The DH.9 was fitted with new, longer span wings, and a strengthened fuselage structure.

Backup thermal reservoirs were used to absorb the heat seeping through the fuselage structure.

To make construction simple marine grade plywood is used for the slab-sided fuselage structure.

The fuselage structure was also built from 6061-T6 aluminum tube.

The fuselage structure was also wood; slab sided and plywood covered.

The CR.32 was well liked by its crews, being very maneuverable and having a strong fuselage structure.

This fire then grew until the smoke reached the passenger cabin and the fuselage structure was weakened.

Construction throughout is of wood, or the builder may choose to build the fuselage structure from welded steel tube.

The armor is fitted into the fuselage load-bearing structure, which reduces the total weight of the helicopter.