SAB Goblin 700 Service Advisory #2 (20th March 2012)

**Supa Koopa** · 20-03-2012, 11:04 AM

I've not seen anyone else post this as yet, so I thought it would be useful to add.

SAB Goblin 700 Service Advisory #2 (20th March 2012)

Despite extensive testing, it has come to our attention that one or two main drive pulleys (H0016) have had the pulley flange loosen from the pulley during flight. We are working to rectify this problem, and have designed a new system to secure the flange to this pulley. Replacement pulleys will be shipping soon – if you have purchased a Goblin, please contact your dealer to arrange a replacement.

Can I keep flying my Goblin? This is up to you – you can either wait 10 days or so and fit your new pulley, or check the current pulley flange for any movement prior to each flight. Any movement of this flange means you are grounded until your replacement arrives.

SAB HELI DIVISION

**Jamin_00** · 20-03-2012, 11:30 AM

Oh blimey, it was only one reported failure wasn't it?

**ChrisB** · 20-03-2012, 11:40 AM

This is an official video,look at that pinion at 1 min 35 that's shocking for a ahem high end quality piece of engineering.

Goblin 700 belt setup.wmv - YouTube

My Hirobo Shuttle had better pulleys than that

**Nick B** · 20-03-2012, 11:40 AM

Bloody expensive ornaments these Goblins,still,the field testing will be over soon

**ChrisB** · 20-03-2012, 11:43 AM

Considering sending mine back for a refund when it arrives Century will do this but it means losing out on the shipping,I can return it via TNT pretty cheaply(my employer).

Not gonna even unpack the box probably.

Or I might just stick it in the cupboard for a few months and drag it out when it's proven and I know what's what with it.

**Paulo uk** · 20-03-2012, 11:48 AM

SAB

Still At Beta

LOL

**Supa Koopa** · 20-03-2012, 12:00 PM

To be honest I'm as naffed off as anyone about this. Yes it's another problem, so lets all point the finger and laugh. But I'm quite happy in the knowledge that they are listening and fixing problems as they appear, rather than dismissing everything as user error and then releasing a so called "upgrade", "revision", "V2" or whatever you want to call it. I've not even finished building mine as yet but I certainly won't be sending it back.

**ChrisB** · 20-03-2012, 12:15 PM

Yes I will give them that,it's good they are being so open and honest about it,I know Align did this with the 700dfc bolts but that's not the usual practice.

**J-S-Q** · 20-03-2012, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by Jamin_00

Oh blimey, it was only one reported failure wasn't it?

I think there was more than one report in the thread on Helifreak -not 100% sure though. Still, as said above, at least they are responding to the issue pretty fast by the sound of it.

**Jamin_00** · 20-03-2012, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisB

Considering sending mine back for a refund when it arrives Century will do this but it means losing out on the shipping,I can return it via TNT pretty cheaply(my employer).

Not gonna even unpack the box probably.

Or I might just stick it in the cupboard for a few months and drag it out when it's proven and I know what's what with it.

Sell it