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ARTEX ME406P 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
ME406 Series
Part No.
Model No.
453-6611
ME406P
25-62-31
Initial Issue JAN 05/2007
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC.
5757 Ravenswood Rd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
Page 1 of 74
MAY 28/2020
570-1700 Rev. V
Cage Code: 18560

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  • Page 1 Component Part No. Model No. Emergency Locator Transmitter 453-6611 ME406P Page 1 of 74 MAY 28/2020 25-62-31 570-1700 Rev. V Initial Issue JAN 05/2007 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 ME406P (453-6611) 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 ME406P (453-6611) RECORD OF REVISIONS REVISION CHANGE DATE REVISION CHANGE DATE RELEASE Jan 05/2007 ECO 17212 Feb 7/2020 DCN 2998 May 09/2007 ECO 17261 Apr 7/2020 DCN 3135...

  • Page 4: Service Bulletin List

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) SERVICE BULLETIN LIST SERVICE ISSUE MANUAL MANUAL SUBJECT BULLETIN NO DATE REV NO REV DATE 25-62-31 570-1700 Rev. V Company Confidential Page 4 of 74...

  • Page 5: List Of Effective

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) 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 Notices...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) 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 ME406P (453-6611) Other Countries ........................28 Inspection and Test Procedures ....................29 Checklist ..........................29 Preparation .......................... 29 Coax Cable, Wiring Connections, and Miscellaneous Inspection – Item 1 ......... 30 Mounting Tray and Hardware Inspection –...
  • Page 8 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) Buzzer ............................53 Location ..........................53 Installation .......................... 53 Wiring ............................54 General Considerations and Recommendations ..............54 Remote Switch Harness Fabrication ..................57 ELT D-Sub Plug Installation ....................58 Cockpit Remote Switch 9-Pin Plug Installation ................

  • Page 9: List Of Figures

    ME406P (453-6611) LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 ELT Orthogonal Axes ......................11 Figure 2 ME406P ELT and Mounting Tray Assembly ................19 Figure 3 Remote Switch Front View ....................20 Figure 4 Buzzer ..........................20 Figure 5 Battery Pack Assembly ......................20 Figure 6 Antennas ..........................

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Installation e) Registration Illustrated Parts List 2) In the United States, the ME406P 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 Description

    1) The ME406P is a type AF (Automatic Fixed) and type AP (Automatic Portable) beacon, which transmits on 121.5 and 406 MHz. a) When functioning as a type AF ELT, the ME406P is connected to a cockpit remote switch and a fixed antenna mounted on the exterior of the aircraft.

  • Page 12: Approvals

    CAUTION: LITHIUM BATTERY SAFETY CONCERNS INCLUDE THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE, VENTING VIOLENTLY, AND VENTING OF TOXIC GASES. 1) The lithium battery pack used on the ME406P ELT is certified under TSO C126. a) The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this battery are minimum performance standards.
  • Page 13 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) CATEGORY SECTION DESCRIPTION Temperature/Altitude 4.5.4 In-Flight Loss of Cooling Temperature Variation Humidity 7.0/8.0 Operational Shock and Crash Safety/Vibration Explosion 10.0 Waterproofness 11.0 Fluids Susceptibility 12.0 Sand and Dust 13.0...

  • Page 14: Frequency Allocations

    SUBTASK 25-62-31-990-002 B. Discussion 1) The 406 MHz transmitter frequency of the ME406P ELT was originally 406.028 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 15: List Of Acronyms, Abbreviations, And Definitions

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) TASK 25-62-31-990-805 5. List of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Definitions SUBTASK 25-62-31-990-001 Term Definition Advisory Circular – A Federal Aviation Administration (USA) bulletin with special information. For the purposes of this document, the acronym AC does not refer to electrical alternating current.
  • Page 16 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) FSDO Flight Standards District Office – FAA district offices responsible for aircraft certification, operation, maintenance, and modification issues, approvals and enforcement. G-SWITCH A velocity switch that detects sudden de-acceleration and is used to automatically activate an ELT.

