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ARTEX ELT C406-N / ARTEX ELT C406-N HM
Emergency Locator Transmitter
Description, Operation, Installation and Maintenance Manual
570-5060 Rev. M
Page 1 of 88
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC.
5757 Ravenswood Rd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
Phone (954) 981-3333, Fax (954) 983-5087
www.acrartex.com

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  • Page 1 ARTEX ELT C406-N / ARTEX ELT C406-N HM Emergency Locator Transmitter Description, Operation, Installation and Maintenance Manual 570-5060 Rev. M Page 1 of 88 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. 5757 Ravenswood Rd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 Phone (954) 981-3333, Fax (954) 983-5087...
  • Page 2 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM This manual includes data for the following equipment: Component Part No. Model No. Emergency Locator Transmitter 453-5060 C406-N Emergency Locator Transmitter 453-5061 C406-N HM...
  • Page 3 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................3 LIST OF ACRONYMS, ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS ................7 LIST OF FIGURES ............................. 9 RECORD OF REVISIONS .......................... 11 SERVICE BULLETIN LIST .........................
  • Page 4 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM Other Countries ........................27 Inspection and Test Procedures ....................28 Checklist ..........................28 Preparation .......................... 28 Coax Cable and Wiring Connections Inspection – Item 1 ............29 ELT Mounting Tray and Hardware Inspection –...
  • Page 5 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM Buzzer ............................51 Location ..........................51 Installation .......................... 51 Wiring ............................52 General Considerations and Recommendations ..............52 Remote Switch Harness Fabrication ..................52 ELT 22-Pin Plug Installation ....................
  • Page 6 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM Purpose ..........................72 Control Panel Description...................... 72 Modified Buzzer Description ....................73 Operation ..........................73 Remote Switch Control Panel Installation ..................73 Location ..........................73 Installation ..........................

  • Page 7: List Of Acronyms, Abbreviations And Definitions

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM LIST OF ACRONYMS, ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS Term Definition Advisory Circular – A Federal Aviation Administration (USA) bulletin with special information. For the purposes of this document, the acronym AC does not refer to electrical alternating current.
  • Page 8 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM FSDO Flight Standards District Office – FAA district offices responsible for aircraft certification, operation, maintenance, and modification issues, approvals and enforcement. G-Switch A velocity switch that detects sudden de-acceleration and is used to automatically activate an ELT.

  • Page 9: List Of Figures

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 ELT Orthogonal Axes ......................14 Figure 2 C406-N Series ELT and Mounting Frame Assembly ..............19 Figure 3 Cockpit Remote Switch ......................20 Figure 4 Buzzer ..........................
  • Page 10 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM Figure 37 Electrical Components ....................... 86 Figure 38 Antennas .......................... 88 Page 10 of 88...

  • Page 11: Record Of Revisions

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM RECORD OF REVISIONS REVISION CHANGE DATE REVISION CHANGE DATE RELEASE May 12/2003 DCN 2227 Jul 11/2003 DCN 2273 Sep 08/2003 DCN 2380 Mar 22/2004...

  • Page 12: Service Bulletin List

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM SERVICE BULLETIN LIST SERVICE ISSUE MANUAL MANUAL SUBJECT BULLETIN NO DATE REV NO REV DATE Page 12 of 88...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    (ELT). The information is provided to ensure initial and continued airworthiness. Information presented in this manual is accurate at the time of printing, but is subject to change. Refer to the Artex products web site at www.acrartex.com for the latest information and any updates to this manual.

  • Page 14: B. C406-N Hm

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 2) The ELT is enclosed within a multi-piece mounting frame consisting of a mounting tray, protective top cover and mounting frame cap. 3) When ordered as a system, an installation kit, cockpit remote switch, coax cable, audible buzzer, and single input antenna are provided.

  • Page 15: C. Rtca Do-160D Compliance

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM C. RTCA DO-160D Compliance 1) DO-160D Environmental Categories: [D1]XBC[B204][204]XRXXXXXZAZZ[204]H[XXXX]XXX 2) The DO-160D environmental categories breakdown is detailed in Table 1. CATEGORY SECTION DESCRIPTION Temperature/Altitude 4.5.4...

  • Page 16: Frequency Allocations

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 4. Frequency Allocations A. Application 1) This section addresses the 406.0-406.1 MHz transmitter window and the specific frequency band allocations residing above 406.028 MHz, which are assigned or reserved within the 406.0-406.1 MHz distress frequency window.

