130 S Manual

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Troubleshooting Guide

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Helicopter control response

is inconsistent or requires

extra trim to neutralize

movement

Aircraft was not initialized properly

or a vibration is interfering with the

sensor operation

Disconnect the ﬂ ight battery, center the control trim and

re-initialize the helicopter

Helicopter will not

respond to throttle

Throttle too high and/or throttle trim

is too high

Disconnect the ﬂ ight battery, place the throttle stick in the

lowest position and lower the throttle trim a few clicks.

Connect the ﬂ ight battery and allow the model to initialize

Helicopter moved during initializa-

tion

Disconnect the flight battery and re-initialize the helicop-

ter while keeping the helicopter from moving

Helicopter has

reduced ﬂ ight time

or is underpowered

Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge the ﬂ ight battery

Flight battery is damaged

Replace the ﬂ ight battery and follow the ﬂ ight battery

instructions

Flight conditions might be too cold Make sure the battery is warm (room temperature) before use

LED on receiver ﬂ ashes

rapidly and aircraft will

not respond to transmitter

(during binding)

Transmitter too near aircraft during

binding process

Power off the transmitter. Move the transmitter a larger

distance from the aircraft. Disconnect and reconnect the

ﬂ ight battery to the aircraft. Follow the binding instructions

Bind switch or button was not held

while transmitter was powered on

Power off transmitter and repeat bind process

Aircraft or transmitter is too close to

large metal object, wireless source

or another transmitter

Move aircraft and transmitter to another

location and attempt binding again

Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist

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Ball Links

Make sure the plastic ball link holds the control ball, but is not tight (binding) on the ball. When a link is

too loose on the ball, it can separate from the ball during ﬂ ight and cause a crash. Replace worn ball links

before they fail.

Cleaning

Make sure the battery is not connected before cleaning. Remove dust and debris with a soft brush or a

dry, lint-free cloth.

Bearings Replace bearings when they become notchy (sticky in places when turning) or draggy.

Wiring Make sure the wiring does not contact moving parts. Replace damaged wiring and loose connectors.

Fasteners

Make sure there are no loose screws, other fasteners or connectors. Do not over-tighten metal screws in

plastic parts. Tighten screws so the parts are mated together, then turn the screw only 1/8th of a turn more.

Rotors

Make sure there is no damage to rotor blades and other parts which move at high speed. Damage to

these parts includes cracks, burrs, chips or scratches. Replace damaged parts before ﬂ ying. Verify both

main rotor blades have the correct and equal tension in the blade grips. When the helicopter is held up

sideways, the main blades should support their own weight. When the helicopter is shaken lightly, the

blades should fall.

Tail

Inspect the tail rotor for damage and replace if necessary. Verify the tail motor bolts, tail rotor adapter bolts and

tail motor mount bolts are properly tightened. Inspect the tail boom for any damage and replace if necessary.

Mechanics

Inspect the main frame and landing gear for damage and replace if necessary. Check the mainshaft for

vertical play and adjust the locking collar if necessary. Verify that the main gear mesh is correct and that

no tight spots exist in the 360 degree rotation. Inspect all wires for damage and replace as necessary.