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PA-46-350P, MALIBU
7.39 EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER
The Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) meets the requirements of
FAR 91.52. It operates on self-contained batteries and is located in the aft
fuselage section. It is accessible through a cover on the bottom right side.
A battery replacement date is marked on the transmitter. To comply with
FAA regulations, the battery must be replaced on or before this date. The
battery must also be replaced if the transmitter has been used in an
emergency situation, if the accumulated test time exceeds one hour, or if the
unit has been inadvertently activated for an undetermined time period.
If for any reason a test transmission is
necessary, the test transmission should be
conducted only in the first five minutes of any
hour and limited to three audio sweeps. If a test
must be made at any other time, the test should
be coordinated with the nearest FAA tower or
flight service station.
ARTEX ELT OPERATION
On the ELT unit itself is a two position switch placarded ON and OFF.
The OFF position is selected when the transmitter is installed at the factory and
the switch should remain in that position whenever the unit is installed in the
airplane.
A pilots remote switch, placarded ON and ARM is located on the copilots
instrument panel to allow the transmitter to be armed or turned on from inside
the cabin. The switch is normally in ARM position. Moving the switch to ON
will activate the transmitter. A warning light located above the remote switch
will alert you when ever the ELT is activated.
Should the ELT be activated inadvertently it can be reset by either
positioning the remote switch to the ON then immediately relocating it to the
ARM position, or by setting the switch on the ELT to ON and then back to OFF.
In the event the transmitter is activated by an impact, it can be turned off
by moving the ELT switch OFF. Normal operation can then be restored by
resetting the switch to ARM. It may also be turned off and reset by positioning
the remote switch to the ON and then immediately to the ARM position.
ISSUED: FEBRUARY 23, 1999
NOTE
SECTION 7
DESCR/OPERATION
REPORT: VB-1710
7-61
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