Installation of The VHF Antennas

CUSTOMIZATION AIRCRAFT TYPES DOCTYPES REVISION DATE REVISION NUMBER TITLE
IAD A318 A319 A321 A320 AMM 01-Aug-2023 9 23-12-11-400-001-A - Installation of the VHF Antennas
TAIL NUMBER - MSN - FSN:
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TASK 23-12-11-400-001-A
Installation of the VHF Antennas
FIN: 4RC1 4RC2
WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURE
R'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT NO PERSONS STAY WITHIN A RADIUS OF 1 METER (3 FEET) AROUND AND ABO
VE THE VHF ANTENNA. THE ANTENNA USES HIGH POWER WHEN IT TRANSMITS AND CAN CAUS
E INJURY TO PERSONS.
1. Reason for the Job

Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
QT
REFERENCE DESIGNATION
Y
No specific 1 ACCESS PLATFORM 6M (20 FT)

No specific AR ROLLER - RUBBER
No specific AR SAFETY CLIP - CIRCUIT BREAKER
No specific 1 SCRAPER - NON METALLIC
No specific AR SPATULA - PLASTIC
B. Consumable Materials
04QAB2 Coating-- Flexible Structure

05RDA1 Adhesive Film Tape-Masking - -
05RQB1 Adhesive Film Tape-Erosion Protective Polyurethane - 0.36mm -
05RQB9 Adhesive Film Tape-Erosion Protective Polyurethane - 0.36mm Leg
acy
06AAB1 Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Fillet -
06ABF1 Polysulfide Sealant-Fuel Tank Quick Curing -
06AEB2 Polysulfide Sealant-Low Adhesion Fillet Structure
08BAA9 Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - -
08BBD1 Non Aqueous Cleaner-- Isopropyl Alcohol -
08BBF1 Non Aqueous Cleaner-- Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone -
14DBB1 Release Agent-- Liquid Wax -
14SBA1 Textile-Lint free Cotton -
C. Work Zones and Access Panels
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ZONE/ACCESS ZONE DESCRIPTION
154 U/FLOOR BAY OF AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT

220 FWD CAB UTILITY AREAS
D. Expendable Parts
FIG.ITEM DESIGNATION IPC-CSN
3 O-RING 23-12-11-01 ITEM 0

10
E. Referenced Information
Ref. 20-28-00-912-802-A Electrical Bonding - General Maintenance Procedure

Ref. 20-28-00-912-803-A Bonding Surface Preparation
Ref. 23-12-00-710-001-A Operational Test of the Very High Frequency (VHF) System
** ON A/C FSN 401-450
Ref. 23-28-00-040-801-A Deactivation of the SATCOM Antenna for Maintenance

Ref. 23-28-00-440-801-A Reactivation of the SATCOM Antenna after Maintenance
** ON A/C FSN ALL
Ref. 24-41-00-861-002-A Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from the External Power
Ref. 24-41-00-861-002-A01 Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from the APU
Ref. 24-41-00-861-002-A02 Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from Engine 1(2)
Ref. 24-41-00-862-002-A De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied from the Exter
nal Power
Ref. 24-41-00-862-002-A01 De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied from the APU
Ref. 24-41-00-862-002-A02 De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied from the Engin
e 1(2)
Ref. Fig. VHF Antennas
Ref. Fig. Installation of the Anti-Erosion Tape on the VHF Antenna
3. Job Set-up
SUBTASK 23-12-11-860-050-A
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
WARNING: BEFORE YOU START WORK, YOU MUST PUT ON A SAFETY HARNESS AND ATTACH I
T TO THE ACCESS PLATFORM. WITHOUT A SAFETY HARNESS, YOU CAN FALL. THI
S CAN KILL YOU OR CAUSE YOU INJURY.
(1) Make sure that the aircraft electrical circuits are energized Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-861-002.
(2) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 6M (20 FT) is in position at Zone 220.
** ON A/C FSN 401-450
SUBTASK 23-12-11-040-057-A
B. Deactivation of the SATCOM Antenna

