Clutch Dust

[Roger]

I have one flight left on my second gallon of fuel through my N7.  My clutch is generating dust.
Is this a normal thing for a new Heli?  If it is a normal break in thing what would be a reasonable amount of flights to get the clutch " broken in " and not making this dust?

ROG

[Kevin Dalrymple]

It depends on if there are any hot starts or how fast the motor spins up when is tarting to spin the blades.

There is a little brake in on clutches and a little dust is OK. But a lit is not good.

[Kevin Feil]

Agreed, depends on if you have had a hot start, how high your idle is, and ramp up speed and do you practice autos and hit the throttle, Also flying style all together meaning collective management. Keep an eye on it. If I beat on mine pretty hard, with a lot of throttle hold maneuvers , mine shows signs of dusting as well. Hope Rymps info, and mine helps ease your thoughts.

BR,

K

[Roger]

Thanks fellas, I will keep an eye on it.

ROG