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The Be-103 amphibian is equipped with the Bendix/King radio
communications, flight-control and navigation equipment including:
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KX 165 radio navigation and communication system, operating
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KY 196A radio operating within the band of 118-136.975 MHz
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KMA 28/29 intercom
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C 2400L4VT magnetic compass
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KR 87 automatic direction finder
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KCS 55A compass system
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KT 70 aircraft responder
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KLN 94 satellite navigation system with 1,602-1,616 MHz frequency band
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KEA 130A aneroid altimeter
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P/N 8000 airspeed indicator
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P/N 7040 vertical speed indicator
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P/N 9551B gyro turn and slip indicator
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AI-330 attitude indicator
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307FC outside air temperature indicator
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The following auxiliary equipment can also be installed:
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RDR-2000 or RDR-1400 weather radar
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KAP-140or KFC-150 autopilo
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KRA 405 radio altimetert
The navigation system of the Be-103 aircraft comprising the KLN 89B satellite
navigation system, the KR 87 radio compass, the KX 165 radio navigation and
communication system and the KT 70 responder allows the pilot to find the actual
position of the aircraft and pick up heading, take the bearings of radio stations and
listen to weather reports and commercial radio stations.
OPERATION AFLOAT
The sea-going capabilities of the aircraft ensure its operation in sea state 2
(with 0.5 m high waves). There are waterproof bulkheads separating the boat and the
wing compartments to ensure floodability if part of the hull is flooded. The landing
gear wells are also waterproof and are separated from the inside of the boat. The Be-
103 can be operated both at berthed and free waters, using floating assets and without
them. The aircraft can independently climb soft slopes on the shore and set itself
afloat from the shore. The stationary slipway has winches that can be attached to bow
snatch cleats or the stern lug to help climb or descend the aircraft. When afloat the
aircraft can be tugged by a boat with the help of a special kapron cord. At anchorage
the aircraft is moored with the help of the anchor tab attached to snatch cleats. The
cabin houses seagoing equipment, including a drag-anchor, a heaving line, a boat
hook and water-resistant gloves. Also, a special pump is provided to drain water out
of the compartments.
