Loctite on MG servos?

99grandtouring · 09-29-2009, 06:53 PM

Guys it just crossed my mind I know your not supposed to use loctite on/near plastic but I upgraded to metal gear servos, should I use loctite on the screw holding on the servo horn?
Thanks!

Funky · 09-29-2009, 07:04 PM

After losing the screw followed by the servo arm in flight, I vote yes

TomRex · 09-29-2009, 08:00 PM

I always thought that was what the star washer was for....

outhouse · 09-29-2009, 08:03 PM

i never have and i have never had one even think about coming out

but trust in Funky a little dab wont hurt

DominicD · 09-29-2009, 08:15 PM

Not on a 450.

what_the_helli · 09-29-2009, 11:00 PM

I do as it won't hurt anything and it is cheap insurance that the screw will not back out on you

Vinci · 09-30-2009, 02:37 AM

Edit: Wrong post =X

I loctite my MG servos btw, not sure why, better safe than sorry I guess

jteee · 09-30-2009, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99grandtouring

Guys it just crossed my mind I know your not supposed to use loctite on/near plastic but I upgraded to metal gear servos, should I use loctite on the screw holding on the servo horn?
Thanks!

Have you had one back out already? It's a good idea to go over everything during your first preflight check and after a day of flying.
I haven't had one loosen on me yet.

Funky · 09-30-2009, 09:53 AM

Mine lasted a few hundred flights before the screw backed out of my elevator servo. Unfortunately it turned into a pretty nasty crash that could have been easily avoided so I locktite all of my MG servos now. I use a very small amount of locktite, it shouldn't take much.

rcflier1 · 09-30-2009, 11:21 AM

yes on the locktite, and change the screws to socket head so you can get them out later

09-29-2009, 06:53 PM	#1
99grandtouring Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: West Virginia	Loctite on MG servos? Guys it just crossed my mind I know your not supposed to use loctite on/near plastic but I upgraded to metal gear servos, should I use loctite on the screw holding on the servo horn? Thanks!

09-29-2009, 07:04 PM	#2
Funky Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006 Location: Westerville, OH - USA	After losing the screw followed by the servo arm in flight, I vote yes __________________ More helis than brains

09-29-2009, 08:00 PM	#3
TomRex Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006 Location: WPB Florida	I always thought that was what the star washer was for.... __________________ How much past 200 mph do I need to go you ask?

09-29-2009, 08:15 PM	#5
DominicD The Capi - HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto	Not on a 450. __________________ SAB Heli Canada / RotorQuest/Compass Team KBDD Spreading capibara awareness since 2006 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-29-2009, 11:00 PM	#6
what_the_helli Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cookeville, TN	I do as it won't hurt anything and it is cheap insurance that the screw will not back out on you __________________ Team KBDD & RcHeliWorkz.com Tennessee Rotary Wing Club President Anyone without a sense of humor is at the mercy of everyone else.

09-29-2009, 08:03 PM	#4
outhouse Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: auburn ca	i never have and i have never had one even think about coming out but trust in Funky a little dab wont hurt

09-30-2009, 02:37 AM	#7
Vinci Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Netherlands,Leiden/Zeist	Edit: Wrong post =X I loctite my MG servos btw, not sure why, better safe than sorry I guess __________________ Atom 500 : DX7SE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-30-2009, 09:53 AM	#9
Funky Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006 Location: Westerville, OH - USA	Mine lasted a few hundred flights before the screw backed out of my elevator servo. Unfortunately it turned into a pretty nasty crash that could have been easily avoided so I locktite all of my MG servos now. I use a very small amount of locktite, it shouldn't take much. __________________ More helis than brains

09-30-2009, 11:21 AM	#10
rcflier1 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: long island ny	yes on the locktite, and change the screws to socket head so you can get them out later

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