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ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC

DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

C406-1 (453-5002), C406-1HM (453-5003)

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Feb 28/2019

25-62-10

TASK 25-62-10-990-802

Manufacturer Name and Address

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Ordering Information

Approved spare parts and battery packs may be ordered from ACR Electronics, or any authorized dealer.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Sales, ACR Electronics, Inc / Artex Products

5757 Ravenswood Rd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-6645, USA

Phone: (954) 981-3333

Fax: (954) 983-5087

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Explanation of Detailed Parts List Entries

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Fig # & Item Column

The first number at the top of the column is the figure number of the corresponding illustration.

The right hand number is the item number in the associated figure.

A dash (

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) in front of an item means the part is not illustrated.

Alpha-variants A through Z (except I and O) are assigned to item numbers, when necessary to identify
added parts, alternate parts, and service bulletin modified parts.

SUBTASK 25-62-10-990-002
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Part # Column

This column contains the manufacturer’s part number for each part.

Summary of Contents for 453-5002

Page 1: ...Lauderdale FL 33312 Cage Code 18560 25 62 10 C406 1 Series Emergency Locator Transmitter Description Operation Installation and Maintenance Manual This manual includes data for the equipment that follows Component Part No Model No Emergency Locator Transmitter 453 5002 C406 1 Emergency Locator Transmitter 453 5003 C406 1HM ...

Page 2: ...ntation 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 Telep...

Page 3: ...ON CHANGE DATE RELEASE Jan 08 2001 A DCN 1723 Jun 20 2001 A DCN 1965 Apr 04 2002 A DCN 2115 Dec 10 2002 A DCN 2269 Sep 03 2003 A DCN 2527 Jan 20 2005 A DCN 2674 Dec 01 2005 A DCN 2890 Nov 30 2006 B DCN 2961 Mar 13 2007 B DCN 2968 Mar 20 2007 C DCA W9414 Apr 06 2010 D ECO 14756 Jul 28 2011 E ECO 15149 Jul 31 2012 F ECO 15726 Aug 13 2014 G ECO 15830 Dec 01 2014 H ECO 16887 Mar 30 2018 J ECO 17024 Fe...

Page 4: ...ONICS INC DESCRIPTION OPERATION INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406 1 453 5002 C406 1HM 453 5003 Page 4 of 67 Feb 28 2019 25 62 10 SERVICE BULLETIN LIST SERVICE BULLETIN NO ISSUE DATE SUBJECT MANUAL REV NO MANUAL REV DATE ...

Page 5: ... List of Figures 9 Feb 28 19 43 Dec 01 14 Introduction 10 Dec 01 14 44 Dec 01 14 11 Dec 01 14 45 Dec 01 14 12 Dec 01 14 46 Dec 01 14 13 Dec 01 14 47 Dec 01 14 14 Dec 01 14 48 Dec 01 14 15 Dec 01 14 49 Dec 01 14 16 Dec 01 14 50 Dec 01 14 Description and Operation 17 Dec 01 14 51 Dec 01 14 18 Dec 01 14 52 Dec 01 14 19 Dec 01 14 53 Dec 01 14 20 Dec 01 14 54 Dec 01 14 21 Dec 01 14 55 Dec 01 14 22 Dec ...

Page 6: ... 11 B Battery 12 C RTCA DO 160D Compliance 12 4 Frequency Allocations 13 A Application 13 B Discussion 13 5 List of Acronyms Abbreviations and Definitions 13 6 References 15 A Regulatory Documents 15 B Other Documents 16 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 17 1 Description 17 A Functional Overview 17 B Components 18 2 Operation 20 A Operational Overview 20 B Normal Operation 21 C Manual Activation 21 D ELT ...

Page 7: ...rement Item 5d 30 M 406 MHz Power Output Measurement Item 5e 31 N Current Draw Test Item 5f 31 O Digital Message Verification Item 5g 32 P ELT Reset Check Item 5h 33 Q Installed Transmitter Test Item 6 33 R Antenna Test Item 7 34 S Inspection and Test Documentation Item 8 34 3 Fault Isolation 34 A Self Test Error Troubleshooting Guidelines 34 B ELT Troubleshooting Guidelines 36 REMOVAL 37 1 ELT 37...

