Fixing swashplate

[GoatRider]

I know it's been asked before, but I can't find it. Anybody have a good technique for fixing a broken arm on a swashplate?

[Braydubya]

I've seen it too but can't find it...regardless if you get it fixed it'll only be for a while (I'm on my third)
So invest in microheli or rakon (which I'm ordering this weekend)

[VooDooMafia]

I just used Krazy Glue and it held ok, keep in mind I was just flying around and not going to crazy with it.

[Alex4R]

Glue it back up with CA, and sprinkle baking soda on the CA. Supposed to be stronger than just using CA by its self.

https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=498499

[GoatRider]

Thanks guys, that was the thread I was thinking of. Looks like I even participated in it, I must be getting alzheimers, because I knew of the baking soda trick but didn't remember it was for the swashplate.

I checked with my LHS, and they have some in stock. So I decided to take a chance and try a different way- welding.

I clamped my soldering iron in a vice, and touched the swashplate and arm to either side and then pushed the arm onto the swashplate. It took me a few tries, but was able to get what feels like a solid joint. Unfortunately, in the process I melted too much of the arm and it's shorter than the other one. So I'm going to go with (one of) the new one I got from the LHS.

The first picture compares the repaired swash with the new one I got. You can clearly see the starboard one is a tad short. I'd use it in a pinch, but I'd rather use a fresh one.

The second picture is a closeup of the weld.

[utrinque]

CA glue on one part accelerator in spray on the second... Works for me. Repaired two swash plates this way.

[GoatRider]

New swashplate did the trick, flies great now.