FB Jets T33 Assembly Manual - page 5
FEI BAO/FB Jets Large T33
Construction
Preliminary steps
The following setup is recommended by FB jets for all kits that they manufacture and request the
modeller to conduct these quick and simple steps to not only make your build easier, but cleaner.
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Clean and inspect all parts. Inventory them against the parts list at the end of the manual
and notify the kit supplier of any missing components as soon as possible.
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If the paint scheme you have selected is glossy, it is recommended that you apply a coat
of wax. This will help resist dirt, stains and fingerprints during construction, and will provide
some limited protection against errant glue.
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Vacuum out the remnants of packing materials that remain in the fuselage.
While the kit is comprehensive, there are additional parts required, as follows:
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Recommended Servo List (JR or Hitec) We have used a mixture for this build however it is
not recommended to use servos less than 14kg torque
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Elevators: (2) 8411 or 8911
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Aileron: (2) 8411
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Rudder: (1) 8411 or 8911
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Nose Steering: (1) 8411
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Retracts: depends on retract and door solution selected (a 5 function valve can be utilised
on this aircraft)
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Brakes: (1) 351 or equivalent, or an electronic brake unit in a combination unit
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The abovementioned servo list is ideal. However given the quality of the kit manufactured
by FB Jets, there is sufficient room for all servos required for this build.
Other Parts
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Intairco UAT
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Fuel tank vent bulkhead fitting
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Festo fuel shutoff valve *2
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Wire twist tie (optional)
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Blue Loctite
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Red Loctite
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Glues: Thin CA, 30 minute epoxy, Hysol,
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Electronic gear sequencer, I have used REECB Sequencer and 2 dual action valves for the
retracts, doors and brakes
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Or Brake valve
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Batteries, regulator and switch
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Matchboxes, Powerbox, Smartfly EQ10 or Spectrum Power Safe (I have utilised a JR 12
channel RX with a Power box competition dual regulator device to assist with simple and
quick servo matching for this build.
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Servo extensions (length may vary, depending on receiver placement) This Model is one of
the largest T33’s on the market. You will need a number of quality extension leads for your
servos given the length and wings span of the model.
General
Construction Notes:
The order of construction may be changed to suit your personal preference; however, the model is
more easily worked in a tight space if work is completed on each fuselage section before they are
joined. The tail surfaces must be attached before the aft fuse is joined to the forward fuse, as the
pipe must be in place during this step and it blocks access for wiring.
The retract system doors operate in two different ways. The main gear doors and the large nose
gear door open, the landing gear cycle down, and the main gear doors close again and the nose
wheel door stay open. It is also ok to maintain the main gear doors open when the gear is down to
save an additional air valve.
You will likely need to match twin rudder, twin flap and twin elevator servos for this model
This may be accomplished with servo reversing “Y” harnesses, JR Matchboxes, the Smartfly EQ10, a
Competition Powerbox or equivalent.