Page 8: ... Installation 54 A Installation and Test 54 B Harness ELT Receptacle Sealing 55 C Installation Documentation 56 8 Battery Pack Installation 56 A Battery Reinstallation 56 B New Battery Installation 58 9 Helicopter Installations Special Considerations 58 A Background 58 B Recommendations 59 C Orientation 59 APPENDIX A ELT REGISTRATION 60 1 Background Information 60 A Hex ID Code 60 B Reason for Reg...

Page 9: ... 38 Figure 14 C406 1 Series ELT Outline and Dimensions 42 Figure 15 Typical Mounting Tray Installation 43 Figure 16 Rod Antenna 110 338 and Whip Antenna 110 343 Outlines and Dimensions 45 Figure 17 Blade Antennas 110 340 and 110 341 Outlines and Dimensions 46 Figure 18 Remote Switch Outline and Dimensions 47 Figure 19 Buzzer Outline and Dimensions 48 Figure 20 Remote Switch Harness Arrangement 50 ...

Page 10: ...SUBTASK 25 62 10 990 002 B Application 1 This manual constitutes supporting data documentation for the C406 1 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 1 Series ELT must be installed and maintained in accordance with the requirements herein...

Page 11: ...x orthogonal axes See Figure 1 2 The C406 1HM ELT is identical to the C406 1 ELT in all other aspects Figure 1 ELT Orthogonal Axes TASK 25 62 10 990 803 3 Approvals SUBTASK 25 62 10 990 001 A C406 1 and C406 1HM 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 eith...

Page 12: ...d only if further evaluation by applicant documents an acceptable installation and is approved by the Administrator C RTCA DO 160D Compliance 1 DO 160D Environmental Categories C1 BA204XRXXXXXZAZZ204BXXX 2 The DO 160D environmental categories breakdown is detailed in Table 1 CATEGORY SECTION DESCRIPTION C1 4 0 Temperature Altitude 4 5 4 In Flight Loss of Cooling B 5 0 Temperature Variation A 6 0 H...

Page 13: ...5 MHz TASK 25 62 10 990 805 5 List of Acronyms Abbreviations and Definitions SUBTASK 25 62 10 990 001 Term Definition AC Advisory Circular A Federal Aviation Administration USA bulletin with special information For the purposes of this document the acronym AC does not refer to electrical alternating current AWG American Wire Gauge An electrical wire diameter standard Look for this acronym in front...

Page 14: ...ion contained in FAR Part 1 for guidance FSDO Flight Standards District Office FAA district offices responsible for aircraft certification operation maintenance and modification issues approvals and enforcement G Switch A velocity switch that detects sudden de acceleration and is used to automatically activate an ELT May also be referred to as a crash sensor LED Light Emitting Diode Semiconductor ...

Page 15: ...ared to the original signal TASK 25 62 10 990 806 6 References SUBTASK 25 62 10 990 001 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 inclu...

Page 16: ...3 Minimal Operational Performance Standards for Emergency Locator Transmitters Automatic Fixed ELT AF Automatic Portable ELT AP Automatic 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 SUBTASK 25 62 10 990 002 B Other Documents 1 The following documents are available on line at the ...

Page 17: ...ally The 121 5 243 0 transmitter will continue to operate until the batteries are exhausted which is typically 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 aircraft navigation system via the ELT NAV Interface the accuracy improves to approximately 1...

Page 18: ...and its mounting frame assembly are capable of withstanding extremely harsh environments and have been subjected to the rigorous environmental testing required by COSPAS SARSAT for certification Figure 2 C406 1 Series ELT and Mounting Frame Assembly 2 The cockpit mounted remote switch assembly is comprised of an ELT status LED and control switch which allows an operator to monitor ELT status and m...

Page 19: ...battery pack for the C406 1 Series ELT consists of four D size lithium manganese dioxide cells connected in series To prevent the cells from being charged diodes are connected across each cell and fuses are connected to the output See Figure 5 Battery Pack Assembly Figure 5 Battery Pack Assembly 5 Four single input antennas are approved for use with the C406 1 Series ELT a One rod antenna Artex Pa...