  • Page 17: References

    DO-204, “Minimal Operational Performance Standards for 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT)” SUBTASK 25-62-31-990-002 B. Other Documents 1) The following documents are available on-line at the Artex products web site at www.acrartex.com, or from ACR Electronics upon request. a) 570-1000, “ELT Test Set (ETS) Operation Manual” 25-62-31 570-1700 Rev.

  • Page 18: Description And Operation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION TASK 25-62-31-870-801 1. Description SUBTASK 25-62-31-870-001 A. Functional Overview 1) The ELT automatically activates during a crash and transmits the standard sweep tone on 121.5 MHz.

  • Page 19: Components

    ME406P (453-6611) SUBTASK 25-62-31-870-002 B. Components 1) The ME406P ELT main assembly is housed in a high impact, fire resistant, polycarbonate plastic case and mounted in a tray made of similar material. See Figure 2 ME406P ELT and Mounting Tray Assembly.
  • Page 20 3) The buzzer (i.e., horn) provides an audible alert when the ELT is active. See Figure 4 Buzzer. Figure 4 Buzzer 4) The battery pack for the ME406P ELT consists of two “D” size lithium manganese dioxide cells connected in series. To prevent the cells from being charged, diodes and fuses are connected to the inline power from each cell.
  • Page 21 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) Figure 6 Antennas 25-62-31 570-1700 Rev. V Company Confidential Page 21 of 74...

  • Page 22: Operation

    Figure 7 ELT Operational Flow Diagram 2) A primary feature of the ME406P 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 12 are jumped (G-switch loop), it will activate in the event of a crash.

  • Page 23: In-Flight Operation

    SUBTASK 25-62-31-870-004 D. Portable Operation 1) See Figure 8 ME406P Portable Configuration on page 24. 2) Disconnect the antenna coax cable and remote switch harness plug. 3) Open the Velcro or metal strap, lift the front of the ELT and slide it out of the mounting tray.

  • Page 24: Elt Reset

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) Figure 8 ME406P Portable Configuration SUBTASK 25-62-31-870-005 E. ELT Reset 1) If the ELT is activated accidentally, it will need to be reset. 2) Reset the ELT from the cockpit by moving the remote switch to the “ON” position, waiting approximately one second, and then moving it back to the “ARM”...

  • Page 25: Specifications

    SUBTASK 25-62-31-870-001 A. Environmental and Physical 1) Table 2 lists the environmental and physical specifications of the ME406P ELT. NOTE: For automatic activation, the higher threshold of 4.5 ft/sec (2.3 g) 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 26: Electrical

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) SUBTASK 25-62-31-870-002 B. Electrical 1) Table 3 lists the electrical specifications of the ME406P ELT. CRITERIA PARAMETER CHARACTERISTIC 406.028 MHz, or higher ± 1 KHz Operating Frequencies 121.5 MHz...

  • Page 27: Antennas

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) SUBTASK 25-62-31-870-003 C. Antennas 1) Table 4 lists the specifications of the antennas approved for use with the ME406P ELT. CHARACTERISTIC PARAMETERS 110-338 110-773 110-775 Style...

  • Page 28: Test And Fault Isolation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) TEST AND FAULT ISOLATION TASK 25-62-31-750-801 1. Inspection and Test Regulatory Requirements SUBTASK 25-62-31-990-001 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 29: Inspection And Test Procedures

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) 2) In the absence of any inspection requirements from national regulatory authorities, operators should follow the annual inspection procedures outlined in Inspection and Test Regulatory Requirements, subsection United States above.

  • Page 30: Coax Cable, Wiring Connections, And Miscellaneous Inspection - Item 1

    3) Inspect Velcro strap in accordance with SUBTASK 25-62-31-410-001 on page 61 and replace with metal strap mounting tray assembly (Artex P/N 452-3075-1) if worn. 4) Velcro strap must be replaced with metal strap mounting tray assembly (Artex P/N 452-3075-1) under any circumstances requiring a battery replacement. These circumstances are detailed in SUBTASK 25-62-31-220-003.

