97-40 Garmin GDL 69A XM Receiver Installation (continued)
E. Antenna
Refer to § 6-80 for antenna locations & R66 Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) Chapter 6.
NOTE
Antenna installation depends on optional equipment installed.
Removal
1. Turn battery & avionics switches off and pull out XM (2 amp) circuit breaker at
panel.
2. Using plastic scraper, remove B270-1 sealant from around XM antenna at corners
where it attaches to F706-1 cowling.
3. Remove screws securing antenna to cowling and disconnect antenna cable from
antenna. Remove antenna and rubber gasket.
Installation
1. Turn battery switches off and pull out XM (2 amp) circuit breaker at panel.
2. Install hardware securing XM antenna (with rubber gasket) to F706-1 cowling.
Verify security. Apply small bead B270-1 sealant (0.1 inch max in height) around
antenna at corners where it attaches to cowling and allow to dry.
3. Connect antenna cable to antenna. Verify security.
4. Perform ground checks per Part D steps 4 and 5.
F. Scheduled Maintenance and Inspections
NOTE
Refer to Garmin GDL 69A XM Receiver Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness.
G. Special Maintenance and Inspections
1. Turn battery & avionics switches off. Open circuit breaker panel.
2. Remove GDL 69A XM receiver per Part C. Inspect condition of and verify no obvious
damage to XM receiver, circuit breaker, and wiring. Verify no loose, chafed, or broken
wires or terminals. Verify no evidence of arcing.
3. Secure circuit breaker panel. Install XM receiver per Part D.
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