ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ME406 (453-6603), ME406HM (453-6604)
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Mar 19/15
25-62-30
SUBTASK 25-62-30-870-002
B.
Normal Operation
1)
The cockpit remote switch is in the “ARM” position (i.e., down).
2)
The local switch on the ELT is in the “ARM” position (i.e., down).
SUBTASK 25-62-30-870-003
C.
Manual Activation
1)
The ELT may be manually activated by placing either the remote switch or the ELT local switch in the
“ON” position.
NOTE:
As long as the cockpit remote switch and the ELT local switch are in the ARM (off) positions
respectively, the ELT will automatically activate on impact.
SUBTASK 25-62-30-870-004
D.
ELT Reset
1)
If the ELT is activated accidently, it will need to be reset.
2)
Reset the ELT from the cockpit by moving the remote switch to the “ON” position, waiting approximately
one second, and then moving it back to the “ARM” position. If the switch is already in the “ON” position,
move it to the “ARM” position.
3)
Reset the ELT locally by moving the switch on the ELT to the “ON” position, waiting approximately one
second, and then moving it back to the “ARM” position. If the switch is already in the “ON” position,
move it to the “ARM” position.
NOTE:
The ELT cannot be reset if either the cockpit remote switch or the ELT local switch is in the
“ON” position.
SUBTASK 25-62-30-750-001
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 25-62-30-750-011 on page 34.
