Each year it is highly suggested to replace certain AN hardware, rubber bushings, and fuel line tubing.
- Main rotor head teeter hardware includes the bolt, castle nut, washers, and safety pin.
- Rotor blade retention hardware includes the bolt, castle nut, washers, and safety pin.
- Fuel seat tank items include rubber bushings and fuel line.
We've made ordering the items mentioned above easy by creating replacement kits listed below that include everything you need.
Use of Torque Seal
It's suggested to use torque seal to verify the proper torque specification for Nyloc nuts. Don't confuse torque seal with thread locker.
Rotor Head Inspection and Tear-Down
The most critical item on the gyroplane is the rotor head. These parts need to be inspected regularly for normal wear or damage to avoid an inflight incident or risk of failure.
Air Command recommends a rotor head inspection every five years or 100-flight hours, whichever comes first.
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