Replacing a Servo - HobbyZone® AeroScout™ S and S 2 1.1m

Please click "Show More" for links and more information. The latest version of the AeroScout S 2 1.1m ( seen here: horizonhobby.cc/aeroscout ) now includes this more durable metal-geared servo for the rudder and nose wheel steering...which you can also use in place of any of the other servos in the model: www.horizonhobby.com/product/...
PLEASE NOTE: Not all servos rotate in the correct direction which could result in SAFE reacting in the OPPOSITE direction causing a crash!! Also, some servos may not fit in the mounting space and/or work well with the gain settings for AS3X/SAFE. That in mind we strongly recommend ONLY using the servo linked above if you'd like to upgrade to a more durable servo!
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This video covers replacing a servo in the AeroScout S, and many of the same instructions and tips also apply when replacing servos in other aircraft.
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[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

The latest version of the AeroScout S 2 1.1m ( seen here: horizonhobby.cc/aeroscout ) now includes this more durable metal-geared servo for the rudder and nose wheel steering...which you can also use in place of any of the other servos in the model: www.horizonhobby.com/product/13g-sub-micro-metal-gear-servo/SPMSA392.html PLEASE NOTE: Not all servos rotate in the correct direction which could result in SAFE reacting in the OPPOSITE direction causing a crash!! Also, some servos may not fit in the mounting space and/or work well with the gain settings for AS3X/SAFE. That in mind we strongly recommend ONLY using the servo linked above if you'd like to upgrade to a more durable servo!

[@justdirtbiking]

Just replaced my nose gear and rudder servo with the upgraded 13g metal servo after a crash where it stripped out the plastic servo. Thank you for the info! Plug and play install and a nice upgrade as well

[@muhammadsteinberg]

Great video! Replacing entire fuselage. This helps a lot...

[@kartikeyakankanala1097]

This Video was perfect. I crashed my plane HARD and fixed it perfectly thanks to your Video

[@philiproos9409]

Some one on you tube said one of the differences between analogue servos and digital servos was when an analogue servo will give out a buzz when stalled or overloaded , where is digital servos often buzz for any reason and may not have a problem. GREAT video

[@zachhall5852]

YO! Just wanna say this video was perfect. Guided me through exactly what I needed to do to get my plane back in air! Great vid! If anyone has any recommendations on what my next plane should be let me know! I think I want a jet ✌🏻✌🏻

[@BrGoBu]

This guy's narration (and voice) is excellent on this repair. The video of the small space where the servo goes is marginal (too dark). As I pan through all the comments and questions, I noticed Horizon Hobbies does not respond to anyone. Some people are even asking for "where can I get such and such parts?"...no guidance from HH whatsoever. HH really does themselves a disservice (lousy customer service and marketing) by not putting someone on staff to address video comments about their products.

[@epoweredrc]

Good info, when replacing a servo, if its in a tight spot i will use some small thread/string and tie to the servo plug when i unplug it, then it comes out of the servo slot. I untie it then tie the string to the new plug then use the other end to pull the wire back up to the RX. this is really helpful with doing aileron servos and or servos in the rear of the fuse.

[@DLM517]

I have rc boats too. I place 1/32 piece of ply where thing get to tight and also use velcro.

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Great info,thanks.

[@michaelkennedy320]

Thanks for the video. If you tie or tape a string to the servo lead before you pull it off then you can use the string and tie it to the new servo lead and fish it back through.

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Yes! Great suggestion Michael :)

[@ChileMiPais]

Hello Horizon I got my new fuselage in the mail thank you so much, I got everything installed except for the receiver as the Balsa floor cuttings are different. It would be great to show how to install receiver on a new fuselage. On the original mounting it used for small screws underneath impossible to do on the new aircraft

[@jeffedydooda]

Great video,,very useful,I'm a complete newbie to the hobby, ,so I'm looking for a bit of help and advice , I've just bought aeroscout and unfortunately on my 2nd flight, I crashed into tree,, my problem looks exact same as yours,,flap servo gone, elevator working, it is going up and down but if I move left or right, should flaps on wings also go up and down, I've no movement on them at all? Any advice is very much appreciated

[@HolaACchillin]

I just bout an aero scout and the servo was dead at the start. This video is so helpful! I can stand by this company because on how to videos like this. Any upgraded servo available that can be used instead of the factory a390?

[@ethan3049]

Any place I can buy the balsa wood piece under the canopy?

[@BenFreedmanRacing]

That screwdriver is awesome

[@flystol]

My friend it doesn't take a crash a good solid landing will do it also

[@boomstickbelgian2775]

I have the same issue after a less than soft landing. Would suggest a magnet coupling on the front wheel control arm or something similar to prevent this servo from dying prematurely. Love the plane!

