C406-2 SERIES
EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER
Description, Operation, Installation and Maintenance Manual
This manual includes data for the equipment that follows:
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Part No. |
Model No. |
Emergency Locator Transmitter |
453-5000 |
C406-2 |
Emergency Locator Transmitter |
453-5001 |
C406-2HM |
ACR ELECTRONICS, INC / ARTEX PRODUCTS
5757 Ravenswood Rd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 Cage Code: 18560
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570-5000 Rev. G
Initial Issue JUN 30/1999
ACR ELECTRONICS, INC / ARTEX PRODUCTS
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001)
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
This document contains proprietary information and such information may not be disclosed to others for any purpose, nor used for manufacturing purposes without written permission from ACR Electronics.
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. ACR Electronics makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with regard to this manual, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. In addition, ACR Electronics makes no warranty with regard to the documentation or data contained herein. ACR Electronics is not liable in the event of incidentals, special, consequential, or any other damages in connection with or arising from furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.
Reproduction of this publication or any portion thereof by any means is prohibited. for further information contact Sales, ACR Electronics, 5757 Ravenswood Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. Telephone (954) 981-3333.
AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS
The Airworthiness limitations section is FAA approved and specifies inspections and other maintenance required under 14 CFR§ 43.16 and 91.403, unless an alternative program has been approved.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
ACR Electronics will be responsible for full distribution and revisions of ICA’s (Instructions for Continued Airworthiness) For inquiries regarding the content and currency of this manual, contact ACR Electronics, 5757 Ravenswood Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. Telephone (954) 981-3333
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RECORD OF REVISIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SERVICE BULLETIN LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
LIST OF FIGURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
INTRODUCTION
1. Manual Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
A. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
B. Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2. Model Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
A. C406-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
B. C406-2HM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3. Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
A. C406-2 and C406-2HM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
B. Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
C. RTCA DO-160D Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Table 1 Environmental Categories Breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4. Frequency Allocations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
A. Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
B. Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5. List of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6. References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
A. Regulatory Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
B. Other Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
1. Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
A. Functional Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
B. Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
A. Operational Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
B. Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
C. Manual Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
D. ELT Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
E. Functional Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
A. Environmental and Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Table 2 Environmental and Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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B. Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Table 3 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
C. Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Table 4 Antenna Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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Checklist |
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Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Coax Cables and Wiring Connections Inspection – Item 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Mounting Tray and Hardware Inspection – Item 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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G-Switch Functional Check – Item 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Performance Testing Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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121.5 MHz Frequency Measurement – Item 5a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Audio Modulation Check – Item 5b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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121.5/243.0 MHz Power Output Measurement – Item 5c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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406 MHz Frequency Measurement – Item 5d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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406 MHz Power Output Measurement – Item 5e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Current Draw Test – Item 5f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Antenna Test – Item 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Fault Isolation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Self-Test Error Troubleshooting Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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ELT Self-Test Error Codes Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
. . . . . . . 49 |
B. |
ELT Troubleshooting Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
. . . . . . . 50 |
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ELT Troubleshooting Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
. . . . . . . 50 |
REMOVAL |
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ELT . . . . . . . |
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
. . . . . . . 51 |
A. |
ELT Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
. . . . . . . 51 |
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Battery. . . . . |
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
. . . . . . . 52 |
A. |
Battery Pack Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
. . . . . . . 52 |
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3. |
Material or Equipment Return. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
. . . . . . . 53 |
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A. |
Shipment Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
. . . . . . . 53 |
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Return Material Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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INSTALLATION
1. Regulatory Requirements and Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
A. TSO C126, Paragraph D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
B. FAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
C. Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
D. Other Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
E. RTCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
2. Mounting Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
A. Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
B. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
3. Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
A. Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
B. Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
C. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
4. Remote Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
A. Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
B. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5. Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
A. Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
B. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6. Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
A. General Considerations and Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
