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Old 14th Jan 2011, 19:59
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Rnut think you will find that there would be too much torque for the thrust bearing to cause a seize ie the drive system would overcome the bearing. The main rotor trx seizing would cause the driveshaft to shear off, however the mast is a serious piece of metal to let go !
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