Date: 04-25-2026
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Number of Hours: 1.10
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Short Description: Radio antenna install
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Tonight, with Teresa's help, I installed the two radio comm antennas as well as the transponder antenna. I still have the ILS antenna to mount at the aft of the fuselage, but I’m holding off until the horizontal stabilizer is installed to provide it (and me) with some physical protection.
For each of the three antennas, I scuffed and cleaned the aluminum skin surface. Using the recommended DAP "Alex" clear caulk, I laid a bead on the antenna base and then inserted the screws into the pre-drilled holes. Teresa held each antenna steady from the outside while I installed the star washers and nuts from within, torquing them to spec. I finished up by smoothing out the squeezed-out caulk to ensure a clean, watertight, and paintable seal.
Two comms installed
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Transponder antenna installed
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