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Appendix a – elt registration, Background information, A. hex id code – ACR&Artex C406-N User Manual

Page 83: B. reason for registration, C. registration information resources

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MAR 1/13

ACR ELECTRONICS, INC / ARTEX PRODUCTS

DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

C406-N (453-5060), C406-N HM (453-5061)

APPENDIX A – ELT REGISTRATION

TASK 25-62-13-990-801

1. Background Information

SUBTASK 25-62-13-990-001

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, when connected to aircraft navigation system.

SUBTASK 25-62-13-990-002

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 25-62-13-990-003

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 www.cospas-sarsat.org.

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