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Installation of the ATC Antenna


TASK 34-52-11-400-001-A
Installation of the ATC Antenna


WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
ZONE: 127
ZONE: 128
ZONE: 223
ZONE: 224
ZONE: 233
ZONE: 234
FIN: 7SH1
FIN: 7SH2 ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
FIN: 7SH3
FIN: 7SH4 ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
1. Reason for the Job
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
 A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
REFERENCE
QTY
DESIGNATION
No specific
AR
SCRAPER - NON METALLIC
No specific
AR
TAPE - MASKING
 B. Consumable Materials
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
(Material No.04QAB2)
Coating_- Flexible Structure
(Material No.04TMB2)
Varnish-- Electrical Bonding Structure
(Material No.06AAB1)
Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Fillet -
(Material No.06ABF1)
Polysulfide Sealant-Fuel Tank Quick Curing -
(Material No.06AEB2)
Polysulfide Sealant-Low Adhesion Fillet Structure
(Material No.08BAA9)
Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - -
(Material No.14DBB1)
Release Agent-- Liquid Wax -
(Material No.14SBA1)
Textile-Lint free Cotton -
 C. Work Zones and Access Panels
ZONE/ACCESS
ZONE DESCRIPTION
127
REAR AVIONIC COMPARTMENT
128
REAR AVIONIC COMPARTMENT
223
FWD CAB OVERHEAD COMPARTMENT
224
FWD CAB OVERHEAD COMPARTMENT
233
FWD PASSENGER COMPT OVERHEAD COMPARTMENT
234
FWD PASSENGER COMPT OVERHEAD COMPARTMENT
 D. Expendable Parts
FIG.ITEM
DESIGNATION
IPC-CSN
6
O-RING SEAL
AIPC 34-52-11-01-010
 E. Referenced Information
REFERENCE
DESIGNATION
TASK 20-28-00-912-802-A
Electrical Bonding - General Maintenance Procedure
TASK 34-52-00-710-003-A
Operational Test of the ATC
TASK 34-52-00-740-004-A
BITE Test of the Air Traffic Control (ATC)
TASK 51-76-11-300-001-A
Repair of the Sealing
F ATC Antenna ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F ATC Antenna ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 34-52-11-860-050-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
   (1) FOR [7SH1] (ANTENNA-ATC BOTTOM, 1), [7SH2] (ANTENNA-ATC BOTTOM, 2)
     (a) Find Air Traffic Control (ATC) bottom antenna 1 (7SH1) at zone 127.
     (b) Find ATC bottom-antenna 2 (7SH2) at zone 128.
   (2) FOR [7SH3] (ANTENNA-ATC TOP, 1), [7SH4] (ANTENNA-ATC TOP, 2)
     (a) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 6M (20 FT) is in position at zone 234 for ATC top-antenna 1 (7SH3), or/and
     (b) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 6M (20 FT) is in position at zone 233 for ATC top-antenna 2 (7SH4).
Subtask 34-52-11-860-050-E ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
   (1) FOR [7SH1] (ANTENNA-ATC BOTTOM, 1)
     (a) Find Air Traffic Control (ATC) bottom antenna 1 (7SH1) at zone 127.
   (2) FOR [7SH3] (ANTENNA-ATC TOP, 1)
     (a) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 6M (20 FT) is in position at zone 234.
Subtask 34-52-11-865-051-A
B. Make sure that this(these) circuit breaker(s) is(are) open, safetied and tagged:
PANELDESIGNATIONFINLOCATION
** ON A/C ALL
FOR FIN: 7SH3 (ANTENNAATC TOP, 1) FOR FIN: 7SH1 (ANTENNAATC BOTTOM, 1)
49VUCOM NAV/ATC/15SH1G11
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
FOR FIN: 7SH4 (ANTENNAATC TOP, 2) FOR FIN: 7SH2 (ANTENNAATC BOTTOM, 2)
121VUCOM NAV/ATC/25SH2K07
4. Procedure
WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT GET THE FLUID ON YOUR SKIN OR IN YOUR EYES. IF YOU DO:
  • FLUSH IT AWAY WITH CLEAN WATER
  • GET MEDICAL AID.
