User's Manual Part 2

Page 4-37
3 Mar 2017
23-15-29
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
JetWave™ System
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CAUTION: THE TAIL MOUNT OAE ASSEMBLY IS ELECTROSTATIC-SENSITIVE. STANDARD
ELECTROSTATIC-SENSITIVE HANDLING PROCEDURES MUST BE OBSERVED.
F. TMA Airframe Structural Modifications
For the installation of TMA, structur
al modifications to
the tail empennage of the airframe may be
required to accommodate the additional mass of the antenna assembly and aerodynamic loads.
The aerodynamic loads are dependent on the aircraft type and corresponding tail tip radome and
lower fairing design/shape. Inertial and thermal loads also need to be accounted for. The installation
location of the TMA and KRFU on the aircraft are installation specific and should be accounted for
on any structural analysis that is carried out.
The appropriately qualified personnel should derive the loads and perform a structural analysis to
verify the suitability of the modifications.
The installer is responsible for all structural modifications to the aircraft.
G. TMA Mounting Guidelines
This section describes the mounting guidelines for the tail mount OAE.
Th
e radom
e installation is aircraft specific.
The airframe manufacturer can be consulted to determine the torque requirements for mounting the
TMA assembly, KRFU, radome, and radome fairing for each unique installation.
H. TMA Physical Placement
The TMA and KRFU must be mounted
on the top of the tai
l empennage for clear satellite
communications. Figure 4-18 shows a typical installation location for the tail mount antenna
assembly on an aircraft.
Figure 4-18. TMA Installation Location
I. TMA Interface Mount Brackets (if required)
Depending on the airframe, there may be a need to install a TMA to an airframe interface mount
bracket, which adapts to the tail tip structure of the aircraft and in turn supplies a suitable installation
base for the TMA assembly.
Draft as of 31 May 2017