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7.3 Installation Materials and Tools
In addition to the available installation kit(s), tailBeaconX may require
standard aviation parts for installation. Parts may include:
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Wire
•
Shielded wire (2 or 3 conductor)
•
Circuit breakers
•
Environmental splices
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Ring terminals for grounding
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Thread locking compound (keep away from lenses and antennas of
tailBeaconX). We recommend Loctite® 242 or 243 which works well
with stainless steel hardware.
Minimally, tailBeaconX installation requires access to the following tools:
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Phillips screwdriver
•
1.5mm hex driver (included)
•
Appropriate crimping tool(s)
7.4 Additional Required Equipment
tailBeaconX is a “remote” transponder; to function it requires connection to
a controlling device, often referred to as a control head. The following table
details what functions are provided directly by tailBeaconX.
Transponder
ADS-B
Transmitter
GPS
Receiver
Transponder
Antenna
GPS
Antenna
Control Head
w/
Annunciation
Altitude
Encoder
Rear
Position
Light
X
X
X
X
X
X
In typical configurations, the control head provides control, display,
annunciation, and pressure altitude information.
For details on compatible equipment and interconnections, refer to
Appendix B.