  • Page 17: B. Other Documents

    DO-204, “Minimal Operational Performance Standards for 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT)” B. Other Documents 1) The following documents are available online at the Artex products web site at www.acrartex.com from ACR Electronics upon request. a) Document number 570-1000, “ELT Test Set Operations Manual”...

  • Page 18: Description And Operation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 1. Description A. Functional Overview 1) The ELT automatically activates during a crash and transmits the standard sweep tone on 121.5 and 243.0 MHz.

  • Page 19: B. Components

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM b) The buzzer, c) 121.5/243.0 MHz transmissions, which can be monitored using the aircraft communications transceiver or an AM radio tuned to 121.5 MHz.
  • Page 20 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 2) The cockpit-mounted remote switch assembly is comprised of an ELT status LED and control switch, which allows an operator to monitor ELT status and manually turn on the ELT (i.e., activating) for testing and resetting (i.e., deactivating) the ELT.
  • Page 21 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM Figure 5 Battery Pack Assembly 5) Four single-input antennas are approved for use with the C406-N Series ELT. Selection of the proper antenna is dependent upon end use, aircraft configuration and speed, and other factors. See Figure 6 Rod and Whip Antennas and Figure 7 Blade Antennas.

  • Page 22: Operation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 2. Operation A. Operational Overview 1) See Figure 8 ELT Operational Flow Diagram. 2) A primary feature of the C406-N Series ELT is its simplicity of operation. As long as the ELT is connected to the remote switch harness ELT connector, such that pins 12 and 13 are jumpered (G-switch loop), it will activate in the event of a crash.

  • Page 23: B. Normal Operation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 6) A warning buzzer is required under C126 TSO approval. The buzzer is powered by the ELT and therefore not dependent upon the aircraft battery for operation. It is not designed to operate continuously, but sounds at predetermined intervals and runs for shorter periods toward the end of ELT battery life.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 3. Specifications A. Environmental and Physical 1) Table 2 lists the environmental and physical specifications of the C406-N Series ELT. NOTE: For automatic activation, the higher threshold of 4.5 ft/sec (2.3 ) is specified in accordance with Eurocae ED-62.

  • Page 25: B. Electrical

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM B. Electrical 1) Table 3 lists the electrical specifications of the C406-N Series ELT. CRITERIA PARAMETER CHARACTERISTIC ± 1 KHz (Initial) 406.028 MHz, or higher...

  • Page 26: C. Antennas

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM C. Antennas 1) Table 4 lists the specifications of the antennas approved for use with the C406-N Series ELT. CHARACTERISTIC PARAMETERS 110-338 110-340 110-341...

  • Page 27: Test And Fault Isolation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM TEST AND FAULT ISOLATION 1. Inspection and Test Regulatory Requirements A. United States 1) In accordance with FAR Part 91, Subpart C, § 91.207 (d), the ELT must be inspected within 12 calendar...

  • Page 28: Inspection And Test Procedures

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 2. Inspection and Test Procedures A. Checklist 1) Table 5 provides a list of the ELT inspection and testing requirements, a copy of which may be used as a checklist to verify inspection and test completion.

  • Page 29: C. Coax Cable And Wiring Connections Inspection – Item 1

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM C. Coax Cable and Wiring Connections Inspection – Item 1 1) Check remote switch harness connector for corrosion bent or broken pins and other damage.

  • Page 30: G. Performance Testing Setup

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 2) Perform this functional check within the first 5 minutes after the hour (UTC), as required by AC 43.13-1, Chapter 12, § 12-22, Note 3.

  • Page 31: H. 121.5 Mhz Frequency Measurement – Item 5A

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM H. 121.5 MHz Frequency Measurement – Item 5a 1) Connect the measuring device, referring to “Performance Testing Setup” on page 30. 2) Activate the ELT by placing the control switch in the “ON” position.

  • Page 32: M. Current Draw Test – Item 5F

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 2) Activate the ELT, if necessary, by placing the control switch in the “ON” position. 3) Wait three minutes. 4) Read the displayed amplitude of the 406 MHz burst that follows the three-minute wait period. The amplitude must be within the minimum specified for 406 MHz in Table 3 Electrical Specifications on page 25 at the output terminal.

  • Page 33: N. Digital Message Verification – Item 5G

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 6) Verify the ammeter is set to accommodate a range of at least 3.5 amps. 7) Activate the ELT by placing the control switch in the “ON” position.

