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How to Install an MCX Inner Shaft

The MCX is a miniature, radio-controlled helicopter manufactured by Blade. This coaxial aircraft uses two sets of main rotors that spin in opposite directions, providing control and maneuverability. Learn how to install the inner shaft on your MCX helicopter to ensure the coaxial mechanism is always in optimum condition.

Things You'll Need

Inner shaft
Upper rotor head and stabilizer
Bushing holder
Outer shaft
Lower rotor head
Upper swashplate
Bearing
Lower swashplate.
Main frame
Outer shaft bearing
Outer shaft main gear
Inner shaft main gear
Inner shaft main gear retaining collar
Hex wrench
4 screws

Instructions

- 1
  Slide one end of the inner shaft into the upper rotor head and stabilizer, then slide the bottom end of the shaft down through the bushing holder on top of the outer shaft, then insert the inner through the outer shaft.
- 2
  Insert the inner shaft through the lower rotor head, through the upper swashplate, the bearing, and the lower swashplate. Slide the inner shaft down through the main frame, then through an outer-shaft bearing, the outer-shaft main gear, the inner shaft main gear, and the inner-shaft main gear retaining collar.
- 3
  Use the hex wrench to tighten the two screws on the lower rotor head, one screw on the outer shaft retaining collar, and the one screw on the inner shaft main gear retaining collar. All of these screws will fasten the respective components onto the shaft assembly.

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