Eurocopter AS 350 83 Flight Manual page 340

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COMPLEMENTARY FLIGHT MANUAL
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SECTION 9.2 .
KANNAD 406 AF EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER
1 GENERAL
The emergency locator transmits radio beacon signals simultaneously on
the international distress frequencies 121.5 MHz, 243.0 MHz and 406.025 Mhz
to aid helicopter search and rescue operations.
It can be actived manually or automatically in case of a crash.
2 DESCRIPTION .
The KANNAD 406 AF beacons consist essentially of the following:
-A transmitter, located in the rear cargo compartment is fitted with "ARM-ON-OFF" switch,
-An antenna, located in the upper section of the intermediate structure,
-A remote control switch, located in instrument panel.
1 2 3
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a
N ON ~
~ ARMED
g ~ TEST/RESET
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REMOTE CONTROL PANEL
KEY
REPERE DESCRIPTioN FONCTION
1 Amber light -ON : transmission is effective
-Test mode:
.One long flash indicates good test.
.A series of short flashes indicates bad test.
.Beginning of the test is indicated by a short flash.
2 Buzzer -Aural signal
3 3 position switch The switch of the EL T is in position "ARM"
-ON : beacon is actived.
-ARMED: arms the shock sensor circuit.
-TEST/RESET:
.Self-test mode.
.In case of activation, the EL T can be
reset by switching to TEST/RESET.
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