Page 20: ...453 5003 Page 20 of 67 Feb 28 2019 25 62 10 6 Selection of the proper antenna is dependent upon end use aircraft configuration and speed and other factors See Figure 6 Figure 6 Antennas TASK 25 62 10 870 802 2 Operation SUBTASK 25 62 10 870 001 A Operational Overview 1 See Figure 7 Figure 7 ELT Operational Flow Diagram ...

Page 21: ...ft as the result of severe maneuvers or a very hard landing b To take the ELT from an ACTIVE state back to an INACTIVE state a RESET must occur See SUBTASK 25 62 10 870 004 6 A warning buzzer is required under C126 TSO approval The buzzer is powered by the ELT and therefore not dependent upon the aircraft battery for operation It is not designed to operate continuously but sounds at predetermined ...

Page 22: ... Eurocae ED 62 Use of the higher threshold crash sensor has been approved by the FAA as a deviation to TSO C126 FAA Reference 98 130S 108 February 6 1998 CRITERIA PARAMETER CHARACTERISTIC Temperature Storage 55 C to 85 C Operating 20 C to 55 C Mechanical Vibration 10 g 5 Hz to 2 000 Hz Shock 500 g for 4 ms Crashworthiness 100 g for 23 ms Humidity 95 for 50 hours Penetration 55 lbs from 6 in 25 kg ...

Page 23: ...z Bi Phase L G1D 121 5 and 243 0 MHz Amplitude Modulation A3X Transmitter Duty Cycle 406 MHz 440 ms 1 or 520 ms 1 every 50 seconds 5 121 5 and 243 0 MHz Continuous Peak Effective Radiated Power PERP 406 MHz 5 W 37 2 dB PERP or EIRP for 24 hrs 20 to 55 C 121 5 and 243 0 MHz Min 50 mW 17 dBm PERP for 50 hrs 20 to 55 C or 100 mW EIRP 20 dBm for 48 hrs 20 to 55 C Occupied Bandwidth 406 MHz 20 KHz max ...

Page 24: ...21 5 and 243 0 MHz 2 0 1 Max 406 MHz 1 5 1 Max 121 5 243 0 MHz 1 75 1 or better 406 MHz 1 5 1 or better 121 5 243 0 MHz 2 5 1 or less 406 MHz 1 5 1 or less Polarization Vertical Monopole Radiation Pattern 121 5 and 243 0 MHz Omnidirectional 406 MHz Hemispherical Impedance ohms 50 Nominal Weight 0 45 lbs 0 20 kg 1 40 lbs 0 64 kg 0 80 lbs 0 36 kg 0 31 lbs 0 14 kg Drag 2 9 lbs 1 3 kg 350 KTS 25 000 f...

Page 25: ...proper installation and poor condition and d Antenna including trailing antenna for poor condition insecure mounting and improper operation SUBTASK 25 62 10 990 002 B Canada 1 CAR Part VI Standard 625 Appendix C requires the ELT to be inspected at intervals not exceeding 12 months 2 All maintenance and testing shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of CAR Part V Standard 571 Append...

Page 26: ...re mandatory requirements only in Canada in addition to meeting the other inspection and test requirements listed in Table 5 ITEM NO DESCRIPTION BY 1 Coax Cable and Wiring Connections Inspection 2 ELT Mounting Tray and Hardware Inspection 3 ELT Battery Pack Inspection 4a G Switch Functional Check 4b G Switch Functional Check Helicopter Models Only 5a 121 5 MHz Frequency Measurement 5b Audio Modula...

Page 27: ...or antenna connections of ELT 4 Replace remote switch if any of the following conditions are true a Cracks on the casing b Illegible lettering on the face c Damaged wiring and connections of remote switch SUBTASK 25 62 10 220 003 E Battery Pack Inspection Item 3 CAUTION THE BATTERY PACK CONTAINS ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE ESD COMPONENTS AND AS SUCH IT MUST BE HANDLED WITH CARE IF POSSIBLE W...

