ACR&Artex ME406 HM - Manual (Page 13)

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ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ME406 (453-6603), ME406HM (453-6604)
(4) ME406 Series ELT installation and maintenance in all other countries must comply with the
requirements herein and applicable national airworthiness requirements.
(5) The accessories (i.e., remote switch and antennas) addressed in this manual are the
accessories most commonly associated with the ME406 Series ELT. Other options, such as a
different remote switch configuration or a navigation interface, should be installed and
maintained in accordance with the written instructions specific to the accessory.
NOTE: Contact ACR Electronics, Inc., for optional accessories approved for use with a
ME406 Series ELT.
(6) To ensure proper operation, only parts listed in the Illustrated Parts List of this manual or
those recommended by ACR Electronics, Inc., may be used as replacement parts for the
ME406 Series ELT.
TASK 25-62-30-990-802
2. Model Descriptions
SUBTASK 25-62-30-990-001
A. ME406
(1) The ME406 is a type AF (Automatic Fixed) beacon, which transmits on 121.5 and 406 MHz.
(2) The ME406 ELT is enclosed in an impact resistant plastic casing and mounts on a tray made of
similar material.
(3) When ordered as a system, an installation kit, cockpit remote switch, coax cables, audible
buzzer, and fixed antenna are provided.
SUBTASK 25-62-30-990-002
B. ME406HM
(1) The ME406HM ELT is designed for helicopter installations and features a 5-axis G-Switch
module in addition to the primary G-switch, which is oriented to line-of-flight. This design
allows the ELT to be activated in all six axes. See Figure 1 ELT Orthogonal Axes.
(2) The ME406HM is identical to the ME406 in all other aspects.
Figure 1 ELT Orthogonal Axes
+Z
-Z
+X
-X
-Y
+Y