  • Page 34: O. Elt Reset Check – Item 5H

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM O. ELT Reset Check – Item 5h 1) Place the ELT control switch in the “ON” position. 2) Return the switch to the “OFF” position.

  • Page 35: Q. Antenna Test – Item 7

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM Q. Antenna Test – Item 7 CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW THE DURATION OF THIS TEST TO EXCEED 5 SECONDS. 1) Tune a low quality AM receiver (i.e., radio) to 121.5 MHz.

  • Page 36: Fault Isolation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 3. Fault Isolation A. Self-Test Error Troubleshooting Guidelines 1) Table 6 describes the ELT self-test LED error codes (i.e., flash codes), their probable causes, and possible solutions.
  • Page 37 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM CODE PROBABLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION plane connection 3-Flash Lengthen or shorten antenna coax cable (cont.) Impedance presented by antenna length by 4 to 6 inches...

  • Page 38: B. Elt Troubleshooting Guidelines

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM B. ELT Troubleshooting Guidelines 1) Table 7 provides ELT troubleshooting guidelines for installation and operational issues. SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Improper wiring Verify wiring...

  • Page 39: A. Elt Removal

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM REMOVAL 1. ELT A. ELT Removal 1) See Figure 12 ELT Removal Sequence. Figure 12 ELT Removal Sequence 2) Loosen the mounting frame cap thumbscrews.

  • Page 40: Battery

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 2. Battery A. Battery Pack Removal CAUTION: THE BATTERY PACK CONTAINS ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE (ESD) COMPONENTS AND, AS SUCH, IT MUST BE HANDLED WITH CARE. IF POSSIBLE, WEAR A GROUNDED WRIST STRAP WHEN HANDLING THE BATTERY PACK DURING INSTALLATION ACTIVITIES.

  • Page 41: Material Or Equipment Return

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 3. Material or Equipment Return A. Shipment Information 1) If any material or equipment is to be returned to the factory, under warranty or otherwise, ACR Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 42: Regulatory Requirements And Guidelines

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM INSTALLATION 1. Regulatory Requirements and Guidelines A. For US Registered aircraft: WARNING: FAILURE TO REGISTER THIS ELT WITH NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA) BEFORE INSTALLATION COULD RESULT IN A MONETARY FORFEITURE BEING ISSUED TO THE OWNER.

  • Page 43: D. Canada

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM completed Form 337 is provided to the FAA and also becomes a permanent part of the aircraft maintenance records in accordance with AC43-9, Paragraph 17.

  • Page 44: Mounting Tray

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 2. Mounting Tray A. Location CAUTION: MANY ORIGINAL ELT INSTALLATIONS ARE INADEQUATE AS FAR AS UNIT LOCATION AND SURFACE RIGIDITY ARE CONCERNED. BECAUSE OF THE...
  • Page 45 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 2) Locate the mounting tray such that the ELT mounting frame cap has at least 5 inches (127 mm) of clearance for installation and removal.

  • Page 46: B. Installation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM B. Installation 1) See Figure 15 Typical Mounting Tray Installation. Figure 15 Typical Mounting Tray Installation 2) Install the necessary mounting structure as appropriate for the specific installation.

  • Page 47: Antenna

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 3. Antenna A. Selection 1) Use only antennas approved for use with the C406-N Series ELT. The ELT will not work properly without being connected to an antenna for which it was designed.
  • Page 48 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM Figure 16 Rod Antenna 110-338 and Whip Antenna 110-343 Outlines and Dimensions Page 48 of 88...
  • Page 49 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM Figure 17 Blade Antennas 110-340 and 110-341 Outlines and Dimensions Page 49 of 88...

  • Page 50: Remote Switch

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 4. Remote Switch A. Location 1) Select a suitable location for the remote switch assembly. The switch assembly must be mounted in the cockpit where the pilot can easily reach the switch and see the LED.

  • Page 51: Buzzer

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 5. Buzzer A. Location CAUTION: PLACING THE BUZZER IN THE COCKPIT IS NOT RECOMMENDED DUE TO THE POTENTIAL FOR DISTRACTION. THE BUZZER PRODUCES A LOUD, SIREN-TYPE SOUND WHEN THE ELT IS ACTIVATED.