Page 28: ...n the OFF position 6 Monitor 121 5 MHz on an AM receiver 7 Activate the ELT by using a rapid forward i e throwing motion in the direction of the arrow on the ELT label followed by a rapid reversing action 8 Verify activation by listening for the aural sweep tone on the receiver 9 Reset the ELT by toggling the control switch to the ON position and then back to the OFF position SUBTASK 25 62 10 750 ...

Page 29: ...ime the ELT is activated and de activated If the ELT is left activated beyond the first 30 seconds additional time is added in 30 second increments NOTE Careful planning of the performance tests is necessary to avoid activating the ELT more than necessary Plan the performance testing in a manner that allows tests to be run concurrently and test equipment settings to be quickly switched from one te...

Page 30: ...onjunction with SUBTASK 25 62 10 750 004 2 Monitor 121 5 MHz on an AM receiver 3 Listen for the aural sweep tone on the receiver The audio should sound like an ELT SUBTASK 25 62 10 750 006 K 121 5 243 0 MHz Power Output Measurement Item 5c 1 Connect the measuring device referring to SUBTASK 25 62 10 750 003 on page 29 2 Activate the ELT if necessary by placing the control switch in the ON position...

Page 31: ...4 Read the displayed amplitude of the 406 MHz burst that follows the three minute wait period The amplitude must be within the minimum specified for 406 MHz in Table 3 on page 23 at the output terminal 5 Deactivate the ELT by placing the control switch in the OFF position SUBTASK 25 62 10 750 009 N Current Draw Test Item 5f CAUTION EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION TO AVOID CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITIO...

Page 32: ...ry in accordance with SUBTASK 25 62 10 450 001 on page 56 SUBTASK 25 62 10 750 010 O Digital Message Verification Item 5g 1 Set the 453 1000 ELT Test Set ETS beacon reader to receive and decode the ELT digital message Refer to the ETS operating manual 570 1000 for ETS operating instructions and additional details NOTE A beacon reader equivalent to the Artex ETS may be used provided it is capable o...

Page 33: ...LT Reset Check Item 5h 1 Place the ELT control switch in the ON position 2 Return the switch to the OFF position 3 If the ELT is working properly the LED will stay on for approximately 1 second and then turn off If a series of flashes are displayed refer to Table 6 on page 34 NOTE A 5 flash error indication will occur if the ELT is programmed with a location protocol since no navigation input data...

Page 34: ... by placing the cockpit remote switch in the ON position NOTE Perform this test within the first five minutes after the hour UTC 4 Listen for 3 audible sweeps on the radio which takes about 1 second An audible signal verifies energy is being transmitted by the antenna 5 Reset the ELT by placing the cockpit remote switch in the ARM position SUBTASK 25 62 10 750 014 S Inspection and Test Documentati...

Page 35: ... VSWR meter Check antenna for opens shorts or a resistive ground plane connection Impedance presented by antenna Lengthen or shorten antenna coax cable length by 4 to 6 inches Insufficient ground plane Provide ground plane at least 12 inches in diameter Upright metal structure obstructing antenna causing re radiation Stay at least 10 12 inches away from upright metal structures Low power output Ba...

Page 36: ...wiring Short circuit Check for frayed insulation Verify integrity of all crimp and solder connections ELT will not turn off Battery too low to support 406 burst and causes circuit to reset Remove battery pack to disable ELT and replace battery pack Turn off ELT using local switch If ELT turns off Defective remote switch harness reset circuit wiring Check wiring continuity and repair as necessary D...

Page 37: ...me cap thumbscrews 3 Slide the mounting frame cap back away from the ELT 4 Lift the protective top cover up away from the ELT and set it aside 5 Disconnect the antenna coax cable from the ELT 6 Disconnect the harness receptacle from the ELT if necessary NOTE The receptacle may disconnect when the mounting frame cap is pulled back 7 Lift the ELT up from the connector end NOTE Careful use of a flat ...

Page 38: ...INS ON THE BOARD CAUTION THE BATTERY PACK IS CONNECTED TO THE ELT VIA SHORT INTERCONNECT HARNESSES WHICH LIMIT THE DISTANCE THE TWO COMPONENTS CAN BE SEPARATED UNTIL THE HARNESSES ARE DISCONNECTED 1 See Figure 13 Figure 13 Battery Pack Removal 2 Turn the ELT upside down such that the battery pack is bottom side up 3 Remove the four retaining screws 4 Lay the ELT on its side while keeping the ELT a...

