Inadvertent Activation - Piper APACHE PA-23-235 Service Manual

PIPER AZTEC SERVICE MANUAL
12-10. INADVERTENT ACTIVATION.
a.
In the event the ELT is inadvertently activated in aircraft without a pilot's remote switch, the ELT
will have to be reset by gaining access to the ELT. (Refer to paragraph 12-4.) Turn ON/ARM/OFF
switch to
the OFF position. To reset for automatic operation, return switch to the ARM position. (See NOTE.)
b.
In aircraft with a pilot's remote switch, if the ELT is inadvertently activated set the pilot's remote
switch to the OFF, RESET position for three-position remote switches. If the two-position remote switch is
installed turn the switch to the ON, RESET position for one second, then return it to the ARM position. (See
Note.)
NOTE
As a routine precaution, it is recommended that the transmitter be
replaced at the earliest oppportunity after inadvertent activation.
Note, however, that the problem may not be in the transmitter.
Check the following:
1. Proper antenna spacing so as to minimize antenna conducted
RF.
2. Rigidity of the transmitter installation.
CAUTION
Under normal conditions the Pilot's Remote Switch must be set to
ARM.
12-11. GENERAL. Due to the wide varity of A.F.C.S. (Automatic Flight Control System) options. it is
mandatory to follow. the service literature published by the individual manufacturer of the A.F.C.S.
equipment installed in any particular airplane. This includes mechanical service such as; adjusting bridle cable
tension, servo removal and installation, servo clutch adjustments, etc.
12-12. NON-PIPER A.F.C.S. EQUIPMENT CONTACTS. Refer to the following list of AutoPilot/Flight
Director manufacturers to obtain service direction, parts support, and service literature.
Bendix Avionics Division
2100 N.W., 62nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 33310
(305) 776-4100/TWX 5109559884
Collins General Aviation Division
Rockwell International
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52406
(319) 395-3625 Telex: 464-421
Edo Corporation - Avionics Division
Box 610
Municipal Airport
Mineral Wells, Texas 76067
(817) 325-2517 Telex: 76067
ELECTRONICS
Revised: 4/26/83
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