Reconditioning of Rigid Radomes in the National Airspace System (ris No. Sm 6340-1)

6340.2A · FAA

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Overview

The Reconditioning of Rigid Radomes in the National Airspace System (ris No. Sm 6340-1) (6340.2A) is a public-domain FAA order, republished here as a free chaptered HTML edition with a linked table of contents and the official PDF.

Publisher: FAA
Document: 6340.2A
Pages: 2

Key points

This document outlines the procedures for submitting Pre-DLM radome evaluation data in the Southwest Region.
Regional requirements mandate that FAA Form 6340-1 be submitted to the Airway Facilities Division by 1 August each year.
A yearly Pre-DLM survey must be performed on each rigid radome to assess its condition.
The evaluation of the radome should consider the condition of individual panels, as deterioration may vary across sections.
The findings from the survey must be reported to the Maintenance Operations Branch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of this document?

The purpose of this document is to provide Southwest Regional procedures for submitting Pre-DLM radome evaluation data.

When must the FAA Form 6340-1 be submitted?

The FAA Form 6340-1 must be submitted to the Airway Facilities Division prior to 1 August of each year.

What is required for the yearly Pre-DLM survey?

A yearly Pre-DLM survey must be performed on each rigid radome to evaluate its condition.

How should the evaluation of the radome be conducted?

The evaluation should reflect the condition of individual panels, as deterioration may vary from section to section.

Who should the findings from the survey be reported to?

The findings should be reported to the Maintenance Operations Branch, ASW-460.

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FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 6340 .2A SW SUP 1 SOUTHWEST REGION 16 Nov 72 FORT WORTH, TEXAS Cancellation Date : When basic is canceled RECONDITIONING OF RIGID RADOMES IN THE NATIONAL SU BJ : AIRSPACE SYSTEM (RIS : SM 6340-1) for 1 . PURPOSE . This supplement provides Southwest Regional procedures submitting Pre-DLM radome evaluation data .

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been noted to vary from section to has reflect the condition condition of the base panels may not The maximum effectiveness, this of the top most panels . To be of to one area of the radome evaluation should not be restricted surface .

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