5.4.2 Composite or Fabric Aircraft
The antenna requires a ground pla
conductive materials, such as composite materials or fiberglass, a ground plane must be
One method is to install the antenna inside the fuselage. The signal will radiate through the
fabric. It is important, however, to cho
restrictions, not shadowing or masking the signal by metal obstructions, still apply. Aircraft
structures such as tubing or ribs do not generally constitute an obstruction.
e ground plane may be installed as described in AC 43.13
This information is supplied as approved data.
5.4.2 Composite or Fabric Aircraft
The antenna requires a ground pla
00 square inches. On aircraft constructed with
conductive materials, such as composite materials or fiberglass, a ground plane must be
One method is to install the antenna inside the fuselage. The signal will radiate through the
fabric. It is important, however, to cho
se the location carefully. The same
restrictions, not shadowing or masking the signal by metal obstructions, still apply. Aircraft
structures such as tubing or ribs do not generally constitute an obstruction.
e ground plane may be installed as described in AC 43.13
This information is supplied as approved data.
00 square inches. On aircraft constructed with
conductive materials, such as composite materials or fiberglass, a ground plane must be
One method is to install the antenna inside the fuselage. The signal will radiate through the
se the location carefully. The same
restrictions, not shadowing or masking the signal by metal obstructions, still apply. Aircraft