Subtask 34-52-11-914-054-A
CAUTION: AFTER TEN DAYS OF FLIGHT WITH INTERPOSITION SEALANT OR A GEL/ SILICON GASKET, DO THESE STEPS:
  • CLEAN THE AREA AROUND THE ANTENNA, AND
  • APPLY A SEALANT BEAD AROUND THE ANTENNA AND/OR SEALANT ON THE HEADS OF THE SCREWS.
IF YOU DO NOT DO THIS, WATER CAN GO INTO THE STRUCTURE AND CORROSION CAN OCCUR.
CAUTION: AFTER THREE DAYS OF FLIGHT WITHOUT SEALANT, DO THE FULL INSTALLATION OF THE ANTENNA:
  • REMOVE THE ANTENNA
  • CLEAN THE FUSELAGE AND ANTENNA SURFACES AND REMOVE ALL SIGNS OF HUMIDITY.
IF YOU DO NOT DO THIS, WATER CAN GO INTO THE STRUCTURE AND CORROSION CAN OCCUR.
A. Aircraft Antenna Sealant-Exemption.
Obey the indications given in the table that follows if it is not possible to:
  • Apply the sealant.
  • Let the sealant cure during the applicable curing time.
This table gives the time limits that are applicable for the sealant installation on the Aircraft Traffic Control (ATC) antenna.
These limits are adapted to:
  • The antenna installation configuration
  • The antenna location
  • The sensitive condition of the antenna to water infiltration
  • The available condition of the sealant.
Configuration of the antenna installation
If the Airline has sealant but cannot wait until the sealant is cured
If the airline has no sealant available
Sealant between the antenna and the fuselage (interposition sealant):
  • Sealing bead around the antenna
  • Sealant on the heads of the screws
  • O-ring at the antenna connector level.
  • It is permitted to fly for a maximum of ten days without the sealing bead around the antenna if the interposition sealant is applied and the O-ring is installed.
  • It is permitted to fly for a maximum of ten days without the sealant on the heads of the screws.
  • It is permitted to fly for a maximum of three days without the sealant (interposition sealant, sealing bead and sealant on the heads of the screws) if the O-ring is installed.
NOTE: When there is no sealing bead, there is a risk of aerodynamic noise.
Subtask 34-52-11-420-050-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
B. Installation of the ATC Antenna
NOTE: The procedure is the same for ATC antennas 7SH1, 7SH2, 7SH3 and 7SH4.
   (1) Remove the sealant from the fuselage with the Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) and the SCRAPER - NON METALLIC.
     (a) If you install the same antenna, clean it with a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
   (2) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
     (a) Make sure that the attachment screw-head recesses of the antenna have no signs of paint, corrosion or sealant. You will subsequently use the attachment screws to do the electrical bonding of the antenna.
   (3) Apply the TAPE - MASKING on:
  • The structure (1)
  • The edge of the antenna (4)
  • The screw holes
  • The hole for the antenna connector.
   (4) Apply the Release Agent-- Liquid Wax - (Material No.14DBB1) on the mount of the antenna (4) and on the fuselage (1).
   (5) Apply the Polysulfide Sealant-Low Adhesion Fillet Structure (Material No.06AEB2) on the mount of the antenna (4) and on the fuselage (1) (Ref. AMM TASK 51-76-11-300-001).
     (a) Make sure that there is no sealant in the screw holes.
   (6) Remove the blanking caps from the coaxial connectors (2) and (3).
   (7) Install the new AIPC 34-52-11-01-010 O-RING SEAL (6).
   (8) Connect the coaxial connector (2) to the antenna connector (3).
   (9) Put the antenna (4) in position on the fuselage (1) and install the screws (5).
   (10) Tighten the screws (5).
   (11) Remove the sealant which is not necessary with the SCRAPER - NON METALLIC.
   (12) Make sure that the bonding contact resistance between the antenna (4) and the fuselage structure (1) is not more than 5 milliohms (
Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-912-802).
   (13) Apply a sealing bead with the Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Fillet - (Material No.06AAB1) , or as an alternative the Polysulfide Sealant-Fuel Tank Quick Curing - (Material No.06ABF1) , around the antenna (4) (Ref. AMM TASK 51-76-11-300-001).