Page 39: ... Material Authorization 1 Upon receipt of such notice ACR Electronics will issue a Return Material Authorization RMA number which then authorizes return of the material or equipment to the following address Repair and Overhaul ACR Electronics Inc 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 USA Phone 954 981 3333 Fax 954 983 5087 a Failure to obtain a RMA number and provide the details listed in ...

Page 40: ...ther change in registration information NOAA will provide registrants with proof of registration and change of registration postcards B TSO C126 Paragraph D 1 TSO approval of the ELT does not constitute installation approval All ELT installations are subject to field approval for a given airframe by either an approved FAA DER or FAA FSDO For installations outside the US contact your local civil av...

Page 41: ...eters from the mounting location 2 DO 182 6 2 2 b recommends that a To maximize the probability of the ELT transmitting a detectable signal after a crash all ELT system components which must survive a crash intact e g transmitter and external antenna should be attached to the airframe in such a manner that the attachment system can support a 100 g load ELT weight x 100 ELT antenna weight x 100 etc...

Page 42: ...E MOUNTING AN ELT DIRECTLY TO THE AIRCRAFT SKIN IS UNACCEPTABLE MOUNTING THE ELT DIRECTLY TO THE AIRCRAFT SKIN INDUCES CRASH HIDING VIBRATIONS AND PROVIDES A VERY POOR MOUNTING SURFACE CAUTION AVOID LOCATING THE ELT WHERE IT WILL BE SUBJECTED TO UNPROTECTED EXPOSURE TO HARSH CHEMICAL FLUIDS SUCH AS DEICING COMPOUNDS THESE TYPES OF CHEMICAL FLUIDS CAN PROMOTE CRACKING AND FRACTURING OF THE ELT MOUN...

Page 43: ...on 2 Install the necessary mounting structure as appropriate for the specific installation 3 Align the mounting tray 452 5050 on the mounting structure such that the arrow on the tray is within 10 of the longitudinal axis of the aircraft and pointing in the direction of flight NOTE Refer to TASK 25 62 10 410 803 on page 58 for guidelines on ELT orientation in a helicopter 4 Mark the four holes nee...

Page 44: ...um distance of 36 inches 914 mm clearance between antennas b Additional location guidance may be found in AC 43 13 2 Chapter 3 which deals specifically with antenna installations SUBTASK 25 62 10 450 002 C Installation NOTE Refer to the airframe manufacturer s written instructions and AC 43 13 2 Chapter 3 for antenna installation practices and requirements 1 Install a doubler plate if necessary to...

Page 45: ...ELECTRONICS INC DESCRIPTION OPERATION INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406 1 453 5002 C406 1HM 453 5003 Page 45 of 67 Feb 28 2019 25 62 10 Figure 16 Rod Antenna 110 338 and Whip Antenna 110 343 Outlines and Dimensions ...

Page 46: ... ACR ELECTRONICS INC DESCRIPTION OPERATION INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406 1 453 5002 C406 1HM 453 5003 Page 46 of 67 Feb 28 2019 25 62 10 Figure 17 Blade Antennas 110 340 and 110 341 Outlines and Dimensions ...

Page 47: ...n the panel surface and behind the panel See Figure 18 Figure 18 Remote Switch Outline and Dimensions SUBTASK 25 62 10 450 002 B Installation 1 Mark the cutout on the cockpit panel See Figure 18 2 Fit the switch assembly into the cutout and mark the four screw holes then remove the switch 3 Drill the screw holes with a 28 or 3 6 mm drill 4 Install the switch assembly using the 4 40 x in pan head s...

Page 48: ...r the ELT as the buzzer is loud enough to be heard outside the aircraft when the engine s is not running When the engine s is running the LED on the cockpit remote switch assembly will warn the pilot the ELT is active SUBTASK 25 62 10 450 002 B Installation 1 Fabricate a bracket suitable for supporting the buzzer Buzzer dimensions are shown in Figure 19 NOTE Refer to the aircraft manufacturer s wr...

