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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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Hole for GPS antenna

The new hole in my airplane. Gulp. That made me nervous. Once it is drilled, you can’t change your mind on where you want your antenna. Jacob used a step drill in the thin sheet metal. I sat inside with a cup under the skin to catch the metal shavings.

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