Flight Maintenance

cliffkp · 07-14-2011, 02:59 PM

Are you guys doing any checks to the head/screws etc after running a few packs through the heli? I'm new to this and wanted to ask before it was too late. No craches after 5-6 packs but now i'd like to make sure that there is anything I should be checking about now to make sure it hasn't come loose/etc.. Only thing i've been checking is the blade grips.

Rototerrier · 07-14-2011, 03:11 PM

In general, you should put a little pressure on every single linkage you can get your hands on. visually check for any screws backing out and feel for excessive slop in any linkages, bearings, servo arms/wheels and make sure no servo connections are backing out.

I ALWAYS do a thorough bench check before heading out and a quick preflight check before every single flight. It only takes a second to look everything over and every once in a while you will catch something and be extremely thankful you checked.

It only takes one link, screw, or connector to ruin your entire day.

dpelletier · 07-14-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rototerrier

It only takes one link, screw, or connector to ruin your entire day.

You know it brother... ball link screw came out on a blade grip my last flight... what a mess

Boom, shaft, spindle, flybar...

cliffkp · 07-14-2011, 05:22 PM

well glad I asked! I'm trying to upload a video now of a simple hover! Just checked all the items listed and all look to be tight and secure!. Thanks for the reply's all

MichiganFlyer · 07-14-2011, 05:36 PM

I am a newbie too! I purchased a used heli from a local guy and noticed the belt was loose. Well the next time we met up he helpme on tightening it. This was all before I flew it. Well after 15 flights I say it was loose again. Now I will check it after every flight. I need to get into these preflight checks myself and make it part of my normal routine.

Inverse · 07-15-2011, 01:45 AM

I generally do a pre flight and post flight check.
Mind you, most of my post flight checks are post-mortems!

dpelletier · 07-15-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Inverse

Mind you, most of my post flight checks are post-mortems!

I know all to well what you mean

07-14-2011, 02:59 PM	#1
cliffkp Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indiana	Flight Maintenance Are you guys doing any checks to the head/screws etc after running a few packs through the heli? I'm new to this and wanted to ask before it was too late. No craches after 5-6 packs but now i'd like to make sure that there is anything I should be checking about now to make sure it hasn't come loose/etc.. Only thing i've been checking is the blade grips. __________________ DX7 Beam E4Hitec 5065MG on cyclic - Hitec 5083MG on tail - Spartan Quark Gyro Align 430XL motor and Align 35 amp ESC MCPx Microheli CNC swash - Ext tail boom mod

07-14-2011, 03:11 PM	#2
Rototerrier Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fayetteville, GA - USA	In general, you should put a little pressure on every single linkage you can get your hands on. visually check for any screws backing out and feel for excessive slop in any linkages, bearings, servo arms/wheels and make sure no servo connections are backing out. I ALWAYS do a thorough bench check before heading out and a quick preflight check before every single flight. It only takes a second to look everything over and every once in a while you will catch something and be extremely thankful you checked. It only takes one link, screw, or connector to ruin your entire day. __________________ TREX 700 Helibug GASSER 16t \| µBeast \| JR8717 \| TRM 270TT \| GV1 \| R921 X9303 TREX 700 Helibug GASSER 20t \| µBeast \| DS610s \| Hanson 29 3D Max \| GV1 \| R921 X9303 TREX 550 V2 DFC \| AR7000 \| µBeast \| CC Ice 100 \| CC BEC Pro \| DS650 Tail \| 520 Blades

07-14-2011, 05:22 PM	#4
cliffkp Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indiana	well glad I asked! I'm trying to upload a video now of a simple hover! Just checked all the items listed and all look to be tight and secure!. Thanks for the reply's all __________________ DX7 Beam E4Hitec 5065MG on cyclic - Hitec 5083MG on tail - Spartan Quark Gyro Align 430XL motor and Align 35 amp ESC MCPx Microheli CNC swash - Ext tail boom mod

07-15-2011, 01:45 AM	#6
Inverse Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Western Australia	I generally do a pre flight and post flight check. Mind you, most of my post flight checks are post-mortems! __________________ Compass 3D+ - OS55 Hyper/Hatori/Vbar Prôtos 500 - MSH Brain Tarot 450 Pro - AR7200BX Spektrum DX8

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07-14-2011, 05:36 PM	#5
MichiganFlyer Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lansing, MI	I am a newbie too! I purchased a used heli from a local guy and noticed the belt was loose. Well the next time we met up he helpme on tightening it. This was all before I flew it. Well after 15 flights I say it was loose again. Now I will check it after every flight. I need to get into these preflight checks myself and make it part of my normal routine.