ORIGINAL: bigtim
ORIGINAL: CGRetired
These are NOT good for control surfaces, especially Elevator and Aileron. They are ok for throttle, but I wouldn't even use them for the Rudder. The problem is that the little metal keeper that goes on the opposite side of the servo arm could fail or fall off. If that's the case, well, with the throttle, you can simply fly till you run out of fuel then dead-stick land.
If on a critical surface, (elevator or aileron), and it falls off, well, what are you going to do next?
Be very careful when using these things.
CGr.
I would beg to differ.
to remove the metal keeper you need to use pliars and virtually destroy the retainer,and dammage the EZ connector.
to remove it,when installed properly there fine for any surface when using lock tite on the set screw and a small flat spot on the pushrod.
when I am fitting them I use the rubber retainer,suppplied with the connector also, so if I need to change the location I can with ease,when I am ready to permanently install the EZ connector I then use the metal clip.
the metal clips should be attached with the smooth side towards the servo horn,so the cup faces away from the EZ connector only once,its not for removal.
I use them on several planes with no problems at all.
This is basically the way I use them too with no difficulty on
ALL controls. I have seen both Z-bends and L-bends break too so don't preach to me about reliability please. Soldered connections? Good, if done properly and you have room for them. I also like ball joints on the throttle arms of the carbs.