Ameri-King AK-451-ELT User Manual
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SECTION II
INSTALLATION AND TEST
2.1
UNPACKING AND INSPECTING EQUIPMENT
Handle with extreme care when unpacking the equipment. Visual inspection of the
equipment for evidence of damage incurred during shipment. Any claim should be
promptly filed with the transportation company. Save the shipping container to
substantiate the claim. Retain the container and packaging material for possible
future use.
2.2
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
The ELT is designed with the installer in mind. All accessories, which are required
for complete ELT system installation, are provided, including Mounting Tray, Clamp
Holder, Coaxial Cable Assembly and Wiring Cable Assembly.
Because of the critical nature of an ELT, it is very important that the installation be
performed according to the following instructions. Installation of the ELT is
somewhat unique, as is the installation of any TSO-C126 and TSO-C91a ELT; it
requires experience in sheet metal work and avionics. Only licensed technicians
should install the ELT.
Many problems associated with the older ELTs were due to poor installation.
Therefore, duplicating a previous ELT installation with the AMERI-KING ELT may
not be acceptable.
Installations must be made by qualified personnel in accordance with FAA
regulations. Duplicating a previous installation may not be acceptable. Refer to the
Department of Transportation Regional ACO for detailed information.
Please refer to FAA AC 43.13 for guideline.
RTCA DO-182 recommends:
"All ELT system components which must survive a crash intact, should be attached to
the airframe in such a manner that the attachment system can support a 100g load ...in
the plus and minus directions of the three principal axes of the aircraft."
RTCA documents may be obtained from:
RTCA, Inc.
1828 L Street, NW
Suite 805
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 202-833-9339
Fax: 202-833-9434