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
Page 59 of 66
APPENDIX A
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ELT REGISTRATION
TASK 25-62-11-990-801
1.
Background Information
SUBTASK 25-62-11-990-001
A.
Hex ID Code
1)
Each 406 MHz ELT is programmed with a unique hex ID code (i.e., registration code) that is
transmitted to the SAR satellite system. At a minimum, this code provides information regarding:
a)
Unique aircraft or ELT identification,
b)
Country of origin, and
c)
Latitude and longitude position data, if equipped with a navigation interface device.
SUBTASK 25-62-11-990-002
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 plan, etc.
a)
Owner’s name,
b)
Address,
c)
Telephone number,
d)
Aircraft type, and registration number.
SUBTASK 25-62-11-990-003
C.
Registration Information Resources
1)
Refer to COSPAS-SARSAT documents G.005 and S.007 for information regarding ELT programming
and registration. These documents are available at
TASK 25-62-11-990-802
2.
Registration
SUBTASK 25-62-11-990-001
A.
Responsibility
1)
It is the responsibility of the aircraft owner to register the ELT.
a)
If an ELT is moved to a different aircraft (i.e., an aircraft other than the one it was originally
installed on), and/or the aircraft is registered in a new country, the ELT must be re-registered.
b)
If the aircraft is registered in a new country, the ELT must be re-registered.
c)
The product label must re-marked with the new HEX ID code to indicate new programming, if
applicable.
SUBTASK 25-62-11-990-002
B.
Required Information
1)
The following information is required when registering an ELT:
a)
The unique Hex ID code printed on the ELT product label,
b)
The information listed in SUBTASK 25-62-11-990-002 on page 59.
2)
The information (i.e., address, telephone number, etc.), filed as part of the registration process,
should be kept up to date.
