Troubleshooting Guide; Limited Warranty - Horizon Hobby BLADE 360CFX 3S BNF BASIC Manuel D'utilisation

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem
Low fl ight battery or transmitter battery voltage
AR636A is not in bind mode
Helicopter will not bind
to the transmitter
Transmitter is not in bind mode
(during binding)
Transmitter too close to the helicopter during binding
process
Helicopter is bound to a different model memory
Helicopter will not link to
(ModelMatch™ radios only)
the transmitter
(after binding)
Flight battery/Transmitter battery charge is too low
The helicopter was moved during initialization
AR636A will not initialize The transmitter is powered off
Controls are not centered
Throttle not at idle and/or throttle trim is too high
The transmitter is not in normal mode or throttle hold is on
Helicopter will not respond
The motor is not connected to the ESC or the motor wires
to the throttle but responds
are damaged
to other controls
Flight battery charge is too low
Throttle channel is reversed
Flight battery has low voltage
Flight battery is old or damaged
Helicopter power is lacking Flight battery cells are unbalanced
Excessive current is being drawn through the BEC
Tail drive belt tension is not correct
Main rotor head is not spinning in the correct direction
Transmitter settings are not correct
Helicopter will not lift off
Flight battery has low voltage
Main rotor blades are installed backwards
Rudder control and/or sensor direction reversed
Tail servo is damaged
The helicopter tail spins out
of control
Inadequate control arm throw
Tail belt is too loose
Cyclic gain is too high
The helicopter wobbles in
Headspeed is too low
fl ight
Dampers are worn

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Possible Cause
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Fully charge or replace the fl ight battery and/or transmitter batteries
Make sure the bind plug is connected to the AR636A BND/DAT port
Power on the transmitter while holding the Trainer/Bind switch. Hold the Trainer/Bind
switch until binding is complete
Power off the transmitter. Move the transmitter further away from the helicopter.
Disconnect and reconnect the fl ight battery to the helicopter and follow binding instructions
Disconnect the fl ight battery. Select the correct model memory on the transmitter
Reconnect the fl ight battery
Replace or recharge batteries
Lay the helicopter on its side during initialization if windy
Power on the transmitter
Center elevator, aileron and rudder controls. Make sure the throttle is at idle
Lower the throttle stick and lower the throttle trim
Make sure the transmitter is in normal mode and throttle hold is off
Connect the motor wires to the ESC and check motor wires for damage
Replace or recharge fl ight battery
Reverse the throttle channel on the transmitter
Fully charge the fl ight battery
Replace the fl ight battery
Fully charge the fl ight battery, allowing the charger time to balance the cells
Check all servos and the helicopter motor for damage
See "Checking Tail Drive Belt Tension" in this manual
Make sure the main rotor head is spinning clockwise. Refer to the motor control test
Check throttle and pitch curve settings and pitch control direction
Fully charge the fl ight battery
Install the main rotor blades with the thicker side as the leading edge
Make sure the rudder control and the rudder sensor are operating in the correct direction
Check the rudder servo for damage and replace if necessary
Check the rudder control arm for adequate travel and adjust if necessary
Make sure the tail drive belt tension is adjusted correctly
Please review the Advanced Settings - Gain Adjustments section
Increase the helicopter's head speed via your transmitter settings and/or using a freshly
charged fl ight pack
Replace the main rotor head dampers
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