ARC/Cessna R-546A Faceplate Insert

ARC/CESSNA R-546A Faceplate insert

(Price $20.25)

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

ARC/CESSNA R-546A 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.	Remove the knobs.
3.	If your faceplate needs painting, remove it from the radio. Otherwise, go to #11.
4.	Special care for the window area is needed. Tape the glass carefully to protect it from painting, front and back.
5.	Tape over or remove the white bushings.
6.	Fill any dents with a plastic auto body or hobby model dent filler.
7.	Lightly sand with a fine grit sandpaper for good paint adhesion.
8.	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 Testor's® silver paint stick. They are found in most hobby stores.
9.	Remove the protective tape.
10.	Reinstall the white bushing as needed.
11.	Remove the double face tape backing from the new insert.
12.	Place the new inserts onto the faceplate. Reinstall faceplate and knobs onto the radio.
13.	Tell all your aircraft buddies about Aircraft Engravers and place the enclosed sticker on the metal case for future reference.