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X-Cell Ion-X Assembly Manual Version 1.0 Revision Date: 08/22/2007 Created: 8/25/2007 Copyright Miniature Aircraft US This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual For More Information contact: Miniature Aircraft 31713 Long Acres Drive Sorrento, FL 32776 USA Phone 352-383-3201 352-383-3204 Email: minair@miniatureaircraftusa.com Page 2 of 123 Created: 8/25/2007 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual Table of Contents REVISIONS TO THIS MANUAL................................. 5 ERRATA........................................5 I. KIT INTRODUCTION ..................................6 R/C H ..................................6 ELICOPTER AFETY R/C H ........................... 6 UIDELINES FOR ELICOPTER LIGHT X-CELL L ................................7 IMITED ARRANTY ..................................7...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual Revisions to this Manual R1.0 • 08/12/07 – Revisions for final kitting modifications • 08/17/07 – Corrected document format errors • 08/22/07 - Initial Release For the most current version of this manual, please refer to www.miniatureaircraftusa.com, visit the Ion-X...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual I. Kit Introduction R/C Helicopter Safety A radio controlled model helicopter is a technically complex device that must be built and operated with care. It is also a fascinating and challenging part of the R/C sport, the mastery of which is very rewarding.
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual X-CELL Limited Warranty The warranty covers defects in material or workmanship or missing components to the original purchaser for 30 days from the date of purchase. Miniature Aircraft, USA will replace or repair, at our discretion, the defective or missing component.
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual II. Kit Prerequisites In order to assemble this kit, you will need a number of additional supplies and tools to ensure the best final result. They are as follows: Supplies Needed for Assembly Blue Thread Red Thread...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual Power System Electronic Speed Control and motor – should be matched to the drive ratio and batteries you plan to use Main Batteries Documentation The most recent version of all of the documentation can be found on the website: www.miniatureaircraftusa.com...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual III. Kit Assembly Process Assembly Tips • Please note that this assembly manual consists of a photographic journal of the steps necessary to construct this helicopter. The builder is encouraged to pay close attention to the "building notes"...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual Fastener Guide The next two pages contain a list of all of the threaded fasteners in this kit. They will print at actual size. If it is not clear what the part number of a fastener is, simply find the fastener on the chart and match its part number and description Fasteners –...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual Fasteners – Threaded Bolts Part # Description Actual Size 0059-1 M2.5 x 6 Socket Bolt ------------------- 0061 M3 x 8 Socket Bolt --------------------- 0060-1 M3 x 6 Socket Bolt --------------------- 0061 M3 x 8 Socket Bolt ---------------------...
Decal Sheet 1 each Canopy #124-98 Ion-X Canopy 1 each Kit Documentation #124-100 Ion-X2 Kit Documentation 1 CD Created: 8/25/2007 Page 15 of 123 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual Step #2 – Main Frame Assembly 2A) Major Frame Components - Bag #2A #124-134 G-10 Battery Main Plate 1 each #124-130 CF Left Main Frame 1 each #124-138 Vertical Rear Channel 1 each #124-142 Horizontal Upper...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 2B.1 - Assemble Left Frame Parts Relationship Page 22 of 123 Created: 8/25/2007 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 2B.1.a 2B.1.b #124-130 #0169 #0169 #0060-1 #0060-1 #0060-1 #0060-1 Standard 120° Optional 140° Bellcrank Layout Bellcrank Kit Layout 2B.1.c 2B.1.d Install here for 120° Bellcrank Position #115-20 Install here for optional 140° Swashplate Kit 2B.1.e 2B.1.f 2B.1.g...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 2B.1.h 2B.1.i 2B.1.j #124-144 #0019 (2) #124-136 #0003 (2) #0062 #124-13 2B.1.k 2B.1.l Building Notes: Note orientation and position of the vertical and horizontal rails #0061 (8) #124-142 #124-140 #124-136 2B.1.m 2B.1.n 2B.1.o #0061 #126-55 #0060-1...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 2B.1.P 2B.1.Q 2B.1.R Do Not Tighten These #0032 (2) #120-12 Until A Later Step #124-14 #0109 #120-8 #0061 2B.1.s 2B.1.t 2B.1.u #0874-1 #124-168 #0060-1 #0061 2B.1.v 2B.1.w #0063 (2) Building Notes: Do not tighten the front...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 2C.1.1.d 2C.1.1.e 2C1.1.f #0866-11 #0866-10 #0866-10 #0866-13 2C.1.1.g 2C.1.1.h #0866-12 #0866-11 Page 30 of 123 Created: 8/25/2007 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 2C.2 Install Drive Train Components Parts Relationship #120-12 #0875-1 #0057 (2) #0059-1 #0875-1 #0057 (2) #0232 #123-87 #0059-1 #120-8 #120-9 #0866-15 #124-38 #0866-12 #0057 #0840-6 Created: 8/25/2007 Page 31 of 123 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 2C.2.a 2C.2.b 2C.2.c #0875-1 (2) #123-87 #0232 #0057 (2) #0059-1 (2) #0057 (2) 2C.2.d 2C.2.e 2C.2.f #0866-15 Building Notes: first clean the main shaft #123-87 and t/r input shaft to remove the protective lubricants Slide the main shaft into place as shown.
