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PIPER CHEROKEE WARRIOR SERVICE MANUAL
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C O M M U N I C ATIONS COMPONENTS CORPORATION EMERGENCY LOCAT O R
T R A N SMITTER.
12-6.
DESCRIPTION.
The electrical power for the ELT transmitter is totally supplied by its own self-contained battery.
Aircraft power is required to shut off transmitter with the remote switch. For portable use, the ELT can be easi-
ly removed from its mounting in the aircraft. The battery must be replaced if the transmitter has been used in
an emergency situation or if accumulated test time exceeds one hour. The replacement date is marked on the
transmitter label.
12-7.
BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Refer to Figure 12-3)
Inspect external whip antenna for damage. Do not bend whip.
Any sharply bent or kinked whip must be replaced. Antenna
damage will cause structural failure of whip in-flight
The ELT is located on the right side of the airplane tail section, ahead of the stabilator. (Refer to
Figure 12-3.)
a. Remove the access plate on the right side of fuselage aft of sta. 228.30.
b. Rotate the ON/ARM/OFF switch to the OFF position.
c. Disconnect the antenna coax cable (twist left, then pull outward).
d. Disconnect the harness to the pilot's remote switch.
e. Remove the forward mounting bracket by pulling the black plastic knob out. Remove the trans-
mitter from the airplane.
f. Remove the six Phillips-head screws securing the transmitter cover. Remove the cover.
g. Lift out the old battery pack.
h. Copy the expiration date on the new battery into the space provided on the external ELT name and
date plate.
i.
Disconnect and replace with a new battery pack. The nylon battery connector is a friction fit and
is easily removed by pulling on the exposed end.
j.
Insert transmitter into airplane and fit into place. Replace mounting bracket by pushing the black
plastic knob into place.
k. Reconnect the pilot's remote switch harness and the antenna coax cable to the transmitter.
l.
Set the ON/ARM/OFF switch to the ARM position.
Test unit operation before installing access panel. (Refer to
paragraph 12-8.)
m. Install the access plate.
n. Write entry in aircraft logbook, include new battery run out date.
Revised: February 28, 1995
CAUTION
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