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WARNING: BEFORE YOU DO MAINTENANCE WORK WITHIN A RADIUS OF 7 METERS (23 FEET)
AROUND AND ABOVE THE SATCOM ANTENNA, MAKE SURE THAT THE ANTENNA IS
DE-ENERGIZED. THE ANTENNA USES HIGH POWER WHEN IT TRANSMITS AND CAN
CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS.
(1) Make sure that the SATCOM antenna is deactivated for maintenance
Ref. AMM TASK 23-28-00-040-801.
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SUBTASK 23-12-11-865-051-A
C. Make sure that the circuit breaker(s) that follow(s) is (are) open, safetied and tagged. Use the SAFETY
CLIP - CIRCUIT BREAKER as necessary.
PANEL DESIGNATION FIN LOCATION
FOR FIN 4RC1(ANTENNA-VHF, 1)

49VU COM/VHF/1 2RC1 G09
FOR FIN 4RC2(ANTENNA-VHF, 2)
** ON A/C FSN 001-050, 101-150, 201-250, 351-450, 510-511, 513-550
121VU COM/VHF/2 2RC2 L04
** ON A/C FSN 051-100, 251-300, 451-508, 601-650
121VU COM NAV/VHF/2 2RC2 L04
** ON A/C FSN ALL
4. Procedure
Ref. Fig. VHF Antennas
SUBTASK 23-12-11-910-052-A
A. Preparation for Installation
WARNING: DO NOT GET THE FLUID ON YOUR SKIN OR IN YOUR EYES. IF YOU DO:
- FLUSH IT AWAY WITH CLEAN WATER
- GET MEDICAL AID.
(1) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(2) Remove the sealant with a SCRAPER - NON METALLIC. Clean the fuselage structure with the N
on Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material Ref. 08BAA9).
(3) Clean the component interface and/or the adjacent area with the Non Aqueous Cleaner-Gener
al - - (Material Ref. 08BAA9) and the Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material Ref. 14SBA1).
(4) Apply the Adhesive Film Tape-Masking - - (Material Ref. 05RDA1) to:
- the edge of the antenna (1)
- the holes of the screws (6) or (7)
- the hole for the antenna connector (2).
(5) Apply the Release Agent-- Liquid Wax - (Material Ref. 14DBB1) to the bottom of the antenna
(1).
(6) Apply the Polysulfide Sealant-Low Adhesion Fillet Structure (Material Ref. 06AEB2) to the area
of the fuselage adjacent to the antenna (1).
SUBTASK 23-12-11-420-051-A
B. Installation of the VHF Antennas 4RC1
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- GET MEDICAL AID.