  • Page 31: G-Switch Functional Check - Item 4

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) SUBTASK 25-62-31-750-001 F. G-Switch Functional Check – Item 4 CAUTION: A JUMPER IS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THIS CHECK. DUE TO THE POTENTIAL OF PHYSICAL DAMAGE IF THE JUMPER IS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, THIS STEP SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY AN EXPERIENCED TECHNICIAN/MECHANIC.

  • Page 32: 121.5 Mhz Frequency Measurement - Item 5A

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) 1) Place the ELT in a container or screen room capable of substantially attenuating RF signals, or the transmitter power output shall be connected to a suitable dummy load to minimize radiation.

  • Page 33: 406 Mhz Frequency Measurement - Item 5D

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) SUBTASK 25-62-31-750-006 K. 406 MHz Frequency Measurement – Item 5d CAUTION: POWER OUTPUT IS APPROXIMATELY 37 DB (5 WATTS). BE SURE ADEQUATE ATTENUATION IS INSERTED IN-LINE BETWEEN THE ELT ANTENNA OUTPUT AND THE MEASURING DEVICE TO PROTECT THE INPUT CIRCUITS OF THE MEASURING DEVICE.

  • Page 34: Digital Message Verification - Item 5G

    A beacon reader equivalent to the ETS may be used, provided it is capable of receiving and decoding the 406 MHz digital message. Examples of equivalent beacon readers include the IFR-4000, BT100A, and other models available. Consult documentation for the beacon tester in question and contact Artex Technical Support for further information. 25-62-31 570-1700 Rev.

  • Page 35: Elt Reset Check - Item 5H

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) NOTE: The SARTECH 453-0131 ELT tester is no longer supported and cannot properly read the latest generation of 406 MHz ELTs. 2) Activate the ELT by placing the control switch in the “ON” position.

  • Page 36: Antenna Test - Item 7

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) 4) Tune a receiver, usually the aircraft transceiver, to 121.5 MHz. NOTE: An AM radio may be used to receive the signal. Activate the ELT by placing the cockpit remote switch in the “ON” position. The LED will begin flashing continuously.

  • Page 37: Fault Isolation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) TASK 25-62-31-810-801 3. Fault Isolation SUBTASK 25-62-31-810-001 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 38 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) CODE PROBABLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Indicates there is no navigation position data present (long message protocol only) Reprogram to short message or ignore error code. 5 flash code 5-Flash ELT programmed with a long message format.

  • Page 39: Elt Troubleshooting Guidelines

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) SUBTASK 25-62-31-810-002 B. ELT Troubleshooting Guidelines 1) Table 7 provides ELT troubleshooting guidelines for installation and operational issues. SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Improper wiring Verify wiring Check for frayed insulation Verify LIGHT_ON wire.

  • Page 40: Removal

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) REMOVAL TASK 25-62-31-010-801 1. ELT SUBTASK 25-62-31-010-001 A. ELT Removal 1) See Figure 12 ELT Removal Sequence. Figure 12 ELT Removal Sequence Disconnect the antenna coax cable.
  • Page 41 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) Figure 13 Metal Strap Opening 25-62-31 570-1700 Rev. V Company Confidential Page 41 of 74...

  • Page 42: Battery

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) TASK 25-62-31-050-801 2. Battery SUBTASK 25-62-31-050-001 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 43: Material Or Equipment Return

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) TASK 25-62-31-500-801 3. Material or Equipment Return SUBTASK 25-62-31-510-001 A. Shipment Information 1) If any material or equipment is to be returned to the factory, under warranty or otherwise, ACR...

