5. Typical Installation (United States)
5.1 Introduction to Installation.................................................................................................... 32
5.2. Special Considerations ……………………………………………………...……….……. 32
5.2.1 Unit Survivability………………………………………………..…....…..…….……. 32-33
5.2.2 Electrical Paths ………………………………………………..…………..……....……….34
5.2.3 Electrical Loading of Aircraft System................................................................................ 34
5.2.4 Antenna Placement ………………………………………..………………………..……..34
5.3 ELT Mounting....................................................................................................................... 35
5.3.1 Metal Aircraft..................................................................................................................... 35
5.3.2 Composite or Fabric Aircraft............................................................................................... 36
5.4 Antenna Mounting................................................................................................................. 37
5.4.1 Metal Aircraft................................................................................................................ 38-40
5.4.2 Composite or Fabric Aircraft.......................................................................................... 41-42
5.5 Mount Remote Switch........................................................................................................... 43
5.6 Optional Audio (“buzzer”) Installation................................................................................... 44
5.7 Aircraft Wiring........................................................................................................................ 45
5.7.1 Basic Wiring 406 ELT…………………………………………....…….…..………...…... 46
5.7.2 Basic Wiring 406 ELT with GPS………………………………................................…... 47
5.7.3 Basic Wiring 406 ELT with GPS and External Buzzer………………………….………. 48
5.7.4 Connect RF Coaxial Cable ……………………………………………………...….……. 49
6 Post Installation Testing
6.1 Self-Test................................................................................................................................ 51
6.2 Self-Test Failure Chart............................................................................................................ 51
6.3 Transmitter Test..................................................................................................................... 52
6.4 Record of Inspection …………………………………………………...…………….…….. 52
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