KING KT 78 Faceplate Insert

KING KT 78 (Styles 1 thru 4) - Faceplate inserts

Material - .020" Matte black / white text, 1 or 2 pieces. Backed with double faced tape for easy installation.

KING KT 78 TSO (Style 1) - Faceplate insert (Price $19.00)

KING KT 78 (Style 2) - Faceplate insert (Price $19.00)

KING KT 78 (Style 3) - Faceplate insert (Price $12.00)

Note: This insert is for the left side, there are no inserts for the right side.

Special Note:

Styles 3 & 4 look the same but have different dimensions. Use the style that matches your radio.

Style 3: Has a trim boarder around the perimeter of this faceplate and is smaller than style 4.

Dimensions: 1.320" h x 1.690" w

KING KT 78 (Style 4) - Faceplate insert (Price $12.00)

Note: This insert is for the left side, there are no inserts for the right side.

Special Note:

Styles 3 & 4 look the same but have different dimensions. Use the style that matches your radio.

Style 4: Has NO trim boarder around the perimeter of this faceplate and is larger than style 3.

Dimensions: 1.38" h x 1.72" w

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 manufactures made different widths or heights of the same faceplate. (Just to make life a little more interesting)

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KING KT 78 TSO (Style 1) - Faceplate installation directions

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 needs painting, remove it from the radio. Otherwise, go to #8.
3.	Tape up the faceplate to protect it from painting any unwanted areas. These areas include the colored light, knob & window areas. Also tape the backside to protect from any paint over spray.
4.	Fill any dents with a plastic auto body or a model builders filler.
5.	Lightly sand 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.
7.	Remove the protective tape and paper.
8.	Remove the old text decal with a small screwdriver and/or hobby knife. DO NOT remove the knob, it is not meant to be removed.
9.	Remove the double face tape backing from the new inserts.
10.	Place the new inserts onto the faceplate.
11.	Tell all your aircraft buddies about Aircraft Engravers and place the enclosed sticker on the metal case for future reference.

KING KT 78 TSO (Style 2) - 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 needs painting, remove it from the radio. Otherwise, go to #8.
3.	Tape up the faceplate to protect it from painting any unwanted areas. These areas include the colored light, knob & window areas. Also tape the backside to protect from any paint over spray.
4.	Fill any dents with a plastic auto body or a model builders filler.
5.	Lightly sand 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.
7.	Remove the protective tape and paper.
8.	If there is raised text on the bottom section, file or sand it down flush.
9.	Remove the double face tape backing from the new inserts.
10.	Place the new inserts onto the faceplate.
11.	Tell all your aircraft buddies about Aircraft Engravers and place the enclosed sticker on the metal case for future reference.

KING KT 78 (Styles 3 & 4) Faceplate installation directions

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 needs painting, remove it from the radio. Otherwise, go to #8.
3.	Tape up the faceplate to protect it from painting any unwanted areas. These areas include the colored light, knob & window areas. Also tape the backside to protect from any paint over spray.
4.	Fill any dents with a plastic auto body or a model builders filler.
5.	Lightly sand 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.
7.	Remove the protective tape and paper.
8.	Remove the old text decal with a small screwdriver and/or hobby knife. DO NOT remove the knob, it is not meant to be removed. In some cases there will be no decal and the text will need to be sanded down to let the light through.
9.	Remove the double face tape backing from the new inserts.
10.	Place the new inserts onto the faceplate.
11.	Tell all your aircraft buddies about Aircraft Engravers and place the enclosed sticker on the metal case for future reference.

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