
C
rutch
The crutch is the primary structure or backbone of the Model 110 helicopter. All major
mechanical assemblies and radio components are fastened to the crutch. It is the
only part of the Model 110 that requires fuel-proofing with dope or paint, and is built
first to allow time for the dope to dry before attaching other assemblies.
1.
q
Clear off a 4ft x 3ft (1.2m x 1m) area on a table or bench to use as a building area. Cover
your building area with 10 to 15 sheets of newspaper to protect the surface from glue
drips and knife cuts. Collect the building supplies listed in the front of this manual and
locate the
Tools Bag
supplied in the kit. Keep building supplies and tools nearby as you
are building.
Construction Manual
Crutch
LITE MACHINES
5-1
Optional servo
doublers for
smaller servos
Upper keel
stiffener
Lower keel
stiffener
Keel
Rear servo bay
Front servo bay
Lower stiffener placement
depends on servo size
Firewall slot
Align upper
keel stiffeners
here
Lower keel
stiffener
Upper keel
stiffener
Figure 5-1.