Servicing - Kannad 406 AF-COMPACT Installation Manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG
1. Maintenance Schedule
Periodic inspection and battery replacement can only be carried out by
an accredited PART 145 or FAR 145 maintenance station.
A. Periodic inspection
Note: (if required by the relevant Civil Aviation Authority).
Some Civil Aviation Authorities may require the ELT be tested periodically. In
this case, it is recommended to check the following parameters:
• Proper installation.
• Operation of the controls and crash sensor.
• Transmitted signals.
• Battery corrosion.
Note: Due to the technology used for our beacon and battery pack, any
corrosions beween two battery replacements is unlikely to
happen.However if this inspection is required by Civil Aviation Authority,
this check is detailed
This maintenance operation can be carried out without specific tools except a
torque wrench with a 3 mm insert bit for hexalobular internal driving screws, a
50 ohm load and the VHF tune receiver of the aircraft.
(1) Proper installation
- Remove ELT from its mounting bracket.
Refer to § 8. Removal, page 214
- Inspect the mounting bracket and the ELT.
Ensure the mounting bracket and the ELT are free of cracks or other
obvious damage.
- Inspect the connection.
Visually inspect all connector pins.
(2) Operation of the control crash sensor
- Connect a 50 Ohm load to the antenna BNC connector.
- Set the 3-position switch on the front panel to ARM.
- Cause abrupt move of the beacon towards the front.
- Make sure the beacon operates (audible buzzer and visual indicator
flashing).
- Set the 3-position switch on the front panel to OFF.
- Disconnect and remove the 50 Ohm load.
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§ (4) Batteries corrosion, page 602.
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FEB 01/2008