Piper ARCHER III Pilot Operating Handbook page 253

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7.39 EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER (continued)
ARTEX ELT 1000 OPERATION (continued)
The transmjtter can be activated manually at any time by placing either the
remote switch or the EL T switch to the ON position.
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The
ARTEX EL T
the unit has not been activated. Check by selecting 121.50 MHz on an operating
receiver. If a downward sweeping audio tone is heard the ELT may have been
activated. Set the remote switch to ON. If there is no change in the volume of the
signal, your rurplane's ELT is probably transmjtting. Setting the remote switch
back to ARM/OFF will automatically reset the ELT and should stop the signal
being received on 121.50 MHz.
7.41 FLAP POSITION SENSOR (OPTIONAL)
An optional flap position sensor installation is a v ailahle.
The flap position sensor provides flap position input to the central mruntenance
computer (optional) or GFC 700 (optional). The central mruntenance computer
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provides dataJogging capabilities for monitoring various parameters. The GFC
700 utilizes the flap position sensor input to enhance pitch trim response. The
flap position input is not displayed to the pi lot.
The flap position input consists of four (4) switches mounted on a bracket
over the flap tube. The switches are activated as the flaps are rrused and lowered
by a cam mounted to the flap torque tube.
ISSUED: December 22, 2017
A monthly functional check is recommended
to verify operational status of the ELT. Prior Lo
testing, the aircraft must be located to receive GPS
signals with aviorucs on. Withln the first 5 minutes
after the hour, select the cockpit remote switch to
the test position for ~ I second and then return
to the ARM/OFF position. The remote switch
LED light and buzzer should then activate for ~
2 seconds. If the 2 second LED light and buzzer
indication is not received, refer to the ARTEX
ELT 1000 mruntenance manual.
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