Cessna 182S Pilot Operating Handbook page 282

CESSNA
MODEL 182S
SECTION 9 - SUPPLEMENTS
SUPPLEMENT 4 - FAA APPROVED
6. Place the EL T master function selector switch in the ON
position. Verify that the transmitter annunciator light on the
EL T
and the remote switch/annunciator on the instrument
panel are illuminated.
7. Place the EL T master function selector switch in the
OFF/RESET position.
8. Reposition
EL
T master function selector switch to AUTO.
9. Reconnect antenna cable to
EL T.
A
WARNING
A TEST WITH THE ANTENNA CONNECTED
SHOULD BE APPROVED AND CONFIRMED BY
THE NEAREST CONTROL TOWER.
NOTE
Without its antenna connected , the
EL
T will produce
sufficient signal to reach the airplane transceiver,
yet it will not disturb other communications or
damage output circuitry.
After accumulated test or operation time equals 1 hour,
battery pack replacement is required.
I
IN·FLlGHT MONITORING AND REPORTING
Pilot's are encouraged to monitor 121.5 MHz and/or 243.0 MHz
while in flight to assist in identifying possible emergency EL T
transmissions. On receiving a signal, report the following
information to the nearest air traffic control facil ity:
1. Your position at the time the signal was first heard.
2. Your pOSition at the time the signal was last heard.
3. Your position at maximum signal strength.
4. Your fligh! altitude and frequency on which the emergency
signal was heard -- 121 .5 MHz or 243.0 MHz. If pOSSible,
positions should be given relative to a navigation aid. If the
aircraft has homing equipment, provide the bearing to the
emergency signal with each reported position.
Original Issue
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