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Old 10-19-2011, 05:35 PM
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Default Stuck aileron servo after rough landing

I just bought a Parkzone P51D Mustang BL and tried it out at the local park. All control surfaces were level and trimmed before launch, and the flight went well. Landing was not as graceful as it could have been, it wasn't a belly flop but it did hit a little harder than I intended. After inspecting for damage, it seems the left aileron servo is now stuck in an "up" position. I can physically adjust it with the power off, but as soon as I turn it back on it goes right back to that elevated position. It's far beyond what a trim setting can adjust for, it's really almost maxed out. I'm wondering if there is a way to re-centre the servo without cutting into the tape and physically adjusting the head? Or has the servo been damaged to the point it needs to be replaced? I hope not, especially since it was the maiden flight.