Cessna 182S Pilot Operating Handbook page 280

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CESSNA
MODEL 182S
SECTION 9 - SUPPLEMENTS
SUPPLEMENT 4 - FAA APPROVED
SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Before performing a forced landing, especially in remote and
mountainous areas, activate the EL T transmitter by positioning th e
remote switch/annunciator to the ON position. The annunciator in
center of the rocker switch should be illuminated.
Immediately after a forced landing where emergency assistance
is required , the EL T should be utilized as follows:
NOTE
The EL T remote switch/annunciator system could be
inoperative if damaged during a forced landing. If
inoperative, the inertia "G" switch will activate
automatically. However, to turn the EL T OFF and
ON again requires manual switching of the master
function selector switch which is located on the EL T
unit.
1. ENSURE ELT ACTIVATION:
a. Position remote switch/annunciator to the ON position even
if annunciator light is already on.
b. If airplane radio is operable and can be safely used (no
threat of fire or explosion), turn ON and select 121.5 MHz.
If the EL T can be heard transmitting, it is working properly.
c. Ensure that antenna is clear of obstructions.
NOTE
When the EL T is activated, a decreasing tone will
be heard before the typical warbling tone begins.
2. PRIOR TO SIGHTING RESCUE AIRCRAFT -- Conserve
airplane battery. Do not activate radio transceiver.
3. AFTER SIGHTING RESCUE AIRCRAFT -- Position remote
switch/annunciator to the RESET position and release to the
AUTO position to prevent 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 remote switch/annunciator to the ON position immediately.
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