B. Remote Switch Harness Fabrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
C. ELT 12-Pin Receptacle Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
D. Cockpit Remote Switch 9-Pin Plug Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
E. Wiring Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
F. Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
G. Cockpit Remote Switch Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
H. Remote Switch Alternate Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
I. Airframe Ground Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
J. Buzzer Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
K. Remote Switch Final Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
7. ELT Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
A. Installation and Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
B. Harness ELT Receptacle Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
C. Installation Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
8. Battery Pack Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
A. Battery Reinstallation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
B. New Battery Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
9. Helicopter Installations - Special Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
A. Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
B. Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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APPENDIX A – ELT REGISTRATION |
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Background Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Hex ID Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
78 |
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Reason for Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
78 |
C. |
Registration Information Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
78 |
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Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
79 |
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Required Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
79 |
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Where to Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
80 |
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST |
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
81 |
B. |
IPL Usage Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
81 |
2. |
Manufacturer Name and Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
82 |
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Ordering Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
82 |
3. |
Explanation of Detailed Parts List Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
82 |
A. |
Fig # & Item Column. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
82 |
B. |
Part # Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
82 |
C. |
Nomenclature Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
83 |
D. |
UPA (Units Per Assembly) Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
84 |
4. |
Detailed Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Figure 1 ELT Orthogonal Axes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Figure 2 C406-2 Series ELT and Mounting Frame Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Figure 3 Remote Switch Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Figure 4 Buzzer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Figure 5 Battery Pack Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Figure 6 Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Figure 7 ELT Operational Flow Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Figure 8 Performance Testing Equipment Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Figure 9 Current Draw Test Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Figure 10 Short and Long 406 MHz Message Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Figure 11 ELT Removal Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Figure 12 Battery Pack Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Figure 13 C406-2 Series ELT Outline and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Figure 14 Typical Mounting Tray Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Figure 15 Rod Antenna 110-320 and Blade Antenna 110-328-01 Outlines and Dimensions . . . . . . 59 Figure 16 Blade Antennas 110-333 and 110-337 Outlines and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Figure 17 Blade Antenna 110-337-11 Outline and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Figure 18 Remote Switch Outline and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Figure 19 Buzzer Outline and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Figure 20 Remote Switch Harness Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Figure 21 Remote Switch Harness Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Figure 22 Remote Harness Wiring at ELT End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Figure 23 ELT Installation Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Figure 24 Battery Pack Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Figure 25 Battery Pack Retaining Screw Tightening Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Figure 26 ELT Orthogonal Axes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Figure 27 Orientation of ELT for Helicopter Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Illustrated Parts List
Figure 28 C406-2 Series ELT Main Assembly and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Figure 29 Electrical Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Figure 30 Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
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TASK 25-62-11-990-801
SUBTASK 25-62-11-990-001
A.General
(1)This manual describes the operation, installation, and maintenance of the Model C406-2 Series emergency locator transmitter (ELT). This information is provided to ensure initial and continued airworthiness. Information presented in this manual is accurate at time of printing, but is subject to change. Refer to the Artex products web site at www.acrartex.com for the latest information and any updates to this manual.
(2)Information on COSPAS-SARSAT emergency locator beacon registration requirements and procedures is provided in Appendix A – ELT Registration, on page 78.
(3)Web links provided in this manual were accurate at time of printing but may be subject to change.
(4)ACR Electronics reserves the right to add approved components to the ELT system; including, but not limited to antennas, remote switches, and coaxial cables.
(5)Regulatory references contained herein are generally confined to United States and Canadian requirements and, in any case, should not be considered all encompassing. Consult your national aviation authority for applicable requirements.
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SUBTASK 25-62-11-990-002
B.Application
(1)This manual constitutes supporting data/documentation for the C406-2 Series ELT, including:
(a)Description and Operation
(b)Test and Fault Isolation (includes inspection criteria)
(c)Removal
(d)Installation
(e)Registration
(f)Illustrated Parts List
(2)In the United States, the C406-2 Series ELT must be installed and maintained in accordance with the requirements herein and 14 CFR, FAR Parts 43, and 91; and other airworthiness requirements, as applicable.
(3)In Canada, the C406-2 Series ELT must be installed and maintained in accordance with the requirements herein and Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR), Part V, Paragraph 551.104 and other CAR airworthiness requirements, as applicable.
(4)C406-2 Series ELT installation and maintenance in all other countries must comply with the requirements herein and applicable national airworthiness requirements.
(5)The accessories (i.e., remote switch and antennas) addressed in this manual are the accessories most commonly associated with the C406-2 Series ELT. Other options, such as a different remote switch configuration or an ELT/NAV Interface, should be installed and maintained in accordance with the written instructions specific to the accessory.
NOTE: Contact ACR Electronics for optional accessories approved for use with a C406-2 Series ELT.
(6)To ensure proper operation, only parts listed in the Illustrated Parts List of this manual or those recommended by ACR Electronics may be used as replacement parts for the C406-2 Series ELT.
TASK 25-62-11-990-802
SUBTASK 25-62-11-990-001
A.C406-2
(1)The C406-2 is a type AF (Automatic Fixed) ELT, which transmits on 121.5, 243.0, and 406 MHz.
(2)The ELT is enclosed within a multi-piece mounting frame consisting of a mounting tray, protective top cover and mounting frame cap.
(3)When ordered as a system, an installation kit, cockpit remote switch, coax cables, audible buzzer, and dual input antenna are provided.
