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Items needed to fly the Hummingbird

1x Radio (6 channels)

1x Receiver (6 channels)

4x Micro servos

1x Micro gyro

1x Brushless motor (4100 RPM/Volt)

1x Brushless speed controller

1x Battery (11.1V Li-Poly or Li-Ion)

1x Charger (Li-Poly or Li-Ion type)

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of Century Helicopter Product’s Humming-

bird Elite series helicopter. The Hummingbird Elite is not only ideal for begin-

ners new to the hobby, but also for the intermediate to expert pilot looking for 

the ultimate in micro electric helicopter performance.  The 3D Pro requires 

a 6+ channel computer radio that supports 120 degree eCCPM operation.  

Please check with your favorite retailer or manufacturer to verify compatibility 

of your radio system of choice.

Warning!

This radio controlled model is not a toy!  It is a precision machine 

requiring proper assembly and setup to avoid accidents.  It is the re-

sponsibility of the owner to operate this product in a safe manner as 

it can inflict serious injury.    

The helicopter is made pre-assembled and will require inspection for 

construction before your first flight.

As the manufacturer, we assume no liability for the use of this prod-

uct.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents & Introduction ......................................... 2

Required Items and Building Guide for Assembly ............. 2

Mast Tower Assembly ........................................................... 3

Lower Frame Plate Assembly ............................................... 3

Tail Boom & Drive Shaft Assembly I .................................... 3

Tail Boom & Drive Shaft Assembly II ................................... 4

Landing Gear & Tail Supports .............................................. 4

Main Rotor Hub ...................................................................... 5

Seesaw & Shaft collar ........................................................... 5

Main Rotor Head Assembly .................................................. 6

Gear Train Assembly ............................................................. 7

Combining Major Assemblies .............................................. 8

Rotor Head Pushrods ............................................................ 8

Tail Rotor Assembly .............................................................. 9

-Always turn your transmitter on before powering 

the model.

-Always turn off the model by disconnecting 

the helicopter battery prior to turning off the 

transmitter.

-Always start the helicopter with throttle in the low 

position.

-Always perform a pre-flight inspection for safe 

operation.

These rules will help prevent unsafe operation.

Motor is not mounted on 

the 3D Pro. Install the 

motor as shown. Align the 

mesh between the main 

motor pinion and the main 

gear. Note the position of 

the pinion gear and main 

gear then use those loca-

tions to tighten the screws. 

Once tightened the motor 

should not move from that 

position.

HUMMINGBIRD 3D PRO MOTOR TIGHTENING PROCEDURE

Using the two included silver alumi-

num motor standoffs (pictured). Align 

the motor for best possible gear mesh.

Using a Phillips head screwdriver fully 

tighten the motor bolts in place where the 

gear mesh is best.

RULES OF R/C

Attention!

If you purchased your Hummingbird Elite 3D Pro with the Lightning Brushless Motor the motor bolts will not be mounted. 

See below for details.

If you are using a motor other than the Lightning Brushless DO NOT ALLOW MAIN BLADES TO EXCEED 3000 RPM. 

The mounting of an aftermarket motor may be slightly different.

Thank You For Purchasing The Hummingbird 
Elite 3D Pro Helicopter Assembly Kit!

REQUIRED ITEMS FOR OPERATION

2

LOCK

TITE

GLUE

HERE

SYMBOLS AND INDICATORS

Blue 

Text

Green 

Text

Special 

notes

Use Blue 

Locktite

Use CA 

Glue

Main Part 

Description

Part Detail 

Description

LUBE

HERE

Use Gear 

Oil

Summary of Contents for Hummingbird Elite 3D Pro

Page 1: ...r ensure top performance MAX MAIN ROTOR RPM 3000 RECOMMENDED MOTOR HIMAX 4100 MAIN ROTOR DIAMETER 520mm LENGTH 485mm WEIGHT 360 380g with electronics and battery Century Helicopter Products Designed and Developed in USA Copyright June 2005 All rights reserved Revision 1 0 SPECIFICATIONS Fax 408 451 1156 Web www centuryheli com Century Helicopter Products 1740 C Junction Ave San Jose CA 95112 Assem...

Page 2: ...Seesaw Shaft collar 5 Main Rotor Head Assembly 6 Gear Train Assembly 7 Combining Major Assemblies 8 Rotor Head Pushrods 8 Tail Rotor Assembly 9 Always turn your transmitter on before powering the model Always turn off the model by disconnecting the helicopter battery prior to turning off the transmitter Always start the helicopter with throttle in the low position Always perform a pre flight inspec...