  • Page 52: Wiring

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 6. Wiring A. General Considerations and Recommendations CAUTION: IF GROUND OR OTHER CONNECTIONS ARE BROKEN OR OTHERWISE DAMAGED, THE ELT IS STILL CAPABLE OF AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION;...
  • Page 53 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM Figure 20 Remote Switch Harness Arrangement 3) Fabricate a shielded, twisted pair of sufficient length to reach from the harness ELT plug to the aircraft navigation system ARINC 429 output.
  • Page 54 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM Figure 21 Remote Switch Harness Wiring Diagram Page 54 of 88...
  • Page 55 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 5) Fabricate the following wires. a) Fabricate a ground wire long enough to reach from Pin 11 of the harness ELT plug to aircraft ground.

  • Page 56: C. Elt 22-Pin Plug Installation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM NOTE: If desired, the power wires may be spliced or otherwise connected to their individual power sources in a manner acceptable to the aircraft manufacturer, or as described in AC 43.13-1, Paragraph 11-167.

  • Page 57: D. Cockpit Remote Switch 9-Pin Plug Installation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 3) Terminate the jumpers in the harness ELT 22-position plug (150-5061) as follows: CAUTION: THE ELT WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATE IF THE G-SWITCH LOOP JUMPER (PINS 12 AND 13) IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED IN THE HARNESS ELT PLUG.

  • Page 58: E. Wiring Installation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM NOTE: Terminal pins may be removed from the plug using Molex extraction tool 11030002, or equivalent. b) Insert the remote switch power wire female pin into Pin 3 of the plug.

  • Page 59: J. Buzzer Connection

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM J. Buzzer Connection 1) Connect the power wire to the buzzer positive (+) terminal. 2) Connect the ground wire to the buzzer negative (–) terminal.

  • Page 60: Elt Installation And Test

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 7. ELT Installation and Test A. Installation 1) See Figure 23 ELT Installation Sequence. Figure 23 ELT Installation Sequence 2) Verify the ELT local switch is in the “OFF” position.

  • Page 61: B. Post-Installation Testing

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM NOTE: Steps 1 through 11 are applicable any time the ELT has been removed and undergoes reinstallation. Step 12 is only applicable at initial installation or if the wiring or coax cable has been disturbed.

  • Page 62: Battery Pack Installation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 8. Battery Pack Installation A. Battery Reinstallation CAUTION: THE BATTERY PACK CONTAINS ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE (ESD) COMPONENTS AND, AS SUCH, IT MUST BE HANDLED WITH CARE. IF POSSIBLE, WEAR A GROUNDED WRIST STRAP WHEN HANDLING THE BATTERY PACK DURING INSTALLATION ACTIVITIES.

  • Page 63: B. New Battery Installation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 8) Fit the battery pack into place on the ELT, while dressing the wires away from the standoffs to avoid pinching the wires between the standoffs and battery pack.

  • Page 64: Helicopter Installations - Special Considerations

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 6) Enter the pertinent battery replacement information in the logbook (i.e., aircraft records) and fill out any other required documentation. 9. Helicopter Installations - Special Considerations A.

  • Page 65: C. Orientation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM C. Orientation 1) Mount the C406-N HM ELT parallel to the waterline of the fuselage, along the longitudinal axis, with the direction-of-flight arrow on the ELT pointing forward. See Figure 27 Orientation of ELT for Helicopter Installations.

  • Page 66: Background Information

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM APPENDIX A – ELT REGISTRATION 1. Background Information A. Hex ID Code 1) Each 406 MHz ELT is programmed with a unique hex ID code (i.e., registration code) that is transmitted to the SAR satellite system.

  • Page 67: Registration

    2) Specific registration web sites and information may be found at: a) The Artex products web site at www.acrartex.com, which has links to online registration sites and also a link to registration forms and instructions for a number of countries.

  • Page 68: Description And Operation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM APPENDIX B – PROGRAMMING ADAPTER OPTION 1. Description and Operation A. Purpose 1) The Programming Adapter (PA) is a C406-N Series ELT option that provides the means to reprogram the ELT automatically every time the PA determines a new ELT with different programming has been placed in an aircraft.

  • Page 69: D. Operation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 1) The PA may be programmed with any aircraft ID [i.e., 24-bit address or registration number (tail number)]. 2) The 453-5078 PA is available from ACR Electronics, Inc. pre-programmed with an aircraft ID.

  • Page 70: B. Assembly

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM Figure 29 Programming Adapter Interface Wiring Diagram 5) Feed the remote switch harness wires and other wires associated with the ELT installation through the strain relief.

  • Page 71: C. Installation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 2) Shrink the heat shrink tubing, if installed. 3) Screw the strain relief onto the back shell extension. 4) Tighten the strain relief clamp.

