Raptor alloy Tail Pitch Slider

[LipolyGone]

Been getting a very nasty glitch on the Raptor 50 SE & on first look I couldnt fathom what it was. There was a bit of play in the main mast due to the top collar not being snug enough against the top bearing but I didnt think this was the cause. I also noticed the tail pitch slider had a fair bit of play in the linkage which I have just tightened up, its an alloy butterfly with brass threaded insert. Now Ive tightened it up the tail is notchy & Im not sure if the bearing is stuffed or I've not got it right & the brass bush is rubbing the bearing. So I loosened the brass bush off again but its still notchy. So I'm confused where this knotchy rubbing is coming from. Could it be the tail belt twisted over & rubbing if it is it's been like this since I got.

[Raptormadsteve]

Could it be the tail belt twisted over & rubbing if it is it's been like this since I got.

Hi Martin
Dont see how! Didnt i part strip it to post it? boom out main shaft out
and skids off?
Regards Steve

[LipolyGone]

Yeh mate you did.
I meant when I put it back together
I've found what it is, the two bearings in the plastic housing are both notchy I will pop in to the shop on the way back from flying tommorow & get them replaced. Can you remember if this plastic housing is a standard part Steve?
It is definately the bearings as the brass shaft is wearing on its outside where it runs in the bearings.
I guess the metal to metal is what is causing the huge radio glitches Ive been getting.
Martin

[Raptormadsteve]

Hi Martin
Bloody memory lol as far as i can remember they are but take them with
you then you can make sure!
Regards Steve

[LipolyGone]

Hi Martin
Bloody memory lol as far as i can remember they are but take them with
you then you can make sure!
Regards Steve

No worries mate, it does look the same as on the 30 but I will take them in with me lets hope he has some in stock cause I want to fly her more & more every week

[Raptormadsteve]

No worries mate, it does look the same as on the 30 but I will take them in with me lets hope he has some in stock cause I want to fly her more & more every week

Hi Martin
I'm still morning the loss of that one so dont rub it in lol.
Steve

[LipolyGone]

Yeh I can understand that mate after flying it.
Took a while to get my nerve but its so stable & just asks to be used.

[Raptormadsteve]

No it dont! it begs for it lol... Thats why i sold it was scared to break it "my pride and joy"
Steve

[LipolyGone]

Pete does it justice for me from time to time mate