Top Flite DT18P01 Warbird Drop Tank Assembly and Installation Instructions

This document is an instruction manual for tank assembly, including sanding the tank surface, trimming excess plastic, bending steel wire, cutting a slot in the top half of the tank, etc.


Top Flite DT18P01 Warbird Drop Tank Assembly and Installation Instructions - cover page
Brand
Top
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
3
File format
PDF
File size
55 KB
Published
07 August, 2012
Updated
29 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
06C0A4C8D762116780EFF419FB9B859C

About this manual

This document provides step-by-step assembly instructions for the Top Flite 108 Gallon Drop Tank. It covers sanding, trimming, bending the steel wire reinforcement, gluing the fiberglass tape to the release loop, and priming/painting the tank halves before final assembly.

The guide also details the installation of the Release Mechanism on a model airplane wing. This includes reinforcing the mounting area, routing the control cable from the servo, drilling mounting holes, and adjusting the tank's attitude for proper droppable performance.

What's inside

  • TANK ASSEMBLY
  • Release Loop Installation
  • Typical Installation of Release Mechanism
  • Parts List
  • Replacement Parts Ordering

Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of the Top Flite drop tank described in this manual?

The manual states that this is a 108 Gallon Drop Tank kit.

What is the recommended width for the center section of the wire used in the assembly?

The instructions specify that the center section of the wire should be 1/4" wide.

How much nose weight does the manual suggest adding to the tank for better balance?

You may wish to add about 1/4 oz of nose weight to the inside nose of the tank.

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