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POSITION DETERMINING – MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
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VHF-NAV ANTENNA REPLACEMENT
Additional info &
References
Make sure Master Switch is set to OFF
Sand along antenna cover edges to localize
rivets
Remove rivets with suitable means
Remove mastic with a cutter blade or suitable
means along cover edges and in correspondence
of radiators holes
Remove paint from antenna cover to localize
cover rear holes (they were filled with mastic
during Tecnam manufacturing)
From cover rear holes loosen hex screw
Unscrew completely radiators from antenna
Unscrew and pull ring nut to remove connector
from antenna
Remove antenna from cover
Unscrew bolts to uninstall antenna from its
support
Replace antenna if needed
Install antenna on support: UNI5737- 4x25 bolt
(2x), UNI6592- 4 washer (4x), UNI7473 – 4
self-locking nut (2x).
REPLACE ALWAYS THE SELF LOCKING NUTS WITH NEW ONES
Insert antenna into cover and align cover holes
with antenna ones
Ensure that antenna threaded
holes are aligned with cover
fore holes
Tighten hex screws from cover rear holes to lock
radiators
Insert and screw ring nut to connect antenna
connector
Apply a mastic layer along rivets line and cover
lower edges: use sealant Type 1