(1) Remove the blanking caps from the coaxial cable connector (4) and the antenna connector
(2).
(2) Remove the masking tape from:
- The coaxial cable (5)
- The holes of the screws (6)
- The hole for the antenna connector (2).
(3) Make sure that the electrical connectors are clean and in the correct condition.
(4) Put the new IPC-CSN(23-12-11-01 ITEM 010) O-RING (3) in its correct position, on the base of t
he antenna (1).
(5) Connect the coaxial cable connector (4) to the antenna connector (2).
(6) Put the antenna (1) in position and install the screws (6) at the fuselage structure.
(7) Tighten the screws (6) diagonally.
NOTE: The antenna mounting screws (6) give the electrical bonding between the antenna
(1) and the fuselage structure.
(8) Make sure that the bonding resistance between the antenna (1) and the fuselage structure is n
ot more than 5 milliohms Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-912-802.
(9) Remove the unwanted sealant with a SCRAPER - NON METALLIC.
(10) Clean the area with the Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material Ref. 08BAA9) and a Textile-
Lint free Cotton - (Material Ref. 14SBA1).
(11) Remove the masking tape from the base of the antenna (1).
(12) Apply the Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Fillet - (Material Ref. 06AAB1) or Polysulfide Se
alant-Fuel Tank Quick Curing - (Material Ref. 06ABF1) to all the heads of the screws (6).
alant-Fuel Tank Quick Curing - (Material Ref. 06ABF1) around the base of the antenna (1).
(14) Let the sealant become dry.
(15) Apply the Coating-- Flexible Structure (Material Ref. 04QAB2) to all of the sealed heads of the
screws (6) and the antenna base seal.
NOTE: It is not mandatory to paint the sealant around the base of the antenna and on the h
eads of the screws.
SUBTASK 23-12-11-420-054-A
C. Installation of VHF Antenna 4RC2
- GET MEDICAL AID.
(1) Remove the blanking caps from the coaxial cable connector (4) and the antenna connector
(2).
(2) Remove the masking tape from:
- The coaxial cable (5)
- The holes of the screws (6) and (7)
- The hole of the antenna connector (2).
(3) Make sure that the electrical connectors are clean and in the correct condition.
(4) Prepare the surface of the bonding point(s)
Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-912-803.
(5) Put the new IPC-CSN(23-12-11-01 ITEM 010) O-RING (3) in its correct position on the bottom o
f the antenna (1).
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(6) Connect the coaxial cable connector (4) to the antenna connector (2).
(7) Put the antenna (1) in position.
(8) Install the screws (6) and (7) on the fuselage structure in the positions recorded during the re
moval procedure.
(9) Tighten the screws (6) and (7) diagonally.
NOTE: The screws (6) and (7) give the electrical bonding between the antenna (1) and the f
uselage structure.
(10) Do the electrical resistance measurement and the final protection of the bonding point(s)
Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-912-802.
- Make sure that the bonding resistance between the antenna (1) and the fuselage struct
ure is not more than five milliohms Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-912-802.
(11) Remove the unwanted sealant with the SCRAPER - NON METALLIC.
(12) Clean the area with the Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material Ref. 08BAA9) and the Textil
e-Lint free Cotton - (Material Ref. 14SBA1).
(13) Remove the masking tape from the bottom of the antenna (1).
alant-Fuel Tank Quick Curing - (Material Ref. 06ABF1) to the heads of the screws (6) and (7).
(15) Apply the Polysulfide Sealant-General Purpose Fillet - (Material Ref. 06AAB1) or the Polysulfide
Sealant-Fuel Tank Quick Curing - (Material Ref. 06ABF1) around the bottom of the antenna (1).
(16) Let the sealant dry.
(17) Apply the Coating-- Flexible Structure (Material Ref. 04QAB2) to the sealed heads of the screw
s (6) and (7) and the antenna bottom seal.
NOTE: It is not mandatory to paint the sealant around the base of the antenna and on the h
eads of the screws.
SUBTASK 23-12-11-914-054-A
CAUTION: AT OR BEFORE THE END OF THE APPLICABLE TIME LIMIT (3 OR 10 DAYS), IT IS NECESSAR
Y TO DO THE FULL INSTALLATION:
- REMOVE THE ANTENNA
- CLEAN THE FUSELAGE AND ANTENNA SURFACES AND REMOVE ALL SIGNS OF HU
MIDITY
- INSTALL THE ANTENNA WITH FULL INSTALLATION OF THE SEALANT.
IF YOU DO NOT DO THIS, THERE IS A RISK OF WATER INFILTRATION AND CORROSION.
D. Aircraft Antenna Sealant-Exemption
If it is not possible to apply sealant and to get the cure time, then:
The table that follows gives the time limits for sealant installation for VHF antenna.
These limits are adapted to:
- Antenna installation configuration
- Antenna location
- Antenna sensitivity to water infiltration
- Sealant availability

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Configuration of antenna in If the Airline has sealant but does not If the Airline has no sealant av
stallation want to wait until the sealant is cured ailable
Sealant between the antenn - Authorization to fly up to 10 da Authorization to fly up to 3 day

