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BENDIX/KING
H. The antenna should be kept clean. If left dirty (oil covered) the range of the DME
may be affected.
I.
On pressurized aircraft, the antenna should be sealed using RTV (016-01082-
0000) around the connector and mounting hardware.
J.
All antennas should be sealed around the outside for moisture protection using
RTV or equivalent.
2.3.4.2 KA 60/61 Installation (Refer to Figure
A. Peel the backing off the antenna template and apply template to the aircraft at the
desired mounting location.
B. Drill or cut the proper size holes for mounting the antenna, then remove the tem-
plate.
C. Using the antenna as a stencil, draw a line around the base of the antenna that will
come into contact with the aircraft. Then carefully scrape off the paint within the
stenciled area. Lightly sand the bare metal with fine sandpaper to insure removal
of all paint and protective coatings.
D. Sand the inside area of the aircraft where the backing plate will be located to re-
move the chromate or other protective finish.
E. Apply Alumiprep No. 33 (016-01127-0000) following the directions on the container
to cleanse the metal of any residue.
F. Apply Alodine No. 1001 (016-01128-0000) following the directions on the container.
G. Rivet the backing plate into place, if required.
H. Mount the antenna using #8 star washers (089-08017-0037) and 8-32 nuts (089-
02148-0032) included with the antenna.
I. RG-400 or equivalent coaxial cable is normally used on installations having a cable
run of ten feet or less. For cable runs from ten to twenty feet, use RG-142B/U cable
(024-00002-0000).
J. Inspect coaxial cable connector for proper center contact, then fasten it securely to
the antenna.
Rev 4, October/2004
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