Kt — 70 Installation Manual
Machine the enclosure for display cutouts, keypads, or connectors before final assembly. 2. PCB Mounting Mounting Bosses: The features optional molded mounting bosses in the base.
: Mode A (Identification), Mode C (Altitude Reporting), and Mode S (Selective Interrogation).
Use the provided thread-forming screws to secure the top cover to the base. Kt 70 Installation Manual
An avionics installation is not legally airworthy until it undergoes a meticulous verification process. Once power is safely applied and the unit successfully passes its built-in self-test (BIT) routine, the physical and electronic parameters must be certified.
By federal regulation, the transponder system must be tested and calibrated by an authorized avionics repair station before operating in controlled airspace. The technician will verify: Must be Machine the enclosure for display cutouts, keypads, or
Step the altimeter through several thousands of feet. Verify that the transponder reads out the correct altitude on the test set without missing bits.
Use high-quality coaxial cable to prevent signal attenuation. For cable runs under 10 feet, use or RG-142B . : Mode A (Identification), Mode C (Altitude Reporting),
Use low-loss coax such as Electronic Cable Specialists (ECS) or PIC wire options. Never use standard RG-58, as its loss profile at 1000 MHz is too high for aviation safety.
This device is used for professional calibration and pressure testing.
Inspect BNC connectors for poor solder joints or bad crimps. Verify the antenna base skin contact is free of paint and corrosion.