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ARTEX C406-2 Series Description, Operation, Installation And Maintenance Manual

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Emergency Locator Transmitter
Description, Operation, Installation and Maintenance Manual
This manual includes data for the equipment that follows:
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Emergency Locator Transmitter
Emergency Locator Transmitter
C406-2 Series
Part No.
453-5000
453-5001
25-62-11
Model No.
C406-2
C406-2HM
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC.
5757 Ravenswood Rd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
Page 1 of 66
MAY 28/2020
570-5000 Rev. U
Initial Issue JUN 30/1999
Cage Code: 18560

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  • Page 1 Emergency Locator Transmitter 453-5000 C406-2 Emergency Locator Transmitter 453-5001 C406-2HM Page 1 of 66 MAY 28/2020 25-62-11 570-5000 Rev. U Initial Issue JUN 30/1999 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. 5757 Ravenswood Rd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 Cage Code: 18560...
  • Page 2 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) NOTICES THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT PROPRIETARY. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. ACR Electronics makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with regard to this manual, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

  • Page 3: Record Of Revisions

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) RECORD OF REVISIONS REVISION CHANGE DATE REVISION CHANGE DATE RELEASE Jun 30/1999 ECO 16044 Jun 19/2015 ECO 16887 Mar 30/2018 ECO 1493 Sep 07/2000...

  • Page 4: Service Bulletin List

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) SERVICE BULLETIN LIST SERVICE ISSUE MANUAL MANUAL SUBJECT BULLETIN NO DATE REV NO REV DATE 25-62-11 570-5000 Rev. U Company Confidential Page 4 of 66...

  • Page 5: List Of Effective Pages

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES SUBJECT PAGE DATE SUBJECT PAGE DATE May 28/20 Title Page May 28/20 Test and Fault Isolation (cont.) May 28/20 May 28/20...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) TABLE OF CONTENTS RECORD OF REVISIONS ..........................3 SERVICE BULLETIN LIST ........................... 4 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES........................5 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................6 LIST OF FIGURES ............................. 9 INTRODUCTION .............................
  • Page 7 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) Coax Cables and Wiring Connections Inspection – Item 1 ............27 Mounting Tray and Hardware Inspection – Item 2 ..............27 Battery Pack Inspection – Item 3 ..................27 G-Switch Functional Check –...
  • Page 8 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) General Considerations and Recommendations ..............48 Remote Switch Harness Fabrication ..................49 ELT 12-Pin Receptacle Installation ..................51 Cockpit Remote Switch 9-Pin Plug Installation ................ 52 Wiring Installation ........................

  • Page 9: List Of Figures

    C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 ELT Orthogonal Axes ......................11 Figure 2 C406-2 Series ELT and Mounting Frame Assembly ..............18 Figure 3 Remote Switch Front View ....................18 Figure 4 Buzzer ..........................19 Figure 5 Battery Pack Assembly ......................19 Figure 6 Antennas ..........................

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Installation e) Registration Illustrated Parts List 2) In the United States, the C406-2 Series ELT must be installed and maintained in accordance with the requirements herein and 14 CFR, FAR Parts 43, and 91; and other airworthiness requirements, as applicable.

  • Page 11: Model Descriptions

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) TASK 25-62-11-990-802 2. Model Descriptions SUBTASK 25-62-11-990-001 A. C406-2 1) The C406-2 is a type AF (Automatic Fixed) ELT, which transmits on 121.5, 243.0, and 406 MHz.

  • Page 12: Battery

    LITHIUM BATTERY SAFETY CONCERNS INCLUDE THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE, VENTING VIOLENTLY, AND VENTING OF TOXIC GASES. 1) The lithium battery pack used on the C406-2 Series ELT is certified under TSO C142. a) The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this battery are minimum performance standards.

  • Page 13: Frequency Allocations

    SUBTASK 25-62-11-990-002 B. Discussion 1) The 406 MHz transmitter frequency of the C406-2 Series ELT was originally 406.025 MHz. In order to comply with COSPAS-SARSAT frequency allocation requirements, changes to the 406 MHz frequency may occur since the original release of this product.
  • Page 14 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) Designated Engineering Representative – An individual qualified and designated by the FAA to approve, or recommend approval, of technical data to the FAA. DRIP LOOP Extra wire length used to form a U-shaped bend in a wire or cable.

