Replace Lateral Tail Piece on Helicopter Orange Sply
By Carrera； Der Spezialist | Published: 2026-10-25
Category: How-to Guides
Step-by-step guide to replacing the lateral tail piece mount on a Carrera Orange Sply helicopter. Includes common mistakes and fit checkpoints.
Quick answer
Replace the lateral tail piece mount on your Orange Sply RC helicopter by removing the damaged part, fitting the new Carrera replacement (501005), and checking alignment before flight.
Why replace the lateral tail piece yourself?
The lateral tail piece mount is a small but critical part that connects the tail boom to the vertical fin. A cracked or bent mount can cause vibration or loss of tail control. Swapping it yourself saves a shop visit and gets you back in the air quickly.
The Carrera lateral Tail Piece Mount for Helicopter Orange Sply (501005) is a direct-fit spare for this model. It is sold as a standard option under SKU 370410108. No cutting or drilling is required.
Step-by-step replacement
- Remove the damaged mount: Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws securing the old lateral tail piece mount. Gently pull the mount away from the tail boom and vertical fin. If it is glued, apply a drop of debonder or carefully twist it loose. Check that no plastic shards remain in the screw holes.
- Fit the new Carrera mount (501005): Align the new mount with the screw holes on the tail boom and vertical fin. Insert the screws and tighten them evenly by hand. Do not overtighten—the plastic can crack. If the screw holes feel stripped, use a tiny drop of threadlocker (medium strength) to secure them.
- Perform a pre-flight check: Gently wiggle the tail assembly to confirm the mount holds firmly. Spin the tail rotor by hand to ensure the mount does not rub against the rotor or linkage. If everything feels solid, the repair is complete. Always test hover at low altitude before full flight to verify tail control.
Product fact
- lateral Tail Piece Mount for Helicopter Orange Sply (501005): The Carrera lateral Tail Piece Mount for Helicopter Orange Sply (501005) is a spare part for RC flight models, offered under the Carrera brand with SKU 370410108 under the Standard option. This means the mount is a factory-specified replacement, so you can be confident it will fit the Orange Sply tail assembly without modifications.
lateral Tail Piece Mount for Helicopter Orange Sply (501005)
