Caution Raptor Exhaust Mount

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Caution Raptor Exhaust Mount

Postby Graham Mac » Sun May 08, 2011 2:56 pm

Modify Raptor Exhaust mount rubber stud connection to with nut.
Many without nut...DOES come loose after pre flight...exhaust go's through prop.
refer pics...use it or lose it..your prop or your life.
Exhaust mount no nut.JPG
Exhaust mount with nut.JPG
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Re: Caution Raptor Exhaust Mount

Postby bobthebuilder » Sun May 08, 2011 9:39 pm

Isn't this your second prop this year?
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Re: Caution Raptor Exhaust Mount

Postby Graham Mac » Mon May 09, 2011 6:20 am

Hi Bob
Its not my Prop.Who's prop it is is not important.
Just advise that could mabe save someones life or craft.
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Re: Caution Raptor Exhaust Mount

Postby wiskeyfoxtrot » Mon May 09, 2011 10:55 am

There must be a safety wire attached to the exhaust as per your second picture. If there isnt it will go through the prop! My exhaust hanger blocks have broken in the past but the safety wire stopped it going through the prop ( the safety wire must be as tight as possible in order for the exhaust not to move around too much if the blocks fail or come loose ) Lock nuts MUST be fitted to bolts on exhaust hanger.

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