DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL DOCUMENT NUMBER: 570-5000 REV. A ARTEX 406 MHz EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTERS C406-2 C406-2HM ARTEXAIRCRAFTSUPPLIES,INC. REGISTEREDTO ISO9001 ANDAS9100 FILENUMBER A10217 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC.14405 Keil Road N.E.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES PAGE # DATE REASON FOR CHANGE TITLE 12/10/02 DCN 2115 - Routine changes, update UL marking II-1 06/30/99 II-2 06/30/99 II-3 06/30/99 II-4 06/30/99 1-1 06/30/99 1-2 04/11/01 1-3 06/30/99 1-4 06/30/99 1-5 06/30/99 1-6 04/11/01 1-7 06/30/99 1-8 06/30/99 1-9 06/30/99 1-10 06/30/99 2-1 06/30/99 2-2 04/11/01 2-3 06/30/99 2-4 06/30/99 3-1 06/30/99 3-2 06/30/99 3-3 04/11/01 3-4 06/30/99 DCN 1641 D
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ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES Table of Contents DOCUMENT #570-5000 PAGE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..........................................................1-1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION.................................................................1-2 LINE REPLACEMENT UNITS (LRU) .........................................................1-3 TRANSMITTER CHARACTERISTICS............................................1-3 121.5/243.0 MHz TRANSMITTER...............................................................1-4 406.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 ELT Mounting Locations..............................................................3-3 FIGURE 3-2 MOUNTING TRAY INSTALLATION ...................................3-3 Figure 3-3 ELT Outline Dimensions..........................................3-4 Figure 3-4 Blade Antenna Outline 110-337..............................3-5 Figure 3-5 Rod Antenna Outline 110-320.................................3-6 FIgure 3-6 Blade Antenna Outline 110-333..............................
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 Periodic Maintenance Inspection Procedure............................4-2 FIGURE 4-1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST ..........................4-3 Step 1 Re move ELT Connections .............................................................4-4 Step 2 Re move ELT ...................................................................................4-4 Step 3a Remove Battery Pack ..................................................................
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 C406-2 Model Descriptions .........................................................5-5 Approvals ........................................................................................5-6 APPENDIX A: DOCUMENTATION & LICENSE DATA .......A-1 Available Documentation .............................................................A-2 Radio Station License Data........................................................A-2 APPENDIX B: REGISTRATION RE QUIREMENTS ..........
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 06/30/99 PAGE1-1
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES 1.1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The ARTEX C406-2 series ELT’s (C406-2 and C406-2HM) are a “third generation ELT,” transmitting on 121.5, 243.0 and 406.025 MHz. The ELT’s are designed to meet or exceed the requirements of TSO C91a, TSO C126 and the mandatory automatic ELT requirements of FAR Part 91. The ELT meets the requirements of Ca na dian Aviation Regulations (CAR) Part V, Subpart 51, Airworthiness Manual Sec tion 551.104.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES transmitters. When coupled with the aircraft’s navigation system the po si tion accuracy improves to approximately 100 meters. The ELT also transmits a digital message which allows the search and rescue au thorities to contact the owner/operator of the aircraft through a database.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES All RF functions are con tained in a separate module. The transmitter op erates simultaneously on 121.5 and 243.0 MHz with the carrier fre quen cies remaining within 0.005% under all environmental operating conditions. Approximately every 50 seconds the 406.025 MHz transmitter transmits. During this time the 121.5 and 243.0 MHz transmitter is momentarily turned off. 1.2.1. 