AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER OPERATION AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR: MODEL 4000-10 (AP)(AF) FOR HORIZONTAL MOUNTING IN FIXED WING AIRCRAFT OR ANGULAR MOUNTING IN ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT. TSO-C91A WARNING! FOR AVIATION EMERGENCY USE ONLY. UNAUTHORIZED OPERATION IS PROHIBITED. POINTER AVIONICS 207 Centennial Court, Kitchener, ON, N2B 3X2, Canada PH. 519 – 648 – 3778 Fx. 519 – 648 – 3075 Email : SALES@POINTERAVIONICS.
INDEX PAGE SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 SECTION 5 SECTION 6 SECTION 7 Description of Pointer Sentry ELT 2 Pre-Installation Checkout 3 Installation Instructions 4 thru 9 Functional Testing 10 and 11 Operating Instructions 12 and 13 Battery Information 14 Performance Requirements & Spec.’s 15 SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION 1-1 1-2 1-3 POINTER SENTRY ELT is a self-contained emergency locator transmitter capable of manual or automatic operation.
PRE-INSTALLATION 2-1 a. SECTION 2 POINTER SENTRY ELT is designed to be installed in the aft section or cabin of the aircraft. The installation and testing should be made by qualified personnel in accordance with TRANSPORT CANADA regulations, referring to the Engineering and Inspection Manual, Part 1, Chapter II, Section 2.2. Appropriate weight and balance computations shall be completed and entered in the Aircraft Logbook for each installation.
SECTION 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.0 GENERAL The following instructions are a general guide for the installation of the POINTER SENTRY Aircraft Emergency Locator Transmitter. Installation shall be made in accordance with the requirements of FAA document AC 43-13-2, ACCEPTABLE METHODS, TECHNIQUES, & PRACTICES - AIRCRAFT ALTERATIONS. Each installation must satisfy air worthiness requirements pertinent to type and country of registry.
3.2 MOUNTING LOCATION - ROTARY-WING AIRCRAFT (HELICOPTER) a. The POINTER SENTRY ELT must be located on the primary structure. This location must be accessible for manual activation/deactivation, testing, and servicing when the helicopter is on the ground. See Section 3.4 for installation details. All hardware shown is included in the standard Pointer Sentry 4000-10 Installation Kit.
NOTES: "Remote" Cable Connector 1. Transmitter may be rotated longitudinally to mount, but must FACE FORWARD as shown by the arrow. Master switch Clip 2. Mounting surface must be flat and rigid over the entire area and of 2024.23 AL ALY or equivalent material. Whip Antenna Connector #6 Pan Head machine screw, washer, and nut. (4 ea. required.) All mounting hardware to be of suitable aircraft quality. ELT MOUNTING BRACKET Position hold down strap between center and rear mounting screws.
3.3 ELT INSTALLATION DETAILS - FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT NOTE: Prior to installing the ELT transmitter, check that battery replacement date is marked in the space on the label at the end of the unit. 3.3-1 Attach mounting bracket to the aircraft structure so that, when the unit is installed, the "DIRECTION OF FLIGHT" arrow on the ELT control face points forward in the direction of flight. Drill four holes and attach the mounting bracket with # 6 pan head screws.
3.5 WHIP ANTENNA LOCATION AND MOUNTING 3.5-1 The POINTER SENTRY 4000-10 Whip Antenna and coaxial cable are provided to permit external antenna radiation. Use ONLY the cable furnished with the unit. Whip antenna should be mounted as far aft as possible on the surface of the aircraft (or helicopter) as this area is normally less susceptible to impact damage. (a) (b) (c) (d) Pay particular attention to the following: Mount Whip Vertically on the upper surface of aircraft (or helicopter).
3.6 REMOTE SWITCH OPTION The Remote Switch/Monitor feature is required for all installations where the transmitter is not accessible to the pilot in flight. This Remote Switch/Monitor enables the pilot to control the ELT in flight, and also visibly detects if ELT is transmitting. This is also useful for testing without gaining access to the transmitter. 3.6-1 3.6-2 Items included in the remote switch kit are listed below: DESCRIPTION QTY. Rocker switch, DPDT 1 Warning Label 1 (See 3.6.
SECTION 4 FUNCTIONAL TESTING 4.0 GENERAL The POINTER SENTRY ELT System must undergo a functional test for the following reasons: (a) After initial installation (b) After system maintenance, such as battery pack replacement. (c) Thereafter at owner's or operator's discretion. recommended. Annual or more frequent inspection intervals are An annual PERFORMANCE TEST and recertification, by an approved Avionics facility, is mandatory for installations aboard Canadian Registered aircraft. 4.
4.2-3 AUTOMATIC FIXED (AF) (unit installed WITH the remote switch) The Remote Switch functions as follows: (With Master Switch in "AUTO" position) ON: Used to remotely activate the transmitter for a test or emergency situation. An example of such an emergency situation would be a forced landing with an impact insufficient to activate the "G" switch. AUTO: Used to arm the POINTER SENTRY ELT for automatic activation by the "G" switch only.
SECTION 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5.0 GENERAL. Your POINTER SENTRY ELT has been engineered to provide the most reliable operation possible. Every contingency has been considered in the design and construction of the ELT system. The following section will acquaint you with the simple operational procedures of the POINTER SENTRY ELT. It is recommended that you familiarize yourself thoroughly with these procedures and have them firmly in mind to add to your flying confidence. 5.
5.2 OPERATING POINTER SENTRY ELT IN THE PORTABLE MODE 5.2-1 After forced landing or aircraft accident it may be desirable to use POINTER SENTRY ELT in the portable mode. Various reasons may necessitate this, such as: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) 5.2-2 Broken or disabled whip antenna. Severed whip antenna cable. Danger of fire or explosion in aircraft. Temperature extremes in aircraft. Poor transmitting location. Water ditching with forced evacuation. REMOVAL OF TRANSMITTER FROM AIRCRAFT.
SECTION 6 BATTERY INFORMATION AND REPLACEMENT 6 6.1 GENERAL Power is derived from a pre-formed foam battery pack consisting of 5 1.5 V Alkaline "C" size batteries in series. This assembly has been moisture-sealed and fitted with a battery lead connector. 6.2 WHEN TO REPLACE BATTERY PACK: 6.
WARRANTY POINTER, INC. warrants each new Pointer Emergency Locator Transmitter to be free of defects in material and workmanship, to the original purchaser, indefinitely provided the battery pack is Pointer, Inc. manufactured and installed current.
