ACR&Artex SLB406 ELT - Manual (Page 25)

ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
SLB 406 ELT
Page 25 of 43
MAR 27/11
570-6700 Rev. B
Initial Issue DEC 19/2006
Maintenance
This section describes minimum continued airworthiness requirements that can be
performed by the aircraft owner/operator. Additional maintenance must be performed
by an authorized Artex Repair Station.
Periodic maintenance
In the United States, minimum maintenance requirements for ELTs are stated in FAR
91.207 paragraph (d):
(d) Each emergency locator transmitter required by paragraph (a) of this
section must be inspected within 12 calendar months after the last inspection
for--
(1) Proper installation;
(2) Battery corrosion;
(3) Operation of the controls and crash sensor; and
(4) The presence of a sufficient signal radiated from its antenna.
To ensure continued reliability and airworthiness, your ELT must be inspected for
damage and wear caused by age, exposed elements, vibration, etc. Inspections are also
to take place annually per FAR Part 91.409. FAR 43, Appendix D(i) states in part that
each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall inspect the following
components of (the ELT):
(1) (ELT unit and mount) for improper installation and insecure mounting.
(2) Wiring and conduits - for improper routing, insecure mounting, and obvious defects.
(3) Bonding and shielding - for improper installation and poor condition.
(4) Antenna, including trailing antenna-for poor condition, insecure mounting, and
improper operation.
NOTE: All references to maintenance requirements for the United States shall also apply
to all ELT users outside of the US unless otherwise required by the installer / aircraft
maintenance procedures or the relevant national regulations.
NOTE: All references to test equipment are generic; Artex makes no specific
equipment references (by manufacturer, etc). All tests described herein must be
performed by qualified personnel that are familiar with test equipment as well as
the specifications and parameters described.