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Key Takeaways:

  • The article details the replacement of an obsolete Narco 50A transponder with a new Stratus ESG transponder and Stratus 2S, upgrading the aircraft's avionics.
  • The upgrade involved installing a more accurate 25-foot encoder and a new external GPS antenna, which now feeds satellite information to the Stratus 2S.
  • The installation process included careful removal of old equipment, mounting new components, and drilling/sealing a new hole in the fuselage for the GPS antenna, ensuring proper orientation and leak-free operation.
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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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