Installation Manual

98-152675-A 4-1
Chapter 4
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Maintenance 4
This chapter has the following sections:
• General maintenance and repair
• Events generated by the LGA-5005
• Returning units for repair
4.1 General maintenance and repair
The LGA-5005 does not require maintenance or adjustment apart from routine checking of
its installation. However, periodic removal for corrosion inspection should be performed in
accordance with the FAA approved (or governing regulatory agency) Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness for the installation.
4.1.1 Technical support
Cobham provides a global network of highly qualified technical support engineers available
24/7/365 access in a Follow-the-sun support pattern.
When contacting the Cobham technical support engineers you have the following options:
1. Send an e-mail to [e-mail]
2. Use the Follow-the-sun technical hotline:
• EMEA: [phone]
• Americas: [phone]
• APAC: [phone]
• Greater China: [phone]
3. Use the online partner portal
www.cobham.com/satcom, Cobham SYNC Partner Portal.
Submit an email to: [e-mail] to request login credentials.
The
Cobham SYNC Partner Portal can be used to verify stock levels, register warranty
items and for general spare parts management.
4.1.2 Repair and Servicing
Return the unit to the FAR Part 145 repair station for assessment. The antenna is only
repairable by the original equipment manufacturer (refer to the ACMM [3]). For information
on how to return a unit for repair, see Returning units for repair on page 4-3.
4.1.3 Maintenance intervals
Inspection intervals are equal to the Mandatory Periodic Inspection interval for the aircraft
type on which it is fitted. It is also advisable to inspect the antenna if the aircraft is