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Key Takeaways:

  • The article details the replacement of an obsolete Narco 50A transponder and encoder system in an airplane.
  • The upgrade involved installing a new Stratus ESG transponder along with a more accurate encoder.
  • A significant part of the installation included carefully drilling and mounting a new external GPS antenna on the fuselage, along with appropriate cable routing and sealing.
  • This avionics upgrade allows the Stratus 2S to utilize the newly installed GPS antenna for enhanced satellite information reception, improving overall aircraft functionality.
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Stratus ESG transponder and Stratus 2S

My new Stratus ESG Transponder and my Stratus 2S. The 2S is connected by an antenna and power cable inside an open bay in my panel. The Stratus 2S obtains satellite information from the newly installed GPS antenna, so it no longer has to have a visible view of the sky. However, it must retain the proper fore and aft orientation in order to provide the necessary attitude information.

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