User's Manual

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
TCAS 3000 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System
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15 Dec 2005
B. Adjustment Procedure
Not Applicable.
C. Repair Procedure
The ACSS TCAS Directional Antenna is a non−repairable item. If the antenna is
damaged or determined to be faulty, it must be replaced with a new antenna.
D. Return to Service Procedures
Do the Return to Service Test Procedures referenced in the ADJUSTMENT/TEST section
of this manual.
5. Procedure for the Omnidirectional Antenna
A. Removal and Installation Procedure
(1) Remove the Omnidirectional Antenna.
(a) If applicable, use a phenolic scraper to remove aerodynamic sealant around
periphery of antenna baseplate.
(b) If applicable, remove sealant from antenna mounting screw holes.
(c) Remove retaining screws used to attach antenna to aircraft fuselage.
(d) Carefully pull antenna from fuselage.
(e) Disconnect coaxial cable from antenna connector.
(f) Put protective covers on the aircraft coaxial cable connector and the antenna
connector.
(2) Reinstall the Omnidirectional Antenna.
(a) If applicable, remove any existing aerodynamic sealant from antenna mounting
surface and clean antenna mounting area.
(b) Remove and clean sealant from baseplate and baseplate cutout.
(c) Remove protective covers from antenna and coaxial cable connectors.
(d) Examine antenna and coaxial cable connectors to make sure they are clean and
secure.
(e) Connect aircraft coaxial cable to antenna connector.
(f) Apply a coating of sealant under heads of antenna mounting screws and position
antenna on fuselage mounting surface. Attach antenna to fuselage with
mounting screws.
(g) Apply an aerodynamic sealant around the periphery of the antenna baseplate.