Troy Built Models ME - 109 User manual

Specification:
ME - 109
Length :1600 mm(63")
Wing Span :1841 mm(72.5")
Wing Area :55.0 sq. dm
5.92 sq. ft
Wing Loading :85.8 g/sq. dm
35.1 oz/sq. ft
Flying Weight :5.9 kg(13 lbs)
Radio :6ch&8 servos
Engine :108 2-cycle
120 4-cycle
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
First-time builders should seek advice from people having building
experience.If misused or abused,it can cause serious bodily injury
and damage to property.
Fly only in open areas and preferably at a dedicated R/C flying site.
We suggest having a qualified instructor carefully inspect your
airplane before its first flight.Please carefully read and follow all
instructions included with this airplane,your radio control system
and any other components purchased separately.
(The people under 18 years old is forbidden from flying this model)
This R/C airplane is not a toy!

4-cycle .120
15″X8
107mm Spinner
6
86
6
6 channel radio for aiplane is highly recommended for this model.
Choose servos with large torque to
achieve great performanoe.
Warning
Remove the covering with proper
pressure to cut through only the covering itself.Otherwise,
cutting down into the balsa structure may weaken the model part
and cause accident.
The pre-covered film on ARF kits may wrinkle due to variations of
temperature.Smooth out as explained right.

Rod (2x300mm)
Rod (2x300mm)
2
2
Retainer
2
Wooden Block
2
Servo tray
1.5mm
Securely glue together. If coming off during flighs, you 'll
lose control of your airplane which leads to accidents!
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6
2
2
2
4
2
4
2
2
Clevis
Rod (2x300mm)
Retainer
TP Screw (2.3x12mm)
Wooden Block(20x20x8mm)
Servo tray(68.5x56.5x2mm)
Pin hinge(24x24mm)
Screw (3x35mm)
Washer(3x15mm)
2
Washer(3x15mm)
Lock Nut (3mm )
Clevis
Retainer
Rod (2x300mm)
Screw (2x10mm)
Aileron.Apply instant type CA glue to both
sides of each hinge.
Install the servo.
Install the nylon control horn and
connect the linkage.
Epoxy the servo supporter and install the servo.
Remove the film carefully for mounting
the aileron servo tray.
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Air tank
Switch
Air inlet
3-way
pressure inlet
3-way
pressure inlet
3-way
pressure inlet
The status when the
gear up
Pull out length of 8mm
to make gear down
Air valve Air valve
Make sure to assemble retracts as instructed below.
Two wheel retract system
Quick release connector
Quick release connector
Pressure reduction inlet
Strut
Strut
3-way pressure inlet 3
Pressure reduction inlet 1
1
Air tank
1
Air inlet
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1
Air line (3000mm)
2
Quick release connector
Strut ( 90 )
Switch
Clevis
Rod (2X300mm)
1
1
1
Retainer
TP Screw(2x14mm) 2
Ø1.7mm
Ø0.2mm
Pleas notice the inner diameter
of eachside the pressure reduction inlet.
Please insure the sealing of theretract
system before flight .
Rod (2x300mm)
Rod (2x300mm)
2
2
Retainer
Securely glue together. If coming off during flighs, you 'll
lose control of your airplane which leads to accidents!
1.5mm
3mm
8
TP Screw (2.3x12mm)
1.5mm
Wooden Block
2
2
Servo tray
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6
2
2
2
4
2
4
2
2
Clevis
Rod (2x300mm)
Retainer
TP Screw (2.3x12mm)
Wooden Block(20x20x8mm)
Servo tray(68.5x56.5x2mm)
Pin hinge(24x24mm)
Screw (3x35mm)
Washer(3x15mm)
2
Washer(3x15mm)
Lock Nut (3mm )
Clevis
Retainer
Rod (2x300mm)
Screw (2x10mm)
Rod (2x300mm)
Clevis
Washer(3x15mm)
Washer
Lock Nut (3mm )
Screw (3x35mm)
TP Screw (2.3x12mm)
Connect the linkage rod to the horn.
Install the servo.
Secure the servo. Install the nylon control
horn and connect the linkage. Mount servo on the ply plate.
Flap. Apply instant type CA glue to both sides
of each hinge.
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Piease refer to installation diagram for details.
8
TP Screw (2.3x12mm)
1.5mm
5mm
8
6
2
2
2
4
2
4
2
2
Clevis
Rod (2x300mm)
Retainer
TP Screw (2.3x12mm)
Wooden Block(20x20x8mm)
Servo tray(68.5x56.5x2mm)
Pin hinge(24x24mm)
Screw (3x35mm)
Washer(3x15mm)
2
Washer(3x15mm)
Lock Nut (3mm )
Rod (2x300mm)
Clevis
Washer(3x15mm)
Washer
Lock Nut (3mm )
Screw (3x35mm)
TP Screw (2.3x12mm)
3mm
Cut away the surplus parts of plastic cover
carefully along the shaded line.
