Emergency Locator Transmitter - Cirrus DESIGN SR20 Information Manual

Section 7
Airplane Description

Emergency Locator Transmitter

The airplane is equipped with a self-contained emergency locator
transmitter (ELT). The transmitter and antenna are installed
immediately behind the aft cabin bulkhead to the right of the airplane
centerline. The main transmitter control switch, labeled ON-OFF-
ARMED, on the transmitter is in the armed position for normal
operations. A remote switch and indicator panel is installed
immediately below the circuit breaker panel. The transmitter unit is
mounted longitudinally in the airplane in order to detect deceleration
greater than 3.5 ft/sec. If rapid deceleration is detected, the transmitter
will repeatedly transmit VHF band audio sweeps at 121.5 Mhz and
243.0 Mhz approximately 0.5 seconds apart. The transmitter and
attached portable antenna are accessible through an access at the
base of the baggage compartment bulkhead. The ELT can be
removed from the airplane and used as a personal locating device if it
is necessary to leave the airplane after an accident. Eight dated "D"
cell alkaline batteries contained within the transmitter unit power the
ELT transmitter. The batteries must be replaced at specified intervals
based upon the date appearing on the battery (refer to SR-20 Airplane
Maintenance Manual).
ELT Remote Switch and Indicator Panel
The ELT remote switch and indicator panel located immediately below
the circuit breaker panel, provides test and monitoring functions for the
ELT. The panel contains a button labeled ON, a button labeled RESET,
and a red LED (light). The red light flashes when the ELT is
transmitting. The ON button is used to test the unit in accordance with
the maintenance manual procedures. The RESET button can be used
to cancel an inadvertent transmission. A 6-volt Lithium battery
mounted in the panel powers the LED. The battery must be replaced
at regular intervals (refer to SR20 Airplane Maintenance Manual).
In the event of an accident:
1. Verify ELT operation by noting that the ELT indicator light on the
remote panel is flashing.
2. If possible, access the unit as described below and set the ELT
main transmitter control switch ON.
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Cirrus Design
P/N 13999-002 Info Manual
September 2011
SR20