Intermittent Rudder Failure
Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 8:02 am
Intermittent rudder failure Futaba servo S3802.
Not a twitch, just no response. Either direction. Then rudder would work again in 5-15 seconds.
Sat it was ok, then Sunday after a few races, it started. Got worse and finally unable to sail.
NOT a battery problem. Load Tested and swapped 4 different ones. No water in the boat.
Futaba 2.4 6EX. RMG 280DL works perfectly.
Unable to duplicate the problem out of the water, or at home after the regatta. Might be a distance factor, but since the winch or jib trim is not affected don't see how.
No mechanical binding. Cannot find a frayed wire or connection/corrosion problem.
Any suggestions on possible causes, how to find the problem at home would be appreciated.
Not a twitch, just no response. Either direction. Then rudder would work again in 5-15 seconds.
Sat it was ok, then Sunday after a few races, it started. Got worse and finally unable to sail.
NOT a battery problem. Load Tested and swapped 4 different ones. No water in the boat.
Futaba 2.4 6EX. RMG 280DL works perfectly.
Unable to duplicate the problem out of the water, or at home after the regatta. Might be a distance factor, but since the winch or jib trim is not affected don't see how.
No mechanical binding. Cannot find a frayed wire or connection/corrosion problem.
Any suggestions on possible causes, how to find the problem at home would be appreciated.