121.5/243.0 MHz TRANSMITTER The AM mod ulation at 121.5 and 243.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES The information sent to the satellite is programmed at the factory and con tains a unique number that can be used to identify the beacon. 1.3. FCC REQUIREMENT The ELT shall maintain a frequency stability of 50 parts per million on 121.5 and 243.0 MHz. This allows a variation of plus or minus 6.075 KHz at 121.5 MHz.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES Lithium Manganese Di oxide cells connected in series. In an effort to in crease the safety of the battery pack, a number of features were designed into the battery pack. To prevent the cells from being charged, diodes are connected across each cell and fuses are connected to the output. DOCUMENT #570-5000 1.5.1. Rod Antenna (Dual Input) The 110-320 Rod Antenna (refer to Figure 1-2) is intended for lower speed aircraft that do not exceed 350 knots TAS.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES • Polarization: Vertical • Radiation Pat tern: Omnidirectional • Air speed Rat ing: Mach 1. • Connectors: BNC & TNC The 110-328-01 Blade Antenna (re fer to Figure 1-5) is intended for use by OEMs who have previously de signed this antenna into their ap pli cations on higher speed aircraft that do not exceed Mach 1. DOCUMENT #570-5000 110-328-01 SPEC I FI CA TIONS • Freq: 121.5, 243.0 & 406.025 MHz • VSWR: 2.0:1 Max at 121/5/243.0 MHz, 1.50:1 Max for 406.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES FIGURE 1-2 ROD ANT 110-320 DOCUMENT #570-5000 FIGURE 1-3 BLADE ANT 110-337 06/30/99 PAGE 1-8
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES FIGURE 1-4 BLADE ANT 110-333 DOCUMENT #570-5000 FIGURE 1-5 BLADE ANT 110-328-01 06/30/99 PAGE1-9
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ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 C406-2 OPERATION 06/30/99 PAGE 2-1
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 2.2. Overall Functions 2.1. Operation One of the primary features of the C406-2 series ELT’s are their simplicity of operation. As long as the ELT is locked into its mounting tray, it will activate in a crash. Neither the cockpit switch nor the ELT unit switch can be positioned to prevent automatic ac tivation once the unit is mounted properly. It also is designed against human er ror and misuse in regards to automatic ac tivation.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 FIGURE 2-1 ELT FUNC TIONAL FLOW 06/30/99 PAGE 2-3
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ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 INSTALLATION 06/30/99 PAGE 3-1
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IN STRUC TIONS CAREFULLY! of the ELT is somewhat unique; it requires experience in sheet metal work and avi onics. Only licensed tech nicians should install the ELT. TSO C126 PARAGRAPH D RE QUIREMENTS: “The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES In Canada, all installations must be performed in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR) Part V, Subparts 37, 51 and 71. 3.1. ELT Mounting Lo cations DOCUMENT #570-5000 but where it can be easily retrieved for maintenance. The mounting surface must be ex tremely rigid, therefore, mounting the ELT directly to the aircraft skin is un acceptable. Many original ELT installations are inadequate as far as unit location and surface rigidity are concerned.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 0.165DIA.MOUNTING HOLES(4PLCS) 3.82 2.00 3.90 NOTES: 1. Allow5 inches minimumclearance for endcapremovaland installation. 2. UnitWeight:4lbs., 7 oz. 3. UnitColor:Orange 4. UnitCoaxConnectors:BNC(121.5/243.0 MHz) andTPS(406.025MHz). 5. Matingplugdoesnotextendbeyondexteriorsurfaceofendcap. 6. Tolerances are0.030 inches. 7. Recommendedinterconnectharness wire gauge is22AWGminimum. 8.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 FIGURE 3-4 BLADE ANTENNA (110-337) OUTLINE 06/30/99 PAGE 3-5
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 12.50MAX .
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 @121.5/243MHz 1.5:1ORBETTER@406.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 @121.5/243MHz 1.5:1ORBETTER@406.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES • “The mounts shall have max i mum static lo cal de flec tion no greater than 2.5 mm(0.1in) when a force of 450 newtons (100lbs) is ap plied to the mount in the most flex i ble di rec tion. Deflec tion mea sure ments shall be made with ref er ence to an other part of the airframe not less than 0.3 me ters (1 foot) nor more than 1.0 me ters (3 feet) from the mount ing lo ca tion.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 FIGURE 3-8 RE MOTE SWITCH OUT LINE DI MEN SIONS FAA Advisory Circular 43.13-2A, Chap ter 3, paragraphs 36 through 38 provides ad ditional guid ance for antenna installations. NOTE: Although the Top Cover also has 4 holes, do not use for mounting the ELT. 3.3. Installing the Mounting Tray Mark the 4 holes needed for the tray using the tray as a guide.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 If a reinforcement (doubler) plate is needed to meet the rigidity re quirements, fabricate one using the tray as a guide. Use the antenna outline drawings (figures 3-4 through 3-12) to determine the hole pattern and drill size. Drill the 4 marked holes with the #19 (.1660) drill bit and install the tray with the 8-32 X 5/8" pan head phillips screws, nuts, flat washers and lock washers pro vided. Two coax cables are provided with the C406-2.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 reach the switch and see the light. The remote switch is required for the ELT to be TSO C126 approved. It is not optional. Fabricate a 5 wire harness (22 Gauge minimum) long enough to reach between the ELT installation lo cation and the cockpit panel switch location. See Figure 3-9. The switch assembly requires a space about 2" high by about 1" wide both on the panel surface and behind the panel. Refer to Figure 3-8. Strip about .
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 NOTE:PINS6&9OFREMOTESWITCH AREINTERNALLYTIED.IFAIRCRAFTGROUND INTEGRITYBETWEENTHEELTANDREMOTE SWITCHCANNOTBEGUARANTEED,REMOTE SWITCHPIN6ISWIREDTOELTPIN11, OTHERWISETHECONNECTIONISOPTIONAL. PININSERTIONVIEWOFMOLEX CONNECTORFORELTUNIT.HOLE NUMBERINGISIDENTICALTOTHAT INSCRIBEDONACTUALCONNECTOR. ORIENTATIONSHOWNISSAMEAS INSTALLATIONORIENTATION. PININSERTIONENDOFMOLEX CONNECTORFORCOCKPITSWITCH ASSEMBLY.HOLENUMBERINGIS IDENTICALTOTHATINSCRIBEDON ACTUALCONNECTOR.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 NOTE: TIGHTENTHUMB SCREWSNO MORETHAN 18IN.LBS.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 1.125DIA 2.25 3.20 2.25 FIGURE 3-12 BUZZER BRACKET For installations using ELT/NAV In terface: Crimp a male terminal pin (ARTEX P/N 151-6627) to one end of each of the wires which will run to the ELT/NAV Interface unit (P/N 453-6500). On the other end of each of the wires which run to the ELT/NAV Interface unit solder a connector pin (ARTEX P/N 151-2100) as described in the ELT/NAV Interface In stallation and Operation Man ual (570-4602).
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES sembly, strip and crimp a female ter minal pin to a separate shorter wire for connection between pin 9 of the cockpit switch and aircraft ground. Strip and crimp a fe male pin to a second wire for connection between air craft power and the applicable power connection (pin 1 or 3) on the cockpit switch connector. Insert each of the female pins into the switch 9-pin connector, which will connect to the cockpit re mote switch, as shown in the wiring diagram (Figure 3-10).
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES NOTE: The TSO approval of the ELT does not constitute installation approval. All ELT installations are subject to field approval for a given airframe by either an approved FAA DER or FSDO. For in stallations out side of the US, contact your local civil aviation authority rep resentative for details. WARNING The signer of the FAA Form 337 is responsible for the accurate and complete installation of this ELT as defined previously.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES 2. WARNING! Do not allow test duration to exceed 5 sec onds. The ELT will transmit a 406.025 MHz signal after the ELT is active approximately 47 seconds, the sat ellite system considers the transmission to be a valid distress signal. 3. If your ELT front panel indicator light is wired through either the aircraft master or the avionics master switch, make sure these switches are turned on.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES the battery life will be shortened by ex cessive ac tivations. 3.8. Sealing the ELT Connector Once all tests have satisfactorily been completed and all harness con nections have been verified to be correct, the con nector at the ELT end of the ELT-to-Remote Cockpit Switch harness should be sealed to prevent moisture from getting into the wire entry holes. This can be done by applying an elec tronic grade, non-corrosive RTV (i.e.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 0 0 TO 25 0 FLIGHT C FIGURE 3-13 ELT HELOCOPTER INSTALLATION 06/30/99 PAGE 3-20
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT # 570-5000 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 06/30/99 PAGE 4-1
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES 4.1. In the United States WHY? To ensure continued re liability of your ELT it must be inspected for damage and wear which could be caused by age, exposed elements, vibrations, etc. Even the best designed equipment, if not properly maintained and cared for, will eventually fail. HOW OFTEN? At least once every year, unless required more frequently by FARs (e.g., 100 hour inspections) IS IT REQUIRED? FAR Parts 91.207, 91.409 and 43 Appendix D make detailed ELT inspections mandatory.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT # 570-5000 STEPS 5a THROUGH 5i ARE MANDATORY IN CANADA STEP 1 - Remove Coaxial and Wiring Connections and Inspect............ STEP 2 - Remove ELT and Inspect Mounting Hardware.......................... STEP 3a - Remove ELT Bat tery Pack and Inspect........................................ STEP 3b - Replace/Reinstall Battery Pack........................................................ STEP 4 - Activate Using “Football Throw” Method: Then Reset...............
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES Note: the step numbers (i.e. Step 1, Step 2, etc.) which follow cor respond to those listed in Figure 4-1. 4.3.1 (Step 1) Remove ELT Connections Loosen the thumbscrews on the end cap. Pull the end cap away from the ELT. Lift up the Protective Top Cover and push away from the connector end of the ELT to remove. Lay Pro tec tive Top Cover aside. Remove all in ter con nections to the ELT unit and ELT antenna. Visually inspect and confirm proper seating of all connector pins.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES • On or before the battery replace ment (expiration) date. 4.3.4 (Step 3b) Re place/Re in stall Battery Pack To replace/reinstall the battery pack, con nect the 8-pin connector to the header on the circuit board in the battery pack. Con nect the 2-pin power harness to the ELT. This step will cause the ELT to activate. Reset the ELT by toggling the “ON/OFF” switch on the ELT from “ON” to “OFF”.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT # 570-5000 • Vertical Display: 10 dB/Div 4.3.9 tion • Sweep: Auto • Peak/Avg: Peak • Ref er ence Level: 30 dBm • Time/Div: 20ms Adjust the reference amplitude to place the peak of the carrier slightly above the top graticule line. Enable the “fine” amplitude adjustment. Set the carrier peak to exactly the top of the reference line. Read the displayed amplitude. Repeat for the 243.0 MHz harmonic (Change the “Center Frequency” to 243.0 MHz.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES be 37 dBm +/- 2 dBm (3.16 W min to 7.94 W max). 4.3.11 (Step 5f) Measure the 406.025 MHz Frequency Ensure that adequate at tenuation rated for 406.025 MHz, 37 dBm and 5 Watts is installed be tween the ELT’s 406.025 MHz output and the input to the frequency counter to prevent damaging the fre quency counter’s input circuitry.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES FIGURE 4-2 DOCUMENT # 570-5000 TEST HARNESS CONNECTION 06/30/99 PAGE 4-8
