Appendix A - Elt Registration; Background Information; Hex Id Code; Reason For Registration - ACR Electronics Cobham C406-1 Series Abbreviated Component Maintenance Manual

TASK 25-62-10-990-801

1. Background Information

SUBTASK 25-62-10-990-001
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. At a minimum, this code provides information
regarding:
(a) Unique aircraft or ELT identification,
(b) Country of origin, and
(c) Latitude and longitude position data, if equipped with a navigation interface device.
SUBTASK 25-62-10-990-002
B.

Reason for Registration

(1) ELT registration aids the Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) in determining if an actual
emergency exists by accessing a database containing the registration information, which
facilitates inquiries as to the whereabouts of the aircraft, existence of a flight plan, etc.
(a) Owner's name,
(b) Address,
(c) Telephone number,
(d) Aircraft type, and registration number.
SUBTASK 25-62-10-990-003
C.

Registration Information Resources

(1) Refer to COSPAS-SARSAT documents G.005 and S.007 for information regarding ELT
programming and registration. These documents are available at www.cospas-sarsat.org.
COBHAM AVIONICS WULFSBERG ELECTRONICS
ABBREVIATED COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
C406-1 (453-5002), C406-1HM (453-5003)
APPENDIX A – ELT REGISTRATION
25-62-10
Page 81 of 90
APR 06/10