Cessna 177 SERIES Service Manual

NOTE
16-101A. "G" SWITCH
OPERATIONAL
CHECK.
a.
Remove emergency
locator beacon trana-
Transmitter
equipped with
the C589511-0105
mitter
from aircraft
in accordance
with paragraph
16-100.
battery pack can
only be replaced
with another
b.
While holding
transmitter in
one hand, sharply
C589511-0105
battery
pack.
strike
the end of the
case in the direction
of activa-
tion, indicated on
the case of the transmitter.
a. After the transmitter
has been removed from
1.
Verify that the G switch
has been actuated.
the aircraft
in accordance with
paragraph 16-100,
c. Reset the G switch.
place
transmitter
switch in the
OFF position.
d.
Reinstall transmitter
in
aircraft in accordance
with
b. Remove the four screws attaching
the cover to paragraph
16-100.
the case and then remove
the cover to gain
access to
the battery pack.
c. Disconnect the battery pack electrical connector
and remove battery pack.
d. Place new battery pack in the transmitter with -- C589511-0103 TRANSMITTER
four batteries
as shown in the
case in figure 16-100.
e.
Connect the
electrical
connector
as shown
in fig-
ure
16-18.
NOTE
Before installing
the C589511-0105
pack,
check
to ensure that
its voltage is
7.5
volts
or
greater.
f. Replace
the transmitter cover
on the unit, and
pressing the
cover and unit
together, attach
cover with
four
Nylok
Patch
screws.
g. Stamp
the new replacement
date on the
outside
of the ELT.
The date should be noted
on the switching
nameplate on the side of the unit as well as on the
instruction
nameplate on
top of the unit.C851
5 B
Y
C58551-0 05 BATTERY PACK
WARNING
The battery
pack has pressurized
contents.
Do
not recharge, short, or
dispose of in fire.
Figure
16-18. Battery Pack
Installations
16-102.
TROUBLESHOOTING.
Should your Emer-
CAUTION
gency
Locator Transmitter
fail the 100 Hours
per-
formance
checks,
it is possible
to a limited
degree
to isolate the fault to
a particular area of
the equip-
Be sure to enter
the new battery
pack expira-
ment.
In performing
the following
trouble shooting
tion
date in the aircraft records.
It is also
procedures
to test peak effective radiated
power,
recommended this date be placed
in your ELT you will be able to determine
if battery replacement
Owners
Manual for quick reference.
is necessary, or
if your unit should be returned
to
your dealer for repair.
Change
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Cessna 177 SERIES Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Cessna
Engine Type	Piston
Wingspan	35 ft 6 in (10.82 m)
Seating Capacity	4
Number Built	4, 295
Engine	Lycoming O-360
Horsepower	180 hp
Maximum Takeoff Weight	2, 500 lb (1, 134 kg)