Page 49: ... CAUTION TO PREVENT INADVERTENT ELT ACTIVATION OR POSSIBLE COMPONENT DAMAGE DO NOT CONNECT THE HARNESS TO THE ELT OR COCKPIT REMOTE SWITCH UNTIL ALL POWER AND GROUND WIRING CONNECTIONS ARE COMPLETED 1 The following wiring and grounding considerations and recommendations are applicable a Minimum 22 AWG wire size b Shielding is recommended to help prevent EMI and RF interference c Use high quality c...

Page 50: ...ately 0 15 in 3 mm of insulation from the ends of each of the five cable wires b Dress and tin the bare wires to prevent the strands from fraying during terminal crimping operations 3 Three additional wires are required See Figure 21 on page 51 a Fabricate a ground wire long enough to reach from Pin 11 of the harness ELT receptacle to aircraft ground NOTE This wire will be crimped in the same pin ...

Page 51: ...On each of the remaining wire ends at the harness ELT end c The buzzer power and ground wires 6 Crimp appropriately sized ring terminals on the buzzer ends of the buzzer power and ground wires 7 Crimp an appropriately sized ring terminal on the airframe end of the Pin 11 ground wire 8 Crimp an appropriately sized ring terminal on the remote switch power source wire end NOTE If desired the power wi...

Page 52: ...ds using Molex crimp tool 63811 3300 or an equivalent tool for 0 062 in terminal pins 4 Insert the wiring pins in the harness ELT 151 5012 Molex 12 pin receptacle See Figure 21 on page 51 CAUTION THE ELT WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATE IF THE JUMPER G SWITCH LOOP IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED IN THE HARNESS ELT RECEPTACLE a Insert the jumper ends in Pin 5 and Pin 8 of the receptacle NOTE Terminal pins...

Page 53: ...e aircraft manufacturer s written instructions or as described in AC 43 13 1 Chapter 11 9 through 12 as applicable SUBTASK 25 62 10 450 005 F Antenna Connection 1 Connect the coax cable to the antenna making sure the cable is routed and supported such that there is no tensile load i e strain on the connection SUBTASK 25 62 10 450 006 G Cockpit Remote Switch Power Connection 1 Connect the remote sw...

Page 54: ...3 13 1 Chapter 11 15 See Figure 21 on page 51 SUBTASK 25 62 10 450 009 J Buzzer Connection 1 Connect the power wire to the buzzer positive terminal 2 Connect the ground wire to the buzzer negative terminal SUBTASK 25 62 10 450 010 K Remote Switch Final Installation 1 Insert the harness plug into the remote switch receptacle 2 Install the remote switch assembly referring to SUBTASK 25 62 10 450 002...

Page 55: ...e wiring or coax cable has been disturbed 13 Test the ELT installation in accordance with the requirements of SUBTASK 25 62 10 750 011 on page 37 NOTE It is very important the cockpit remote switch LED immediately begins flashing continuously upon ELT activation If the light fails to start flashing recheck the interface wiring and connections between the ELT and the cockpit remote switch NOTE If v...

Page 56: ... make appropriate aircraft records entries and submit documentation as required for installation approval in accordance with national regulatory authorities TASK 25 62 10 450 806 8 Battery Pack Installation SUBTASK 25 62 10 450 001 A Battery Reinstallation CAUTION THE BATTERY PACK CONTAINS ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE ESD COMPONENTS AND AS SUCH IT MUST BE HANDLED WITH CARE IF POSSIBLE WEAR A ...

Page 57: ...ffs to avoid pinching the wires between the standoffs and battery pack 9 Turn the battery pack bottom face up to facilitate installing the screws while securely holding the ELT and battery pack together 10 Install the four battery pack retaining screws about half way i e leave them loose 11 Tighten and torque the screws as shown in Figure 25 Torque to 6 8 lb in 68 90 N cm Figure 25 Battery Pack Sc...

Page 58: ...ry replacement information in the logbook i e aircraft records and fill out any other required documentation TASK 25 62 10 410 803 9 Helicopter Installations Special Considerations SUBTASK 25 62 10 990 001 A Background 1 There are few guidelines aside from experience regarding the best way to mount an ELT in helicopters 2 Before the availability of multi axis G switch modules manufacturers advised...