  • Page 15: References

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) SCREEN ROOM The term “Screen Room”, within the context of this document, refers to a room designed to suppress RF signals, such that the broadcast of an ELT placed in the screen room cannot reach the SAR satellite system.

  • Page 16: Other Documents

    DO-204, “Minimal Operational Performance Standards for 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT)” SUBTASK 25-62-11-990-002 B. Other Documents 1) The following documents are available on-line at the Artex products web site at www.acrartex.com from ACR Electronics upon request. a) 570-1000, “ELT Test Set (ETS) Operation Manual”...

  • Page 17: Description And Operation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION TASK 25-62-11-870-801 1. Description SUBTASK 25-62-11-870-001 A. Functional Overview 1) The ELT automatically activates during a crash and transmits the standard sweep tone on 121.5 and 243.0 MHz.

  • Page 18: Components

    C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) SUBTASK 25-62-11-870-002 B. Components 1) The C406-2 Series ELT main assembly is housed in a high impact, fire resistant, polycarbonate plastic case, which is enclosed in a protective mounting frame assembly made of similar material. See Figure NOTE:...

  • Page 19: Figure 4 Buzzer

    3) The buzzer (i.e., horn) provides an audible alert when the ELT is active. See Figure 4. Figure 4 Buzzer 4) The battery pack for the C406-2 Series ELT consists of four “D” size lithium manganese dioxide cells connected in series. To prevent the cells from being charged, diodes are connected across each cell and fuses are connected to the output.

  • Page 20: Operation

    Figure 7 ELT Operational Flow Diagram 2) A primary feature of the C406-2 Series ELT is its simplicity of operation. As long as the ELT is connected to the remote switch harness ELT connector, such that pins 5 and 8 are jumpered (G- switch loop), it will activate in the event of a crash.

  • Page 21: Normal Operation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) continuously, but sounds at predetermined intervals and runs for shorter periods toward the end of ELT battery life. SUBTASK 25-62-11-870-002 B. Normal Operation 1) The cockpit remote switch is in the “ARM” position (i.e., down).

  • Page 22: Specifications

    TASK 25-62-11-870-803 3. Specifications SUBTASK 25-62-11-870-001 A. Environmental and Physical 1) Table 2 lists the environmental and physical specifications of the C406-2 Series ELT. NOTE: For automatic activation, the higher threshold of 4.5 ft/sec (2.3 ) is specified in accordance with Eurocae ED-62. Use of the higher threshold crash sensor has been approved by the FAA as a deviation to TSO C126 (FAA Reference #98-130S-108, February 6, 1998).

  • Page 23: Electrical

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) SUBTASK 25-62-11-870-002 B. Electrical 1) Table 3 lists the electrical specifications of the C406-2 Series ELT. CRITERIA PARAMETER CHARACTERISTIC ± 2 KHz (Initial) 406.025 MHz ±...

  • Page 24: Antennas

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) SUBTASK 25-62-11-870-003 C. Antennas 1) Table 4 lists the specifications of the antennas approved for use with the C406-2 Series ELT. CHARACTERISTIC PARAMETERS 110-320 110-328-01...

  • Page 25: Test And Fault Isolation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) TEST AND FAULT ISOLATION TASK 25-62-11-750-801 1. Inspection and Test Regulatory Requirements SUBTASK 25-62-11-990-001 A. United States 1) In accordance with FAR Part 91, Subpart C, § 91.207 (d), the ELT must be inspected within 12 calendar months after the last inspection for: a) Proper installation;...

  • Page 26: Inspection And Test Procedures

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) TASK 25-62-11-750-802 2. Inspection and Test Procedures SUBTASK 25-62-11-990-001 A. Checklist 1) Table 5 provides a list of the ELT inspection and testing requirements, a copy of which may be used as a checklist to verify inspection and test completion.