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B.C406-2HM
(1)The C406-2HM ELT was developed for helicopter installations and features an additional 5- axis G-Switch module, which allows the ELT to be activated in any of six axes. See Figure 1.
(2)The C406-2HM ELT is identical to the C406-2 ELT in all other aspects.
+Z
-X
+Y
-Y
FWD
-Z
TASK 25-62-11-990-803
SUBTASK 25-62-11-990-001
+X
A.C406-2 and C406-2HM
(1)FAA TSO C126, Type AF
(a)The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards. It is the responsibility of those installing this article either on or within a specific type or class of aircraft to determine that the aircraft installation conditions are within TSO standards. TSO articles must have separate approval for installation in an aircraft. The article may be installed only if performed under 14 CFR Part 43 or the applicable airworthiness requirements.
(2)Transport Canada - Type Certificate Data Sheet AP-47 Issue 2
(3)Industry Canada - Certification Number 1215873110AF
(4)JTSO-2C126
(5)COSPAS-SARSAT - Certificate No. 112 or 170
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B.Battery
CAUTION: LITHIUM BATTERY SAFETY CONCERNS INCLUDE THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE, VENTING VIOLENTLY, AND VENTING OF TOXIC GASES.
(1)The lithium battery pack used on the C406-2 Series ELT is certified under TSO C142.
(a)The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this battery are minimum performance standards. It is the responsibility of those desiring to install this battery in a specific type or class of aircraft to determine that the aircraft installation conditions are within the TSO standards. The battery may be installed only if further evaluation by applicant documents an acceptable installation and is approved by the Administrator.
SUBTASK 25-62-11-990-003
C.RTCA DO-160D Compliance
(1)DO-160D Environmental Categories: C1-BA204XRXXXXXZAZZ204BXXX
(2)The DO-160D environmental categories breakdown is detailed in Table 1 on page 19.
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Temperature Variation |
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Humidity |
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Explosion |
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Waterproofness |
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Power Input |
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Voltage Spike |
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Audio Frequency Susceptibility |
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Induced Signal Susceptibility |
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Radio Frequency Susceptibility |
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21.0 |
Emission of RF Energy |
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Lightning |
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Lightning Direct Effects |
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Icing |
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A.Application
(1)This section addresses the 406.0-406.1 MHz transmitter window and the specific frequency band allocations residing above 406.025 MHz, beginning with 406.028 MHz, which are assigned or reserved within the 406.0-406.1 MHz distress frequency window.
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B.Discussion
(1)The 406 MHz transmitter frequency of the C406-2 Series ELT was originally 406.025 MHz. In order to comply with COSPAS-SARSAT frequency allocation requirements, changes to the 406 MHz frequency may occur since the original release of this product.
(2)While the original C406-2 Series ELTs covered by this manual transmit on 406.025 MHz, current C406-2 Series ELTs may not. The product identification label on each ELT specifies the transmitting frequencies of the individual ELT. The 406 MHz component may be 406.025, 406.028, 406.037 MHz, etc. Allocation of frequencies, based on beacon population per specified frequency band, is controlled by COSPAS-SARSAT.
(3)The frequency references throughout this manual for the 406 MHz component should be considered the baseline and the specific frequency indicated on the ELT product label should be substituted if it differs from 406.025 MHz.
