Eurocopter AS 350 83 Flight Manual page 337

COMPLEMENTARY FLIGHT MANUAL' .
3.2 Pre-fliaht Checks
-Tune in to 121.5 or 243 MHz.
8 -Press and hold pressed the "AUTO TEST/RESET" pushbutton.
The following should occur:
.The red "XMIT ALERT" light comes on.
.The transmitter should be heard on the distress frequency.
~ : If the indicator light flashes, it indicates that the batteries
are faulty or the transmitter is inoperative.
3.3 Post-fliaht Check
After landing, check for untimely transmitter operation (the red "XMIT
ALERT" light should be extinguished).
Check the following on the transmitter:
-The switch is set to "OFF". 8
4 OPERATING PROCEDURE
4.1 Automatic Ooeration
The transmitter will begin operating automatically in case of impact if
the remote control switch is set to the "AUTO" position.
The red "XMIT ALERT" light comes on during transmitter operation.
Resettina the inlJact detector
-Control switch set to "AUTO".I
-Press the "AUTO TEST/RESET" pushbutton.I
-The transmitter should cease operating.
NOTE: If the transmitter continues transmitting, perform the operation
again. If, after several attempts, the transmitter remains in
operation, set the switch on its top face to "OFF".
4.2 Manual Ooeration 8
The transmitter will begin operating when the remote control switch is
set to "MANU".
The red "XMIT ALERT" light comes on during transmitter operation.
4.3 Portable Ooeration
The transmitter may be used on the ground as follows:
-Set the switch to "OFF".
-Remove the transmitter from its support.
-Work in a clear space.
-Hold the transmitter in the vertical position with the antenna upwards.
-Set the switch to "MAN/RESET" to begin transmission. 8
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