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Supplement Artex ME406 406 MHz ELT System When Artex ME406 406 MHz ELT System is installed in the Cirrus Design SR20, this POH Supplement is applicable and must be inserted in the Supplements Section (Section 9) of the Cirrus Design SR20 Pilot’s Operating Handbook.
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1. LED Annunciator 2. Remote Switch 3. Antenna 4 Remote Cable 5. Main Control Switch 6. Antenna Jack 7. Attach Straps 8. Artex ME406 ELT SR20_FM09_2676 Figure - 1 Artex ME406 ELT System 2 of 8 P/N 11934-S36 Revision 01: 12-18-08...
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Cirrus Design Section 9 SR20 Supplements Section 2 - Limitations No Change. Section 3 - Emergency Procedures Forced Landing Before performing a forced landing activate the ELT transmitter manually by turning the ELT remote switch to the 'ON'-position. Immediately after a forced landing, perform the following procedure: •...
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Installation of the subject propeller adds the following optional (Sym = O) equipment at the weight and arm shown in the following table. ATA / Unit Description Part Number Item 25-01 Artex ME406 ELT and Batteries 17190-100 229.5 4 of 8 P/N 11934-S36 Revision 01: 12-18-08...
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SR20 Supplements Section 7 - Systems Description This airplane is equipped with a self-contained Artex ME406 406 MHz ELT System. The transmitter unit is automatically activated upon sensing a change of velocity along its longitudinal axis exceeding 4 to 5 feet per second. Once activated, the transmitter transmits VHF band audio sweeps at 121.5 Mhz until battery power is gone.
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Section 9 Cirrus Design Supplements SR20 Section 8 - Handling, Servicing & Maintenance ELT and RCPI batteries must be inspected in accordance with the Airplane Maintenances Manual, 5-20 - Scheduled Maintenance Checks. The ELT and RCPI batteries must be replaced upon reaching the date stamped on the batteries, after an inadvertent activation of unknown duration, or whenever the batteries have been in use for one cumulative hour.
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Cirrus Design Section 9 SR20 Supplements system or provide the same level of confidence as does an AM radio. 1. Tune aircraft receiver to 121.5 MHz. 2. Turn the ELT aircraft panel switch "ON" for about 1 second, then back to the "ARM" position. The receiver should transmit about 3 audio sweeps.
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Section 9 Cirrus Design Supplements SR20 Intentionally Left Blank 8 of 8 P/N 11934-S36 Revision 01: 12-18-08...
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