Trex 600 tail pitch assembly.

[chester]

Hi there, is there anyone here know that whether can i use the TREX600 tail assembly (whole tail unit) on the RAPTOR 50v2? :?:

[Mercuriell]

Should be no problem - the spindle is the same size and the grip elbows are not offset - have used the Raptor tail on the T600 so it shoud work in reverse

[rcmarty]

Yes it fits but one thing to do.

I used the stock pitch slider on the raptor.
There is a small difference in the parts.

What i did to fix it was put a small washer on one of the grips between the yoke and the grip. (you will have the grip bolt with collar then washer then onto tail grip)

The washer i used came from a trex 450v2 kit , intended for the tail rotor servo mounting. Any washer will do though.

Keep in mind yours might not need one. How i found out was by running the tail through it's travel. With the yoke screws tightened up it was binding , then it free'd up after i turned out the screw 1 or 2 turns. I didn't want to leave the bolt loose like that so i put a spacer in there. I was also worried about it throwing the balance off by using 1 washer on 1 side. I tried 2 but that was too much.

Short answer is yes. Just give it full check over for binding before flying.

Cheapest thrusted , shouldered tail your going to find anywhere :) The stock raptor tail setup needs more thought :(

Martin :)

[chester]

Thanks guys. The brass on the pitch slider(Raptor) came off in flight. Been a year since it was there, never had problem. Does the brass need to re-loctight after a few months flight. And the tail belt is new also came loose in flight before the brass came off. Everything includes, the tail shaft, tail boom, tail block the two pulleys supporting the belt etc... all intact. Nothing is loose. No vibration. What could be the cause? :arggg: :arggg: :arggg: