Troubleshooting guide

ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC. 570-1600
2. Installation for the United States
2.1 Introduction to Installation
Installations must be made by qualified personnel in accordance with FAA regulations.
Duplicating a previous installation may not be acceptable. Refer to the following:
• FAA – Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13 (Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices
– Aircraft Alterations), specifically, Chapters 1 through 3, 11 and 13.
Found at
www.faa.gov, or specifically:
http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf
/0/E533BB05389C90E486256A54006E47B2?OpenDocument
• TSO C126 paragraph D Requirements:
“The condi ions and tests required for TSO approval o this article are minimum
performance standards. It is the respons bility of those desiring to instal this
article on a specific type or class of aircraf to determine that the aircraft
installation conditions are within the TSO standards. The artic e may be
installed only if further evaluation by the applicant documents an acceptable
installation and it is approved by the administrator.”
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Found at www.faa.gov/certification/aircraft/
• RTCA DO-182 recommends:
“All ELT system components which must survive a crash intact,…should be
attached to the airframe in such a manner that the attachment system can
support a 100g load…in the plus and minus directions of the three principal
axes of the aircraft.”
RTCA documents may be obtained from:
RTCA, Inc.
1828 L Street, NW
Suite 805
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web site:
www.rtca.org
E-mail:
[e-mail]
NOTE 1: Installation in a pressurized aircraft constitutes a major modification. Consult the
Department of Transportation Regional Officer before proceeding.
NOTE 2: Aircraft manufacturers may also have guidance on ELT installation; refer to and
follow any applicable Type Approval or STC data for your aircraft. If located
outside of the US, follow all applicable regulations for your national authority.
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