[@lamp5067]

This is a great idea, Got my plane brand new, landed it for the first time, then this happend. I now have to replace the servo. Pretty annoying.

[@TC-dp3vv]

@@lamp5067 Did you try to work with the warranty?

[@KingMui0]

How would you do this for the mini version and where could i purchase a link for a replacement my elevator control has been fizzing out and vibrating when activated so i wanna replace it.

[@29Shultzy]

Hi everyone anybody know when ordering a new fuselage nothing shows you how to remove the motor from old fuselage and all those components to the new fuselage body. I am new to this thx.

[@papapsadventures6119]

Can you temporarily remove the receiver to make connecting the wire leads easier?

[@TakeOffTime]

While replacing the rudder servo for my Aeroscout S 2 1.1m, I lost the first screw needed to remove the servo arm. Does anyone know where I can find that screw? Thanks and HFTA!

[@chazbanx]

Is the aeroscout compatible with any other servo besides the a390?

[@dooddrones6521]

How about the aileron servos? I don't see any mounts there, it looks like they're glued in. Which is pretty dumb

[@poker8193]

Cut the old wire and tape the new one too it then use it to pull in the new one

[@troymcgowen3512]

How do you take the wing servo out?

[@cfvrq]

Just bought my Aero Scout a few days ago and found out the left wing aileron isn’t working. I’ll be bringing the plane back to the hobby shop tomorrow to replace or fix🙁

[@SlorideI20]

Can't find the s390. Same servo that was changed in this video. What is the equivalent?

[@rb5235]

The servo is a A390 part (SPMSA390) it's $8.99 you can find it on the AeroScout page under Parts & Accessories tab. It's not a bad idea to order 2 b/c that servo goes out easy with a good nose bump to the front wheel or fuselage.

[@SlorideI20]

Thanks Ron. I just found it at Active Powersports. It didn't show up on a Google search. I just came across it by chance. I would upgrade to one with metal gears if I knew the part number. Thanks for your response.

[@SkySim]

Funny how those goal posts just pop up out of no where.

[@jeffjorczak]

My out of the box elevator servo only moves about 5 degrees with full stick deflection. What might be the cause of that?

[@jeffjorczak]

Solved: I had to map channel 6 (panic) to a switch, as it was defaulting to on and this restricted elevator movement.

[@djonesbangthatbeat]

Need help I just crash

[@spicytranslations9604]

Would u technically be able to fly without the rudder and wheel servo?

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Possibly, but not likely or guaranteed! The replacement servo you need is $8.99 and in stock in our US warehouses...it's better to not risk it and to wait a few days to replace it: www.horizonhobby.com/product/8g-servo-aeroscout/SPMSA390.html

[@spicytranslations9604]

@@HorizonHobbyProducts I went ahead and flew it with the servo disconnected and it flew fairly decent. Some of the turns were a little awkward but totally doable. I will be getting a servo though 😆

[@vbnautical5041]

Anyone replace these stock servos with upgraded ones?

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

The latest version of the AeroScout S 2 1.1m ( seen here: horizonhobby.cc/aeroscout ) now includes this more durable metal-geared servo for the rudder and nose wheel steering...which you can also use in place of any of the other servos in the model: www.horizonhobby.com/product/13g-sub-micro-metal-gear-servo/SPMSA392.html PLEASE NOTE: Not all servos rotate in the correct direction which could result in SAFE reacting in the OPPOSITE direction causing a crash!! Also, some servos may not fit in the mounting space and/or work well with the gain settings for AS3X/SAFE. That in mind we strongly recommend ONLY using the servo linked above if you'd like to upgrade to a more durable servo!

[@Mikinct]

Where can I find the link to buy a replacement wing servo for my aeroscout 21.1m Plane? Seems like wire are much longer than rudder/elevator servos.

[@TheNightmare217]

Soo your saying... to replace the front servo. I can either buy a new fuselage or buy a new plane. I don't see why they couldn't just put a cover underneath the fr wheel 😔. Planes great otherwise 🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@ethan3049]

Can’t you just replace the servo?

[@maxun1]

What about you guys stop installing garbage plastic servos and install good quality cheap metal gear servos?

[@maxun1]

@Eddy Jin metal servos will take the crash, garbage servos will stall, like the one in this crash.

[@awuma]

Easy to install better servos if needed.... as shown here. The rudder/nosewheel servo would be the prime candidate.

[@BillKisel]

@@awuma That's what I do with my RC ground vehicles when I break a part. Makes sense, if available, to do the same with RC planes.

[@LoveRC]

@@awuma can you recommend a metal gear replacement?