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INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) RECORD OF REVISIONS REV. Nb REVISION DATE INSERTION DATE OCT 14/2003 OCT 14/2003 J. S. NOV 19/2003 NOV 19/2003 J. S. APR 23/2004 APR 23/2004 J. S. JAN 24/2005 JAN 24/2005 J.
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INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES SUBJECT PAGE DATE Title Page MAR 30/2020 Record of Revisions MAR 30/2020 MAR 30/2020 List of Effective Pages MAR 30/2020 MAR 30/2020 MAR 30/2020...
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INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES SUBJECT PAGE DATE System Functional Description and Operation MAR 30/2020 MAR 30/2020 MAR 30/2020 MAR 30/2020 MAR 30/2020 MAR 30/2020 MAR 30/2020 MAR 30/2020...
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INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES SUBJECT PAGE DATE Check MAR 30/2020 MAR 30/2020 MAR 30/2020 MAR 30/2020 Troubleshooting MAR 30/2020 MAR 30/2020 Schematics and Diagrams MAR 30/2020 MAR 30/2020...
DIN-12 connector or programming dongles............6 ELT-NAV System Interface..................6 External antennas....................7 KANNAD 406 AF....................7 KANNAD 406 AF-H and KANNAD 406 AF(6D) ........... 7 SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION ..... 101 Transmitter ..................101 Controls....................102 Working mode information ..............103 Off ........................
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INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION / REMOVAL.............. 201 Registration and Programming ............201 Pin programming option ..................201 ELT and bracket installation............... 203 Installation recommendations................203 FAA Recommendations ................... 203 TSO C126a Section 5 b.
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INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHEMATICS & DIAGRAMS ............. 501 Outline Dimensions................501 Drilling Mask ..................502 Wiring....................503 ANT AV200, outline dimensions and drilling mask ......504 ANT AV300, outline dimensions and drilling mask ......505 ANT560, outline dimensions and drilling mask ........
INTRODUCTION The instructions in this manual provide the information necessary for the installation and the operation of KANNAD 406 AF, AF-H and AF (6D) ELTs. Servicing instructions are normally performed by shop personnel. For servicing and maintenance instructions, refer to relevant CMM.
INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1. COSPAS-SARSAT System A. Description Launched in the early eighties by the four founder countries (Canada, France, Russia, USA), the COSPAS-SARSAT system provides satellite aid to search and rescue (SAR) operations for maritime, aeronautical and terrestrial vehicles anywhere in the world.
INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) B. World coverage with the COSPAS-SARSAT system The major improvement is the use of the COSPAS-SARSAT system for processing aeronautical emergencies. The difference with the 121.5 / 243 MHz is that the 406 MHz transmission...
ELT with a 4 or 5 wire bundle. Figure 2: ELT system description The KANNAD 406 AF and AF(6D) are designed to be installed on fixed wing aircraft or helicopters. The KANNAD 406 AF-H is to be installed only on helicopters.
3. LINE REPLACEABLE UNITS A. Transmitter The KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) is an ELT designed to be installed on board aircraft to transmit a distress signal on 3 frequencies: • 406 MHz (COSPAS-SARSAT frequency) for precise pinpointing and identification of the aircraft in distress.
KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) 4. Design features A. General The KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) belong to the AF type of ELTs which are permanently attached to an aircraft. B. Mechanical design The KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) are made of moulded plastic with excellent mechanical resistance (ASA/PC, light yellow colour).
(thanks to a shock sensor) or manually (thanks to a switch on the transmitter itself or on a Remote Control Panel). The KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) are designed to transmit on three frequencies (121.5, 243 and 406 MHz). The two basic emergency frequencies (121.5 and 243 MHz ) are mainly used for homing in the final stages of the...
INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) 2. Controls CAUTION: WHEN ACTIONING THE ARM/OFF/ON SWITCH, PULL LEVER TO UNLOCK AND SET TO POSITION. The following controls are to be found on the ELT front panel (from left to right): 3-position switch ARM/OFF/ON;...
INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) 3. Working mode information The KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) have 4 different modes: • Off. • Self-test (temporary mode). • Armed (standby mode to enable automatic activation by the shock sensor or by the remote control panel).
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INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) aircraft is parked for a long period or for maintenance. The Remote Control Panel is energized by the ELT when the ELT’s Switch is in the "ARM" position.
INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) 4. Endurance The energy is provided by a battery pack composed of 3 LiMnO D cells (See pages 107 & 602 for Kit battery reference). Lithium cells, lithium batteries and equipment containing such batteries are subjected to regulations and classified under class 9 as from 1st of January 2003.
INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) 5. Electrical characteristics Transmitter power supply: 3 x LiMnO D type cells. A. Electrical interface When installed on board, the ELT has to be connected: • to a Remote Control Panel via a DIN12 connector;...
INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) IMPORTANT : Cable with radio electric properties similar or better to those of a RG58 cable are recommended. 6. Technical Specifications TYPE CONTROLS • Three-frequency ELT • ARM / OFF / ON switch (121.5 / 243.0 / 406.025 MHz)
INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) 7. Activation A. Standby mode for automatic activation In order to be automatically activated by the crash sensor, the ELT must be in standby mode. This mode is mandatory during the flight. We recommend to switch the ELT off only when the aircraft is parked for a long period or for a maintenance operation.
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Any change of ownership shall also be declared and registered with the local registration authority and with the distributor. The KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) are fully compatible with the four programming protocols defined by the COSPAS-SARSAT C/S G005 document: •...
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INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) board the aircraft. When an unprogrammed ELT is installed and connected to this Programming Dongle and the "ELT" is switched to "ARM", it automatically updates its own memory with the identification data contained in the Programming Dongle memory.
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INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) 2. ELT and bracket installation A. Installation recommendations "The ELT shall not be installed within 60cm (2 ft) of a compass or flux gate. The distance between ELT and antenna shall be determined so that, according ≤...
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INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) B. Bracket installation • Determine the location of the ELT on board according to FAR/RTCA recommendations. CAUTION: DO NOT INSTALL THE ELT IN A LOCATION DIRECTLY EXPOSED TO THE SUN.
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"Direction of Flight" label pointed towards the front of the aircraft. (b) Helicopters The KANNAD 406 AF can be installed in its standard version on helicopter. The ELT unit should be mounted: • with the front face connectors pointing downwards at a 45° angle to the yaw axis (with maximum tolerance of 15°);...
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(and not pointing 45° downwards) with maximum tolerance of 15°: - If the KANNAD 406 AF-H is installed with the "Direction of Flight " arrow pointing towards the front of the helicopter, the ELT shall be mounted with the upper side pointing towards the top of the helicopter.
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(3) KANNAD 406 AF (6D) installation Figure 205: KANNAD 406 AF (6D) installation For fixed wings aircraft and helicopters, the KANNAD 406 AF (6D) shall be mounted in roll or pitch plane, either parallel or perpendicular to the aircraft flight direction.
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INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) C. ELT installation CAUTION: WHEN ACTIONING THE ARM/OFF/ON SWITCH, PULL LEVER TO UNLOCK AND SET TO POSITION. • Verify that the ELT identification label matches the aircraft tail number.
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INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) • Set the 3-position switch (Refer to Figure 207: Installation, controls and connectors) to ARM. Figure 207: Installation, controls and connectors • Perform the first power up procedure (Refer to 4.
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INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) The proximity of the ELT antenna to any vertically-polarized communications antenna shall be such as to minimize radio frequency interference and radiation pattern distorsion of either antenna. Coaxial cable connecting the ELT antenna installation should not cross the aircraft production breaks and should have vibrations proof RF connectors on each end.
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INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) SCHEMATICS & DIAGRAMS, page 501). Fabricate a 50 Ohms coaxial cable long enough to reach between the ELT installation location and the antenna location. IMPORTANT: The use of a low attenuation coaxial cable is recommended.
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INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) 5. ELT Removal CAUTION: WHEN ACTIONING THE ARM/OFF/ON SWITCH, PULL LEVER TO UNLOCK AND SET TO POSITION. • Switch the ELT to OFF (Refer to Figure 207: Installation, controls and connectors).
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INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) CHECK 1. Self-test CAUTION: WHEN ACTIONING THE ARM/OFF/ON SWITCH, PULL LEVER TO UNLOCK AND SET TO POSITION. A. Periodicity It is recommended by the manufacturer to test the ELT to detect any possible failure.
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INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) 2. Operational and transmission tests These tests are performed at first power up. A. ELT operational tests CAUTION: WHEN ACTIONING THE ARM/OFF/ON SWITCH, PULL LEVER TO UNLOCK AND SET TO POSITION.
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INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) B. RCP operational tests CAUTION: WHEN ACTIONING THE ARM/OFF/ON SWITCH, PULL LEVER TO UNLOCK AND SET TO POSITION. Check correct operation of RCP LED and external buzzer by switching ELT and RCP as described in the sequential procedure hereunder (with ELT switch in the "ARM"...
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(1) ELT-Antenna link ELT -Antenna link can be checked by testing VSWR. Orolia S.A.S. recommends the use of SWR3000 VSWR meter manufactured by PROCOM or IFR 4000 Opt1 manufactured by AEROFLEX. Refer to manufacturer’s user manual for a VSWR measurement.
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INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) 2. Battery replacement requirements Battery replacement is mandatory: • after more than 1 hour of real transmission (cumulated duration); • before or on the battery expiration date; • after use in an emergency;...
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