System for attaching heat generating equipment to an exterior of an aircraft

A mounting system for attaching heat generating equipment to an exterior of an aircraft, the mounting system comprising:

• an adapter plate configured to be connected to a fuselage of an aircraft;
• a layer of insulation substantially covering a first face of the adapter plate;
• a subplate formed of a conductive material and connected to the adapter plate such that the layer of insulation is positioned between the subplate and the adapter plate;
• heat generating equipment secured within the subplate;
• a radome connected to the adapter plate and positioned to cover the heat generating equipment and the subplate;
• and
• a connector formed of a conductive material and connected only between the subplate and the radome.