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES • Turn the ELT “OFF”. • Dis con nect the test har ness 611-0024. • Re con nect the 2-pin mod ule power harness. • Re in stall the bat tery pack as de scribed in Sec tion 4.3.4 4.3.13 (Step 5h) Verification of Digital Message Set up the equipment as shown below: ELT TPS (Bottom) Connector 30 dB min.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT # 570-5000 NOTE: The example pages shown represent the long message format with 24 bit protocol. Serialized protocol and other possible formats are not shown.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT # 570-5000 PAGE 6 (VIEW MODE) ↑ ↓ ← → F L Q EP Mes g #1 S TD LOC Hom ing: 1 21.5 MHz BCH: 19A1D7 VERIFY HOMING FREQUENCY VALID PAGE 7 (VIEW MODE) ↑ ↓ ← → F L Q Me sg #1 EP VERIFY LONG MESSAGE Othe r info: Long Mesg. PAGE 8 (VIEW MODE) ↑ ↓ ← → F L Q EP Mes g #1 O the r info: Lat : 4 5N23 .4 VERIFY LAT ITUDE AND LON GITUDE OF 45DEGREES 23.4 MINUTES NORTH, 122 DEGREES 15.1 MINUTES WEST Long: 122W15.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES Page 3 is a frequency and country code page. The frequency must read between 406.030 and 406.020 MHz to pass. The programmed country code must be the same country as the aircraft’s home base. Verify that the second line of the display reads “PASS”. Verify that the country code is the same as the aircraft’s home base. Page 4 contains the complete mes sage in Hexadecimal no tation. The third line is an ID string that is unique to the beacon being tested.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES nections on the ELT. Position the end cap and connector assembly onto the ELT and tighten the two thumbscrews se curely. Visually in spect connections en suring that they are seated properly. 4.3.16 (Step 7) Installed Trans mitter Test (Self Test) Perform the transmitter tests by ac ti vating the ELT and listening on 121.5 MHz. Be sure to follow the procedures as outlined under “Transmitter Test” in Section 3, page 3-17 of this manual.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT # 570-5000 FIGURE 4-4 ELT/BATTERY PACK EXPLODED VIEW 06/30/99 PAGE 4-14
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES 4.3.17 (Step 8) Antenna Test Action Notice A 8150.3 advises that: “A low quality AM broadcast receiver should be used to determine if energy is being transmitted from the antenna. When the antenna of the radio (tun ing dial on any setting) is held about 6 inches from the activated ELT antenna, the ELT aural tone will be heard on the AM broadcast re ceiver.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES • Care fully dis con nect the har ness from the 8-pin con nec tor on the small cir cuit board in the bat tery pack. Do not short con nec tor pins. • Dis con nect 2-pin har ness. Inspect the battery pack and underside of ELT. Battery cells, components and connectors should be corrosion free. The underside of ELT should be corrosion free. Inspect for any broken wires or connections. En sure the battery housing is free of cracks or other visible damage.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 SPECIFICATIONS & APPROVALS 06/30/99 PAGE 5-1
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS OPERATING AMPLITUDE (A3X) TRANSMITTER CYCLE DUTY EFFECTIVE RA DIPOWER (PERP) OCCUPIED OPERATING 121.5/243.0 FREQUENCIES 121.5 & 243.0 +/-0.005% MODULATION PEAK ATED DOCUMENT #570-5000 BANDWIDTH MHz 406.025 MHz 406.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 VIBRATION 10Gs,, 5Hz TO SHOCK 500Gs FOR 4 CRASHWORTHINESS 100Gs FOR 23 HUMIDITY 95% PENETRATOR DROP 55LBS CRUSH 1,000 TEST TEST SPURIOUS EMISSIONS FOR PATTERN IMPEDANCE SPEED CABLE MOUNTING PROTECTIVE END CAP INCHES FOR 4 100Gs FOR 23 FOR 55LBS 47 AS 50 FROM mSec mSec HOURS 6 INCHES LBS PER RTCA/DO-204 406.025 MONOPOLE 2,000Hz VERTICAL MHz MONOPOLE HEMISPHERICAL 50 OHMS NOMINAL AT 121.5 AND 243.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES ANTENNA DOCUMENT #570-5000 PART# PART# PART# PART# 110-320 - 7.5 OZ. MAXIMUM 110-333 - 12.5 OZ. MAXIMUM 110-328-01 - 1 LB. 3.2 OZ. MAXIMUM 110-337 - 1 LB. 5.0 OZ. MAXIMUM, MEASUREMENTS C406-2 11.74" ANTENNA HEIGHT 16.50" (BASE-TO-TIP HEIGHT) 9.00" (BASE-T0-TIP HEIGHT) 10.10" (BASE-TO-TIP HEIGHT) 7.75" (BASE-TO-TIP HEIGHT) BATTERY TIONS TYPE OF SPECIFICA- CELL VOLTAGE AMP HOUR RATING REPLACEMENT BATTERY PACK NUMBER x 3.