G-Switch Operational Check; Trouble Shooting - Cessna T182 Series Service Manual

MODEL 182 &T182 SERIES SERVICE MANUAL
16-109 TROUBLE SHOOTING (Cont)
TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
*POWER LOW Low battery voltage.
1. Set toggle switch to off.
2. Remove plastic plug from the remotejack
and by means of a Switchcraft 750 jackplug,
connect a Simpson Model 260 voltmeter and
measure voltage. If the battery pack voltage
is 11.2 volts or less, the battery pack is below
specification.
Faulty transmitter 3. If the battery pack voltage meets the
specifications in step 2, the battery pack is
O.K. If the battery is O.K. check the trans-
mitter as follows:
a. Remove the voltmeter.
b. By means of a Switchcraft #750jackplug
and 3 inch maximum long leads, connect a
Simpson Model 1223 ammeter to thejack.
c. Set the toggle switch to ON and observe
the ammeter current drain. If the current
drain is in the 85-100 ma range, the trans-
mitter or the coaxial cable is faulty.
Faulty coaxial 4. Check coaxial antenna cable for high
antenna cable. resistance joints. If this is found to be the
case, the cable should be replaced
This test should be carried out with the coaxial cable provided with your unit.
16-109A. G SWITCH OPERATIONAL CHECK. indicated on the case of the transmitter.
a. Remove emergency locator beacon transmitter 1. Verify that the G switch has been actuated.
from airplane in accordance with paragraph 16-106.
c. Reset the G switch.
b. While holding transmitter in one hand, sharply
d. Reinstall transmitter in airplane in accordance
strike the end of the case in the direction of activation, with paragraph 16-106
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