What the thread found

• A snap ring is the retaining component inserted into arm joints to keep the pin in place
• A spacer plug can fall out of the arm joints and should be replaced before use
• A bearing component can also be missing from arm joints
• The arm should not be flown with missing joint components due to structural integrity concerns
• Replacement parts can be obtained by contacting the manufacturer's technical support via phone or email

Depends on

• Discussion from 2015, component availability may have changed
• Initial support channels mentioned proved unresponsive for the original user
• No detailed information provided about installation procedure for replacement parts

Gear in this thread

Zephyrcatalog

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