XCell Ion-X2 Assembly Manual

Summary of Ion-X2

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    Created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft us this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa x-cell ion-x 2 assembly manual version 1.0 revision date: 08/22/2007.

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  • Page 5: Revisions to This Manual

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  • Page 6: I. Kit Introduction

    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 6 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa i. Kit introduction r/c helicopter safety a radio controlled model helicopter is a technically complex device that must be...

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  • Page 8: II. Kit Prerequisites

    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 8 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa ii. Kit prerequisites in order to assemble this kit, you will need a number of additional supplies and tools to ensure the...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 9 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa tools needed for assembly m5 nut driver m5.5 nut driver m7 nut driver m4 nut driver 1.5mm allen driver 2.0mm allen driver ...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 10 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa additional components needed electronics rotor blades main rotor blades 700-720mm 5mm blade bolt 14mm blade root tail rot...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 11 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa power system main batteries documentation the most recent version of all of the documentation can be found on the website...

  • Page 12: III. Kit Assembly Process

    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 12 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa iii. Kit assembly process assembly tips • please note that this assembly manual consists of a photographic journal of the...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 13 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa fastener guide the next two pages contain a list of all of the threaded fasteners in this kit. They will print at actual ...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 14 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa fasteners – threaded bolts part # description actual size 0059-1 m2.5 x 6 socket bolt ------------------- 0061 m3 x 8 soc...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 17 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa step #1 – locate main drive components 1a-s) drive train components - bag #1a – single gear building notes: if you have o...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 18 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 1a-d) drive train components - bag #1a – double gear building notes: if you have ordered the optional “ultimate 3d kit”, ...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 19 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 1b) primary drive - bag #1b building notes: the part numbers for these will vary depending on the drive ratio chosen for ...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 20 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa step #2 – main frame assembly 2a) major frame components - bag #2a #124-130 cf left main frame 1 each #124-132 cf right m...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 21 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 2b) chassis components - bag #2b #0169 bellcrank stud 1 each #0874-1 swashplate guide 1 each #115-20 frame spacer 3 each ...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 22 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 2b.1 - assemble left frame parts relationship # 0874-1 # 0061 ( 2 ) # 0061 ( 3 ) # 0061 ( 2 ) # 125-65 # 124-34 # 115-20 ...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 23 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 2b.1.A 2b.1.B 2b.1.C 2b.1.D 2b.1.E 2b.1.F 2b.1.G #0060-1 #0060-1 #0169 #0060-1 #0060-1 #0169 #115-20 install here for 120...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 26 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 2c) drive train components - bag #2c #0866-15 main shaft 1 each #0232 15 tooth pinion gear 1 each #0866-5 70 tooth crown ...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 27 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 2c.1 assemble constant drive unit 2c.1.1 single gear constant drive parts relationship #0866-10 #0866-11 #0866-13 #0866-6...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 28 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 2c.1.1.A 2c.1.1.B 2c1.1.C 2c.1.1.D 2c.1.1.E 2c1.1.F 2c.1.1.G 2c.1.1.H 2c1.1.I #0866-13 #0866-10 #0866-11 #0866-10 #0866-1...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 29 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 2c.1.2 double gear constant drive parts relationship 2c.1.1.A 2c.1.1.B 2c1.1.C #0866-10 #0866-11 #0866-13 #0866-6 #0866-5...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 30 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 2c.1.1.D 2c.1.1.E 2c1.1.F 2c.1.1.G 2c.1.1.H #0866-13 #0866-10 #0866-11 #0866-10 #0866-11 #0866-12.

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 31 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 2c.2 install drive train components parts relationship #124-38 #0866-15 #120-12 #120-8 #0866-12 #0840-6 #0057 #120-9 #123...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 32 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 2c.2.A 2c.2.B 2c.2.C 2c.2.D 2c.2.E 2c.2.F building notes: first clean the main shaft and t/r input shaft to remove the pr...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 33 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 2c.2.J 2c.2.K 2c.2.L building notes: align the holes in the main shaft, autorotation unit and retaining collar and slide ...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 34 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa left frame fastener map – inside view # 0061 # 0061.

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 35 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa left frame fastener map – outside view # 0 061 # 0061 # 0060-1 # 0061 # 0032 # 0060-1 # 0063 # 0003.