  • Page 44: Installation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) INSTALLATION TASK 25-62-31-410-801 1. Regulatory Requirements and Guidelines SUBTASK 25-62-31-990-001 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 45: Canada

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) SUBTASK 25-62-31-990-003 D. Canada 1) All installations must be performed in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR) Part V, Chapter 551, Paragraph 551.104. SUBTASK 25-62-31-990-004 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 46: Mounting Tray

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) TASK 25-62-31-450-801 2. Mounting Tray SUBTASK 25-62-31-450-001 A. Location CAUTION: MANY ORIGINAL ELT INSTALLATIONS ARE INADEQUATE AS FAR AS UNIT LOCATION AND SURFACE RIGIDITY ARE CONCERNED. BECAUSE OF THE CRITICAL FUNCTION AN ELT PERFORMS, IT IS IMPORTANT THE INSTALLATION FOLLOWS THE INSTRUCTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS HEREIN.
  • Page 47 DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) 1) Select a suitable location for the ELT mounting tray. See Figure 15 ME406P ELT Outline and Dimensions on page 47 and Figure 16 ME406P Mounting Tray Minimum Clearance Dimensions on page 48. Refer to these dimensions when determining mounting location.
  • Page 48 DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) Figure 16 ME406P Mounting Tray Minimum Clearance Dimensions 2) Mount the ELT as far aft as practical, but where it can be easily retrieved for maintenance. NOTE: Statistics show that the tail section of an airplane is likely to be less damaged during a crash;...

  • Page 49: Installation

    4) Mark the four holes needed for mounting the tray, using the tray as a pattern. The hole pattern is also illustrated in Figure 15 ME406P ELT Outline and Dimensions on page 47. 5) Drill the four mounting holes with a #19 or 4.25 mm drill.

  • Page 50: Antenna

    SUBTASK 25-62-31-990-001 A. Selection 1) Use only antennas approved for use with the ME406P 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 51 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) 1) Install a doubler plate if necessary to meet rigidity requirements. A 20 lb (9.1 kg) force applied to the antenna in all directions should not cause an appreciable distortion in the aircraft skin.

  • Page 52: Remote Switch

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) TASK 25-62-31-450-803 4. Remote Switch SUBTASK 25-62-31-450-001 A. Location NOTE: This procedure is applicable to the most commonly used remote switch (345-6196-04). If an optional switch is installed in lieu of this one, the applicable installation instructions should be consulted.

  • Page 53: Buzzer

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) TASK 25-62-31-450-804 5. Buzzer SUBTASK 25-62-31-450-001 A. Location CAUTION: PLACING THE BUZZER IN THE COCKPIT IS NOT RECOMMENDED DUE TO THE POTENTIAL FOR DISTRACTION. THE BUZZER PRODUCES A LOUD, SIREN-TYPE SOUND WHEN THE ELT IS ACTIVATED.

  • Page 54: Wiring

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) TASK 25-62-31-450-805 6. Wiring SUBTASK 25-62-31-990-001 A. General Considerations and Recommendations CAUTION: IF GROUND OR OTHER CONNECTIONS ARE BROKEN OR OTHERWISE DAMAGED, THE ELT IS STILL CAPABLE OF AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION; HOWEVER, THE COCKPIT REMOTE SWITCH MAY BE INCAPABLE OF RESETTING THE ELT AND OPERATION MAY NOT BE INDICATED ON THE REMOTE SWITCH LED.
  • Page 55 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) Figure 21 Metal Airframe Wiring Diagrams 25-62-31 570-1700 Rev. V Company Confidential Page 55 of 74...
  • Page 56 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) Figure 22 Composite Airframe Wiring Diagrams 25-62-31 570-1700 Rev. V Company Confidential Page 56 of 74...

  • Page 57: Remote Switch Harness Fabrication

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) SUBTASK 25-62-31-450-001 B. Remote Switch Harness Fabrication 1) See Figure 23 Remote Switch Harness Arrangement. Figure 23 Remote Switch Harness Arrangement 2) Fabricate a 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 58: Elt D-Sub Plug Installation

    C. ELT D-Sub Plug Installation NOTE: Artex supplies a DB15 female solder contact connector with all ME406 ELT kits. If a crimp contact connector is preferred, it is acceptable to purchase and use an alternate DB15 crimp contact connector. Ensure it conforms to MIL-C-24308 or other commercial specification to ensure performance requirements are met.

