Shuttle tail blades

[j42]

Hello I have recently got a second hand shuttle zxx and the tail blade grips have a lot of play they move side to side is this normal and does anyone know if the blade grips will fit of another make of heli.

Thank you

[hawkman]

Its not normal....take the grips apart and check the bearings are not coming loose!

Theres usually two nuts that hold the bearings in place....it pays to tighten them....even if they are locknuts its wise to use a bit of locktite on them....but dont use too much....I use the blue stuff...just a smear of it.

I have used other makes of stuff on helis.....when I flew a Hawk Sport I used Nexus tail rotor gear box on it when I broke the original.

[Gregpilot]

It's really not normal that you have this excessive play - this is a clear sign that they are worn. I would replace them. I have flown a Shuttle for years and I've seen this with mine. You will get vibrations which will give the gyro problems and makes controlling the heli very difficult. I speak from experience here, it cheaper to replace them. A good option is the Quick UK upgrade rotor blade holders. Hope this helps !
Cheers
Greg