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Old 04-13-2009, 09:41 PM
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Old 04-13-2009, 10:50 PM
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Default What is this about?

I have a TruTrak Digiflight IIVS and I saw this thread but I cant figure out what the problem was and if I need to fix my servo or not. Can someone clarify or send me the link to the original problem that prompted this fix?
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Old 04-14-2009, 07:30 AM
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I have a TruTrak Digiflight IIVS and I saw this thread but I cant figure out what the problem was and if I need to fix my servo or not. Can someone clarify or send me the link to the original problem that prompted this fix?
Here is what started it all:
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ad.php?t=36393

I just replaced my screws a couple of weeks ago during my condition inspection. I had torque seal on them, so I knew they were OK prior to replacement, but when I removed them, there was no Locktite.
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Old 04-14-2009, 10:57 AM
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Got my screws today. There seems to be some dab of blue paint on them. It does not seem special? I think a bit of locktite will be in order . Any comments.
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Old 04-14-2009, 11:18 AM
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Default Link is dead

Link to the Trutrak problem is dead.
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Old 04-14-2009, 01:23 PM
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Got my screws today. There seems to be some dab of blue paint on them. It does not seem special? I think a bit of locktite will be in order . Any comments.
That blue paint is actually a nylon insert. You can always add locktite, but shouldn't be necessary.
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Old 04-14-2009, 02:44 PM
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Got my screws today. There seems to be some dab of blue paint on them. It does not seem special? I think a bit of locktite will be in order . Any comments.
The screws are from Nylok. The blue patch is a piece of permanently bonded nylon threadlocker. There is no need for locktite on the new screws. Thanks!
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Old 04-14-2009, 09:45 PM
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The blue Loctite is a medium hold product and can be broken with a firm-but-not-difficult twist on the screw driver. Mine came out relatively easy but both showed the blue-gray discoloration of blue Loctite and exhibited moderate resistance to the initial twist.
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For the record.......mine were mildely tight but were a piece of cake to remove.
I should have mentioned that I looked for a Loctite color (purple, blue or red) on my screws and there was none present.

I am thankful that TruTrak came up with a solution and that I replaced the screws.
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Old 04-22-2009, 12:14 PM
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I agree - I think that we need to wait for the Tru Tech Solution before we either apply our own fixes OR congratulate anyone.


Paul

Yea, I wouldn't get to congratulating until you've experienced the real Trutrak.


TT wants a $150 for brkts up front so I innitiate the following correspondence:

Email between me and TT:

A bunch of blah, blah, blah and then I ask: What I want to know is: Will I get a $150 credit for not needing the brkts. when I order my next AP?



TT reply:

Unfortunately, you will not receive a credit on your next purchase. We include the hardware at no charge when servos or a full AP system are ordered from us. However, when a system is bought second hand and the customer just needs new hardware, it is not cost effective for us to just give away the hardware. When you order your new system (if it's for the same plane) just specify that you don't need the hardware. Thanks!


They are claiming the hardware is "free" Paleeease, nothing is free. Then they request that I specifically DON'T request the hardware in the future? WTF?


So I reply with this:

Why would I specify that if you will not give me a credit? If I am paying for the hardware a 2nd time I would expect to get it.

TT's 2nd reply:

We do not charge you for the hardware on orders containing servos. It is always included free of charge (except for a few installations that require an immense amount of fabrication). When you order another DII system, you will not be paying for the hardware again, however you will also not need it if your plane still has the brackets installed. Thanks!



What a bunch of BS! Like I said before NOTHING is free!

TT does NOT impress me and I hope GRT makes an AP that kicks their; You know what.

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Old 04-23-2009, 07:34 AM
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Default TruTrak is a great product, but...

I've been patiently waiting for screws for way too long. C'mon guys. There's no excuse for being this slow to respond to an issue worth putting a bulletin out on.

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