Cessna 182 1978 - G Switch Operational Check

MODEL 182 & T182
SERIES SERVICE
MANUAL
gency Locator Transmitter
fail the 100 Hours perfor-
a.
Remove emergency locator
beacon transmitter
mance checks, it is possible
to a limited degree to iso- from airplane
in accordance with paragraph 16-114.
late the fault
to a particular
area of the equipment.
In
b. While
holding transmitter
in one hand,
sharply
performing
the following
trouble shooting
procedures
strike the
end of the case
in the direction
of activation,
to test peak
effective radiated power,
you will be able
indicated on
the case of the transmitter.
to determine if battery replacement
is necessary, or if 1. Verify that
the G switch has been actuated.
your unit
should be returned
to your dealer for
repair.
c. Reset the
G switch.
d. Reinstall
transmitter in airplane
in accordance
with paragraph 16-114.
TROUBLE
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY
*POWER LOW.
Low battery voltage.
1. Set
toggle switch to off.
2. Disconnect
the battery pack
from the
transmitter
and connect a
Simpson Model 260
voltmeter and
measure voltage. If
the battery
pack voltage
is 7.5 volts
or less, the battery
pack is below
specification.
Faulty
transmitter.
3.
Ifthe battery
pack voltage meets
the
specifictions in
step 2, the battery
pack is
O.K. If the
battery is O.K., check
the trans
mitter
as follow
a. Reconnect battery pck to the transmitter.
b. By means
of E.F. Johnson
105-0303-001
jackplugs and 3 inch maximum long leads, con-
nect a Sim
jack.
c. Set the
toggle switch to AUTO
and observe
the ammeter current drain. If thecurrent
drain is in the 16-2 ma range, the trans-
mitter or thecoaxial cable is faulty.
Faulty coaxial
4. Check
coaxial antenna
cable for high
antenna cable.
reins
case, the cable should be replaced.
*This test
should be carried out with the coaxial
cable provided with your unit.
Revision 3 16-69