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 2C.2.j 2C.2.k 2C.2.l #0866-12 #0840-6 #0057 Building Notes: align the holes in the main Building Notes: slide the pinion gear shaft, autorotation unit and retaining collar forward as shown and snug one of the set and slide the pin through them screws 2C.2.m...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 2D.1.d 2D.1.e #0169 #0060-1 #0060-1 2D.1.f 2D.1.g 2D.1.h #0032 (2) #0003 #0060-1 #0169 #0061 #0063 Building Notes: Don’t tighten the two bolts for the front bearing block until step 4 2D.1.i 2D.1.j 2D.1.k #0061 #124-13 #124-146...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 2D.1.l 2D.1.m 2D.1.n #115-40 #0061 #0060-1 2D.1.o 2D.1.p 2D.1.q #0186 (2) #0061 #0061 2D.1.r 2D.1.s 2D.1.t #0077 (4) Created: 8/25/2007 Page 39 of 123 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 2D.2.j 2D.2.k 2D.2.l Front Bellcrank #0597-3 #0159 #0159 2D.2.m 2D.2.n 2D.2.o #0113 #0113 #0105 #0009 (2) 2D.3 Install Bellcranks 2D.3.a 2D.3.b 2D.3.c Right Bellcrank Left Bellcrank Created: 8/25/2007 Page 45 of 123 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 2D.3.d 2D.3.e 2D.3.f Front Bellcrank Installation Order 2D.3.g 2D.3.h 2D.3.i 2D.3.j Page 46 of 123 Created: 8/25/2007 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 3A.1.d 3A.1.e 3A.1.f #127-54 Building Notes: Tighten only until set screw is flush with #0058-1 opening but doesn’t protrude into 3A.1.g 3A.1.h 3A.1.i #124-150 #0073 3A.1.j 3A.1.k 3A.1.l Wider #0077 #0003 #0003 #0019 #0019 Bolts Go This Way...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 3A.1.m 3A.1.n 3A.1.o #0003 #0019 #124-152 #0019 #127-54 3A.1.p 3A.1.q 3A.1.r #127-54A #127-53 3A.1.m 3A.1.n 30mm Building Notes: Slide skids in from front Page 50 of 123 Created: 8/25/2007 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual Step #4 – Belt Drive/Motor Assembly 4A) Belt Drive - Bag #4A #127-63 #0078-5 M8 x 14 Spacers M4 x 10 Socket Bolt #0084 #0083 8 each 4 each #0273 M4 x 35 M4 x 25 M6 x .011”...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 4A.1.j 4A.1.k 4A.1.l #124-2xx Align one set screw with upper shaft flat. Tighten only lightly at this #0058 (2) time 4A.1.m 4A.1.n 4A.1.o Align one set screw with upper shaft flat. Tighten only lightly at this...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 4A.1.s 4A.1.t 4A.1.u #0077 #125-54 #125-63 (4) #0073 (2) 4A.1.v 4A.1.w 4A.1.x #0061 (2) Tighten Don’t fully Paper Strip tighten yet 4A.1.y 4A.1.z 4A.1.aa Tighten Building Notes: Tighten the set screw against the shaft flat WHILE pushing the...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 4A.1.bb 4A.1.cc Building Notes: Tighten the set screw against the shaft flat WHILE pushing the pulley down against the lower bearing 4A.2 Assemble Motor Mount/Motor 4A.2.a 4A.2.b 4A.2.c #0061 #0586-17 #0032 (2) #0061 #124-158 #0061 #0061 #0586-17 4A.2.d...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 4A.2.g 4A.2.h 4A.2.i 4A.2.j 4A.2.k 4A.2.l #124-2xx Flush #0058 (2) Building Notes: Align one set screw with the flat on the motor shaft. If there is no flat on the motor shaft use a grinding tool to cut one.