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES 5.1 C406-2 Series MODEL DESCRIPTIONS Note: The C406-2 series ELT’s are di rectly compatible with the ELT/NAV In terface Unit (453-6500) • C406-2: The C406-2 is a Type AF(Auto matic Fixed) ELT which trans mits on 121.5 , 243.0 and 406.025 MHz. The ELT is en closed within a multi-piece hous ing con sist ing of a mount ing tray, a pro tec tive top cover and an end cap.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 5.2 APPROVALS: C406-2 • FAA TSO C126 (Environmental Categories: C1-BA204XRXXXXXZAZZ204BXXX) TYPE AF • COSPAS/SARSAT (Cer tif i cate No. 112) • JTSO-2C126 C406-2HM • FAA TSO C126 (Environmental Categories: C1-BA204XRXXXXXZAZZ204BXXX) TYPE AF • COSPAS/SARSAT (Cer tif i cate No.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 APPENDIX A DOCUMENTATION & LICENSE DATA 06/30/99 PAGE A-1
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 A.1. Available Doc umentation A.2. Radio Station License Data An available document, which is highly recommended but not required, is Doc ument No. RTCA/DO-182 entitled “Emer gency Locator Transmitter (ELT) Equipment Installation and Performance” and may be obtained from: With a current Private Air craft Ra dio Station License, no further station licensing is required for the ELT installation. RTCA Secretariat 1140 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 APPENDIX B REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS 06/30/99 PAGE B-1
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES B.1. REGISTRATION When a 406.025 MHz ELT is installed in an aircraft, it is imperative that the air craft owner register the ELT. In the United States the National Oce anic and At mospheric Administration (NOAA) is the registration agency. Each 406.025 MHz ELT contains a unique identification code that is transmitted to the satellite. This helps the “Rescue Coordination Cen ter” (RCC) determine whether an emergency ac tually has occurred.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 APPENDIX C SYSTEM COMPONENT PART NUMBERS 06/30/99 PAGE C-1
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 C.1.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 APPENDIX D ELT/NAV INTERFACE OPERATION 06/30/99 PAGE D-1
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES D.1. ELT/NAV Interface Capability ARTEX has enhanced 406 MHz ELT op eration by giving the C406-2 the capability of interfacing with an aircraft navigation system. The C406-2 has the ability to receive position data (longitude and latitude) from the aircraft’s on-board navigation sys tem. The communication pro cess between the ELT and the aircraft nav igation system is made possible by installing an ARTEX ELT to NAV (ELT/NAV) Interface unit (453-6500).
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES Fleet operators may request that the ELT be programmed with 24 bit long message protocol. The interface with the aircraft nav igation system which allows the ELT to transmit position data is un af fected by this protocol. The 24 bit address is designed to be used with the ELT/NAV Interface unit and allows the ELT to in terface with the aircraft nav igation system.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES D.3. Installation and Check out Process All installation pro cesses and interconnec tions to navigation systems should ad here to the guidelines set forth in the FAA Ad visory Circulars AC43.13-1A, 43.13-2A, 20-130A and 20-138, or later revisions o f these documents.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 In ad dition, the ELT transmitter test described in Section 3, paragraph 3.7 of this manual (570-5000) must be performed. No error codes should be flagged by the ELT LED as described in step 5 of this paragraph. D.4. ELT to NAV Interface Information For details on the installation and use of the ELT/NAV Interface unit, please con tact ARTEX Aircraft Supplies, Inc.
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 TO ELT ANTENNA'S ELT ELT/NAV INTERFACE TO COCKPIT REMOTE SWITCH & ARINC 429 TO 24 BIT SWITCH BLOCK /RS-232 FIGURE D-1 ELT/NAV INTERFACE INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 06/30/99 PAGE D-6
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES DOCUMENT #570-5000 FIGURE D-2 ELT/NAV INTERFACE TO ELT WIRING DIAGRAM 06/30/99 PAGE D-7
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