Cessna SkyHawk SP 172S NAV III 2005 Pilot Operating Handbook page 324

CESSNA
MOOEL 172S NAV III
SECTION 9 - SUPPLEMENTS
SUPPLEMENT 1
NORMAL PROCEDURES
(CONTINUED)
6. Place the ELT master function selector switch in the ON position.
Verify that the transmitter annunciator light on the ELT and the
remote switch/annunciator on the instrument panel are on.
7. Place the ELT master function selector switch in the OFF/RESET
position.
8. Reposition ELT master function selector switch to AUTO.
9. Reconnect antenna cable to ELT.
WARNING
A TEST WITH THE ANTENNA CONNECTED SHOULD
BE APPROVED AND CONFIRMED BY THE NEAREST
CONTROL TOWER.
NOTE
Without its antenna connected, the ELT 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.
IN-FLIGHT MONITORING AND REPORTING
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Pilot's are encouraged to monitor 121.5 MHz and/or 243.0 MHz while in
. flight to assist in identifying possible emergency ELT transmissions. On
receiving a signal, report the following information to the nearest air
traffic control facility:
1. Your position at the time the signal was first heard.
2. Your position at the time the signal was last heard. t'
3. Your position at maximum signal strength.
4. Your flight 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.
FAA APPROVED
172SPHAUS-S1-00
U.S.
S1-11