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 36 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 2d) drive train components - bag #2d #0105 m3 x 4.5 threaded ball 2 each #0019 m3 locknut 5 each #0107 m3 x 6 threaded ba...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 37 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 2d.1 install right frame parts relationship 2d.1.A 2d.1.B 2d.1.C #0060-1 (3) #0060-1 (4) #0061 #0061 #0169 #0032 (2) #006...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 38 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 2d.1.D 2d.1.E 2d.1.F 2d.1.G 2d.1.H building notes: don’t tighten the two bolts for the front bearing block until step 4 2...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 41 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa frame bolt map – right view # 0061 # 0061 # 0060-1 # 0 061 # 0032 # 0060-1 # 0060-1 # 0063.

  • Page 42: Frame Bolt Map – Left View

    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 42 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa frame bolt map – left view # 0061 # 0061 # 0063 # 0060-1 # 0060-1 # 0061 # 0077.

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 43 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 2d.2 assemble bellcranks parts relationship #0169 #0169 #0112 #0107 #0112 #0113 #0171 #0171 #0051 #0051 #0159 #0159 #0159...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 44 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 2d.2.A 2d.2.B 2d.2.C 2d.2.D 2d.2.E 2d.2.F 2d.2.G 2d.2.H 2d.2.I right bellcrank #0167 #0107 #0112 left bellcrank milled fl...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 45 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 2d.2.J 2d.2.K 2d.2.L 2d.2.M 2d.2.N 2d.2.O 2d.3 install bellcranks 2d.3.A 2d.3.B 2d.3.C front bellcrank #0009 (2) #0113 #0...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 46 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 2d.3.D 2d.3.E 2d.3.F 2d.3.G 2d.3.H 2d.3.I 2d.3.J front bellcrank installation order.

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 47 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa step #3 – skids/battery plate 3a) landing gear - bag #3a #124-152 cf reinforcement plate 1 each #127-54a skid plugs 4 eac...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 48 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 3a.1 assemble landing gear parts relationship 3a.1.A 3a.1.B 3a.1.C building notes: locate the molded bosses on each of th...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 49 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 3a.1.D 3a.1.E 3a.1.F 3a.1.G 3a.1.H 3a.1.I 3a.1.J 3a.1.K 3a.1.L #127-54 #0058-1 building notes: tighten only until set scr...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 50 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 3a.1.M 3a.1.N 3a.1.O 3a.1.P 3a.1.Q 3a.1.R 3a.1.M 3a.1.N building notes: slide skids in from front #127-54a #127-53 #124-1...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 51 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa step #4 – belt drive/motor assembly 4a) belt drive - bag #4a #0078-5 m4 x 10 socket bolt 4 each #124-158 c/f motor mount ...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 52 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 4a.1 assemble primary belt drive parts relationship #0083/#0084 #124-156 #124-154 #124-157 #0075 #0075 #0075 #0075 #0073 ...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 53 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 4a.1.A 4a.1.B 4a.1.C 4a.1.D 4a.1.E 4a.1.F 4a.1.G 4a.1.H 4a.1.I #0077 #0077 #0077 #0077 #124-160 #0586-16 #0586-16 #125-56...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 54 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 4a.1.J 4a.1.K 4a.1.L 4a.1.M 4a.1.N 4a.1.O 4a.1.P 4a.1.Q 4a.1.R building notes: insert the primary drive assembly through ...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 55 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 4a.1.S 4a.1.T 4a.1.U 4a.1.V 4a.1.W 4a.1.X 4a.1.Y 4a.1.Z 4a.1.Aa building notes: tighten the set screw against the shaft f...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 56 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 4a.1.Bb 4a.1.Cc building notes: tighten the set screw against the shaft flat while pushing the pulley down against the lo...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 58 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 4a.3 connect esc 4a.3.A 4a.2.B 4a.3.C 4a.3.D 4a.3.E 4a.3.F 8a.6.D building notes: using optional jumper and power plug ki...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 60 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 4a.4.I 4a.4.J 4a.4.K building notes: using an allen driver, tighten the belt adjustment mechanism until the drive belt wi...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 61 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa step #5 – control system/canopy 5a) washout mixer/swashplate assembly – bag #5a #0107 m3 x 4 threaded ball 3 each #0109 m...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 62 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa parts relationship #0097 #0097 #106-08 #106-08 #106-08 #106-08 #0869 #0869 #0109 #0109 #0219 #0159 #0159 #0221 #0221 #015...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 63 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 5a.1 - assemble swashplate 5a.1.A 5a.1.B 5a.1.C building notes: thread set screws into the bearing tension holes on the b...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 64 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 5a.2 – swashplate control rods 5a.2.A 5a.2.B 5a.2 - assemble washout mixer parts relationship #0219 #0221 #0221 #0097 #00...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 66 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 5a.2.J 5a.2.K 5a.2.L building notes: heat plastic with heat gun until hot and then move the link back and forth until it ...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 67 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 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 c1 e1 c1 e1 c1 sho...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 68 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 5b) battery/speed control mounts – bag #5b threaded balls used for swashplate/mixer assembly prints actual size #0107 #01...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 69 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 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.

