Prop longevity

SinMaster21 · Jun 23, 2016

As I'm approaching 50 flights on my bird. I began to wonder about routine maintenance. After a complete visual inspection I began to fixed my attention on the props. Showing no signs of damage or stress, I couldn't help but to wonder. Do they have a suggested life span? Should they be replace at regular intervals? I call upon the experts to weight in and help out a not yet seasoned phantom flyer.

Oh yeah, any other maintenance tips, or anything specific to look out for would be greatly appreciated!

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tcope · Jun 23, 2016

No need to replace unless damaged.

johngussman · Jun 23, 2016

well I have over 400 flights with my original props over a years time and so far so good.

Meta4 · Jun 23, 2016

SinMaster21 said:
As I'm approaching 50 flights on my bird. I began to wonder about routine maintenance. After a complete visual inspection I began to fixed my attention on the props. Showing no signs of damage or stress, I couldn't help but to wonder. Do they have a suggested life span? Should they be replace at regular intervals? I call upon the experts to weight in and help out a not yet seasoned phantom flyer.

If they are only hitting air and you don't damage the threads by overtightening, the props last a long time.

alokbhargava · Jun 23, 2016

As Meta4 said unless you notice damage on threads or chipping / cracks on edges, you need not change props. You may need just a wipe with lightly moist cloth to get any dirt out. I notice red black marks sometimes and clean them.

Props are not expensive and play very important role in flying, you can always buy new set to have peace of mind.