Maintenance
This page details all maintenance required on the IF1200.
Recommended Maintenance Activities
Before and after each flight conduct a visual inspection of the aircraft as described in the Sections, Preflight Checklist and Post Flight Maintenance.
At the 25 flight-hours mark, use an air can to dust out all motors free of debris.
If batteries are left in storage mode, they should be cycled once every 3 months. Refer to the Battery Safety Guidelines section for more information.
Check the motors at the 50 flight hours mark, by referring to section below, Motor Inspection
Maintenance Schedule for IF1200A
These recommendations are based on flight with a typical payload in optimal flight conditions. Additional maintenance may be needed at the pilot's discretion.
Recommended Maintenance Activities:
Pre-flight
25 Flight Hours
50 Flight Hours
3 Months
Inspect all moving components for wear/damage
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Check propellers for damage
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Dust all lenses
X
Check Battery Cell Voltage
X
Inspect all visible screws and tighten if needed according to torque guidelines (contact customer support)
X
Clean motors with an air can
X
Check motors
X
Enable Battery Storage Mode (if not in use)
X
Check Battery Cell Voltage (when in Storage Mode)
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Check Motors
Over time, motor bearings are exposed to wear and damage.
To inspect motor bearings for anomalies:
1
Give each motor a spin by hand
They should all coast to a stop and make the same sound
2
Firmly grab each motor by the propeller hub or rotating portion of the motor and wiggle side to side
There should be zero or minimal play and all should feel similar
Propeller Replacements
The screws can be removed and installed using an 2.5mm hex driver.
The propellers are attached to the motor with 4 mounting screws and a locating pin.
Propellors marked 26.2 x 8.5R are mounted in position 2, 4, and 5. (See diagram below).
Propellors marked 26.2 x 8.5L are mounted in position 1, 3, and 6. (See diagram below).
Use Loctite Blue 242 on screws
Torque screws to 1.2N
Every 3 Months: Check Battery Cell Voltage
Always check your battery's individual cell voltage before and after usage.
While storing your battery for an extended period of time, check the voltage of each individual cell at least once every three months using either a LiPo checker or charger.
When storing your battery, ensure each cell is between 3.85V to 3.90V.
If the cell(s) fall below 3.7V or have more than 0.05V/50mV(6S), 0.1V/100mV(12S) difference, please complete a charge/discharge cycle: At 1C of lower rate, charge the battery to 4.2V/cell, then discharge down to 3.55V/Cell, and finally back to 3.85-3.9V/cell for storage.
1
Always check your battery's individual cell voltage before and after usage.
2
While storing your battery for an extended period of time, check the voltage of each individual cell at least once every three months using either a LiPo checker or charger.
3
When storing your battery, ensure each cell is between 3.85V to 3.90V.
4
If the cell(s) fall below 3.7V or have more than 0.05V/50mV(6S), 0.1V/100mV(12S) difference, please complete a Charge/Discharge Cycle: At 1C a lower rate, charge the battery to 4.2V/cell, then discharge down to 3.55/Cell, and finally back to 3.85-3.9V/cell for storage.
Every 12 Months or 600 Flight Hours: Return to IFT for Inspection
As part of our commitment to deliver the highest quality of customer care, IFT encourages you to return your vehicle to us for wear and damage inspections. During this time, we will rigorously inspect the aircraft and provide you with a write-up for the following:
Necessary wear and damage assessment
Current revision on outdated parts
Motor Performance
Functional Flight Test
Necessary firmware updates
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