Remove the film on the position for the air
retract landing gear.
Optional air retract package.
(Should be purchased separately)
Secure the flap servo. Install the nylon control
horn and connect the linkage.
Remove the film carefully for mounting
the flap servo tray.
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116mm
Top view
Top view
Position for
right diagram.
ELEVATOR
Side View
Side View
25mm
25mm
20mm
20mm
RUDDER
Adjustment.
Adjustment.
Centre of Gravity.
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6766
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1
Landing gear
8
TP Screw (2.6x14mm)
2
Retracts strut
8
TP Screw (3x20mm)
1
2
Retracts strut
Landing gear
1.5mm
1
Wheel baffle
2
2
Wheel well
Air line(600mm)
2
Wheel well
Retracts strut
LockNut(4mm)
Wooden Block
1
Gear door
2
Wheel (100mm)
4
Screw (3x10mm)
2
Mounting
2
Mounting
Note:rubber wheels oleo struts
and retracts are optional.
2
LockNut(4mm)
Mount the baffle on the landing gear. Mount the baffle on the landing gear.
Epoxy the wheel well. Assemble landing gear.
Assemble are retracts.
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20
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4
TP Screw (3x20mm)
Washer (3x6mm) 4
1.5mm
1.5mm
60mm
120mm
1.5mm
8
TP Screw (2.3x8mm)
Securely glue together. If coming off during flighs, you 'll
lose control of your airplane which leads to accidents!
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TP Screw (2.3x8mm)
1
Canopy
PVC part
PVC part
2
2
2
Tail strut
4mm
20mm
20mm
30mm
AILERON
FLAP
FLAP
AILERON
Side View
4
TP Screw (3x20mm)
Washer (3x6mm) 4
2
Tail strut
Mount here firstly
Fix the canopy with self - tapping screws.
Cut away the surplus parts of plastic cover
carefully along the shaded line. Assemble the strut of stabilizer.
Adjustment.
Epoxy the heat-sink cover to the
main wing and flap steadily.
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1.5mm
6
TP Screw(2.3x8mm)
1
Metal bush(35x4mm)
Throttle servo
Elevator servo
Retracts servo
Rudder servo
Air inlet
Air tank
Switch
1.5mm
6mm
2
2
Screw (2x25mm)
2
Nut (2mm)
Aluminum Washer (2mm)
1
Ply plate (3mm)
Linkage Stopper 4
Matal bush
1
Ply plate (3mm)
Clevis
Rod (2X300mm)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1Retainer
Ring
Screw (2x25mm)
Nut (2mm )
Air inlet
Air tank
Switch
Aluminum Washer (2mm )
2
Aluminum Washer (6mm)
Air line (800mm)
6
TP Screw (2.3x8mm)
Linkage Stopper 4
1
Metal bush(35x4mm)
Attach bush to engine shaft when assembling
optiinal spinner.
Trim the cowling for engine and muffler.
Mounting of the receiver and the battery.
Assemble the servos and switch in the fuselage.
Position ply plates inside fuselage steadily.
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3-way
pressure inlet
3-way pressure inlet 1
Center line
150mm
100mm
20mm
Main wing joiner
1
Main wing joiner
1
Securely glue together. If coming off during flighs, you 'll
lose control of your airplane which leads to accidents!
2
2
Blind Nut (6mm)
Screw (6x50mm)
A=A'
Drill 6.2mm holes at the place
of main wing.
Install the wing to the fuselage
with 6x50mm screws as shown
in the diagrams below.
Collar {5mm) 2
2
2
2
Collar (5mm)
Wheel (100mm)
Wheel (100mm)
B`B
Center
line
3-way pressure inlet 1
1
Quick release connector
Quick release
connector
1
Quick release connector
Connect air lines with pressure inlet.
Cut out the hole for exit of servo leads.
Epoxy two main wing panels together.
Install the main wing.
Install main wheels.
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Reinforcement Plate 1
6.2mm
Blind Nut
2
2
Blind Nut (6mm)
Screw(6x50mm)
2
2
Blind Nut (6mm)
Screw (6x40mm)
2
Wood dowel (6x50mm)
6mm
2
Wood dowel (6x50mm)
40mm 40mm
6mm
Reinforcement Plate 1
Epoxy the reinforcement plate securely to
the main wing.
Remove the film carefully on the position for
the reinforcement plate.
Mount the main wing on the fuselage.
Drill holes in the fuselage to install the main wing.
Epoxy the dowel on the wing.
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Fuel tank (550ml) 1
TP Screw (2.3x8mm) 5
1
Engine mount (68x105 mm)
Linkage Stopper
4
4
12
4
Washer(4x8mm)
Screw (4x35mm)
Spring Washer (4mm)
Nut (4mm)
1
4
Screw (4x25mm)
2
Plastic tube (2x350mm)
Fuel tank (550ml) 1
Linkage Stopper
Washer (2mm)
Washer (2mm)
Nut (2mm)
Set screw (3x4mm)
Washer (
2mm )
Set screw (3x4mm)
1
1
1
1
Fuel supply line
Fuel pipe
Air pressure line
Clevis
Rod (2X300mm)
1
1
1
1
Retainer
Ring
Mount the fuel tank into the fuselage.
