Emergency Locator Transmitters - Eurocopter AS 350 83 Flight Manual

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COMPLEMENTARY FLIGHT MANUAL
SECTION 9.2
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1 GENERAL
The ELT 96 radio beacon is an emergency transmitter which is used to locate
the helicopter in an emergency. It transmits simultaneously on the
international frequencies (121,5 -243 -406 MHz).
The transmitter starts operating automatically in case of impact or in case
of cable breakage.
It may be switched on manually via the switch located on the top face of
the transmitter or via the remote control switch located under the
instrument panel.
8 2 COMPONENT LOCATION
-A transmitter attached to the structure inside the rear cargo hold.
-An external label indicating transmitter location.
-An AUTO -MANU control switch located under the instrument panel on the
pilot's side.
-An AUTO TEST/RESET pushbutton located next to the control switch.
-A red XMIT ALERT indicator light located on the instrument panel on the
pilot's side.
-An antenna on the LH side of the cabin roof.
-A label fitted close to the switch reads:
EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER FOR AVIATION EMERGENCY USE ONLY.
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3.1 Pre-flioht InsDection
Check the following under the instrument panel:
8 -The remote control switch is set to "AUTO".
CAUTION: IF THE SWITCH IS SET TO "AUTO" AND THE CONNECTOR IS UNPLUGGED,
THE TRANSMITTER WILL OPERATE.
Check the following on the transmitter:
-The connector is plugged in.
-The switch is set to "AUTO".
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