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Date:  8-30-2019
Number of Hours:  3.60
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Brief Description:  ADS-B and ELS Antenna Cables

Measured out and marked the length of cable needed for the ADS-B system to reach the antenna in the belly of the aircraft. Cut the cable at the mark and installed a BNC connection on the end. Installed the cable between the antenna and the echo unit. Secured the cable to the frame on the right side of the fuselage with a wire tie. Added two nylon straps to the cables on the right side of the storage area next to the echo unit.

Mounted the iPad Mini on the instrument panel and connected it to aircraft power. Power up the aircraft and turned on the avionics master to power up the ADS-B system. Brought up the echo app on the iPad and filled in the configuration items and updated the system. The ICAO address is required in hex format which will be completed during the next work day. Selected the monitor function and noted the information which indicated that the unit was receiving GPS data and appeared to be functioning correctly.

Measured out the cable for the ELT antenna to mount under the seat on the left side of the cockpit. Cut the cable to length and installed an L shaped BNC connector on the end. Cut out a segment of light aluminum and bent a 90 degree angle across one end. Marked the location for the antenna to be mounted to the ground plane and using a step drill bit to drill the hole for the antenna. On the other end of the plate bent a standoff down to serve as a leg to hold the plane level above the floor of the aircraft. Drilled three #8 holes on the angle to be used to attach the plane to the left side of the fuselage. Created a 1/2 inch angle to attach to the bottom of the plane to maintain a level configuration across the plane. Installation of the ELT antenna will be completed during the next work day.
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Ground Plane for ELT Antenna

Ground Plane for ELT Antenna

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Antenna Connection to echo Unit

Antenna Connection to echo Unit

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