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
SUBTASK 25-62-10-750-001
E.
Functional Check
1)
A monthly functional check is recommended to verify operational status of the ELT.
2)
Perform this functional check in accordance with SUBTASK 25-62-10-750-01 on page 33.
TASK 25-62-10-870-803
3.
Specifications
SUBTASK 25-62-10-870-001
A.
Environmental and Physical
1)
Table 2 lists the environmental and physical specifications of the C406-1 Series ELT.
NOTE: For automatic activation, the higher threshold of 4.5 ft/sec (2.3
g
) is specified in
accordance with 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 from 15 cm)
Crush
1,000 lbs (454 kg)
Altitude
55,000 ft (16,764 m)
Automatic Activation
C406-1 Series (Primary G-Switch)
4.5 ±0.5 ft/sec (2.3
g
)
C-406-1HM (Auxiliary Five G-Switches)
12
g
Weight
ELT Complete w/Battery Pack, Mounting
Tray, and Covers
4.25 lbs (1.9 kg)
Dimensions (LxHxW)
ELT Complete w/Battery Pack, Mounting
Tray, and Covers
11.63 x 3.90 x 3.76 in.
(295 x 99 x 96 mm)
Software
In accordance with RTCA/DO-178B, Level D
Table 2 Environmental and Physical Specifications