   (14) Apply the Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Fillet - (Material No.06AAB1) , or as an alternative the Polysulfide Sealant-Fuel Tank Quick Curing - (Material No.06ABF1) , on the heads of the screws (5).
   (15) Make the contour of the screws (5) and the antenna (4) smooth.
   (16) Apply the Coating_- Flexible Structure (Material No.04QAB2) on the sealant around the base of the antenna (4).
NOTE: It is not mandatory to paint the sealant around the base of the antenna and on the heads of the screws.
   (17) Apply the Varnish-- Electrical Bonding Structure (Material No.04TMB2) on the sealant on the heads of the screws (5).
Subtask 34-52-11-420-050-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
B. Installation of the ATC Antenna
NOTE: The procedure is the same for ATC antennas 7SH1 and 7SH3.
   (1) Remove the sealant from the fuselage with the Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) and the SCRAPER - NON METALLIC.
     (a) If you install the same antenna, clean it with a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
   (2) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
     (a) Make sure that the attachment screw-head recesses of the antenna have no signs of paint, corrosion or sealant. You will subsequently use the attachment screws to do the electrical bonding of the antenna.
   (3) Apply the TAPE - MASKING on:
  • The structure (1)
  • The edge of the antenna (4)
  • The screw holes
  • The hole for the antenna connector.
   (4) Apply the Release Agent-- Liquid Wax - (Material No.14DBB1) on the mount of the antenna (4) and on the fuselage (1).
   (5) Apply the Polysulfide Sealant-Low Adhesion Fillet Structure (Material No.06AEB2) on the mount of the antenna (4) and on the fuselage (1) (Ref. AMM TASK 51-76-11-300-001).
     (a) Make sure that there is no sealant in the screw holes and in the groove of the seal.
   (6) Remove the blanking caps from the coaxial connectors (2) and (3).
   (7) Install the new AIPC 34-52-11-01-010 O-RING SEAL (6).
   (8) Connect the coaxial connector (2) to the antenna connector (3).
   (9) Put the antenna (4) in position on the fuselage (1) and install the screws (5).
   (10) Tighten the screws (5).
   (11) Remove the sealant which is not necessary with the SCRAPER - NON METALLIC.
   (12) Make sure that the bonding contact resistance between the antenna (4) and the fuselage structure (1) is correct (
Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-912-802).
   (13) Apply a sealing bead with the Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Fillet - (Material No.06AAB1) , or as an alternative the Polysulfide Sealant-Fuel Tank Quick Curing - (Material No.06ABF1) , around the antenna (4) (Ref. AMM TASK 51-76-11-300-001).
   (14) Apply the Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Fillet - (Material No.06AAB1) , or as an alternative the Polysulfide Sealant-Fuel Tank Quick Curing - (Material No.06ABF1) , on the heads of the screws (5).
   (15) Make the contour of the screws (5) and the antenna (4) smooth.
   (16) Apply the Coating_- Flexible Structure (Material No.04QAB2) on the sealant around the base of the antenna (4).
NOTE: It is not mandatory to paint the sealant around the base of the antenna and on the heads of the screws.
   (17) Apply the Varnish-- Electrical Bonding Structure (Material No.04TMB2) on the sealant on the heads of the screws (5).
Subtask 34-52-11-865-052-A
C. Remove the safety clip(s) and the tag(s) and close this(these) circuit breaker(s):
PANELDESIGNATIONFINLOCATION
** ON A/C ALL
FOR FIN: 7SH3 (ANTENNAATC TOP, 1) FOR FIN: 7SH1 (ANTENNAATC BOTTOM, 1)
49VUCOM NAV/ATC/15SH1G11
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
FOR FIN: 7SH4 (ANTENNAATC TOP, 2) FOR FIN: 7SH2 (ANTENNAATC BOTTOM, 2)
121VUCOM NAV/ATC/25SH2K07
Subtask 34-52-11-710-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
D. Do the operational test of the ATC (Ref. AMM TASK 34-52-00-710-003).
Subtask 34-52-11-710-050-B ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
D. Do the BITE test of the ATC (Ref. AMM TASK 34-52-00-740-004).
5. Close-up
Subtask 34-52-11-410-050-B
A. Close Access
   (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
   (2) Remove the access platform(s).
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