Orientation; Figure 27. Orientation Of Elt For Helicopter Installations - ACR Electronics Cobham C406-1 Series Abbreviated Component Maintenance Manual

SUBTASK 25-62-10-410-001
C.

Orientation

(1) Mount the C406-1HM 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 27. Orientation of
ELT for Helicopter Installations".
NOTE:
(2) The ELT may be angled downward as much as 25°, if necessary.
NOTE:
(3) All other installation requirements contained herein are applicable and must be adhered to.
0° TO 25°

Figure 27. Orientation of ELT for Helicopter Installations

COBHAM AVIONICS WULFSBERG ELECTRONICS
ABBREVIATED COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
C406-1 (453-5002), C406-1HM (453-5003)
This is the orientation of the primary G-switch in the ELT.
Keep in mind, the steeper the mounting angle, the more pre-load on the primary G-
switch and the increased likelihood of "nuisance" activations.
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