  • Page 27: C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2Hm (453-5001) C. Coax Cables And Wiring Connections Inspection - Item 1

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) SUBTASK 25-62-11-220-001 C. Coax Cables and Wiring Connections Inspection – Item 1 1) Check remote switch harness connector for corrosion bent or broken pins and other damage.

  • Page 28: G-Switch Functional Check (Helicopter Models Only)- Item 4B

    SUBTASK 25-62-11-750-002 G. G-Switch Functional Check (Helicopter Models Only)– Item 4b 1) This procedure outlines the steps required to test the five-axis G-switch installed in ARTEX Helicopter Model (HM) ELTs. 2) Testing of the primary and five axis G-switch can be accomplished by simulating a rapid deceleration in the required direction of the G-switch.

  • Page 29: Performance Testing Setup

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) 6) Verify in each case that the ELT activates via G-switch trigger as indicated by the flashing LED. An auxiliary receiver set to 121.5 MHz should be used to detect the ELT signal.

  • Page 30: 121.5/243.0 Mhz Power Output Measurement - Item 5C

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) 2) Monitor 121.5 MHz on an AM receiver. 3) Listen for the aural sweep tone on the receiver. The audio should “sound” like an ELT.

  • Page 31: Current Draw Test - Item 5F

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) SUBTASK 25-62-11-750-009 N. Current Draw Test – Item 5f CAUTION: EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION TO AVOID CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITION, WHICH WILL BLOW THE FUSES IN THE BATTERY PACK. THIS TEST SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPERIENCED TECHNICIAN/MECHANIC.

  • Page 32: Digital Message Verification - Item 5G

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) SUBTASK 25-62-11-750-010 O. Digital Message Verification – Item 5g 1) Set the 453-1000 ELT Test Set (ETS) beacon reader to receive and decode the ELT digital message.

  • Page 33: Installed Transmitter Test - Item 6

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) SUBTASK 25-62-11-750-012 Q. Installed Transmitter Test – Item 6 CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW THE DURATION OF THIS TEST TO EXCEED 5 SECONDS. THE ELT WILL TRANSMIT A 406 MHZ SIGNAL AFTER THE ELT IS ACTIVATED FOR APPROXIMATELY 47 SECONDS.

  • Page 34: Fault Isolation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) TASK 25-62-11-810-801 3. Fault Isolation SUBTASK 25-62-11-810-001 A. Self-Test Error Troubleshooting Guidelines 1) Table 6 describes the ELT self-test LED error codes (i.e., flash codes), their probable causes, and possible solutions.

  • Page 35: Elt Troubleshooting Guidelines

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) Table 6 ELT Self-Test Error Codes Troubleshooting Guide SUBTASK 25-62-11-810-002 B. ELT Troubleshooting Guidelines 1) Table 7 provides ELT troubleshooting guidelines for installation and operational issues.

  • Page 36: Removal

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) REMOVAL TASK 25-62-11-010-801 1. ELT SUBTASK 25-62-11-010-001 A. ELT Removal 1) See Figure 12. Figure 12 ELT Removal Sequence 2) Loosen the mounting frame cap thumbscrews.

  • Page 37: Battery

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) TASK 25-62-11-050-801 2. Battery SUBTASK 25-62-11-050-001 A. Battery Pack Removal CAUTION: THE BATTERY PACK CONTAINS ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE (ESD) COMPONENTS AND IT MUST BE HANDLED WITH CARE. IF POSSIBLE, WEAR A GROUNDED WRIST STRAP WHEN HANDLING THE BATTERY PACK DURING INSTALLATION ACTIVITIES.

  • Page 38: Material Or Equipment Return

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) TASK 25-62-11-500-801 3. Material or Equipment Return SUBTASK 25-62-11-510-001 A. Shipment Information 1) If any material or equipment is to be returned to the factory, under warranty or otherwise, ACR...

  • Page 39: Installation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) INSTALLATION TASK 25-62-11-410-801 1. Regulatory Requirements and Guidelines SUBTASK 25-62-11-990-001 A. For US Registered aircraft: WARNING: FAILURE TO REGISTER THIS ELT WITH NOAA BEFORE INSTALLATION COULD RESULT IN A MONETARY FORFEITURE BEING ISSUED TO THE OWNER.

