# Elios 3 Maintenance

### General maintenance

Elios 3 doesn't require a maintenance service, only some parts need replacement based of their flight time.

 \- Cleaning: Every mission

 \- Motors: Every 50 hours of flight time

 \- Propellers: Every 10 hours of flight time

 \- Batteries: Every 50 Cycles or 6 months of use.

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If any damage is noticed on a component, it shall be changed, even if it doesn't reach its lifetime limit (e.g. damaged propeller tip).

If any doubt, please [contact the support](https://www.flyability.com/support-request?hsCtaTracking=6aa8ef40-efa3-4798-9e33-9deb6957fb87%7Cf561b818-9d5e-4be7-a69e-4460b78a9539)
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### Cleaning the aircraft

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Most of the drone and the cage can be cleaned with compressed air and Isopropanol alcohol with a soft plastic brush.

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### Cage element replacement

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**Necessary:**

* Zip tie 2.5x100mm
* Mechanic plier and Cutting plier
* Cage elements
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### Propellers replacement

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**Necessary:**

* Propellers
* 1.4 Nm Driver with 8mm socket
* Gloves (propellers can be sharp!)
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### Motors replacement

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**Necessary:**

* Motor
* T8 Bit with 0.4 Nm driver
* Motor centering jig&#x20;
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### LIDAR Playload replacement

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**Necessary:**

* T8 Bit with 0.4 Nm driver
* LIDAR cap
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### LED Panel replacement

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**Necessary:**

* LED panel
* T8 screwdriver
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