If it's under warranty, I would go that route.
otherwise, I think you have some options. One would get the same insert. I am pretty sure that is not a special size insert. You should be able to get it from a bolt store or online. You should check that the aluminum thread is still in good shape.
The other option is use a Timesert or similar. They are pricier but what I like about them is that it is a not a spring type insert; it's a sleeve. I don't know if they have them in stainless steel though (the one I used in my car was not but I didn't need SS).
you can always go to a machinists; some retired guys from the trade are always happy to help for very cheap. My machinist is a retired Boeing machinist; he is always happy to see me because I am the excuse for him to play with his tools.

WillyWind said..
If it's under warranty, I would go that route.
otherwise, I think you have some options. One would get the same insert. I am pretty sure that is not a special size insert. You should be able to get it from a bolt store or online. You should check that the aluminum thread is still in good shape.
The other option is use a Timesert or similar. They are pricier but what I like about them is that it is a not a spring type insert; it's a sleeve. I don't know if they have them in stainless steel though (the one I used in my car was not but I didn't need SS).
you can always go to a machinists; some retired guys from the trade are always happy to help for very cheap. My machinist is a retired Boeing machinist; he is always happy to see me because I am the excuse for him to play with his tools.

That's great thanks. I've spoken to a few folk and understand this is repairable. I'll check out the helicoil and timesert options.

BobbinAbout said..

WillyWind said..
If it's under warranty, I would go that route.
otherwise, I think you have some options. One would get the same insert. I am pretty sure that is not a special size insert. You should be able to get it from a bolt store or online. You should check that the aluminum thread is still in good shape.
The other option is use a Timesert or similar. They are pricier but what I like about them is that it is a not a spring type insert; it's a sleeve. I don't know if they have them in stainless steel though (the one I used in my car was not but I didn't need SS).
you can always go to a machinists; some retired guys from the trade are always happy to help for very cheap. My machinist is a retired Boeing machinist; he is always happy to see me because I am the excuse for him to play with his tools.

That's great thanks. I've spoken to a few folk and understand this is repairable. I'll check out the helicoil and timesert options.

It always was a helicoil

I had the same with my 115 starboard black fuselage,
Just replace the helicole, super easy .

California said..
I had the same with my 115 starboard black fuselage,
Just replace the helicole, super easy .

Thanks. Hope it is easy!

Wen said..
Thanks for the useful info. Just a little question. I found online many different size of helicoils, both in length and diameter (like M5, M6, M8 etc.). Which one is the right one to order to fit the starboard fuselage?
Thanks in advance for the answer

M6