a and the fuselage (interpo ys without sealing bead around s without sealant (interpositio
sition sealant) the antenna if the interposition n sealant, sealant bead and se
- sealing bead around sealant was applied and the O-r alant on the heads of the scre
the antenna ing installed. ws) if the O-ring is installed.
- sealant on the heads - Authorization to fly up to 10 da
of the screws ys without sealant on the heads
- O-ring at the antenna of the screws.
connector level
NOTE: When there is no sealing bead, there is a risk of aerodynamic noise.
SUBTASK 23-12-11-860-060-A
WARNING: DO NOT APPLY ADHESIVE TAPE ON THE PROBES, DUCTS, SENSORS (STATIC, PITOT, TAT,
AOA, ICE DETECTION PROBES (IF INSTALLED)). USE ONLY THE SPECIFIED TOOLS FOR TH
E PROTECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE SPECIFIED TOOLS:
- GIVE THE CORRECT PROTECTION TO THE AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT,
- ARE EASY TO SEE FROM THE GROUND,
- ARE EASY TO REMOVE.
IF YOU USE TAPE, THERE IS A RISK THAT SOME TAPE, OR ADHESIVE FROM THE TAPE, WIL
L STAY ON THE PROBES, DUCTS OR SENSORS. THIS CAN CAUSE INCORRECT INDICATION
S ON THE RELATED COCKPIT INSTRUMENTS.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE METAL TOOLS TO REMOVE THE UNWANTED MATERIAL. METAL TOOLS CAN C
AUSE DAMAGE TO THE SURFACE OF THE COMPONENTS.
CAUTION: INSTALL THE ANTI-EROSION TAPE ONLY ON THE NEW ANTENNAS AND/OR ON THE ANTEN
NAS WHICH DO NOT SHOW SIGNS OF PAINT EROSION. THE INSTALLATION OF ANTI-EROSI
ON TAPE IS A PREVENTIVE ACTION, NOT A REPAIR PROCEDURE.
E. Installation of the Anti-Erosion Tape on the VHF Antenna
Ref. Fig. Installation of the Anti-Erosion Tape on the VHF Antenna
NOTE: It is not mandatory to install the anti-erosion tape but Airbus recommends it.
NOTE: It is recommended to use all the materials from one supplier.
(1) Cut the anti-erosion tape (the Adhesive Film Tape-Erosion Protective Polyurethane - 0.36mm L
egacy (Material Ref. 05RQB9) or the Adhesive Film Tape-Erosion Protective Polyurethane - 0.3
6mm - (Material Ref. 05RQB1)) to the necessary length.
(2) Do not remove the release paper from the anti-erosion tape.
(3) Put the anti-erosion tape in position on the leading edge of the VHF antenna (1).
(4) Attach the anti-erosion tape to the VHF antenna (1) with the adhesive tape and make a mark a
round the area of the anti-erosion tape.
(5) Apply a 5 mm (0.2 in.) strip of adhesive tape on the areas adjacent to the anti-erosion tape in t
he longitudinal direction.
(6) Remove the anti-erosion tape.
(7) Clean the area with the Non Aqueous Cleaner-- Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone - (Material Ref. 08BBF1), t
he Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material Ref. 08BAA9) or the Non Aqueous Cleaner-- Isop
ropyl Alcohol - (Material Ref. 08BBD1).
NOTE: You can use one of the alternative solvents given in AIMS09-00-002.
(8) Install the anti-erosion tape on the leading edge of the VHF antenna (1) as follows:
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(a) Apply the anti-erosion tape immediately after you clean the area:
- Wait for 20 to 30 minutes for the cleaning agent to dry.
- Clean the area with the Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material Ref. 14SBA1) to remo
ve the condensation.
- Put the anti-erosion tape (with its release paper) in the correct position on the l
eading edge of the VHF antenna (1).
- Attach the anti-erosion tape along the full length of the two sides of the leading
edge of the VHF antenna (1) with the adhesive tape.
(b) Gradually remove the adhesive tape from one side of the VHF antenna (1) and peel an
approximately 50 mm (2.0 in.) wide strip of the release paper from the anti-erosion tap
e.
(c) Lightly push the anti-erosion tape against the leading edge of the VHF antenna (1).
(d) Remove the adhesive tape from the opposite side of the VHF antenna (1) and turn the
anti-erosion tape.
(e) Peel the remaining release paper.
(f) Gradually push the anti-erosion tape against the leading edge of the VHF antenna (1).
(g) Make sure that there are no air bubbles below the anti-erosion tape.
(h) If necessary, carefully remove the air bubbles with the SPATULA - PLASTIC or the ROLL
ER - RUBBER.
(i) Let the tape cure for a minimum of one hour at a minimum temperature of 15 deg.C (5
9 deg.F).
(9) Airbus recommends to remove the anti-erosion tape if the flight crew hears unwanted noise du
ring the VHF communication.
NOTE: Anti-erosion tape can release static electricity (which can cause electrostatic disch
arge on the antenna and unwanted noise during the VHF communication).
SUBTASK 23-12-11-865-052-A
F. Remove the SAFETY CLIP - CIRCUIT BREAKER and the tag(s) and close this (these) circuit breaker(s):
PANEL DESIGNATION FIN LOCATION
49VU COM/VHF/1 2RC1 G09

