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Installation Instructions
TQG191-IM
Rev 0: 28 Feb 2019
KTX2
Installation Manual
Table 2-3: Equipment List – KTX2
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
NOTE
RG type coaxial cable insertion loss can vary significantly between
manufacturers. Refer to the cable manufacturer's specification sheet for
actual attenuation (insertion loss) for the cable being used.
Circuit
Breaker:
Installer is responsible for determining appropriate circuit breakers needed to protect
aircraft wiring. The installation requires the following circuit breakers:
•
3.0 amp slow-blow circuit breaker for the installations with 14VDC input.
•
2.0 amp slow-blow circuit breaker for the installations with 28VDC input.
Consumables: Antenna Sealant
•
For pressurized aircraft, use a sealant that meets the requirements of SAE
AMS-S-8802 such as Flamemaster® CS3204 class B. For non-pressurized
aircraft, use a non-corrosive sealant that meets the physical requirements of
MIL-A-46146 such as General Electric RTV162.
Surface Preparation
•
Alodine® No. 1001 required for installation of the antenna.
Hardware:
The following items are commercially available from aviation suppliers or other
reputable sources and are the responsibility of the installer:
•
Ring Terminals (For Grounding).
•
Solder Sleeves.
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Cable tie/Tie wrap.
•
Ground Braid (RAY-101-20.0/AA59569R36TXXXX or equivalent).
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Coaxial connectors.
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Fusion tape.
Installation
Kits:
Installation Kits for the KTX2 are a customer option and are ordered separately.
Installation
Tools:
•
Insertion/Extraction tool CIET-20HD.
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Crimp Tool: P/N: M22520/2-01.
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Positioner: P/N: M22520/2-08.
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Heating tool and reflector: PR-25 or PR-25D and HL1802E-ADAPT. (Tyco
Electronics) for solder sleeves.
Software:
All operating software is pre-installed
System
Components:
The following system components must be purchased separately and do not come
with the KTX2 transponder:
•
GPS Source (NexNav Mini, or equivalent) and GPS antenna, L-Band
antenna. A list of compatible components is found in paragraph 2.6.
Test
Equipment:
Air Data Test Set
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Required to test altitude inputs.
Flightline Tester
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IFR-6000 Ramp Test Set (with ADS-B upgrade package, Manufacturer:
AEROFLEX.
Milliohm Meter
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Required to check installation bonding to aircraft structure.