  • Page 59: Cockpit Remote Switch 9-Pin Plug Installation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) 7) Fit the plug into a housing half positioning the grommet such that it fits into the recess on the cable end of the housing, with the raised collar step against the housing inside face.

  • Page 60: Antenna Connection

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) 1) Route the remote switch harness wire bundle and breakout wiring through the airframe. 2) Route the antenna coax cable through the airframe. NOTE: A longer coax cable, up to 20 feet (6.1 m), may be fabricated if the cable provided is too short.

  • Page 61: Remote Switch Final Installation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) SUBTASK 25-62-31-450-010 K. Remote Switch Final Installation 1) Insert the harness plug into the remote switch receptacle. 2) Install the remote switch assembly in accordance with SUBTASK 25-62-31-450-002.
  • Page 62 Check strap for debris that may inhibit the strap from being fully engaged. Also check for cuts, abrasion, or any other damage to the strap. Replace mounting tray assembly with metal strap mounting tray assembly (Artex P/N 452-3075-1) if any parts are damaged or worn.

  • Page 63: Harness Elt D-Sub Plug Sealing

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) SUBTASK 25-62-31-450-001 B. Harness ELT D-Sub Plug Sealing 1) Seal the D-Sub plug at the ELT end to prevent moisture from penetrating the connection, thus preventing water from beading up and causing bridging between connector pins resulting in possible activation of the ELT.

  • Page 64: Battery Pack Installation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) TASK 25-62-31-450-806 8. Battery Pack Installation SUBTASK 25-62-31-450-001 A. Battery Reinstallation 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 65: New Battery Installation

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) 9) Turn the battery pack bottom face up to facilitate installing the screws, while securely holding the ELT and battery pack together. 10) Install the eight battery pack retaining screws and tighten until the ELT is snug against the gasket.

  • Page 66: Helicopter Installations - Special Considerations

    SUBTASK 25-62-31-990-002 B. Recommendations 1) The ME406P ELT may be used in helicopters, because it is equipped with a 5-axis G-switch module in addition to the usual primary G-switch, which is oriented to the direction of flight. See Figure 28 ELT Orthogonal Axes.

  • Page 67: Appendix A - Elt Registration

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) 2) The ELT may be oriented on any of its horizontal axes in 90° increments. NOTE: Ensure that the front of the ELT is aligned with the nose of the aircraft with no more than 5°...

  • Page 68: Registration

    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 69: Illustrated Parts List

    SUBTASK 25-62-31-990-001 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 25-62-31 570-1700 Rev.

  • Page 70: Explanation Of Detailed Parts List Entries

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) TASK 25-62-31-990-803 3. Explanation of Detailed Parts List Entries SUBTASK 25-62-31-990-001 A. Fig # & Item Column 1) The first number at the top of the column is the figure number of the corresponding illustration.

  • Page 71: Upa (Units Per Assembly) Column

    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) 3) Assemblies, subassemblies, and detail parts subject to modification, deletion, addition, or replacement by an issued service bulletin, are annotated to indicate both pre- and post-service bulletin configurations.

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    ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) TASK 25-62-31-990-804 4. Detailed Parts List Figure 29 ME406P ELT Main Assembly and Installation FIG # ITEM PART # 1234 NOMENCLATURE 453-6611 ME406P Main Assembly 452-6499 .
  • Page 73 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) Figure 30 Electrical Components FIG # ITEM PART # 1234 NOMENCLATURE 345-6196-04 Switch, Cockpit Remote ATTACHING PARTS – 201-0408 Screw, PHIL 4-40 x 1/4” SS –...
  • Page 74 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P (453-6611) Figure 31 Antennas FIG # ITEM PART # 1234 NOMENCLATURE 110-338 Antenna, Tri-Band CI317-1 (Single Input) 110-773 Antenna, 121.5/406 MHz Whip 110-775 Antenna, Portable 121.5/406 MHz –...

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