beginner question
 

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.

beginner question
 

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

Ball links to servo arms
 

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. :) :D :p

I wish you well and many happy landings

locktite
 

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

beginner question
 

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