  • Page 40: Other Countries

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) 1) All installations must be performed in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR) Part V, Chapter 551, Paragraph 551.104. SUBTASK 25-62-11-990-004 E. Other Countries 1) Installations in aircraft outside of the United States and Canada, must be performed in accordance with applicable regulatory authority rules and regulations.

  • Page 41: Mounting Tray

    1) Select a suitable location for the ELT mounting tray. See Figure 14. Refer to these dimensions when determining mounting location. Figure 14 C406-2 Series ELT Outline and Dimensions 2) Locate the mounting tray such that the ELT mounting frame cap has at least 5 inches (127 mm) of clearance for installation and removal.

  • Page 42: Installation

    SUBTASK 25-62-11-990-001 A. Selection 1) Use only antennas approved for use with the C406-2 Series ELT. The ELT will not work properly without being connected to an antenna for which it was designed. 2) Verify the antenna selected matches the requirements of the specific installation. Considerations include aircraft maximum rated speed, location restrictions, and any other considerations specific to the installation.

  • Page 43: Location

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) SUBTASK 25-62-11-450-001 B. Location 1) Select a suitable location for the antenna. a) Place the antenna in a location where the antenna can be installed within 15° of vertical and with at least 30 inches (762 mm) of clearance from other antennas, particularly VHF, in accordance with RTCA/DO-204, §...

  • Page 44: Figure 16 Rod Antenna 110-320 And Blade Antenna 110-328-01 Outlines And Dimensions

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) Figure 16 Rod Antenna 110-320 and Blade Antenna 110-328-01 Outlines and Dimensions 25-62-11 570-5000 Rev. U Company Confidential Page 44 of 66...

  • Page 45: Figure 17 Blade Antennas 110-333 And 110-337 Outlines And Dimensions

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) Figure 17 Blade Antennas 110-333 and 110-337 Outlines and Dimensions 25-62-11 570-5000 Rev. U Company Confidential Page 45 of 66...

  • Page 46: Remote Switch

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) Figure 18 Blade Antenna 110-337-11 Outline and Dimensions TASK 25-62-11-450-803 4. Remote Switch SUBTASK 25-62-11-450-001 A. Location NOTE: This procedure is applicable to the most commonly used remote switch (345-6196- 04).

  • Page 47: Installation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) SUBTASK 25-62-11-450-002 B. Installation 1) Mark the cutout on the cockpit panel. See Figure 19 on page 46. 2) Fit the switch assembly into the cutout and mark the four screw holes, then remove the switch.

  • Page 48: Wiring

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) 2) Install the buzzer in the bracket. a) Remove the panel mounting nut and insert the buzzer in the bracket. b) Install the panel mounting nut and tighten it securely.

  • Page 49: Remote Switch Harness Fabrication

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) SUBTASK 25-62-11-450-001 B. Remote Switch Harness Fabrication 1) See Figure 21. Figure 21 Remote Switch Harness Arrangement 2) Fabricate a 5-wire harness long enough to reach from the ELT to the cockpit remote switch, allowing enough slack to provide a drip loop at the ELT end and a service loop at the cockpit remote switch end.

  • Page 50: Figure 22 Remote Switch Harness Wiring Diagram

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) Figure 22 Remote Switch Harness Wiring Diagram 4) Fabricate two wires of sufficient length to reach from the harness ELT receptacle to the buzzer.

  • Page 51: Elt 12-Pin Receptacle Installation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) SUBTASK 25-62-11-450-002 C. ELT 12-Pin Receptacle Installation 1) Feed the harness wires on the ELT end through the mounting frame cap assembly (452- 5052). See Figure 23 on page 51.

  • Page 52: Cockpit Remote Switch 9-Pin Plug Installation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) SUBTASK 25-62-11-450-003 D. Cockpit Remote Switch 9-Pin Plug Installation 1) Insert the wiring pins in the 151-5009 Molex 9-pin cockpit remote switch plug. See Figure 22 on page a) Insert each harness female pin into the plug.

