Turbine Installation - Horizon Hobby HANGAR 9 Aermacchi MB-339 Bedienungsanleitung

108. Slide the fuel tank into the fuselage. Use a small amount of
silicone adhesive between the tray and tank to keep it from
sliding on the tray during flight.
109. Adjust the position of the tank so the top hatch can be
installed.
110. Secure the tank using the tie wraps. Trim the excess using
side cutters.
111. Remove the covering for the fill and vent fittings using a
hobby knife and #11 blade. Mount the fittings and connect
the lines from the tank.
Î It may be necessary to enlarge the holes to install the fittings.

TURBINE INSTALLATION

112. Fit the exhaust guard to the rear of the fuselage so it equally
covers the fuselage. Secure the guard using two M3 x 12
self-tapping screws.
Î Failure to fit the exhaust guard will result in
heat damage to the wood and covering above
the tailpipe at the rear of the fuselage.
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113. Slide the exhaust tube into the rear fuselage from the front of
the fuselage.
114. Align the end of the exhaust tube so it extends 1/4 to 1/2 inch
(6mm to 13mm) beyond the fuselage former at the rear.
Î It maybe necessary to slide a thin steel ruler (or
similar) between the exhaust tube and opening in
the fuselage to aid the tailpipe fitting through the
end fuselage former. This is designed to be a snug
fit to retain the tailpipe without any screws.
115. Space the exhaust tube equally between the sides of the
fuselage. Secure the tube using four M3 x 12 self-tapping
screws.
116. Position the turbine in the fuselage. The turbine exhaust cone
will be approximately 1/2 inch (13mm) from the exhaust tube.
Î The exhaust tube is the round metal tube
and not the larger orange bell mouth
117. Check there is clearance from objects in front of the intake.
Secure the turbine using the hardware provided with the
turbine.
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