Hi Todd!

First, no, this problem was very specific to a certain generation of 8U.

Secondly, I HOPE that you send your radio for regular service check ups (preferably to us, but to any service center you prefer!). Assuming your radio sees regular check ups, any such technical upgrades would be made automatically and at no charge to you.

Last, the pins are a point of common wear, esp for those users who change modules regularly. If anything, they are more likely to wear out faster than even the sticks on the radio for a modeler who is changing his module in and out alot (esp sim users who pull it out to fly and put it back every time). therefore, this is one of many areas that should be regularly inspected on the model by a qualified person, just as you as a qualified modeler regularly inspect the condition of your clevises, servos, etc.

Sincerely,
Mrs. AnnMarie Cross
Senior Manager, Proprietary Services and Support
Great Planes Model Distributors
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