- Brand: E-flite
- Model Number: Z-EFL17551
- Product Type: Engine Cowl / Nacelle Cover
- Aircraft Compatibility: Turbo Timber 1.5m
- Part Classification: OEM Genuine Replacement Component
- Material: Durable Plastic
- Fitment: Direct Replacement / Standard Part
- Part Category: Fuselage and Structural Components
- Included Contents: Cowl only
Overview
The EFL Cowl for the Turbo Timber is an essential replacement part for E-flite's popular short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft. Whether you're a seasoned RC pilot or new to electric-powered flight, this genuine OEM cowl keeps your Turbo Timber in top flying condition. The cowl is the engine nacelle covering that protects your motor and gives the aircraft its distinctive appearance. If your cowl becomes damaged during landing mishaps, hard impacts, or general wear and tear, this replacement part restores your aircraft to factory specifications and maintains the aerodynamic integrity of your model.
Built by E-flite, a leader in electric RC aircraft design and manufacture, this cowl is engineered to fit perfectly with Turbo Timber airframes. Keeping quality replacement parts in stock means you can return to the skies quickly after repairs, rather than waiting weeks for parts to arrive. As a trusted RC hobby retailer in the UK, RC Model Shop maintains large stocks of E-flite Turbo Timber spares, ensuring you can source the parts you need promptly and get back in the air sooner.
The Turbo Timber is renowned for its robust STOL capabilities, making it ideal for operations from unprepared surfaces. Maintaining your aircraft with genuine parts ensures it performs as intended. This cowl is a critical component for any Turbo Timber owner's spare parts inventory, alongside propellers, landing gear, and control linkages.
Key Features
- Genuine E-flite OEM Part — This is an authorised factory component manufactured by E-flite, ensuring perfect fitment and durability with your Turbo Timber airframe and maintaining compatibility with all factory systems and designs.
- Direct Replacement Component — Designed as a drop-in replacement for damaged or worn cowls on the standard Turbo Timber, restoring your aircraft to factory condition without modification or adaptation.
- Durable Construction — Built to withstand the demands of frequent flying, hard landings, and outdoor operation, protecting your motor while maintaining the visual identity of your aircraft.
- Perfect Aerodynamic Fit — The cowl is engineered to maintain the precise aerodynamic profile of the Turbo Timber, ensuring smooth airflow around the engine compartment and optimising flight performance.
- Quick Repair Solution — Keep a spare cowl on hand to minimise downtime between flights, allowing you to swap components quickly in the field rather than facing extended repair periods.
Technical Performance
The EFL Cowl is manufactured using durable plastic materials selected by E-flite engineers for their balance of strength, weight, and resilience. The cowl integrates seamlessly with the Turbo Timber's proven airframe design, which is built around an electric motor system and lithium polymer battery power. The Turbo Timber platform is recognised for exceptional short-field performance, making it popular with RC pilots who operate from grass fields, rough terrain, and improvised landing strips. The cowl protects the internal motor and mounting hardware whilst contributing to the aerodynamic profile that gives the Turbo Timber its characteristic STOL abilities. As part of E-flite's comprehensive spare parts ecosystem, this component is manufactured to match the exacting standards of the original airframe. Whether you're flying with a stock setup or an upgraded power system, this genuine cowl maintains compatibility and performance across the Turbo Timber product line.
What's in the Box
- EFL Cowl for Turbo Timber (model Z-EFL17551)
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the EFL Cowl: Turbo Timber Z-EFL17551 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will this cowl fit my Turbo Timber aircraft? — Yes, this is a genuine E-flite OEM part designed specifically for the Turbo Timber. To ensure perfect compatibility, match the part number (Z-EFL17551) to your aircraft model documentation or refer to your Turbo Timber instruction manual. If you are uncertain about fitment, our knowledgeable team at RC Model Shop is happy to help you identify whether this is the correct component for your specific variant.
- What should I do if my cowl becomes damaged? — Minor cracks or damage may sometimes be repairable with plastic epoxy or CA adhesive, depending on the severity. However, for structural damage or stress fractures that affect airflow or motor access, replacement is recommended. Keeping a spare cowl in your flight box alongside propellers and landing gear allows you to swap components quickly and minimise downtime between flights.
- Is this part available in different colours? — This listing is for the standard cowl component. E-flite may offer decal sheets and other aesthetic customisation options separately. For information about alternative finishes or custom painting, our team can advise on compatible options and suppliers.
- How often will I need to replace the cowl? — With normal flying and careful handling, the cowl should last for many flight hours. Replacement is typically needed only if damage occurs from hard landings, crashes, or general wear. Many experienced RC pilots keep a spare cowl as part of their maintenance inventory, alongside propellers and control linkage components.
- Can I upgrade or modify the cowl? — This is a factory-design component engineered for the Turbo Timber's aerodynamic profile. Modifications are not recommended as they may affect aircraft balance, airflow, or motor cooling. For upgrades and enhancements to your Turbo Timber, consult the instruction manual or contact our expert team.
- What other Turbo Timber spares does RC Model Shop stock? — We hold extensive inventory of E-flite Turbo Timber replacement parts including propellers, spinners, fuselage and wing components, landing gear and wheel sets, control linkages, pushrods, hinges, and hardware. We also stock power and radio gear such as motors, ESCs, Spektrum receivers and servos, plus batteries, leads and tools. Our knowledgeable team can help identify the right part for your specific aircraft variant.
We want to make sure your delivery goes smoothly, so here are some important details about our service:
- For orders above £120, we offer delivery to most mainland UK addresses. For orders under £120, we can still deliver to Northern Ireland and the outlying isles, as long as the item can be sent by Royal Mail, weighs less than 30kg, and fits within 61cm × 46cm × 46cm. Some highland and remote areas may carry an extra delivery charge as couriers often apply surcharges in these locations. If you live in one of these areas, feel free to contact us before ordering so we can confirm the delivery options and costs for you.
- Most of our products include delivery in the price. If your order is under £90, a small delivery fee will apply but do not worry this will always be clearly shown at checkout before you complete your purchase.
- Depending on what you choose at checkout, your order will usually be delivered either the next working day or within 2 working days. For next day delivery please place your order before 2:00pm. Orders are dispatched Monday to Friday only. Some items may take a little longer and if that is the case we will always show the expected delivery time on the product page.
- If your order includes items with different dispatch times we will normally wait and send everything together once all items are in stock. If one of the items is going to take a while we will give you the choice either wait for everything to arrive or let us send the available items now and deliver the rest later. It is up to you.
- We use trusted delivery partners to make sure your order gets to you safely and on time. We use DPD for next working day deliveries and Royal Mail for the 2 day option.
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- If a product is marked as "Dispatched within 3 working days" delivery usually takes around 3 to 5 working days from when your order is placed.
- For customers in Inverness and other parts of the Scottish Highlands deliveries can take up to 2 working days even if you select next day delivery as couriers do not currently offer a guaranteed next day service to those areas.
