ACR&Artex ME406 HM - Manual (Page 75)

25-62-30
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Jun 25/13
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ME406 (453-6603), ME406HM (453-6604)
SUBTASK 25-62-30-410-001
C. Orientation
(1) Mount the ME406HM ELT parallel to the waterline of the fuselage, along the longitudinal axis,
with the direction-of-flight arrow on the ELT pointing forward.
NOTE: This is the orientation of the primary G-switch in the ELT.
(2) The ELT may be oriented on any of its horizontal axes in 90° increments.
NOTE: Ensure that the front of the ELT is aligned with the nose of the aircraft with no more
than 5° deflection in any direction to ensure proper operation of the 6-axis G-Switch
sensors.
(3) All other installation requirements contained herein are applicable and must be adhered to.