Site preparation
3-8 Chapter 3: Installation 99-145912-A
3.2.6 Mast foundation and height
The ADU mast must be designed to carry the weight of the ADU
(126 kg), plus the weight of the mast flange. The mast must also be able
to withstand on-board vibrations and wind speeds up to 110 knots on
the radome, even in icing conditions.
Follow the guidelines in the sections:
• ADU mast flange
• Mast length and diameter
ADU mast flange
To prepare the mast flange do as follows:
1. Fit the top of the ADU mast with a flange with clearance holes
matching the bushings in the radome and with minimum 4 gusset
plates. No center hole is necessary in the flange.
• Flange thickness: Minimum 15 mm.
• 4 gusset plates: Minimum 15 mm thick, must be placed close
to the holes in the mounting plate and evenly distributed.
2. Make sure that the recommended flatness on the mast mount
plateau is below 3,0 mm.
Figure 3-6: ADU mast flange, top and side view
Gusset plates
(15 mm thick)
15 mm
Max. 440 mm
Figure 3-7: ADU mast flange, recommended flatness on the mast mount
plateau