ARTEX B406-4 - Page 7

ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
B406-4 (453-5004)
Page 7 of 70
25-62-03
2. Inspection and Test Procedures .................................................................................................... 27
A. Checklist .............................................................................................................................. 27
B. Preparation .......................................................................................................................... 28
C. Coax Cables and Wiring Connections Inspection – Item 1 ....................................................... 28
D. Mounting Tray and Hardware Inspection – Item 2 ................................................................. 28
E. Battery Pack Inspection – Item 3 .......................................................................................... 28
F. G-Switch Functional Check – Item 4a .................................................................................... 29
G. G-Switch Functional Check (Helicopter Models Only)– Item 4b ................................................ 29
H. Performance Testing Setup ................................................................................................... 30
I. 121.5 MHz Frequency Measurement – Item 5a ...................................................................... 31
J. Audio Modulation Check – Item 5b ........................................................................................ 31
K. 121.5/243.0 MHz Power Output Measurement – Item 5c ........................................................ 31
L. 406 MHz Frequency Measurement – Item 5d ......................................................................... 31
M. 406 MHz Power Output Measurement – Item 5e .................................................................... 32
N. Current Draw Test – Item 5f ................................................................................................. 32
O. Digital Message Verification – Item 5g ................................................................................... 33
P. ELT Reset Check – Item 5h .................................................................................................. 34
Q. Installed Transmitter Test – Item 6 ....................................................................................... 34
R. Antenna Test – Item 7 ......................................................................................................... 35
S. Inspection and Test Documentation – Item 8 ........................................................................ 35
3. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 36
A. Self-Test Error Troubleshooting Guidelines ............................................................................ 36
B. ELT Troubleshooting Guidelines ............................................................................................ 38
REMOVAL ............................................................................................................................................... 39
1. ELT ............................................................................................................................................. 39
A. ELT Removal ....................................................................................................................... 39
2. Battery ........................................................................................................................................ 40
A. Battery Pack Removal .......................................................................................................... 40
3. Material or Equipment Return ....................................................................................................... 41
A. Shipment Information .......................................................................................................... 41
B. Return Material Authorization................................................................................................ 41
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................... 42
1. Regulatory Requirements and Guidelines ....................................................................................... 42
A. For US Registered aircraft: ................................................................................................... 42
B. TSO C126, Paragraph D ....................................................................................................... 42
C. FAA ..................................................................................................................................... 42
D. Canada ................................................................................................................................ 43
E. Other Countries ................................................................................................................... 43
F. RTCA................................................................................................................................... 43
2. Mounting Tray ............................................................................................................................. 44
A. Location .............................................................................................................................. 44
B. Installation .......................................................................................................................... 45
3. Antenna ...................................................................................................................................... 46
A. Selection ............................................................................................................................. 46
B. Location .............................................................................................................................. 46
C. Installation .......................................................................................................................... 46
4. Remote Switch Panel .................................................................................................................... 50
A. Location .............................................................................................................................. 50
B. Installation .......................................................................................................................... 50