User guide
Table Of Contents
- Record of Revisions
- Service Bulletin List
- List of Effective Pages
- Table of Contents
- List of Figures
- Introduction
- Description and Operation
- Test and Fault Isolation
- 1. Inspection and Test Regulatory Requirements
- 2. Inspection and Test Procedures
- A. Checklist
- B. Preparation
- C. Coax Cable and Wiring Connections Inspection – Item 1
- D. Mounting Tray and Hardware Inspection – Item 2
- E. Battery Pack Inspection – Item 3
- F. G-Switch Functional Check – Item 4
- G. Performance Testing Setup
- H. 121.5 MHz Frequency Measurement – Item 5a
- I. Audio Modulation Check – Item 5b
- J. 121.5 MHz Power Output Measurement – Item 5c
- K. 406 MHz Frequency Measurement – Item 5d
- L. 406 MHz Power Output Measurement – Item 5e
- M. Current Draw Test – Item 5f
- N. Digital Message Verification – Item 5g
- O. ELT Reset Check – Item 5h
- P. Installed Transmitter Test – Item 6
- Q. Antenna Test – Item 7
- R. Inspection and Test Documentation – Item 8
- 3. Fault Isolation
- Removal
- Installation
- 1. Regulatory Requirements and Guidelines
- 2. Mounting Tray
- 3. Antenna
- 4. Remote Switch
- 5. Buzzer
- 6. Wiring
- A. General Considerations and Recommendations
- B. Remote Switch Harness Fabrication
- C. ELT D-Sub Plug Installation
- D. Cockpit Remote Switch 9-Pin Plug Installation
- E. Wiring Installation
- F. Antenna Connection
- G. Cockpit Remote Switch Power Connection
- H. Remote Switch Alternate Power Source
- I. Airframe Ground Connections
- J. Buzzer Connections
- K. Remote Switch Final Installation
- 7. ELT Installation
- 8. Battery Pack Installation
- 9. Helicopter Installations - Special Considerations
- Appendix A – ELT Registration
- Illustrated Parts List
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ME406 (453-6603), ME406HM (453-6604)
25-62-30
Page 48 of 84
Jun 25/13
INSTALLATION
TASK 25-62-30-410-801
1. Regulatory Requirements and Guidelines
SUBTASK 25-62-30-990-001
A. TSO C126, Paragraph D
(1) TSO approval of the ELT does not constitute installation approval. All ELT installations are
subject to field approval for a given airframe by either an approved FAA DER or FAA FSDO.
For installations outside the US, contact your local civil aviation regulatory agency for details.
(a) The remote switch is a requirement of TSO C126 and installation is not optional.
(b) The buzzer is a requirement of TSO C126 and installation is not optional.
SUBTASK 25-62-30-990-002
B. FAA
(1) This manual constitutes supporting data, as described in AC43.9-1, Paragraph 6.h.(2) and AC
43-210, Chapter 2, Paragraph 201(a)(6), and as such may be used as support for FAA field
approval of the ELT installation.
(2) In addition to the procedures outlined herein and in accordance with FAR Part 43, the installer
must adhere to the aircraft manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations and the
guidelines provided by FAA Advisory Circular AC 43.13-2 “Acceptable Methods, Techniques,
and Practices - Aircraft Alterations,” specifically Chapters 1 through 3, 11, and 13.
(3) By signing the aircraft logbook, and FAA Form 337, the installer is stating the installation has
been performed in accordance with current FAR requirements and the procedures outlined
herein. The completed Form 337 is provided to the FAA and also becomes a permanent part of
the aircraft maintenance records in accordance with AC43-9, Paragraph 17.
SUBTASK 25-62-30-990-003
C. Canada
(1) All installations must be performed in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR)
Part V, Chapter 551, Paragraph 551.104.
SUBTASK 25-62-30-990-004
D. Other Countries
(1) Installations in aircraft outside of the United States and Canada, must be performed in
accordance with applicable regulatory authority rules and regulations.