E325 Metal Swashplate bottom ring

[dviry]

Hello fellow pilots,

after flying last w/e I've noticed a small metal ring resting below my swashplate, I've never seen that happen before... For now I've just pressed it back in place, but I am wondering how long it's going to stay there. Has anyone ever had this issue? What is that ring supposed to hold in place? Should I replace this whole metal swashplate with a new one?

Thanks in advance

[mkoutnik]

Mine fell off too, a while ago during a minor crash. I pressed it back on and it has never fallen off again. If I'. not mistaken, I believe the ring is there to keep dirt/debris out of the swash bearings....