Troubleshooting guide

ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC. 570-1600
1) Disconnect the antenna coax cable at the ELT, connect test set or terminate as
applicable.
2) Perform all necessary steps to prepare Test Set to receive 406 MHz signal including
(but not limited to) turning on power, activating program or any other steps required
for the particular Test Set being used.
3) Perform the
Installed Transmitter Tes (Self-Test) (page 47) by cycling local or remote
switch from “ARM/OFF” to “ON” and back to “ARM/OFF”.
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4) Watch the screen on the Test Set to ensure a message has been received. Repeat
“Self-Test” if necessary.
5) View message, ensure that all applicable information is correct (country code, aircraft
ID, etc.).
6) The 15 digit ID hex ID (for example “ADC6492640D3411”) should match that shown
on the ELT product label. This is the 15 digit hex ID (Unique Identification Number or
“UIN”) that is used to register the ELT.
4.4.11 Verify Registration
Check ELT for signs of registration. In the US, NOAA supplies a beacon registration label that is
applied to the ELT when it is registered. The following address should be used to register and
obtain information on how to register 406 MHz ELTs in the United States:
NOAA SARSAT Beacon Registration
NSOF, E/SP3
4231 Suitland Road
Suitland, MD 20746
http://www.sarsat.noaa.gov/
The Artex website also contains information on registering beacons in other countries at:
http://www.artex.net/support-resources/ELT-registration-requirements.php.
NOTE: For ELTs that will have a country of registration other than the US, please
contact the appropriate Civil Aviation Authority in that country for guidelines and
documentation needed to assure proper registration. Always follow the national
procedures. The correct information for registering the radio transmitter may
require including the following information:
4.4.12 Logbook Entry
Enter the date the test technician’s initials and whether the ELT passed or failed into the
aircraft’s logbook.
4.4.13 Shipping Instructions
Artex strongly encourages that the battery be disconnected from the ELT for shipping purposes.
If this cannot be done, the switch must be secured in the “ARM” position to prevent accidental
activation during transport.
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