ARTEX 453-5000, Description, Operation, Installation And Maintenance Manual

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ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001)
570-5000 Rev. U Company Confidential
25-62-11
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C. Coax Cables and Wiring Connections Inspection – Item 1 ....................................................... 27
D. Mounting Tray and Hardware Inspection – Item 2 ................................................................. 27
E. Battery Pack Inspection – Item 3 .......................................................................................... 27
F. G-Switch Functional Check – Item 4a .................................................................................... 27
G. G-Switch Functional Check (Helicopter Models Only) – Item 4b ................................................ 28
H. Performance Testing Setup ................................................................................................... 29
I. 121.5 MHz Frequency Measurement – Item 5a ...................................................................... 29
J. Audio Modulation Check – Item 5b ........................................................................................ 29
K. 121.5/243.0 MHz Power Output Measurement – Item 5c ........................................................ 30
L. 406 MHz Frequency Measurement – Item 5d ......................................................................... 30
M. 406 MHz Power Output Measurement – Item 5e .................................................................... 30
N. Current Draw Test – Item 5f ................................................................................................. 31
O. Digital Message Verification – Item 5g ................................................................................... 32
P. ELT Reset Check – Item 5h .................................................................................................. 32
Q. Installed Transmitter Test – Item 6 ....................................................................................... 33
R. Antenna Test – Item 7 ......................................................................................................... 33
S. Inspection and Test Documentation – Item 8 ........................................................................ 33
3. Fault Isolation .............................................................................................................................. 34
A. Self-Test Error Troubleshooting Guidelines ............................................................................ 34
B. ELT Troubleshooting Guidelines ............................................................................................ 35
REMOVAL ............................................................................................................................................... 36
1. ELT ............................................................................................................................................. 36
A. ELT Removal ....................................................................................................................... 36
2. Battery ........................................................................................................................................ 37
A. Battery Pack Removal .......................................................................................................... 37
3. Material or Equipment Return ....................................................................................................... 38
A. Shipment Information .......................................................................................................... 38
B. Return Material Authorization................................................................................................ 38
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................... 39
1. Regulatory Requirements and Guidelines ....................................................................................... 39
A. For US Registered aircraft: ................................................................................................... 39
B. TSO C126, Paragraph D ....................................................................................................... 39
C. FAA ..................................................................................................................................... 39
D. Canada ................................................................................................................................ 39
E. Other Countries ................................................................................................................... 40
F. RTCA................................................................................................................................... 40
2. Mounting Tray ............................................................................................................................. 41
A. Location .............................................................................................................................. 41
B. Installation .......................................................................................................................... 42
3. Antenna ...................................................................................................................................... 42
A. Selection ............................................................................................................................. 42
B. Location .............................................................................................................................. 43
C. Installation .......................................................................................................................... 43
4. Remote Switch ............................................................................................................................. 46
A. Location .............................................................................................................................. 46
B. Installation .......................................................................................................................... 47
5. Buzzer ......................................................................................................................................... 47
A. Location .............................................................................................................................. 47
B. Installation .......................................................................................................................... 47
6. Wiring ......................................................................................................................................... 48