Spartan 760 Gyro

Mounting

The correct operation, performance and stability of your Spartan gyro can be greatly affected by the way it is fixed on the aircraft. It is essential that the gyro is mounted on a flat surface accurately perpendicular to the main shaft. When possible choose a rigid mounting location close to the centre of gravity (CoG) of the aircraft. Avoid mounting the gyro on weak structures far away from the CoG such as the electronics tray at the front of the helicopter; these locations are often subject to substantially more vibration. Avoid mounting the gyro in direct proximity to other electronic equipment and particularly servos. The supplied mounting kit contains a stainless steel plate and adhesive foam pads which have been selected by

Spartan RC to give the correct mass and shore hardness for effective vibration damping. Using other types of adhesive tape will affect the balance and the performance of your gyro. Small electric helicopters often have much lower vibration levels and it may be possible to mount the gyro only using a single 3mm foam pad without the steel plate. In high vibration environments the strong adhesive tape can be substituted with a second 3mm foam pad. Where possible do not fix the cable to the helicopter for the first 5cm (2 inches) from the gyro end to reduce transmission of vibrations through the cable.

Connectivity port for computer interface and programming display.

Strong adhesive tape

Stainless steel plate

3mm adhesive foam pad

Important: Do not mount the gyro in locations where it may be subjected to high levels of oily smoke, fuel, or other liquids. Do not allow the cable to touch the sharp edge of the helicopter frames as over time the cable insulation may be damaged. Inspect the condition of the adhesive pads as part of your regular pre-flight checks.

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