PIPER 1C388 RADIO COUPLER - installation directions
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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. |
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Remove the knob and the two mounting screws that are under the knob. Remove your faceplate from the electronics box. Sometimes it will need a little prying, be careful. |
| 3. | Sand off the top painted surface of the old faceplate. This will provide necessary illumination for the text of the replacement faceplate overlay. |
| 4. | Apply the paint masking disk, centered evenly on the faceplate. This is to protect the area that needs light to come through and small enough so that light will not come out of the sides. Tape the two light bulb holes on the back surface. |
| 5. | Paint the faceplate with a quality paint such as Krylon'sŪ 1613 Semi-Flat Black paint. |
| 6. | After the paint has dried, remove the paint mask. |
| 7. | Reinstall faceplate |
| 8. | Remove the double-face tape backing from the new overlay. |
| 9. | Place the new overlay onto the faceplate lightly to align the HDG vertical line as best as possible. Press firmly to secure it. |
| 10. | If any light bleeds out the edges, carefully apply some black paint to these areas. Use a Testor'sŪ black paint stick or similar brand found in most hobby stores. |
| 11. | Reinstall the knob on the coupler. |
| 12. | Tell all your aircraft buddies about Aircraft Engravers and place the enclosed sticker on the metal case for future reference. |