  • Page 53: Airframe Ground Connections

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) SUBTASK 25-62-11-450-008 I. Airframe Ground Connections 1) Connect the ground wires to the airframe in accordance with the aircraft manufacturer’s written instructions or as described in AC 43.13-1, Chapter 11, § 15, as applicable. See Figure 22 on page 50.

  • Page 54: Harness Elt Receptacle Sealing

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) 5) Install the protective top cover assembly (452-3052) on the ELT by fitting the cover locking slots over the locking ears on the ELT.

  • Page 55: Installation Documentation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) SUBTASK 25-62-11-410-002 C. Installation Documentation 1) Make appropriate logbook (i.e., aircraft records) entries and submit FAA Form 337, along with any supporting data required by the FAA for approval of the installation, as applicable.

  • Page 56: New Battery Installation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) 6) Connect the power harness 2-pin connector to the recessed connector inside the ELT body. 7) Reset the ELT by toggling the ELT local control switch to “ON” and back to “OFF” after 1-2 seconds.

  • Page 57: Helicopter Installations - Special Considerations

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) 6) Enter the pertinent battery replacement information in the logbook (i.e., aircraft records) and fill out any other required documentation. TASK 25-62-11-410-803 9. Helicopter Installations - Special Considerations SUBTASK 25-62-11-990-001 A.

  • Page 58: Orientation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) SUBTASK 25-62-11-410-001 C. Orientation 1) Mount the C406-2HM ELT parallel to the waterline of the fuselage, along the longitudinal axis, with the direction-of-flight arrow on the ELT pointing forward. See Figure 28.

  • Page 59: Appendix A - Elt Registration

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) APPENDIX A – ELT REGISTRATION TASK 25-62-11-990-801 1. Background Information SUBTASK 25-62-11-990-001 A. Hex ID Code 1) Each 406 MHz ELT is programmed with a unique hex ID code (i.e., registration code) that is transmitted to the SAR satellite system.

  • Page 60: Where To Register

    2) Specific registration web sites and information may be found at: a) The Artex products web site at www.acrartex.com, which has links to on-line registration sites and also a link to registration forms and instructions for a number of countries.

  • Page 61: Illustrated Parts List

    SUBTASK 25-62-11-990-001 A. Ordering Information 1) Approved parts may be ordered from ACR Electronics, or any authorized dealer. CONTACT INFORMATION Sales, ACR Electronics, Inc / Artex Products 5757 Ravenswood Rd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-6645, USA Phone: (954) 981-3333 Fax: (954) 983-5087 25-62-11 570-5000 Rev.

  • Page 62: Explanation Of Detailed Parts List Entries

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) TASK 25-62-11-990-803 3. Explanation of Detailed Parts List Entries SUBTASK 25-62-11-990-001 A. Fig # & Item Column 1) The first number at the top of the column is the figure number of the corresponding illustration.

  • Page 63: Upa (Units Per Assembly) Column

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) 4) The terms defined below are used when applicable to indicate the interchangeability of parts. TERM ABBREVIATION DEFINITION Alternate The listed part is alternate to, and...

  • Page 64: Detailed Parts List

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) TASK 25-62-11-990-804 4. Detailed Parts List Figure 29 C406-2 Series ELT Main Assembly and Installation FIG # ITEM PART # 1234 NOMENCLATURE 452-3052 Protective Top Cover Assembly...

  • Page 65: Figure 30 Electrical Components

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) Figure 30 Electrical Components FIG # ITEM PART # 1234 NOMENCLATURE 345-6196-04 Switch, Cockpit Remote ATTACHING PARTS – 201-0408 Screw, PHP 4-40 x 1/4” SS –...

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    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL C406-2 (453-5000), C406-2HM (453-5001) Figure 31 Antennas FIG # ITEM PART # 1234 NOMENCLATURE 110-320 Antenna, Tri-Band Rod (Dual Input) 110-328-01 Antenna, 406 Blade (Dual Input) 110-333 Antenna, Tri-Band Blade, White (Dual Input)

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