAIL SET

PV0096 WASHOUT ASSEMBLY

PV0097 ELEVATOR LEVER SET

PV0054 SERVO MOUNTING

PLATE

PV0092 SWASHPLATE

/

PV0384 WIRE CLAMP

PV0387 THROTTLE LEVER

48

M

M

P

PV0341

METAL TAIL PITCH

PV0345 R30 REAR SERVO ROD
PV0346 R50 REAR SERVO

PV0104

ALUMINIUM FRA
POST

P

Y

M

M

PV0390 R50 CARBON TAIL BOOM

PV0394 CARBON FIBER-LOOK

CANOPY

PV0321 REAR MOUNTED TAIL

SERVO TRAY

PV0356 60 DUROMETER FLAP DAMPER
PV0382 80 DUROMETER FLAP DAMPER

PV0380 PINION GEAR 10T

.

PV0106 COOLING FAN (.50

311 HEADER TANKPV0109 HIGH PERFORMANCE

MUFFLER (.46~.50)

PV0392 R50 TAILCONTROL ROD

PV0107 ENGINE MOUNT (.50)

PV0103

CARBON TAIL BOOM
BRACE

PV0326 CARBON GRAPHITE

BASE PLATE

PV0108 R50 TAILBOOM