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 4A.4 Install Motor 4A.4.a 4A.4.b 4A.4.c Front #0003 (2) #0063 (2) 4A.4.d 4A.4.e 4A.4.f #124-157 #0084/0083 4A.4.g 4A.4.h Building Notes: Depending on the drive ratio, you may need the shorter or longer bolt to set the belt tension. Insert the...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 4A.4.i 4A.4.j 4A.4.k Building Notes: Using an allen driver, tighten the belt adjustment mechanism until the drive belt will deflect 1/16” or less when pushed from the side. 4A.4.l 4A.4.m Building Notes: Once the belt tension is...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 5A.2 – Swashplate Control Rods 5A.2.a 5A.2.b #0133 #0133 #0133 #0369 20 mm 12 mm #0369 #0369 #0133 #0133 #0133 5A.2 - Assemble Washout Mixer Parts Relationship #0869 #106-07 #0221 #106-08 #106-08 #0109 #0597-2 #0219 #0159...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 5A.2.a 5A.2.b 5A.2.c #0221 #0159 #0109 #0597-2 5A.2.d 5A.2.e 5A.2.f #106-07 #106-08 #0159 5A.2.g 5A.2.h 5A.2.i Created: 8/25/2007 Page 65 of 123 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 5A.2.j 5A.2.k 5A.2.l #106-08 Building Notes: Heat Plastic with heat gun until hot and then move the link back and forth until it loosens up. Don’t Overheat. 5A.2.m #0219 #0097 Page 66 of 123 Created: 8/25/2007...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 5A.3 - Install Swashplate/Washout Mixer 5A.3.a 5A.3.b 5A.3.c 5A.3.d 5A.3.e 5A.3.f 5A.3.g 5A.3.h 5A.3.i Short Ball Created: 8/25/2007 Page 67 of 123 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual Threaded Balls Used For Swashplate/Mixer Assembly Prints Actual Size #0113 #0109 #0103 #0107 #0112 5B) Battery/Speed Control Mounts – Bag #5B #124-176 Female Adhesive Back Velcro – 16” 1 each #124-178 Double Sided Velcro – 48”...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 5B.1 – Mount Speed Controller 5B.1.a 5B.1.b 5B.1.c 5B.1.d 5B.2 – Prepare Battery Mounts 5B.2.a 5B.2.b 5B.2.c Created: 8/25/2007 Page 69 of 123 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 5B.2.d 5B.2.e 5B.2.f 5B.2.g Page 70 of 123 Created: 8/25/2007 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 5C) Install Servos/Electronics – Bag #5C #0390 Wire Retainer 6 each #0133 #0367 Ball Link - Long M2 x 60 6 each Control Rod 2 each #0560-1 #0575-1 Servo Spacers – G10 Plastic Servo Blocks 2 each...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 5C.1.5 – Check Servo Orientation 5C.1.5.a 5C.1.5.b 5C.1.5.c 140° Position Rudder Elevator Servo Servo Aileron Servo 120° 5C.1.5.d 140° Position Pitch Servo 120° Page 76 of 123 Created: 8/25/2007 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 5D) Install Canopy – Bag #5D #115-94 #122-99 Rubber Grommet - Small Canopy Knob 2 each 2 each #106-22 Rubber Grommet – Large 2 each 5D.1 – Prepare Canopy Page 80 of 123 Created: 8/25/2007 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 5D.1.a 5D.1.b 5D.1.c Drill this hole With #H drill .265” or 17/64” Drill this hole With #1 drill .225” Install grommets into canopy as shown 5D.1.d 5D.1.e #115-94 #106-22 Building Notes: At this point you can prepare the canopy by either painting it or applying canopies.
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual Step #6 – Rotor Head 6A) Assemble Rotor Head – Bag #6A #0848-2 #123-26 #0848-12 Circlips Aluminum Thrust 2 each Bell Bearings Mixers 2 each 2 each #0562-1 M3 x .003” Shim #0597-3 2 each #120-5 .187”...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 6A.2.a 6A.2.b 6A.2.c #106-02 #0109 #0112 #0597-3 #123-26 6A.2.d #106-02 Page 84 of 123 Created: 8/25/2007 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 6A.3 – Install Bell Mixers 6A.3.a 6A.3.b #0097 #0562-1 Outside hole Building Notes - Select the bell mixer with the inserted bolt and thread it into the rear hole on the blade grip tighten it until just before the assembly is fully tight.
