ElyQ 50 CXE

[deanen]

Hi All

How do you attach the tail gear (TT) to the tail rotor shaft? The gear assembly has a 2mm hole through it so I assume the small shaft ~2mm diameter x ~10mm length that came with the kit is used to secure it.

Should I loctite (blue/green) the shaft in place or is there a better way (flat head screw and bolt)?

Im just a bit concerned that if the gear gets stripped during a bad landing/crash then that more money flying out my wallet buying a new tail rotor shaft.

I appreciate any advice you guys can provide.

Dean

[Si_B]

Once the shaft is in place, you use a grub screw to secure it. The inner hole of the tail shaft is threaded. I would thread lock everything.

Cheers,
Simon

[PlaneHazza]

Originally Posted by deanen

Hi All

How do you attach the tail gear (TT) to the tail rotor shaft? The gear assembly has a 2mm hole through it so I assume the small shaft ~2mm diameter x ~10mm length that came with the kit is used to secure it.

Should I loctite (blue/green) the shaft in place or is there a better way (flat head screw and bolt)?

Im just a bit concerned that if the gear gets stripped during a bad landing/crash then that more money flying out my wallet buying a new tail rotor shaft.

I appreciate any advice you guys can provide.

Dean

It's rare but I have witnessed myself the the pin coming out of the gear/shaft. Before fastening it all into the block, stretch a thin piece of heatshrink around it and carefully trim it so it does interfere with the bearings. If you use glue it would just unbalance it.

[wifeorheli?]

Hazza is correct please use some heatshrink to insure pin stays in place. Also do not overtighten the grub screw or u risk breaking the pin.

[deanen]

Thanks for the help guys.

[PlaneHazza]

Deanen, I don't suppose you want a spare Comp XE airframe going cheap? Selling mine to fund another project.