ACR&Artex ME406 Portable ELT - Manual (Page 13)

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JUN 25/13
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ME406P (453-6611)
(4) ME406P 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 ME406P ELT. Other options, such as a
different remote switch configuration or a navigation interface device, 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
ME406P 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
ME406P ELT.
TASK 25-62-31-990-802
2. Model Description
SUBTASK 25-62-31-990-001
A. ME406P
(1) The ME406P is a type AF (Automatic Fixed) and type AP (Automatic Portable) beacon, which
transmits on 121.5 and 406 MHz.
(a) When functioning as a type AF ELT, the ME406P is connected to a cockpit remote switch
and a fixed antenna mounted on the exterior of the aircraft.
(b) When functioning as a type AP ELT, the ME406P is intended only for operation outside of
the aircraft. In this mode of operation, the ELT is configured with an auxiliary antenna,
which is stowed during flight and deployed for portable use.
(2) The ME406P 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.
Figure 1. ELT Orthogonal Axes
(3) The ME406P ELT is enclosed in an impact resistant plastic casing and mounts on a tray made
of similar material.
(4) When ordered as a system, an installation kit, cockpit remote switch, coax cable, audible
buzzer, fixed antenna, and portable antenna are provided.
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