INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG
KANNAD 406 AF-COMPACT
PAGE: 4
FEB 01/2008
3. LINE REPLACEABLE UNITS
A. Transmitter
The KANNAD 406 AF-COMPACT is an ELT designed to be installed onboard
aircraft to transmit a distress signal on frequencies:
• 406 MHz (COSPAS-SARSAT frequency) for precise pinpointing and
identification of the aircraft in distress.
• 121.5 MHz used for homing in the final stages of the rescue operations.
The KANNAD 406 AF-COMPACT is certified as Automatic Fixed (AF) ELT and
only works with the outside antennas described in this manual.
The housing of KANNAD 406 AF-COMPACT transmitter is made of moulded
plastic with excellent mechanical resistance (Polycarbonate, light yellow
colour).
The ELT housing is designed with no sharp edges. It can be easily taken in one
hand.
Figure 3: KANNAD 406 AF-COMPACT Transmitter
