ACR&Artex C406-2 HM User Manual
C406-2 series emergency locator transmitter
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JUN 20/13
570-5000 Rev. G
Initial Issue JUN 30/1999
ACR ELECTRONICS, INC / ARTEX PRODUCTS
5757 Ravenswood Rd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
Cage Code: 18560
Description, Operation, Installation and Maintenance Manual
This manual includes data for the equipment that follows:
Component
Part No.
Model No.
C406-2 SERIES
EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER
Emergency Locator Transmitter
453-5000
C406-2
Emergency Locator Transmitter
453-5001
C406-2HM
Table of contents
Document Outline
- 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 Cables 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. 121.5/243.0 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 12-Pin Receptacle Installation
- D. Cockpit Remote Switch 9-Pin Plug Installation
- E. Wiring Installation
- F. Antenna Connections
- 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