  • Page 72: Description And Operation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM APPENDIX C – REMOTE SWITCH CONTROL PANEL OPTION 1. Description and Operation A. Purpose 1) The G737 control panel (453-0161) is an optional replacement for the standard 345-6196-04 cockpit remote switch.

  • Page 73: C. Modified Buzzer Description

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM C. Modified Buzzer Description 1) A buzzer (130-4005), modified for compatibility with Boeing ELT provisions, provides an audible alert when the ELT is active. The buzzer is similar in appearance with the 130-4004 buzzer. See Figure 4 Buzzer on page 20.

  • Page 74: Modified Buzzer Installation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 4) Apply a “For Aviation Emergency Use Only/Unauthorized Use Prohibited” placard as close to the switch as practical, if required. NOTE: This placard is recommended for installations on aircraft that are not pre-placarded for remote ELT control.

  • Page 75: Wiring And Test

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 4. Wiring and Test A. Remote Switch Control Panel Wiring Fabrication 1) In most cases, Boeing aircraft have been provisioned with wiring for connecting the ELT to the control panel.
  • Page 76 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM Figure 34 Remote Switch Control Panel Wiring Diagram (130-4005 Modified Buzzer) Page 76 of 88...

  • Page 77: B. Modified Buzzer Wiring Fabrication

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM B. Modified Buzzer Wiring Fabrication 1) Fabricate the following wires, which correspond with the wires on the buzzer: NOTE: Use appropriately coded wires, such that the wires can be identified and terminated at the appropriate locations.

  • Page 78: D. Modified Buzzer Wiring Installation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM D. Modified Buzzer Wiring Installation 1) Splice the wires fabricated in Modified Buzzer Wiring Fabrication on page 77 to the buzzer wires in a manner acceptable to the aircraft manufacturer, or as described in AC 43.13-1, Paragraph 11-167, as...
  • Page 79 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM Figure 35 Remote Switch Control Panel Wiring Diagram (130-4004 Buzzer) Page 79 of 88...

  • Page 80: G. Remote Switch Control Panel Functional Test

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM G. Remote Switch Control Panel Functional Test 1) Coordinate functional testing of the remote switch control panel with the post-installation ELT testing requirements in Aircraft ID Verification Test on page 71.

  • Page 81: Introduction

    2. Manufacturer Name and Address A. Ordering Information 1) Approved parts may be ordered from ACR Electronics, or any authorized dealer. CONTACT INFORMATION Sales, ACR Electronics, Inc. / Artex Products 5757 Ravenswood Rd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-6645, USA Phone: (954) 981-3333 Fax: (954) 983-5087 3.
  • Page 82 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 1) This column contains descriptive nomenclature for each part, service bulletin numbers affecting the part, and obsolete part numbers. 2) The indenture system used in the “Nomenclature” column indicates the relationship of one part to...

  • Page 83: D. Upa (Units Per Assembly) Column

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM The part replaces and is interchangeable with the Replaces REPLS item number designated in the notation. D. UPA (Units Per Assembly) Column 1) The quantity shown in this column represents the units required for one next higher assembly or, when referring to attaching parts, the quantity to attach one such item.

  • Page 84: Detailed Parts List

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM 4. Detailed Parts List Figure 36 C406-N Series ELT Main Assembly and Installation FIG # ITEM PART # 1234 NOMENCLATURE Protective Top Cover Assembly...
  • Page 85 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM FIG # ITEM PART # 1234 NOMENCLATURE – 591-0999 . Label, Hex Code – 591-049-01 . Label, Country Code . 406 Lithium Battery Pack...
  • Page 86 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM Figure 37 Electrical Components FIG # ITEM PART # 1234 NOMENCLATURE Switch, Cockpit Remote Figure 37 345-6196-04 ATTACHING PARTS Screw, PHP 4-40 x 1/4” SS –...
  • Page 87 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM FIG # ITEM PART # 1234 NOMENCLATURE . Terminal, Crimp Female 0.062 Dia. – 151-6628 Connector, 22-Position, Plug, Shell Size 12 150-5061 . Contact, 22D Crimp Socket...
  • Page 88 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-N / C406-N HM Figure 38 Antennas FIG # ITEM PART # 1234 NOMENCLATURE Antenna, Tri-Band CI319-1 (Single Input) Figure 38 110-340 Antenna, Tri-Band Blade 16-21 (Single Input)

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