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Term |
Definition |
AC |
Advisory Circular – A Federal Aviation Administration (USA) bulletin |
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with special information. For the purposes of this document, the acro- |
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nym AC does not refer to electrical alternating current. |
AWG |
American Wire Gauge – An electrical wire diameter standard. Look for |
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this acronym in front of or following a wire size number. |
BNC CONNECTOR |
A very common type of coax cable connector having a 50 imped- |
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ance and used for RF signal connections. |
CAR |
Canadian Aviation Regulations – The rules and regulations governing |
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the manufacture, certification, operation, maintenance, and alteration |
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of aircraft in Canada. |
CFR |
Code of Federal Regulations – The general and permanent rules pub- |
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lished in the Federal Register by the executive departments and |
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agencies of the Federal Government. Title 14, “Aeronautics and |
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Space” contains the FARs. |
CONTAINER |
The term “Container”, within the context of this document, refers to a |
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device designed to suppress RF signals, such that the broadcast of an |
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ELT placed in the container cannot reach the SAR satellite system. |
COSPAS-SARSAT |
The international search and rescue consortium that governs the |
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international satellite-based search and rescue distress alert detection |
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and information distribution system. For a complete description go to |
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the official web site for the International COSPAS-SARSAT Program. |
DER |
Designated Engineering Representative – An individual qualified and |
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designated by the FAA to approve, or recommend approval, of tech- |
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nical data to the FAA. |
DRIP LOOP |
Extra wire length used to form a U-shaped bend in a wire or cable. |
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Water or other fluids will flow down to the bottom of the loop and |
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drip off. Electrical connections are made at the top of the loop. |
ELT |
Emergency Locator Transmitter – ELTs are installed on aircraft and |
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used to send emergency signals to the SAR satellite system. The |
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word “Beacon” is associated with these devices. |
EMI |
Electromagnetic Interference – An undesirable disturbance that |
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affects an electrical circuit due to either electromagnetic conduction |
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or electromagnetic radiation emitted from an external source. Also |
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called radio frequency interference or RFI. |
EUROCAE |
European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment – EUROCAE docu- |
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ments are widely referenced as a means of compliance to European |
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Technical Standard Orders (ETSOs) and other regulatory documents. |
FAA |
Federal Aviation Administration – The United States government |
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agency for aircraft safety and regulation. |
FAR |
Federal Aviation Regulations – The rules and regulations governing |
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the manufacture, certification, operation, maintenance, repair, and |
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alteration of aircraft in the United States. |
FORM 337 |
FAA Form 337 is required anytime a major repair and/or major alter- |
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ation is performed on an aircraft. Refer to FAR, Part 43, Appendix A |
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and the definitions of Major Repair/Alteration contained in FAR, Part 1 |
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for guidance. |
FSDO |
Flight Standards District Office – FAA district offices responsible for |
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aircraft certification, operation, maintenance, and modification issues, |
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approvals and enforcement. |
G-SWITCH |
A velocity switch that detects sudden de-acceleration and is used to |
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automatically activate an ELT. May also be referred to as a “crash |
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sensor”. |
LED |
Light Emitting Diode – Semiconductor device that emits light when |
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current is passed through it. Usually used as a status or warning indi- |
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cator. |
MIL |
The three-letter acronym that stands for “Military” and proceeds mili- |
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tary specifications and standards numbers (e.g., MIL-W-xxxx would |
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indicate a wire specification and MIL-STD-xxxx would indicate a stan- |
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dard). |
P/N |
Part Number – Refers to a ACR Electronics part number, unless other- |
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wise noted. Part numbers are also indicated with parentheses (e.g., |
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XXX-XXXX). |
PLUG |
The term “Plug”, within the context of this document, refers to the |
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male half of an electrical connector. |
RECEPTACLE |
The term “Receptacle”, within the context of this document, refers to |
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the female half of an electrical connector. |
RF |
Radio Frequency – The range of electromagnetic radiation that con- |
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stitutes the radio spectrum and corresponds to the frequency of alter- |
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nating current electrical signals used to produce and detect radio |
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waves. |
RTCA |
Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics – Organization that |
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makes recommendations for airworthiness. Refer to http:// |
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www.rtca.org/aboutrtca.asp for more information. |
RTV |
A rubbery silicon-based adhesive typically used to prevent vibration |
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problems and water intrusion. |
SAR |
Search and Rescue |
SCREEN ROOM |
The term “Screen Room”, within the context of this document, refers |
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to a room designed to suppress RF signals, such that the broadcast of |
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an ELT placed in the screen room cannot reach the SAR satellite sys- |
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tem. |
SERVICE LOOP |
A length of wire or cable, at the connection point, of sufficient length |
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to allow a component to be withdrawn from its mounting position and |
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disconnected from its associated wiring. |
TETHER |
A tether is a cord or similar device that anchors something movable |
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to a stationary point or anchors two items together, such that they |
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cannot become separated beyond the length of the tether. |
TNC CONNECTOR |
A threaded version of a BNC connector. |
TPS CONNECTOR |
A small, rugged, three-pin bayonet locking connector designed for |
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use when space and weight limitations are of primary concern. |
TSO |
Technical Standard Order – A TSO is a minimum performance stan- |
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dard issued by the FAA for specified materials, parts, processes, and |
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appliances used on civil aircraft. |
UTC |
Coordinated Universal Time – A time standard based on International |
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Atomic Time. UTC is the time system used in aviation and is often |
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associated with Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and/or “Zulu” time. |
VHF |
Very High Frequency – The 30 MHz to 300 MHz radio frequency band. |
VSWR |
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio – Electrical signals will “echo” back on a |
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wire if load impedance is not matched to the impedance of the wire. |
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VSWR is a measurement of the amount of voltage being “echoed,” |
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compared to the original signal. |
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A.Regulatory Documents
(1)The following regulatory documents are referred to herein. When referring to such documents, it is the manual user’s responsibility to ensure they are using the latest revision or release of such documents. To that end, the revision designator of specific document numbers has not been included, with the exception of the RTCA document listing, which reflects the revision level of the documents at the time of TSO testing and certification.
