Min. clearance between prop and A/V plate?

XcellR8

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Is there a minimum amount of clearance you should have between the tip of the blade and the A/V plate? If this distance is too close will there be heat or wear issues?
 

Texasmark

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Re: Min. clearance between prop and A/V plate?

I have run as close as 1/4 inch and had no issues.

Mark
 

XcellR8

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Re: Min. clearance between prop and A/V plate?

I just checked and 1/4" is what I have.
 

deejaycee_2000

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Re: Min. clearance between prop and A/V plate?

The closest I have is 5mm (0.19 inch) on one of my motors ........ it runs fine
 
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