ARC/Cessna Audio Panel with Marker Beacon Faceplate Insert

ARC/CESSNA AUDIO PANEL with Marker Beacon- Faceplate inserts (Price $28.50)

Material - .032" Matte black / white text, 1 piece. Backed with double faced tape for easy installation.

Style #1* (Lg or Sm)

Style #2* (Lg or Sm)

Style #3* (Lg or Sm)

*Border widths, MOST (95%) have the thinner width border

Note: This radio trim border comes in two widths, to determine the correct faceplate needed, measure the faceplate trim border as shown in the drawing. If it is approximately 1/8" wide, order the small insert or if it is approximately 1/16" wide then order the large insert.

ARC/CESSNA AUDIO PANEL with Marker Beacon- Faceplate installation directions

Before you begin: Check to see if you received the proper faceplate insert. Are the numbers the same as your radio? Does it fit correctly? Although the holes and text will be the same, many faceplate manufacturers made different widths or heights of the same faceplate. (Just to make life a little more interesting)

1.	Have this insert installed by an avionics shop if you do not have all the proper tools, are not a qualified technician or are not sure you are capable of doing this job.
2.	If your faceplate does not need painting go to #9, Remove the knobs, the faceplate electrical power leads, the instrument panel lock down screw and the four screws holding on the faceplate.
3.	Tape over the marker beacon light areas (the 3 colored circles) to protect them from being painted. Do not tape the inner side of the border as this has to be painted also. Don't forget to tape the back from any paint over spray.
4.	Fill any dents with a plastic auto body filler (Bondo) or similar material.
5.	Lightly sand smooth with a fine grit sandpaper for good paint adhesion.
6.	Paint the faceplate with a quality paint such as Krylon's® 1613 Semi-Flat Black paint. If you want a silver border around the outer rim use a Testors' silver paint stick. They are found in most hobby stores.
7.	Remove the protective tape.
8.	On the original faceplate there is a thin plastic membrane that has the text, graphics and the 3 marker beacon light areas. This old membrane has to be removed while keeping the marker beacon light area in place. This will allow the new faceplate insert to be lit properly. Use an X-acto® hobby knife to cut an rectangular shaped area around the 3 marker beacon lights 1/4" larger than the circles, this 3 light area stays in place. Remove the remaining membrane. This will let the light for the other text to show through the new insert and for the marker beacon light area to stay attached to the faceplate.
9.	Remove the double face tape backing from the new insert.
10.	Place the new inserts onto faceplate. Reinstall the faceplate, knobs, instrument panel lock down screw and faceplate power leads onto the radio.
11.	Tell all your aircraft buddies about Aircraft Engravers and place the enclosed sticker on the metal case for future reference.