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Does anyone recognize this round object under the belly of a PA-24?

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From a Comanche parts catalog, it's the ADF loop antenna (item 45) minus the aero cover (30):

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http://www.aeroelectric.com/Reference_Docs/Piper/pa-24-180-250-260-400_pcv1998.pdf

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  • $\begingroup$ Thanks, especially for the link. I think I'll be referring to that a lot. $\endgroup$
    – Jeff
    Apr 26, 2021 at 16:15
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That is probably the ADF loop antenna. To read properly, it must be installed so the little airplane's nose points in the direction of flight.

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  • $\begingroup$ I dont have the long sense antenna (at least not on the exterior) which makes sense, since I dont have an operable ADF any longer. And the little airplane is facing the right way. $\endgroup$
    – Jeff
    Apr 26, 2021 at 16:15

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