Piper PA-28-236 DAKOTA, Pilot Operating Handbook

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PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 7
PA-28-236, DAKOTA DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
ISSUED: JUNE 1, 1978 REPORT: VB-910
7-25
REVISED: APRIL 13, 1979
7.35 PIPER EXTERNAL POWER*
An optional starting installation known as Piper External Power(PEP)
is accessible through a receptacle located on the right side of the fuselage
aft of the wing. An external battery can be connected to the socket, thus
allowing the operator to crank the engine without having to gain access to the
airplane’s battery.
7.37 EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER*
The Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) when installed, is located
in the aft portion of the fuselage just below the stabilator leading edge and
is accessible through a plate on the right side of the fuselage. This plate is
attached with slotted-head nylon screws for ease of removal; these screws
may be readily removed with a variety of common items such as a dime, a
key, a knife blade, etc. If there are no tools available in an emergency the
screw heads may be broken off by any means. The ELT is an emergency
locator transmitter which meets the requirements of FAR 91.52.
A battery replacement date is marked on the transmitter. To comply
with FAA regulations, the battery must be replaced on or before this date.
The battery must also be replaced if the transmitter has been used in an
emergency situation or if the accumulated test time exceeds one hour, or if
the unit has been inadvertently activated for an undetermined time period.
NOTE
If for any reason a test transmission is necessary,
the test transmission should be conducted only
in the first five minutes of any hour and limited
to three audio sweeps. If tests must be made at
any other time, the tests should be coordinated
with the nearest FAA tower or flight service
station.
NARCO ELT 10 OPERATION
On the ELT unit itself is a three position switch placarded “ON,” “OFF”
and “ARM.” The ARM position sets the ELT so that it will transmit after
impact and will continue to transmit until its battery is drained. The ARM
position is selected when the ELT is installed in the airplane and it should
remain in that position.
*Optional equipment