ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
C406-1 (453-5002), C406-1HM (453-5003)
570-5001 Rev. M Company Confidential 25-62-10 Page 7 of 67
B. Preparation ......................................................................................................................... 27
C. Coax Cable and Wiring Connections Inspection – Item 1 ........................................................ 27
D. Mounting Tray and Hardware Inspection – Item 2 ................................................................. 27
E. Battery Pack Inspection – Item 3 .......................................................................................... 27
F. G-Switch Functional Check – Item 4a .................................................................................... 28
G. G-Switch Functional Check (Helicopter Models Only)– Item 4b ............................................... 28
H. Performance Testing Setup .................................................................................................. 29
I. 121.5 MHz Frequency Measurement – Item 5a ...................................................................... 30
J. Audio Modulation Check – Item 5b ....................................................................................... 30
K. 121.5/243.0 MHz Power Output Measurement – Item 5c ........................................................ 30
L. 406 MHz Frequency Measurement – Item 5d ......................................................................... 30
M. 406 MHz Power Output Measurement – Item 5e .................................................................... 31
N. Current Draw Test – Item 5f ................................................................................................ 31
O. Digital Message Verification – Item 5g .................................................................................. 32
P. ELT Reset Check – Item 5h .................................................................................................. 33
Q. Installed Transmitter Test – Item 6 ....................................................................................... 33
R. Antenna Test – Item 7 ......................................................................................................... 34
S. Inspection and Test Documentation – Item 8 ........................................................................ 34
3. Fault Isolation ............................................................................................................................. 34
A. Self-Test Error Troubleshooting Guidelines ............................................................................ 34
B. ELT Troubleshooting Guidelines ............................................................................................ 36
REMOVAL ............................................................................................................................................... 37
1. ELT ............................................................................................................................................. 37
A. ELT Removal ....................................................................................................................... 37
2. Battery ........................................................................................................................................ 38
A. Battery Pack Removal .......................................................................................................... 38
3. Material or Equipment Return ....................................................................................................... 39
A. Shipment Information .......................................................................................................... 39
B. Return Material Authorization ............................................................................................... 39
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................... 40
1. Regulatory Requirements and Guidelines ...................................................................................... 40
A. For US Registered aircraft: ................................................................................................... 40
B. TSO C126, Paragraph D ....................................................................................................... 40
C. FAA .................................................................................................................................... 40
D. Canada ............................................................................................................................... 41
E. Other Countries ................................................................................................................... 41
F. RTCA .................................................................................................................................. 41
2. Mounting Tray ............................................................................................................................. 42
A. Location .............................................................................................................................. 42
B. Installation .......................................................................................................................... 43
3. Antenna ...................................................................................................................................... 44
A. Selection ............................................................................................................................. 44
B. Location .............................................................................................................................. 44
C. Installation .......................................................................................................................... 44
4. Remote Switch ............................................................................................................................ 47
A. Location .............................................................................................................................. 47
B. Installation .......................................................................................................................... 47
5. Buzzer ........................................................................................................................................ 48
A. Location .............................................................................................................................. 48