** ON A/C FSN 001-050, 101-150, 201-250, 351-450, 510-511, 513-550
121VU COM/VHF/2 2RC2 L04
** ON A/C FSN 051-100, 251-300, 451-508, 601-650
121VU COM NAV/VHF/2 2RC2 L04
** ON A/C FSN 001-150, 201-300, 351-508, 510-511, 513-550

SUBTASK 23-12-11-710-050-A
G. Test of the VHF System
(1) Do the operational test of the VHF system Ref. AMM TASK 23-12-00-710-001.
** ON A/C FSN 601-650
SUBTASK 23-12-11-710-050-B
G. Test of the VHF System
(1) Do the operational test of the VHF system Ref. AMM TASK 23-12-00-710-001.
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5. Close-up
** ON A/C FSN 401-450
SUBTASK 23-12-11-440-051-A
A. Reactivation of the SATCOM Antenna
(1) Do the reactivation of the SATCOM antenna after maintenance
Ref. AMM TASK 23-28-00-440-801.
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SUBTASK 23-12-11-860-054-B
B. Put the aircraft back to its initial configuration.
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Remove the access platform(s).
(3) De-energize the aircraft electrical circuits
Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-862-002.

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Z220
B
Z150
FR18
FR20
FWD PAX DOOR
AFT CARGO
COMPARTMENT DOOR
FR51
FR52
D
B
N_MM_231211_4_AAM0_01_01
Figure 23-12-11-991-00100-00-A (SHEET 1/2) - VHF Antennas

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1 4RC1
6 x10
4 5
5 4
2 6 x8
C
4RC2 1
N_MM_231211_4_AAM0_02_01
Figure 23-12-11-991-00100-00-A (SHEET 2/2) - VHF Antennas

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FR18
Z220
B
Z150
FR20
A
FWD PAX DOOR
A
AFT CARGO
COMPARTMENT DOOR
15 mm
(0.59 in)
15 mm
(0.59 in)
FR51
470 mm
FR52 (18.5 in)
D 1 4RC1 C
4RC2 D
B
50 mm
(1.97 in)
FWD C D
TYPICAL
NOTE:
PERMITTED AREA TO APPLY THE ANTI-EROSION TAPE.

N_MM_231211_4_AHM0_01_01
Figure 23-12-11-991-01200-00-B (SHEET 1) - Installation of the Anti-Erosion Tape on the VHF Antenna
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CUSTOMIZATION AIRCRAFT TYPES DOCTYPES REVISION DATE REVISION NUMBER TITLE

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** ON A/C FSN ALL

1. Reason for the Job

2. Job Set-up Information

A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment

No specific 1 ACCESS PLATFORM 6M (20 FT)

04QAB2 Coating-- Flexible Structure

C. Work Zones and Access Panels

© AIRBUS S.A.S. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY DOCUMENT.

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ZONE/ACCESS ZONE DESCRIPTION

154 U/FLOOR BAY OF AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT

FIG.ITEM DESIGNATION IPC-CSN

3 O-RING 23-12-11-01 ITEM 0

Ref. 20-28-00-912-802-A Electrical Bonding - General Maintenance Procedure

Ref. 23-28-00-040-801-A Deactivation of the SATCOM Antenna for Maintenance

© AIRBUS S.A.S. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY DOCUMENT.

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PANEL DESIGNATION FIN LOCATION

FOR FIN 4RC1(ANTENNA-VHF, 1)

121VU COM NAV/VHF/2 2RC2 L04

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- GET MEDICAL AID.

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Sealant between the antenn - Authorization to fly up to 10 da Authorization to fly up to 3 day

NOTE: When there is no sealing bead, there is a risk of aerodynamic noise.

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(e) Peel the remaining release paper.

PANEL DESIGNATION FIN LOCATION

49VU COM/VHF/1 2RC1 G09

121VU COM NAV/VHF/2 2RC2 L04

** ON A/C FSN 001-150, 201-300, 351-508, 510-511, 513-550

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© AIRBUS S.A.S. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY DOCUMENT.

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FWD PAX DOOR

Figure 23-12-11-991-00100-00-A (SHEET 1/2) - VHF Antennas

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Figure 23-12-11-991-00100-00-A (SHEET 2/2) - VHF Antennas

© AIRBUS S.A.S. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY DOCUMENT.

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PERMITTED AREA TO APPLY THE ANTI-EROSION TAPE.

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