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TM00358 Rev. A
WARNING: TURRET IS A HEAVY ITEM. USE ONLY APPROVED EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES FOR
UNPACKING AND LIFTING THE TURRET.
WARNING: SUPPLIED MOUNTING SCREWS FOR SERVICE STAND ONLY. DO NOT USE SERVICE STAND
MOUNTING SCREWS FOR INSTALLING THE TURRET INTO AN AIRCRAFT.
WARNING: AIRWORTHINESS OF THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INTEGRATING THE SYSTEM
ONTO THE AIRCRAFT IS THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY.
WARNING: DANGER ZONE. THE TURRET IS REMOTELY CONTROLLED AND CAPABLE OF CONTINUOUS
MOVEMENT FROM DRIVE MOTORS THAT ARE CAPABLE OF FORCES THAT CAN INJURE
PERSONNEL.
Note: This installation procedure assumes that there is a hoisting device available to raise and lower the turret.
Installing the Turret
1. Pull and tag the main breaker to disable power and steering control to the turret.
2. Make sure that the power, communications and video cables are in the correct position.
3. Turn the turret and make sure that the sensor windows face in the correct direction for the Forward steering
mode.
4. Remove the J1, J2 and J3 connector cover caps from the turret lid and put them in the shipping case.
5. Lift the turret to within 30 cm (12") of the aircraft mounting plate.
6. Put the power cable into the J1 connector of the turret lid. If necessary, twist the cable connector to align the
guide keys and then push in to complete the connection.
7. Tighten the power MIL-C-38999 threaded lock-ring to the J1 connector of the turret lid. Stop when you
cannot see the red line on the threads.
8. Put the communication cable into the J2 connector of the turret lid, and tighten the MIL-C-38999 threaded
lock-ring. Stop when you cannot see the red line on the threads.
9. Put the video cable into the J3 connector of the turret lid, and tighten the MIL-C-38999 threaded lock-ring.
Stop when you cannot see the red line on the threads.
10. If used, put the GPS antenna cable into the GPS antenna connector and tighten the lock-ring.
11. Make sure that the tension of the cables is correct for installation. Put the cables in position for installation.
12. Lift the turret until the alignment pins are within 13 mm (0.5") of the aircraft mounting plate.
13. Make sure that the lid alignment pins are in line with the holes in the aircraft mounting plate.
14. Slowly lift the turret and make sure that interface plate and the aircraft mounting plate are parallel.
15. Install all mounting screws (1/4"-28 NAS 1351-4).
16. Use the bolt tightening pattern and tighten all screws in sequence.
17. Use the bolt tightening pattern and torque all screws to 11 Nm (100 in-lbs) in sequence.
18. Remove the bottom piece of the shipping case from the turret.
19. Keep the service stand top plate, legs and foam inserts in the shipping case.
20. Put the lid on shipping case and attach the latches. Keep the shipping case in a dry location.
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Chapter 4 - Turret Aircraft Installation
October 2007
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