Vision Aerial SwitchBlade-Elite, Flight Manual

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EVERY 25 FLIGHTS
Remove Bodywork.
Tools Needed: 2mm Allen key, thread locker, and Phillips screwdriver.
1. Wire Connection:
o
Carefully inspect that all wire connections are secure and free of corrosion,
abrasion and any debris.
2. Motors:
o
With the aircraft unpowered, slowly rotate each motor feeling & listening for any
grinding or rubbing, any significant grinding or rubbing warrants a motor
replacement or rebuild.
3. Retractable Landing Gear:
o
With the landing gear in the retracted position make note of the position of the
servo horn relative to the servo body and remove it with the Phillips head screw
driver. This will free the retract leg and allow for the inspection. The leg should
move freely without any binding. The system is designed to work without the use
of lubricants, as they attract dust and can cause fouling. If binding is present
compressed air may be used to clear the joints of any debris. When reattaching
the servo horn, be sure to move the leg to the retracted position and match the
servo horn to the noted orientation. Then apply Threadlocker to the servo horn
screw
**DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP** and reassemble the servo horn (Blue #243
Loctite is recommended).
4. Batteries:
o
Plug each battery pack into the charger and complete a full charge via the
balance charging program. Once complete compare the highest voltage cell to
the lowest voltage cell. If the difference is greater than 30mV (0.03V) recycle the
pack.
5. Arms:
o
Inspect carefully the carbon fiber arms & empennage for cracks and/or
delamination. Small surface level delaminations of the clear coat pose no
significant threat, however any crack or separation that is deeper than the clear
coat warrants an immediate replacement of the arm.