ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ME406 (453-6603), ME406HM (453-6604)
Page 49 of 72
Mar 19/15
25-62-30
1)
Install a doubler plate if necessary to meet rigidity requirements. A 20 lb (9.1 kg) force applied to the
antenna in all directions should not cause an appreciable distortion in the aircraft skin.
2)
Install a ground plane if necessary. In certain applications, particularly those where antennas are
installed on composite, fabric, or wood airframes, a ground plane is required.
3)
Drill the antenna mounting holes and coax connector hole referring to the appropriate antenna
illustration for hole patterns and hole sizes.
a)
See Figure 16 Rod Antenna 110-338 and Whip Antenna 110-773 Outlines and Dimensions on page
49.
4)
Mount the antenna referring to the appropriate antenna illustration for hardware requirements, torque,
and other applicable installation requirements.
5)
A coax cable, 6 feet (1.8 m) long, is provided as part of the ELT kit.
Figure 16 Rod Antenna 110-338 and Whip Antenna 110-773 Outlines and Dimensions