Trying to finish my raptor .30

Do I need to use threadlocker on the screws that hold the balls links to the servo arm
Thanks
Deiv.

Yes, I put a tiny bit on the screw before I put the nut on and tighten it up.

Hi Jet A1,

I use a tiny bit of CA (super glue) on the treads before I put the nut on and so far I have not had any problems with them. My preference would be the Red colored thread locker if I had some. I live about 50 miles from the nearest LHS, so I have to improvise some times.
The safety aspect of these machines is at the formost of my mind. Thats whats so good about these forums. I can read about ideas that work and those that are more apt to fail. It makes for a much safer day at the heli field.

I wish you well and many happy landings

If a screw is being secured into metal (e.g. a metal block or a metal nut that is NOT a locknut) then use a threadlock.

If a screw is screwed directly into plastic then use a cyanoacrylate glue (Jet or any other)

Why? Because threadlock eats plastic and will weaken it and will actually cause the screw to loosen quicker

syclic you are correct.

it is a overstatement though that threadlock "eats" plastic. it may happen and it may damage the plastic, but not always. i put threadlock in plastic years back (before i knew about CA glue) and it is still holding rock solid.

but like i said you are right...

cheers