NAVAIR 01-1A-509-3
01 March 2005
TM 1-1500-344-23-3
TO 1-1-689-3
or wiping off and can be air or forced air dried. Allow
MIL-PRF-81733 (Volume IV or V, Chapter 2) around
coated surfaces to dry before proceeding.
the outside edge of the antenna/mast base to form a
water tight seal.
Compound, Corrosion Preventive
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MIL-PRF-16173
Compound, Corrosion Preventive
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MIL-PRF-16173
c. Apply an even coating of Corrosion Preventive
Compound, MIL-PRF-16173 Grade 4 (Volume IV or V,
h. Cover fastener heads with Corrosion Preventive
Chapter 2) to both the aircraft skin surface and antenna
Compound, MIL-PRF-16173 Grade 4 (Volume IV or V,
mast base. Avoid getting the material in the base
countersink areas. Wipe any Corrosion Preventive
Compound from the conversion coated countersink
i. Allow sealant to cure for 30 minutes, then remove
using a Cleaning Cloth, CCC-C-46 Class 7 (Volume IV
excess sealant from aircraft skin using a nonmetallic
or V, Chapter 2) dampened with water and Cleaning
scraper shown in Figure 6-1.
Compound, MIL-PRF-85570 Type II, (Volume IV or V,
Chapter 2) and allow to air dry. Air Force can use
6-3.1.5. Alternate Method for Flush or Dome Antenna
Cleaning Compound, MIL-PRF-87937 Type II or IV
Mounting. This method is to be used when conductive
(Volume IV or V, Chapter 2).
gaskets (see paragraph 6-3.1.3.) are not available, or
when not permitted by aircraft specific technical manual.
d. Position the antenna base. Ensure countersink
These antennas usually are installed on aircraft as
area is clean under fastener heads. Install antenna
part of the primary structure. The radiating elements of
and torque fasteners in accordance with specific aircraft
the antenna and fiberglass cover are normally individual
maintenance manuals.
units. The procedures for protecting these antennas
are:
e. Check electrical resistance in accordance with
accordance with applicable aircraft TO/MIM/TM. If no
NOTE
other instructions apply, use paragraph 6-3.1.12.
Antenna cover damage shall be repaired in
accordance with NAVAIR 01-1A-22 (Navy)
and TO 1-1-24 (Air Force).
Alcohol, Isopropyl
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a. Clean and remove corrosion from the antenna
TT-I-735
installation areas in accordance with paragraph
f. Clean the outside edge of the antenna attachment
area and fastener heads with a Cleaning Cloth,
CCC-C-46 Class 7 (Volume IV or V, Chapter 2),
moistened with Isopropyl Alcohol, TT-I-735 (Volume IV
Compound, Corrosion Preventive
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or V, Chapter 2) and allow to air dry.
Water-Displacing
MIL-C-81309
b. Install antenna in accordance with the applicable
Sealing Compound
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service directives. Prior to attaching dome or cover,
Corrosion Inhibitive
spray a coating of Water Displacing Corrosion
MIL-PRF-81733
P r e v e n t i v e Compound, MIL-C-81309 Type III
(Volume IV or V, Chapter 2), on the internal areas of
g. Using Spatula, A-A-277 (Volume IV or V,
the connector. Mate the connector and apply Water
Chapter 3) or Sealant Gun (Volume IV or V, Chapter 3)
D i s p l a c i n g , Corrosion Preventive Compound,
with Nozzle (Volume IV or V, Chapter 3) and Retainer
MIL-C-81309 Type II (Volume IV or V, Chapter 2),
over the antenna mounts, the outside of the mated
sealant cartridge, form a fillet of Sealing Compound,