Textron Cessna 172R - Page 377

CESSNA
MODEL
172R
SECTION
9
-
SUPPLEMENTS
SUPPLEMENT
4
-
FAA
APPROVED
SECTION
3
EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES
Before
performing
a
forced
landing,
especially
in
remote
and
mountainous
areas,
activate the
ELT
transmitter
by positioning
the
remote
switch/annunciator
to
the
ON
position.
The
annunciator
in
center
of
the rocker
switch
should be illuminated.
Immediately
after
a
forced
landing
where
emergency
assistance
is
required,
the
ELT
should
be
utilized
as
follows:
NOTE
The
ELT
remote
switch/annunciator
system
could
be
inoperative
if
damaged
during
a
forced
landing.
If
inoperative,
the
inertia
"G"
switch
will
activate
automatically.
However,
to
turn
the
ELT
OFF
and
ON
again
requires
manual
switching
of
the
master
function
selector
switch
which is located
on
the
ELT
unit.
1.
ENSURE
ELT
ACTIVATION:
a.
Position
remote
switch/annunciator
to
the
ON
position
even
if
annunciator
light
is
already
on.
b.
If
airplane
radio
is
operable
and
can
be
safely
used
(no
threat
of fire
or
explosion),
turn
ON
and select
121.5
MHz.
If
the
ELT
can
be
heard
transmitting,
it is
working
properly.
c.
Ensure that
antenna
is
clear
of
obstructions.
NOTE
When
the
ELT
is
activated,
a
decreasing
tone
will
be
heard
before
the
typical
warbling
tone
begins.
2.
PRIOR
TO
SIGHTING
RESCUE
AIRCRAFT
-
Conserve
airplane
battery.
Do
not
activate
radio transceiver.
3.
AFTER
SIGHTING
RESCUE
AIRCRAFT
-
Position
remote
switch/annunciator
to
the
RESET
position
and release
to
the
AUTO
position
to
prevent
radio
interference.
Attempt
contact
with
rescue
aircraft
with
the
radio
transceiver
set
to
a
frequency
of
121.5
MHz.
If
no
contact
is
established,
return
the
remote
switch/annunciator
to
the
ON
position
immediately.
4.
FOLLOWING
RESCUE
-
Position
remote
switch/annunciator
to
the
AUTO
position,
terminating
emergency
transmissions.
S4-7
I
Feb
28/00
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