Page 59: ...s of helicopters while allowing normal installation and eliminating or significantly reducing nuisance ELT activations SUBTASK 25 62 10 410 001 C Orientation 1 Mount the C406 1HM ELT parallel to the waterline of the fuselage along the longitudinal axis with the direction of flight arrow on the ELT pointing forward See Figure 27 NOTE This is the orientation of the primary G switch in the ELT 2 The ...

Page 60: ...n and c Latitude and longitude position data if equipped with a navigation interface device SUBTASK 25 62 10 990 002 B Reason for Registration 1 ELT registration aids the Rescue Coordination Center RCC in determining if an actual emergency exists by accessing a database containing the registration information which facilitates inquiries as to the whereabouts of the aircraft existence of a flight p...

Page 61: ...roduct label b The information listed in SUBTASK 25 62 10 990 002 on page 62 2 The information i e address telephone number etc filed as part of the registration process should be kept up to date SUBTASK 25 62 10 990 003 C Where to Register 1 In the United States the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA is the registration agency 2 Specific registration web sites and information ma...

Page 62: ...nual must be accomplished by the manufacturer SUBTASK 25 62 10 990 002 B IPL Usage Guide 1 If the part number is not known a Find the part in the IPL Figure illustration b Note the item number assigned to the part c Refer to the associated parts list and find the item number in the Fig Item column 2 If the part number is known a Refer to the parts list and find the part in the Part column b Note t...

Page 63: ...FL 33312 6645 USA Phone 954 981 3333 Fax 954 983 5087 TASK 25 62 10 990 803 3 Explanation of Detailed Parts List Entries SUBTASK 25 62 10 990 001 A Fig Item Column 1 The first number at the top of the column is the figure number of the corresponding illustration 2 The right hand number is the item number in the associated figure 3 A dash in front of an item means the part is not illustrated 4 Alph...

Page 64: ...designates the original configuration and the term POST SB XXXX identifies assemblies and parts after the modification has been completed 4 The terms defined below are used when applicable to indicate the interchangeability of parts TERM ABBREVIATION DEFINITION Alternate ALT The listed part is alternate to and interchangeable with other parts within the same item number variant group or other item...

Page 65: ...52 Protective Top Cover Assembly 1 02 452 5052 Mounting Frame Cap Assembly 1 03 452 5050 Mounting Tray Assembly 1 ATTACHING PARTS 201 0810 Screw PHP 8 32 x 5 8 SS 4 246 0008 Washer Flat 1 2 SS 8 4 247 0800 Washer Lock Internal Tooth SS 8 4 241 0832 Nut 8 32 x 1 4 Hex SS 4 04 453 5002 C406 1 Main Assembly Single Output 1 05 453 5003 C406 1HM Main Assembly Single Output 1 591 0999 Label Hex Code 1 5...

Page 66: ...1234 NOMENCLATURE UPA 28 01 345 6196 04 Switch Cockpit Remote 1 ATTACHING PARTS 201 0408 Screw PHP 4 40 x 1 4 SS 4 247 0400 Washer Internal Lock SS 4 4 241 0440 Nut 4 40 x 1 4 Hex SS 4 591 0428 Label ELT Cautionary Use Advisory 1 02 151 5009 Plug 9 Pin 1 151 6628 Terminal Crimp Female 0 062 Dia 9 03 151 5012 Receptacle 12 Pin 1 151 6627 Terminal Crimp Male 0 062 Dia 12 04 130 4004 Buzzer ELT Audib...

Page 67: ...age 67 of 67 Feb 28 2019 25 62 10 Figure 30 Antennas FIG ITEM PART 1234 NOMENCLATURE UPA 29 01 110 340 Antenna Tri Band CI319 1 Single Input 1 02 110 341 Antenna Tri Band Blade 16 21 Single Input 1 03 110 338 Antenna Tri Band CI319 1 Single Input 1 04 110 343 Antenna Tri Band Whip 21 41 1 611 6013 04 Cable Coax BNC to BNC 6 ft 1 ...

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