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 6A.5 – Install Blade Arms 6A.5.a 6A.5.b 6A.5.c Use Allen drivers to tighten – do not #127-138 overtighten #0086 6B) Assemble Flybar – Bag #6B #121-4 #0063 M3 x 30 Control Rod #0052 M3 x 10...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 6B.2 – Assemble/Install Flybar Bell Links 6B.2.a 6B.2.b Building Notes – snap one end of the #0135 assembled link onto the double ball on the bell mixer and the other onto the double ball on the flybar carrier. Repeat...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 6B.4 – Install Flybar Paddles 6B.4.a 6B.4.b 6B.4.c 30 mm 6B.4.d Building Notes – make sure both flybar paddles are parallel to each other and the flybar control arms 6D.5 – Install Rotor Head 6D.5.a 6D.5.b 6D.5.c...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 6D.5.d 6D.5.e 6D.5.f #0057 #121-4 (2) 6D.5.g 6D.5.h 6D.5.i 61 mm #121-6 (2) #121-6 (2) #0133-1 Created: 8/25/2007 Page 93 of 123 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual Rotor Head Control Rod Lengths Bell Mixer Bell Mixer Control Flybar Control Rods Control Rods Rods #0133-1 #0135 #0133-1 #0135 #0133-1 #0312 #0312 #0121-4 9 mm #0135 #0135 #0133-1 61 mm 61 mm #0133-1 9 mm...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 7A.1.i 7A.2 – Install Tail Rotor Blades 7A.2.a 7A.2.b #0097 (2) #0019 (2) 7A.2.c Balance T/R using a balancing device Page 98 of 123 Created: 8/25/2007 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 7B) Tail Rotor Control – Bag #7B #0015 #0056 #0019-1 M3 x 5 M3 Locknut – Thin M2 Hex Nut 3 Each Dog Point Set Screw 1 each 2 Each #0159 #0435 #120-14 #0439 M3 x 7 x 3...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 7B.1.d 7B.1.e 7B.1.f #0443 #120-14 Press until seated 7B.1.g 7B.1.h 7B.1.i #0443 #0015 #0049 Created: 8/25/2007 Page 101 of 123 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 7b.2.d #0159 7B.3 – Install T/R Bellcrank 7B.3.a 7B.3.b #0097 #0019-2 Created: 8/25/2007 Page 103 of 123 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 7B.3 – Install T/R Pitch Yoke 7BC.3.a 7B.3.b 7B.3.c #0056 7BC.3.a #0049 #0049 Page 104 of 123 Created: 8/25/2007 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual Step #8 – Tail Boom 8.1 – Install Tube Drive 8A.1.a Building Notes – before inserting the tube #120-15 drive into the tail boom as shown, spray inside the boom with a spray glass cleaner (like Windex®). This will make the tube...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 8A.2 – Install Horizontal Fin Mount/Fin Parts Relationship #0019 #0870-2 #0003 #0027 #0027 #0065 #124-182 8A.2.a 8A.2.b Front of tail boom #0589-5 Created: 8/25/2007 Page 109 of 123 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 8A.2.a 138.5 mm 8A.2.b 8a.2.c #0019 #0027 #0009 #0065 #124-182 Front 8A.2.d Page 110 of 123 Created: 8/25/2007 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 8A.3 – Install Tail Rotor 8A.3.a 8A.3.b 8A.3.c Use inside Hole #0056 8A.3.d Created: 8/25/2007 Page 111 of 123 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 8A.7 – Assemble T/R Pushrod 8A.7.a 8A.7.b 8A.7.c #121-5 #133-1 Use sandpaper to remove the Front of pushrod paint from the exposed #0868-14 pushrods 8A.7.d 8A.7.e 8A.7.f #0868-14 20-5/8” from back of pushrod To center of sleeve...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 8A.8 – Install T/R Pushrod 8A.8.a 8A.8.b 8A.8.c 90° 8A.8.d 90° Created: 8/25/2007 Page 115 of 123 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
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XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 8A.9.a 8A.9.b 8A.9.c #0872-9 #0048 8A.9.d 8A.9.e 8A.9.f Wider Bolts Go This Way 8A.9.g 8A.9.h 8A.9.i #0872-8 (2) #0081 #0004 #0048 Created: 8/25/2007 Page 117 of 123 Copyright Miniature Aircraft USA This document may not be distributed without permission of Miniature Aircraft USA...
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 8A.11 – Install Vertical Fin 8A.11.a 8A.11.b #0039 (2) #124-180 8A.12 – Balance Model 8A.12.a 8A.12.b 8A.12.c #122-99 Install Canopy Install Batteries 8A.12.d 8A.12.e Building Notes – To determine the model #124-180 balance, mount the batteries and canopy and lift the model by the flybar.
XCell Ion-X Assembly Manual 8A.12.f 8A.12.g 8A.12.h 8A.12.i 8A.13 – Install Main Rotor Blades 8A.13.a 8A.13.b Building Notes – Tighten each blade #0082 equally. The blade should be tight enough to be hard to move in the blade holder. #0021...
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