Installation Manual
Table Of Contents
- Safety summary
- About This Manual
- Introduction
- Installation
- Maintenance
- Illustrated parts list
- Equipment specifications
- References
- Glossary
- Index
Removal of the antenna
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3.5.1 Installation verification
Make sure that the antenna is fixed to the fuselage or mounting plate by means of 4 bolts,
which are externally accessed.
Refer to the Installation Manual of the satellite terminal for system verification tests [6].
3.6 Removal of the antenna
To remove the LGA-5005 where it has been installed either directly to the aircraft fuselage
or to a mounting plate follow the procedure below:
1. Remove the mastic sealant from the sealing cap grooves using a toothpick or the side of
a flat 4-6mm (0.16 – 0.24”) screwdriver.
2. Remove the sealing caps using a 4-6mm (0.16 – 0.24”) flat screwdriver (1/4 turn).
3. Remove the foam insert using a tweezer.
4. Remove the 4 mounting bolts using a Phillips screw driver with a #2 bit, and save for re-
installation.
5. If the antenna was installed with sealing compound, loosen the antenna from the
fuselage with a twisting motion and lift the antenna to expose the TNC connector.
6. Loosen the TNC connector using a 15mm (0.591") flat spanner.
Note
The air displacer inserts may be damaged during removal. Replace the inserts
when refitting the antenna.