Elta ADT 406 AF, User Handbook Manual

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3. DESCRIPTION OF THE ELT ADT 406 AP AND OF THE AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS
A. General description
(1)Introduction
This beacon from the ADT406 family derives from the ADT 406 AF/AP model. Consequently, this beacon
features the functional capabilities of the AF/AP besides its flotation gear, the attachment interface and its
flexible antenna entirely compatible with Cospat/Sarsat.
(2)The ELT ADT 406 essentially consists of :
– an ADT 406 AP beacon transmitter
– a whip antenna,
– labels,
– an activation / identification module,
– a support.
(3)The ELT ADT 406 AP basic aircraft components consists of :
– a remote control unit,
– an external antenna.
Note : this beacon can be used in survival mode without these elements.
B. Detailed description (Ref. Fig. 7)
(1)The ADT 406 AP beacon
The ADT 406 AP beacon mainly consists of :
– a whip antenna,
– a power supply module,
– an electronic assembly,
– a mechanical assembly,
– a float.
The front face of the electronic assy is equipped with the following components :
– a REMOTE CONTROL electrical high density 15 pins female connector (10) for connecting up to the
aircraft remote control panel or programming tools,
– a BACK UP WHIP ANT. TNC female connector (13) for connecting up the antenna,
– an EXT. ANT. BNC female connector (9) for connecting up the external antenna,
– an ARMED/OFF/ON lockable toggle switch (12) for activating the beacon,
– a TX indicator light (11) indicating beacon activation (real distress and self-test).