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Emergency Locator Transmitters
KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D)
P/N : S1821502-02
P/N : S1822502-02
P/N : S1821502-06
P/N : S1820511-01
Revision 12
First issue: SEP 02/1999
INSTALLATION MANUAL
OPERATION MANUAL
INSPECTION LOG
KANNAD 406 AF transmitter
KANNAD 406 AF-H transmitter
KANNAD 406 AF(6D) transmitter
Mounting bracket, 1 strap
DMA174N
Ref. 0139162N
TP PAGE : 1
Date of rev. JUN 23/2008
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- Page 1 DMA174N Ref. 0139162N Emergency Locator Transmitters INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) P/N : S1821502-02 KANNAD 406 AF transmitter P/N : S1822502-02 KANNAD 406 AF-H transmitter P/N : S1821502-06 KANNAD 406 AF(6D) transmitter...
- Page 2 Users are kindly requested to notify KANNAD for any discrepancy, omission or error found in this manual. Please report to our customer support: E-mail: support.sar@kannad Tel.: +33 (0)2 97 02 49 00...
- Page 3 INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG 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.
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- Page 5 INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES SUBJECT PAGE DATE Title Page JUN 23/2008 Record of Revisions JUN 23/2008 JUN 23/2008 List of Effective Pages JUN 23/2008 JUN 23/2008...
- Page 6 INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES SUBJECT PAGE DATE JUN 23/2008 JUN 23/2008 JUN 23/2008 JUN 23/2008 JUN 23/2008 JUN 23/2008 Installation / Removal JUN 23/2008 JUN 23/2008...
- Page 7 INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES SUBJECT PAGE DATE JUN 23/2008 Schematics and Diagrams JUN 23/2008 JUN 23/2008 JUN 23/2008 JUN 23/2008 Servicing JUN 23/2008 JUN 23/2008 LEP PAGE: 3...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ................1 COSPAS-SARSAT System ..............1 Description ......................1 World coverage with the COSPAS-SARSAT system ..........2 Environmental improvements of ELTs ..............2 G-Switch (shock detectors) .................. - Page 10 INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) TABLE OF CONTENTS Pin programming option ..................202 Installation ..................204 KANNAD 406 AF installation ................206 Fixed wings ..................... 206 Helicopters ...................... 206 KANNAD 406 AF-H installation ................. 207 KANNAD 406 AF (6D) installation ..............
- Page 11 INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) TABLE OF CONTENTS Periodic inspection .................... 601 Every 6 years ....................601 Battery replacement ..................602 TOC PAGE: 3 JUN 23/2008...
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Page 13: Introduction
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 CMM 25-63-01. - Page 14 INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK PAGE INTRO 2 JUN 23/2008...
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Page 15: System Overview
INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG 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. -
Page 16: World Coverage With The Cospas-Sarsat System
INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG 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... -
Page 17: Kannad 406 Elts Presentation
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. -
Page 18: Line Replaceable Units
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. -
Page 19: Design Features
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). - Page 20 INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK PAGE: 6 JUN 23/2008...
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Page 21: System Functional Description And Operation
(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... -
Page 22: Controls
INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) 2. Controls The following controls are to be found on the ELT front panel (from left to right): 3-position switch ARM/OFF/ON; Visual indicator (red); DIN 12 connector for connection to Remote Control Panel, CS144 interface module, dongle or programming equipment;... -
Page 23: Working Mode Information
INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG 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). - Page 24 INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) programming and test equipment (PR600). C. Armed In order to enable activation by the G-Switch or with the Remote Control Panel, the ELT must be in standby mode with the switch in the ARM position.
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Page 25: Autonomy
INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) 4. Autonomy The energy is provided by a battery pack composed of 3 LiMnO D cells (See pages 108 & 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. -
Page 26: Electrical Characteristics
INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG 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;... - Page 27 INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) IMPORTANT: The length of the coaxial cable should not exceed 2 meters (6 ft) for a standard RG58 or equivalent coaxial cable. If the cable length exceeds 2 meters, a low loss cable of attenuation less than 1 dB must be used.
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Page 28: Standby Mode For Automatic Activation
INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG 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. -
Page 29: Installation / Removal
INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) INSTALLATION / REMOVAL Only PART / FAR 145 certified service stations can install the KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) ELT. 1. RTCA / FAR recommendations "The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this ELT are minimum... - Page 30 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: •...
- Page 31 INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) Programming Dongle memory. When the ELT is removed from the aircraft, it keeps its identification data. For maintenance purposes, it is possible to delete the identification information of the ELT by connecting a "Maintenance Dongle"...
- Page 32 3. Installation • Determine the location of the ELT on board according to FAR/RTCA recommendations. • Determine the axis of the ELT, according to the type of KANNAD 406: - KANNAD 406 AF: Refer to A. KANNAD 406 AF installation, page 206;...
- Page 33 INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) • Verify that the ELT identification label matches the aircraft tail number. • Mount the transmitter on the bracket. • Slide the self-stripping strap thought the buckle and fasten it tightly.
- Page 34 "Direction of Flight" label pointed towards the front of the aircraft. (2) 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;...
- Page 35 The "Direction of Flight " arrow shall point towards the front or the bottom of the helicopter (and not pointing 45° downwards): • 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.
- Page 36 C. KANNAD 406 AF (6D) installation Figure 207: 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.
- Page 37 INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) 5. Removal • Switch the ELT to OFF (Refer to Figure 204: Installation, controls and connectors). • Disconnect the Remote Control Panel (or CS144) from the DIN12...
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- Page 39 INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) CHECK 1. Self-test A. Periodicity It is recommended by the manufacturer to test the ELT to detect any possible failure. It is recommended to perform a self-test once a month by pilot or maintenance personnel from the cockpit (Remote Control Panel) but it should not be done more than once a week.
- Page 40 INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) 2. ELT operational tests A. Installation without programming dongle • connect RCP to J1 and outside antenna to J2; • switch the ELT from OFF to ARM;...
- Page 41 INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) 3. RCP operational tests 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"...
- Page 42 4. 406 and 121.5 MHz transmission test A. ELT-Antenna link ELT -Antenna link can be checked by testing VSWR. KANNAD recommends the use of SWR3000 VSWR meter manufactured by PROCOM. Refer to SWR3000 manufacturer’s user manual for a VSWR measurement.
- Page 43 INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) TROUBLESHOOTING 1. General Procedure for fault isolation on board uses the visual indicator of the ELT’s front panel. This visual indicator is activated by a self-test capability within the ELT.
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- Page 45 INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) SCHEMATICS & DIAGRAMS 1. Outline Dimensions PAGE: 501 JUN 23/2008...
- Page 46 INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) 2. Drilling Mask PAGE: 502 JUN 23/2008...
- Page 47 INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) 3. Wiring PAGE: 503 JUN 23/2008...
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- Page 49 INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) SERVICING 1. Maintenance Schedule Periodic inspection and battery replacement can only be carried out by an accredited PART or FAR 145 maintenance station with valid agreement for KANNAD ELT maintenance.
- Page 50 INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL INSPECTION LOG KANNAD 406 AF / AF-H / AF (6D) C. Battery replacement Battery replacement is mandatory: • after more than 1 hour of real transmission (cumulated duration); • before or on the battery expiration date.
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