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Installing a VOR Antenna on Zenith’s “Flying Rudder” by Bill Bartlett. Cutout hole using the antenna gasket as a template. Dill two holes to accommodate appropriate nut-plates or rivnuts. Deburr and smooth edges. Check antenna connections clearance with cut out.
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Installing a VOR Antenna on Zenith’s “Flying Rudder”by Bill Bartlett • Cutout hole using the antenna gasket as a template. • Dill two holes to accommodate appropriate nut-plates or rivnuts. • Deburr and smooth edges. • Check antenna connections clearance with cut out. • Antenna connections must not come in contact with the rudder. • Add a dielectric edge protection if required. • Or, coat your connections with electrician’s liquid tape. • I used a nut-plate for the forward hole; and, a rivnut for the aft hole. • 6T4-4 Vertical Tail Spar wouldn’t allow room for a nut plate.
Installing a VOR Antenna on Zenith’s “Flying Rudder”by Bill Bartlett • VOR antenna installed on top 6T4-2 Tip Rib. • Close up view of “AN” bolts attaching the antenna to the Top Rib.
Installing a VOR Antenna on Zenith’s “Flying Rudder”by Bill Bartlett • How it looks when the rudder is attached to the fuselage. • Coaxial cable is routed inside the leading edge skin.
Installing a VOR Antenna on Zenith’s “Flying Rudder”by Bill Bartlett • Coaxial cable is routed through the 6T4-1 Nose Rib. • Add grommet to hole through the nose rib. • I placed a small clear tube around cable to help protect the cable fit the clamp.