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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2.
Model Descriptions
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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.
Figure 1 ELT Orthogonal Axes
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3.
Approvals
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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)
ETSO EASA.IM.21O.10040703
6)
See ACR
’s
for current Cospas-Sarsat Type Approval Certificate and
other approval information.