(2)Except in the case of a printed manual, reference documents available on-line or source locations are linked to applicable web sites.
(3)United States
(a)AC 43-9, “Maintenance Records”
(b)AC 43-210, “Standardized Procedures for Requesting Field Approval of Data, Major Alterations, and Repairs”
(c)AC 43.9-1, “Instructions for Completion of FAA Form 337”
(d)AC 43-13-1, “Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair”
(e)AC 43.13-2, “Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices - Aircraft Alterations”
(f)FAR, Part 43, “Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration”
(g)FAR, Part 91, “General Operating and Flight Rules”
(4)Canada
(a)CAR, Part V, “Airworthiness”
(b)CAR, Part VI, “General Operating and Flight Rules”
(5)COSPAS-SARSAT
(a)C/S G.005, “Cospas-Sarsat Guidelines on 406 MHz Beacon Coding, Registration and Type Approval”
(b)C/S S.007, “Handbook of Beacon Regulations”
(6)RTCA – The following documents are available for purchase at RTCA’s web site www.rtca.org, or by mail:
(a)DO-160D, “Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment”
(b)DO-178B, “Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification”
(c)DO-182, “Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) Equipment Installation and Performance”
(d)DO-183, “Minimal Operational Performance Standards for Emergency Locator Transmitters - Automatic Fixed-ELT (AF), Automatic Portable-ELT (AP), Automatic
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Deployable-ELT (AD), Survival-ELT (S) Operating on 121.5 and 243.0 MHz”
(e)DO-204, “Minimal Operational Performance Standards for 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT)”
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B.Other Documents
(1)The following documents are available on-line at the Artex products web site at www.acrartex.com, or from ACR Electronics upon request.
(a)570-1000, “ELT Test Set (ETS) Operation Manual”
(b)570-4602, “ELT/NAV Interface Description, Operation, Installation and Maintenance Manual”
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A.Functional Overview
(1)The ELT automatically activates during a crash and transmits the standard sweep tone on
121.5and 243.0 MHz. Approximately every 50 seconds, for up to 520 milliseconds (long message protocol), the 406 MHz transmitter turns on. During that time, an encoded digital message is sent to the COSPAS-SARSAT Search and Rescue (SAR) satellite system.
(2)The information contained in the message includes:
(a)Serial number assigned to the ELT by the beacon manufacturer or the national beacon registration authority, or
(b)Aircraft identification or registration number, and
(c)Country of registration and country code; plus
(d)Position coordinates, when coupled with an ELT/NAV Interface (453-6500). Refer to the ELT/NAV Interface Abbreviated Component Maintenance Manual (570-4602) for a detailed discussion of the interaction between the ELT, ELT/NAV Interface, and aircraft navigation system.
(3)The 406 MHz transmitter will operate for 24 hours and then shuts down automatically. The 121.5/243.0 transmitter will continue to operate until the batteries are exhausted, which is at least 50 hours.
(4)The 406 MHz transmitter produces a much more accurate position, typically 3 kilometers as compared with 15 to 20 kilometers for 121.5/243.0 MHz transmitters. When coupled to the
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aircraft navigation system via the ELT/NAV Interface, the accuracy improves to approximately
100 meters.
(5)The ELT transmits a digital message that allows search and rescue authorities to contact the owner/operator of the aircraft through information contained in a database. Information contained in the database includes:
(a)Type of aircraft and aircraft registration number,
(b)Owner address and telephone number, and
(c)Alternate emergency contact.
(6)After the ELT is activated and the 406 MHz signal is detected by the SAR satellite system and a position is calculated, the 121.5/243.0 MHz transmissions are used to home in on the crash site.
NOTE: Effective February 1, 2009, COSPAS-SARSAT has terminated satellite processing of distress signals from 121.5 and 243.0 MHz beacons.
(7)Aircraft communications transceivers are not capable of receiving 406 MHz transmissions; therefore, the only methods of monitoring the ELT are:
(a)The blinking cockpit remote switch LED,
(b)The buzzer, or
(c)121.5/243.0 MHz transmissions, which can be monitored using the aircraft communications transceiver or an AM radio tuned to 121.5 MHz.
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B.Components
(1)The C406-2 Series ELT main assembly is housed in a high impact, fire resistant, polycarbonate plastic case, which is enclosed in a protective mounting frame assembly made of similar
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