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GTS 8XX Part 23 AML STC Maintenance Manual
Rev. 2
Page 4-3
4.3 Maintenance Intervals
Maintenance Item
Interval
Description/Procedure
Antenna visual inspection
12 calendar months
Visually inspect the GTS 8XX system antenna(s) for the following:
• Environmental seal damage or decomposition
• Cracks in the antenna body
• Mounting structure damage or deformation
• Corrosion on metallic structures
If the antenna is not properly attached, or the antenna seal shows signs of damage or deterioration, complete
the following procedure:
1. Remove, clean, and reattach the antenna.
2. Complete the antenna electrical bonding test as described below.
3. Reseal the antenna.
If the antenna is damaged or cracked, remove and replace the antenna in accordance with Section 6
(antenna(s) installed under this STC), or the antenna installation data (antenna(s) not installed under this
STC). After installing antenna, complete the antenna electrical bonding test described below (if applicable).
If aircraft structure, at location of the antenna, is deformed or damaged, remove the antenna and repair
aircraft structure in accordance with aircraft model-specific structural repair manual. After the aircraft repair
is complete, perform the following:
1. Clean and reattach the antenna.
2. Complete the antenna electrical bonding test as described below (if applicable).
3. Reseal the antenna.
Antenna visual inspection -
suspected lightning strike
Suspected or actual
lightning strike
In the event of a suspected or actual lightning strike to the aircraft, the GTS 8XX system antenna(s) and
antenna cable installation must be inspected.
1.
Inspect the antenna(s) and surrounding area for structural damage.
a. If the antenna is damaged, replace the antenna in accordance with Section 6.
b. If the aircraft structure supporting the antenna installation is deformed or damaged,
remove the antenna and repair in accordance with procedures detailed in the aircraft
model-specific structural repair manual. When repair is complete, continue with the
following steps.
2. Inspect the antenna and coaxial cable connector ends for damage. If any damage is found on any
antenna or coaxial cable connector, replace the antenna(s) or coaxial cable(s) in accordance with
Section 6.
3. Ensure that the coaxial cable connectors are securely attached to the antenna connectors.
4. Perform the GTS 8XX system checkout procedure in accordance with Section 5.