7. Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness (ICA)
7.1 Regulations . .. …………………………………………………..……….………………. 54
7.2 Battery Service....................................................................................................................... 54
7.3 Monthly Test.......................................................................................................................... 55
7.4 Annual Test ……………………………………………….……………….………….……. 56
7.5Corrosion............................................................................................................................... 56
7.6 Battery Replacement............................................................................................................. 57
7.7 Battery Disposal..................................................................................................................... 57
7.8 Digital Message Verification………………………………………………….
…………… 57
7.9 Antenna Inspection…………………………………………………………………………. 58
7.10 G-switch Operation………………………..…………..………………………………..… 58
7.11 Records Keeping…………………………………………..……………………………… 58
8.Special Canadian Maintenance Requirements (ICA)
8.1 Performance Test................................................................................................................... 60
8.2 Frequency Test....................................................................................................................... 61
8.3 Peak Power Test..................................................................................................................... 61
8.4 Message Verification............................................................................................................. 62
8.5 Corrosion Test........................................................................................................................ 62
8.6 Battery Replacement............................................................................................................. 63
8.7 Audio Modulation................................................................................................................. 64
8.8 Current Draw......................................................................................................................... 64
8.9 Automatic Activation Systems Check.................................................................................... 64
8.10 Digital Message Verification................................................................................................ 65
8.11 Documentation of Inspection.............................................................................................. 65
8.12 Special Shipping Instructions............................................................................................... 65
9. Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness (ICA) Other Countries…………………….. 67
Appendix A Glossary of Terms............................................................................................ 68-69
Appendix B Environmental Testing.................................................................................... 70-71
Appendix C Country-Code Index…………………………….………………………….. 72-80
Appendix D Trouble Shooting Guide……………………………………...…………….. 81-82