Page 3: ...racket Twist until slots on the Tail Boom fit snugly in place inside the Tail Boom Brace Bracket Secure the Tail Boom with the supplied M3x3 Set Screws found in the parts bag CNE310 screw bag Battery Holders CNE320 Flanged Ball Bearing CNE213F Mast Tower CNE309 Motor Mount CNE310 Tail Boom Brace Bracket CNE310 Tail Drive Shaft Bearing CNE315 Swashplate Antirotation Bracket CNE216 Tail Boom Slotted ...

Page 4: ...2 4 3 9 Slide one of the CNE213 Bearing over the Tail Drive Shaft 10 Open parts bag CNE305 Tail Drive Gear Set CNE305 includes a bag with 3x M2x2 Set Screws put these screws into a container or open the bag when it s ready to be use 11 Get the Small Beveled Gear and insert it into the rear section of the Tail Drive Shaft Make sure that the head is flush with the tip of Tail Drive Shaft Place a smal...

Page 5: ...protrude from the large slots of the CNC Rotor Hub Short ends will protrude from the small slots 22 Remove the Head Button from on top of the CNC Rotor Hub and insert the Inner Seesaw Assembly and align it with the Center Pivot Joiner Attach the Inner Seesaw Assembly to the Center Pivot Joiner using the supplied M2x7 Countersunk Screws from bag CNE306 Once completed replace the Head Button onto th...

Page 6: ...f the screws completing the Main Blade Grip assembly 28 Insert the Outer Seesaw Assembly over the Inner Seesaw Assembly Note The set screws installed on the Outer Seesaw Assembly should be oriented upright 29 Align the Center Pivot Joiner Inner Seesaw Assembly and Outer Seesaw Assembly in order to insert CNE304 Flybar through the Seesaw Assembly Insert Flybar through all of the above 30 Measure th...

Page 7: ...Main Shaft to allow the tapered aluminum portion of the Autorotation Hub to touch one of the Black Washers 38 Expose the bottom hole of the Main Shaft Insert the supplied 4 70mm Jesus Pin into the bottom hole in the Main Shaft align the Jesus Pin to the opening in the Autorotation Locking Insert and pull upward on the rotor head to lock the Jesus Pin in place 39 Insert 7 80mm Jesus Pin found in CN...

Page 8: ...y and to the Control Balls on the Swashplate inner race Section 11 Rotor Head Linkage Bags Used CNE307 Short Double Link CNE307 Long Adjustable Link CNE307 Long Solid Link CNE307 1 on each side Swing Arm CNE306 Brass Washer CNE313 Upper Frame Assembly M2x5 Machine Screw CNE310 2 M3x18 Machine Screws CNE301 2 43 Mount the Motor using the Motor Mount Spacers and M3x18 Machine Screws provided in CNE3...

Page 9: ... Gear in place When removing this assembly in the future use heat from a soldering iron place it on top of the M2x2 Set Screw to heat away the locktite 51 Use an hobby knife to create shallow parallel grooves in the Clamping Portion of the Tail Boom Attach the Tail Gearbox to the Tail Boom Use a thin layer of medium strength CA glue on the Outer Rim of both sides of the Tail Gearbox Also use CA gl...

Page 10: ...using the provided M2x6 Machine Screws 55 Install CNE322 Tail Rotor Blades to the Tail Blade Grips using the provided M2x7 Machine Screws The curved leading edge portion of the Tail Rotor Blades must turn clockwise when viewing the helicopter from the right side 10 Note CNE209 is not used until the 3D Pro 95 ARF instruction manual After completing step 55 check over each step for completeness and ...

Page 11: ...Notes 11 ...

Page 12: ...gs Tail Gear Box Set CNE302 CNE306 Seesaw Assembly Tail Drive Shaft Gears CNE305 CNE308 CNE313 Tail Drive Shaft Set CNE318 CNE323 Bottom Plate Flanged Bearing Flanged 3x6mm 1pc CNE213F CNE252 Lightning Brushless Main Motor Canopy Decal CNE327 Auto Rotation Hub Gear CNE250 CNE216 Antirotation Bracket CNE201 Head Axle Dampeners CNE207 Flybar Paddles Main Shaft Bearings 3x6mm 2pc CNE213 Machined Meta...

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