Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › II. Airframe › Task I. Communication and Navigation Systems

AM.II.I.S6

Skill

Inspect a coaxial cable installation for security.

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Get a short, cited explanation of this element written from the FAA handbooks: the core idea, the numbers that matter, common test traps, and a quick self-check.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 9-78
Chapter 9: Aircraft Electrical System › Wire Installation & Routing › Wire Groups & Bundles & Routing
3. Certain other wires (usually radio wiring) as specified on engineering drawings…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 11-74
Chapter 11: Communication & Navigation › Installation of Aircraft Antenna Systems › Transmission Lines
formed in the transmission line connection to the antenna. A balun in a dipole antenna installation is illustrated in Figure 11-163. Coax connectors are usually used with coax cable to ensure a secure connection. Many transmission lines are part ... equipment installation kit with connectors previously installed. The aircraft technician is also able to install these connectors on coax. Figure 11-164 illustrates the basic steps used when installing a coax cable connector. Figure 11-162. A typical antenna installation…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 2-43
Chapter 2: Aerodynamics, Aircraft Assembly, & Rigging › Control Operating Systems › Cable System Installation
riser or plunger is pressed against the cable to form the offset. Several manufacturers make a variety of tensiometers, each type designed for different kinds of cable, cable sizes, and cable tensions. [Figure 2-75] Rigging Fixtures Rigging fixtures ... surface travel. Markings on the fixture or template indicate desired control surface travel. Figure 2-75. Tensiometer. Tension Regulators Cable tension regulators are used in some flight control systems because there is considerable difference in temperature expansion of the aluminum…