Cessna 1980 172RG Cutlass Pilot Operating Handbook page 114

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EMERGENCY LOCATOR
TRANSMITTER (ELT)
1. FUNCTION SELECTOR SWITCH (3-position toggle switch):
ON - Activates transmitter instantly. Used for test purposes and if "g " switch
is inoperative.
OFF - Deactivates transmitter. Used during shipping, storage and following
rescue.
AUTO - Activates transmitter only when "g" switch receives 5g or more impact.
2.
COVER - Removable for access to battery pack.
3. ANTENNA RECEPTACLE - Connects to antenna mounted on top of tailcone.
Figure 1. ELT Control Panel
SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
I mmediately after a forced landing where emergency assistance is
required, the ELT should be utilized as follows.
1.
ENSURE ELT ACTIVATION --Turn a radio transceiver ON and
select 121.5 MHz. If the ELT can be heard transmitting, it was
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activated by the "g
switch and is functioning properly. If no
emergency tone is audible, gain access to the ELT and place the
function selector switch in the ON position.
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2. PRIOR TO SIGHTING RESCUE AIRCRAFT -- Conserve airplane
battery. Do not activate radio transceiver.
3. AFTER SIGHTING RESCUE AIRCRAFT -- Place ELT function
selector switch in the OFF position, preventing radio interference.
Attempt contact with rescue aircraft with the radio transceiver set
to a frequency of 121.5 MHz. If no contact is established, return the
function selector switch to ON immediately.
4. FOLLOWING RESCUE -- Place ELT function selector switch in the
OFF position, terminating emergency transmissions.
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
As long as the function selector switch remains in the AUTO position,
the ELT automatically activates following an impact of 5g or more over a
short period of time.
Following a lightning strike, or an exceptionally hard landing, the
ELT may activate although no emergency exists. To check your ELT for
inadvertent activation, select 121.5 MHz on your radio transceiver and
listen for an emergency tone transmission. If the ELT can be heard
transmitting, place the function selector switch in the OFF position and the
tone should cease. Immediately place the function selector switch in the
AUTO position to re-set the ELT for normal operation.
SECTION 5
PERFORMANCE
There is no change to the airplane performance data when this
equipment is installed.
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EMERGENCY LOCATOR
TRANSMITTER (ELT)
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