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 71 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 5c) install servos/electronics – bag #5c 5c.1 – install servos #0103 m2 x 5 long threaded ball 4 each #0038 m2.5 x 8 phil...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 72 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 5c.1.1 – install pitch servo parts relationship 5c.1.1.A 5c.1.1.B #0367 #0133 #0133 #0103 #0015 #0038 (2) #0038 (2) #0038...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 73 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 5c.1.2 – install elevator servo parts relationship 5c.1.2.A 5c.1.2.B 5c.1.2.C #0337 #0133 #0133 #0103 #0015 #0560-1 #0560...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 74 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 5c.1.3 – install aileron servo parts relationship 5c.1.3.A 5c.1.3.B #0367 #0133 #0133 #0103 #0015 #0038 (2) #0038 (2) #00...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 75 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 5c.1.4 – install rudder servo parts relationship 5c.1.4.A 5c.1.4.B 5c.1.4.C #0575-1 #0575-1 #0015 #0103 #0039-1 (2) #0039...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 76 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 5c.1.5 – check servo orientation 5c.1.5.A 5c.1.5.B 5c.1.5.C 5c.1.5.D rudder servo aileron servo 120° elevator servo pitch...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 77 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 5c.2 – install electronics 5c.2.A 5c.2.B 5c.2.C 5c.2.D 5c.2.E 5c.2.F 5c.2.G 5c.2.H 5c.2.I #0390 #0390 #0390

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 78 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 5c.3 – install servo control rods 5c.3.A 5c.3.B 5c.3.C 5c.3.D 5c.3.E 5c.3.F 5c.3.G 5c.3.H #0103 #0015 #0103 #0015 #0133 #...

  • Page 79: Pitch

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 80 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 5d) install canopy – bag #5d 5d.1 – prepare canopy #115-94 rubber grommet - small 2 each #106-22 rubber grommet – large 2...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 82 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa step #6 – rotor head 6a) assemble rotor head – bag #6a #0844-a head block assembled 1 each #0509-1 head button 1 each #01...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 83 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 6a.1 - head block assembly 6a.1.A 6a.1.B 6a.2 – assemble bell mixer parts relationship #120-18 #106-02 #0115 #0112 #0597-...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 85 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 6a.3 – install bell mixers 6a.3.A 6a.3.B building notes - select the bell mixer with the inserted bolt and thread it into...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual page 86 of 123 copyright miniature aircraft usa created: 8/25/2007 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 6a.4 - blade arm assembly parts relationship 6a.4.1 – assemble blade arms 6a.4.1a 6a.4.1.B 6a.4.1.C #120-5 #0844-12 #0324...

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    Xcell ion-x 2 assembly manual created: 8/25/2007 copyright miniature aircraft usa page 87 of 123 this document may not be distributed without permission of miniature aircraft usa 6a.4.1.D 6a.4.1.D 6a.4.1.D 6a.4.1.E 6a.4.1.F 6a.4.1.G 6a.4.1.H 6a.4.1.I #0840-12 middle bearing #0844-12 rounded edge #12...

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  • Page 94: Rods Print Actual Size

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  • Page 99

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  • Page 102

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  • Page 105

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  • Page 112

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  • Page 115

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  • Page 116

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  • Page 119

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