POINTER AVIONICS 4000-10 AP User Manual

AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY LOCATOR

TRANSMITTER

OPERA

FOR HORIZONTAL MOUNTING IN FIXED WING AIRCRAFT OR

ANGULA

R MOUNTING IN ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT.

TION AND INSTALLATION

INS

TRUCTIONS FOR:

MODE

L 4000-10 (AP)(AF)

TSO-C91A

WARNING!

FOR AVIATION EMERGENCY USE ONLY.

AUTHORIZED OPERATION IS PROHIBITED.

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POINTER AVIONICS

207 Centennial Court,

Kitchener, ON, N2B 3X2, Canada

PH. 519 – 648 – 3778 Fx. 519 – 648 – 3075

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INDEX

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SECTION 1 Description of Pointer Sentry ELT 2

SECTION 2 Pre-Installation Checkout 3
SECTION 3 Installation Instructions 4 thru 9
SECTION 4 Functional Testing 10 and 11
SECTION 5 Operating Instructions 12 and 13
SECTION 6 Battery Information 14
SECTION 7 Performance Requirements & Spec.’s 15

SECTION 1

DESCRIPTION

1-1 POINTER SENTRY ELT is a self-contained emergency locator transmitter capable of manual or automatic

1-2 POINTER SENTRY ELT is designed to withstand forced landing and crash environmental conditions and survive

1-3 Automatic activation is accomplished by a deceleration sensing inertia switch. The inertia switch is designed to

operation.

in an operable condition. The highest quality materials and components have been selected for manufacturing to
insure rugged, reliable emergency equipment.

activate when the unit senses longitudinal inertia forces as required in TSO-C91A.
NOTE: When properly installed, parallel to the line of flight, POINTER SENTRY ELT will not activate due to
turbulence, normal operations, or aerobatics.

1-4 POINTER SENTRY ELT (see Figures 1 and 2) consists of:

A A high-impact, fire retardant, waterproof case with carrying handle.
B A solid-state transmitter operating at the assigned emergency frequencies of 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz. Normal

C A battery pack P/N C2020 consisting of alkaline "C" cells in an impact resistant molded housing, with

D An antenna connector outlet for fixed or telescopic antenna.
E A remote "ON-AUTO-RESET" control jack.
FAmaster"ON-OFF-AUTO"switch.
G An Inertia switch with electrical reset feature
H An external whip antenna, P/N3001 with coax cable, P/N 3002.
I Remote cabin switch kit P/N2019-10, and 2021-10 master switch guard and hardware.
J An Instrument Panel Warning Label to be affixed adjacent to Remote Switch. (Transport Canada requirement)
K A preformed anodized quick-detach mounting bracket, P/N 2017-10.
L An operation and installation manual.
M A warranty registration card.
N A Transport Canada required "ELT LOCATED HERE ” Decal.
O Special high performance antenna P/N 3003 (OPTIONAL)
P A storable telescopic antenna, P/N 2006-10 with tether line.

transmission is modulated by a distinctive down swept tone.

interconnecting plug assembly. The battery pack is available from your local POINTER dealerordirectfromthe
distributor.

REV 1 - JULY/97

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PRE-INSTALLATION

SECTION 2

2-1 POINTER SENTRY ELT is designed to be installed in the aft section or cabin of the aircraft. The installation and

a. Remove POINTER SENTRY ELT from carton and remove foam guard from master switch. Verify the master

b. Install 50 ohm load on antenna RF output.

c. Place master switch in the "AUTO" position.

testing should be made by qualified personnel in accordance with TRANSPORT CANADA regulations, referring to
the Engineering and Inspection Manual, Part 1, Chapter II, Section 2.2. Appropriate weight and balance
computations shall be completed and entered in the Aircraft Logbook for each installation.

switch is in the "OFF/RESET" position (See Figure 1)

FIGURE 1. POINTER SENTRY 4000-10 OPERATING DETAILS

d. Shake the unit firmly parallel to the "DIRECTION OF FLIGHT" arrow on the unit face. A down sweeping tone will

e. Place the master switch in the "ON" position. Unit should again operate.

f. Place the master switch in the "OFF" position. POINTER SENTRY ELT IS NOW READY FOR INSTALLATION.

be heard on the monitoring radio at 121.5 MHz. or 243.0 MHz. To reset "G" switch turn master switch to "OFF"
momentarily.

NOTICE

IF FOR ANY REASON POINTER SENTRY ELT DOES NOT TRANSMIT DURING ANY OF THE ABOVE TESTS,
REPEAT THE PROCEDURES. IF THE UNIT STILL FAILS TO OPERATE, RE-PACKAGE THE ENTIRE UNIT AS
SHIPPED, COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION CARD, PLACE A NOTE OF EXPLANATION AND THE REGISTRATION
CARDINSIDETHEBOXANDRETURNUNITTODEALERORDISTRIBUTORFORREPLACEMENT.

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SECTION 3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

3.0 GENERAL

The following instructions are a general guide for the installation of the POINTER SENTRY Aircraft Emergency
Locator Transmitter. Installation shall be made in accordance with the requirements of FAA document AC
43-13-2, ACCEPTABLE METHODS, TECHNIQUES, & PRACTICES - AIRCRAFT ALTERATIONS. Each
installation must satisfy air worthiness requirements pertinent to type and country of registry.

For installation in Canadian registered aircraft, refer to TRANSPORT CANADA Engineering and
Inspection Manual, Part II, Chapter III, Section 3.12.7(e)

CAUTION!

INSTALLATION IN THE PRESSURIZED AREA OF AN AIRCRAFT CONSTITUTES A MAJOR
MODIFICATION. CONSULT REGIONAL TRANSPORT CANADA ENGINEERING OFFICE BEFORE
PROCEEDING.

3.1 MOUNTING LOCATION - FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT

a. The POINTER SENTRY ELT should be mounted as far aft as possible. Location should be chosen to afford easy

b. Select an area in the cabin such as between the seats, in the luggage area, cabin floor, radio rack or any flat

c. It is important that the unit be mounted PARALLEL TO or SLIGHTLY ABOVE the line of flight in fixed-wing aircraft.

and repeated access to the ELT for testing, servicing, and manual activation/deactivation when the aircraft is on
the ground.

surface parallel to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft. Assure that the mounting area is solid.

The POINTER SENTRY ELT m ust be solidly mounted. DO NOT install in an area subject to flexing or drumming
vibrations. See Section 3.3 and 3.4 for installation details.

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3.2 MOUNTING LOCATION - ROTARY-WING AIRCRAFT (HELICOPTER)

a. The POINTER SENTRY ELT must be located on the primary structure. This location must be accessible for

manual activation/deactivation, testing, and servicing when the helicopter is on the ground. See Section 3.4 for
installation details.

All hardw are shown is included in the standard Pointer Sentry 4000-10 Installation Kit.

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