Install the engine.
Install the nylon control ring for switch and
connect the linkage.
Assembly of the fuel tank.
Assemble the servos and switch in the fuselage.
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4
4mm Blind Nut
Blind nut (4mm) 4
148mm
In case of 2-cycle engine. In case of 4-cycle engine.
2.5mm
2.5mm
2.5mm
2.5mm
Set Screw (3x4mm)
Set Screw (2mm)
Rod (2x350mm)
Set Screw (2mm)
Washer (2mm)
Linkage Stopper
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
Washer (4x8mm)
4
Rod (2x350mm)
Blind Nut (4mm)
Screw (4x25mm)
Set Screw (3x4mm)
4
4
8
4
Washer (4x8mm)
Washer (4x8mm)
Washer (4x8mm)
Spring Washer
( 4mm)
Nut
( 4mm)
4mm
Screw (4x35mm)
Screw (4x35mm)
Nut (4mm)
Spring Washer (4mm)
5.2mm
Blind Nut
Assemble the engine.
Drill four holes at the diameters as shown
for engine mount.
Assemble the engine.
Assemble the engine. Assemble the engine.
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Pin hinge(24x24mm)
Securely glue together. If coming off during flighs, you 'll
lose control of your airplane which leads to accidents!
Make sure hinges are
mounted in the same line.
1
Rib template (3mm ply)
4
Wood dowel (4x30mm)
4mm
4mm
Epoxy the stabilizers to the fuselage as below.
1
Stab joiner (12x220mm)
Securely glue together. If coming off during flights, you 'll
lose control of your airplane which leads to accidents!
4
Wood dowel (4x30mm)
1
Rib template (3mm ply)
Rib template (3mm ply)
4
Pin hinge(24x24mm)
B'
AA'
B
Make sure to glue securely.
If not properly glued, a failure in flight may occur.
Temporarily fasten down the main wing and
check its correct position.
Securely glue together.If coming off during flights,
you'll lose control of your airplane which leads
to accidents!
A=A'
B=B'
Install horizontal tail and elevator separately.
Apply instant type CA glue to elevator and pin hinge.
According to the rib template drill holes to appropriate
position in the fuselage and stabilizers.
Assembly of the stabilizer.
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3mm
Pin hinge
Pin hinge
3
Securely glue together. If coming off during flighs, you 'll
lose control of your airplane which leads to accidents!
35mm
55mm
55mm
3
Pin hinge(2.5x48mm)
1
Nose arm(3mm)
Collar (3mm) 1
1
1
Tail landing gear(3mm)
Tail wheel (45mm)
1
Retainer
TP Screw(3x20mm)
Washer (3x6mm)
4
4
1.8mm
suggest drilling a hole here for
assembling wheel steeling
mount
20mm
20mm
TP Screw(3x20mm)
Washer (3x6mm)
4
4
3mm
30mm
60mm
55mm
Vertical tail
1
Metal arm
Collar
Tail landing gear
Metal arm
Nose arm
20o
The sketch map of assembling the wheel steeling
mount to appropriate position in the fuselage.
The sketch map when tail wheel assemble completion. Drill a hole to appropriate position in the
rudder and vertical fin as illustration.
Epoxy rudder steadily in position.
2x200mm Rod
2x300mm Rod
Clevis
2x200mm Rod
8x800mm Rod
230mm
230mm
Assemble the linkage rods for elevator and rudder.
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Rod (2x300mm) 1
Rod (2x300mm)
Clevis
Washer(3x15mm)
Washer
Lock Nut (3mm )
Screw (3x35mm)
TP Screw (2.3x8mm)
8
TP Screw (2.3x8mm)
Ply (15x15x3mm) 8
Collar
8
TP Screw (2.3x8mm)
Ply (15x15x3mm) 8
1
4
4
4
2
Clevis
Retainer
Screw (3x35mm)
Washer(3x15mm)
2
Washer(3x15mm)
Lock Nut (3mm )
1
Screw (3x80mm)
Rod (2x300mm)
Lock Nut (3mm )
Washer(3x15mm) Screw (3x65mm)
Rudder servo
110mm
16mm
Elevator tail
25mm
3mm
65mm
65mm
Tail wheel tail
Rod (2x300mm)
Lock Nut (3mm )
Washer(3x15mm) Screw (3x65mm)
Tail wheel
Rudder servo
Retainer
Elevator.Connect the linkage rod to the horn.
Connect the rudder servo to the rudder horn.
Epoxy ply to appropriate position in the fuselage
and assemble the tail gear cover with screw.
Drill a hole to appropriate position in the
vertical fin as illustration.
Drill a hole in the tail fuselage and connect the rudder
horn to the tail wheel as illustration.
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