ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ME406 (453-6603), ME406HM (453-6604)
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Mar 19/15
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TASK 25-62-30-990-802
2.
Model Descriptions
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A.
ME406
1)
The ME406 is a type AF (Automatic Fixed) beacon, which transmits on 121.5 and 406 MHz.
2)
The ME406 ELT is enclosed in an impact resistant plastic casing and mounts on a tray made of similar
material.
3)
When ordered as a system, an installation kit, cockpit remote switch, coax cables, audible buzzer, and
fixed antenna are provided.
SUBTASK 25-62-30-990-002
B.
ME406HM
1)
The ME406HM ELT is designed for helicopter installations and features a 5-axis G-Switch module in
addition to the primary G-switch, which is oriented to line-of-flight. This design allows the ELT to be
activated in all six axes. See Figure 1 ELT Orthogonal Axes
2)
The ME406HM is identical to the ME406 in all other aspects.
Figure 1 ELT Orthogonal Axes