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03-18-2019, 09:58 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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Join Date: Mar 2018
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Frame replacement options
I crashed my 550e last summer and the frame plates need to be replaced. I have the early version with the thin (1.6mm) plates and they would tend to flex way too much under normal load. I am trying to find the thicker ones (2.0mm) but I can't find them anywhere.
Now I am thinking of stripping it apart and moving all the guts (including HD and tail units) to a more recent frame which might be easier to service and find parts for. I also plan on flying 550mm blades. Can you guys help me out? With all the 550 variants out there I am a bit confused. Thanks! |
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03-18-2019, 04:37 PM | #2 (permalink) |
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it is confusing. One approach that has helped me is to email or even call aligntrexstore.com
They have helped me sort out version issues in the past.
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04-16-2019, 03:55 PM | #3 (permalink) |
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Fort Worth, TX
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Pretty sure my other posting in this forum talks about your and my same issues, and the fact that those frames are not in stock...
https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=828405 My older model has the thinner frames also, and, I ain't sure, but the "newer" frames may need a different motor mount. |
04-26-2019, 08:58 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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Location: QLD, Australia
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frame
the motor mount will fit the newer frames if you still use the original motor
the earlier mount has slots for 3mm motor mounting bolts the later mount has slots for 4mm motor mounting bolts
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05-07-2019, 04:26 PM | #5 (permalink) |
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Join Date: Dec 2017
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I wish align would sell a frame kit to update the older machine. Most of, if not all of the other stuff is the same. Could keep these older machines flying for ever. Or just do a short run of the missing pieces. ie: frame plates, bottom plates, dfc head block
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09-15-2019, 06:43 PM | #6 (permalink) |
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Join Date: Dec 2010
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550 dfc pro main frames
i had a ball link break in flight. totaled the bird. I could not find a set of main frames. so I bought 2 panels of G-10 off the internet. they are 2.5mm. I don't have many hand tools. it took me 3 days to get the frame done, but work great. due to the heavier side frames I didn't make up a base plate. it flies great and looks like the original frames.
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