Piper Lance II User Manual

LANCE
II
SERVICE
MANUAL
12-4.
INTRODUCTION.
This
section
of
the
manual
contains
information
necessary
to
perform
operational
checks
of
the
Emergency
Locator
Transmitter
(ELT),
with
and
without
a
pilot's
remote
switch.
Included
are
the
appropriate
removal
and
installation
instructions
to
facilitate
battery
replacement.
12-5.
EMERGENCY
LOCATOR
TRANSMITTER.
12-6.
DESCRIPTION.
The
electrical
power
for
the
ELT
transmissions
is
totally
supplied
by
its
own
self-contained
battery.
However,
aircraft
power
is
required
to
shut
off
transmitter
with
the
remote
switch.
For
portable
use,
the
ELT
can
be
easily
removed
from
its
mounting
in
the
aircraft.
To
comply
with
FAA
regulations,
the
battery
must
be
replaced
per
TSO-C91.
The
battery
must
also
be
replaced
if
the
transmitter
has
been
used
in an
emergency
situation
or
if
accumulated
test
time
exceeds
one
hour.
The
replacement
date
is
marked
on
the
transmitter
label.
12-7.
BATTERY
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION.
(Communications
Components
Corp.)
The
ELT
is located
on
the
right
side
of
the
airplane
tail
section,
ahead
of
the
stabilator.
a.
Remove
the
access
plate
on
the
right
side
of
fuselage
aft
of
sta.
259.30.
b.
Rotate
the
ON/ARM/OFF
switch
to
the
OFF
position.
c.
Disconnect
the
antenna
coax
cable
(twist
left,
then
pull
outwards).
d.
Disconnect
the
harness
to
the
pilot's
remote
switch.
e.
Remove
the
forward
mounting
bracket
by
pulling
the
black
plastic
knob
out.
Remove
the
transmitter
from
the
airplane.
f.
Remove
the
six
Phillips-head
screws
securing
the
transmitter
cover.
Remove
the
cover.
g.
Lift
out
the
old
battery
pack.
h.
Copy
the
expiration
date
on
the
battery
into
the
space
provided
on
the
external
ELT
name
and
date
plate.
i.
Disconnect
and
replace
with
a
new
battery
pack.
The
nylon
battery
connector
is a
friction
fit and
is
easily
removed
by
pulling
on the
exposed
end.
j.
Insert
transmitter
into
airplane
and
fit
into
place.
Replace
mounting
bracket
by
pushing
the
black
plastic
knob
into
place.
k.
Reconnect
the
pilot's
remote
switch
harness
and
the
antenna
coax
cable
to
the
transmitter.
1.
Set
the
ON/ARM/OFF
switch
to
the
ARM
position.
m.
Reinstall
the
access
plate
previously
removed.
Revised:
11/1/83
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Piper Lance II Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Piper Aircraft
Max Takeoff Weight	3, 600 lb (1, 633 kg)
Crew	1
Horsepower	300 hp
Seats	6
Length	27 ft 7 in (8.41 m)
Capacity	5 passengers