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06-25-2014, 08:48 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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Grounding the Tail Boom
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I have read some threads on grounding the tail boom and here is what I think I need to do: Scrape off some paint from under the servo mount and run a wire from there to a motor mount bolt. Questions: I plan to use an eyelet on the motor mount bolt. Do I need to sand the CF Frame under the eyelet? If I am using loctite or thick CA on that motor mount bolt, wont that act like an insulator and defeat my grounding efforts? My aluminum tail box is installed. Is it necessary to remove it and scrape the paint away from the boom where the box sits? Would I also then have to scrape the coating off the inside of the aluminum tail box where it slides on the boom? I notice the the tail box will not complete a circuit when I touch both probes of the meter to it. It must have some sort of coating on it. Thanks!
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06-25-2014, 09:25 AM | #2 (permalink) |
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Another question:
Will regular applications of silicone on the belt and pulleys be enough to eliminate the static without grounding the boom? Thanks!
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06-25-2014, 09:40 AM | #4 (permalink) |
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Thanks!
I just lubed it up now. I will try this before grounding. I was also going to ask how often you should lube it. I have heard everything from once a year to every trip out. I was thinking every 25 flights. That is just a guess.
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06-25-2014, 10:23 AM | #5 (permalink) |
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I spray the belts on my machines about once a year.
They don't have to stay drippy, shiny wet. The silicon will soak into the belt, but it still does its job of providing lubrication and anti-static protection. I would still physically ground the boom, by the way (I do both on every machine).
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06-25-2014, 12:30 PM | #6 (permalink) |
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I am also going with a wire under the servo mount and am going to lube also.
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06-29-2014, 12:59 AM | #9 (permalink) |
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I usually spray it on the tail belt at the tail rotor gearbox while turning the main rotor head. I also spray a bit on the front pulley-you want both the inside and outside of the belt coated.
Some people spray it into a cup and brush it on, which sounds like a much neater approach.
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07-07-2014, 12:23 PM | #11 (permalink) |
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would somebody post pictures on grounding the tail boom. thanks
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07-07-2014, 08:38 PM | #12 (permalink) |
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Here you go!
https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=261750 I would install the ground screw between the boom clamp bolts as opposed to out on the boom, though. I have long been a proponent of using a screw in the boom, but did have an issue with my stretched Atom, which caused me to move the ground screw forward (within the boom clamps).
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07-22-2014, 06:05 AM | #13 (permalink) |
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What's the reason for grounding the tail boom?
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07-22-2014, 09:38 AM | #14 (permalink) |
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To avoid static buildup on the belt. I have experienced static hitting the AR7200BX first hand, and it's not fun trying to land an out of control heli.
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07-22-2014, 10:42 AM | #15 (permalink) | |
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Quote:
Since I've grounded the boom to the frame it's been rock solid. I just wish my flying was a solid.
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07-22-2014, 12:16 PM | #16 (permalink) |
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is this a common occurrence?
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07-22-2014, 03:14 PM | #17 (permalink) |
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It's always a potential problem on belt driven helis, but a lot of belt driven helis are now designed with anti-static grounding built into them. But it's a common and major problem on the Blade 500 lineup since there's no anti-static grounding in stock configuration. Static problems are more likely in dry climates and/or during the winter. A common remedy is lubing the belt with silicone oil and/or Teflon oil. An anti-static mod is also a good idea on this bird - I installed one myself about 2 weeks ago for redundancy, but had been using silicone/teflon without issue for the past 40+ flights on my Blade 500 3D.
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