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ARTEX ELT 345Emergency Locator TransmitterDescription, Operation, Installation and Maintenance ManualY1-03-0282 Rev. HPage 1 of 57ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC.5757 Ravenswood Rd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312www.acrartex.com
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC.DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880)This manual includes data for the following equipment:ComponentLabeled Part No.Purchase Part No.Emergency Locator TransmitterA3-06-288081002-Wire Remote SwitchA3-06-27598304Mounting TrayA3-06-28828323Installation Kit455-7423455-7423Antenna w/Coax (black)A3-06-2892-18324 in kitCable, Coaxial, BNC to BNC, 6 ft611-6013-04611-6013-04ELT 345 Kit81028102Battery Pack, LiMnO2A3-06-28838322External Buzzer452-6505452-6505PROPRIETARY INFORMATIONThis document contains proprietary information and such information may not be disclosed to others for any purpose,nor used for manufacturing purposes without written permission from ACR Electronics, Inc. (ACR).Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. ACR Electronics, Inc. makes no warranty, expressed orimplied, with regard to this manual, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for aparticular purpose, and non-infringement. In addition, ACR Electronics, Inc. makes no warranty with regard to thedocumentation or data contained herein. ACR Electronics, Inc. is not liable in the event of incidentals, special,consequential, or any other damages in connection with or arising from furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.Reproduction of this publication or any portion thereof by any means is prohibited. For further information contactSales, ACR Electronics, Inc., 5757 Ravenswood Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-6603. Telephone (954) 981-3333.AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONSThe Airworthiness limitations section is FAA approved and specifies inspections and other maintenance required under14 CFR§ 43.16 and 91.403, unless an alternative program has been approved.IMPORTANT NOTICEACR Electronics, Inc. will be responsible for full distribution and revisions of ICA’s (Instructions for ContinuedAirworthiness). For inquiries regarding the content and currency of this manual, contact ACR Electronics, Inc., 5757Ravenswood Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-6603. Telephone (954) 981-3333.Y1-03-0282 Rev. HCompany ConfidentialPage 2 of 57
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC.DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880)TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS . 3LIST OF ACRONYMS, ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS. 6LIST OF FIGURES . 8INTRODUCTION . 111.Manual Usage . 11A. General . 11B.Application . 112.Model Description . 12A. ELT 345 . 123.Approvals . 12A. ELT. 12B.Battery . 12C. RTCA DO-160G Compliance. 134.Frequency Allocation . 14A. Application . 14B.Discussion . 145.References . 14A. Regulatory Documents . 14B.Other Documents . 15DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION . 161.Description . 16A. Functional Overview . 16B.System Components . 172.Operation. 19A. Overview . 19B.Normal Operation . 19C. Manual Activation . 19D. ELT Reset . 20E.Functional Check . 203.Specifications . 20A. Environmental and Physical . 20B.Electrical . 21C. Antenna . 22TEST AND FAULT ISOLATION . 231.Inspection and Test Regulatory Requirements . 23A. United States . 23B.Canada . 23C. Other Countries . 232.Inspection and Test Procedures . 24A. Checklist . 24B.Preparation . 24C. Coax Cable and Wiring Connections Inspection – Item 1 . 24D. Mounting Tray and Hardware Inspection – Item 2 . 24Y1-03-0282 Rev. HCompany ConfidentialPage 3 of 57
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC.DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880)E.Battery Pack Inspection – Item 3 . 25F.G-Switch Functional Check – Item 4 . 25G. Performance Test Setup . 26H. 121.5 MHz Frequency Measurement and Audio Modulation Check– Items 5a and 5b . 26I.121.5 MHz Power Output Measurement – Item 5c . 27J.406 MHz Frequency Measurement – Item 5d . 27K.406 MHz Power Output Measurement – Item 5e. 27L. Current Draw Test – Item 5f . 27M. Digital Message Verification – Item 5g . 28N. ELT Reset Check – Item 5h . 29O. Installed Transmitter / Antenna Test – Item 6 . 29P.Antenna Test – Item 7 . 30Q. Inspection and Test Documentation – Item 8 . 303.Fault Isolation . 30A. Self-Test . 30B.Troubleshooting . 32REMOVAL . 331.ELT. 33A. ELT Removal . 332.Battery . 34A. Battery Removal . 343.Material or Equipment Return . 35A. Shipment Information . 35B.Return Material Authorization . 35INSTALLATION . 361.Regulatory Requirements and Guidelines . 36A. For US Registered aircraft: . 36B.TSO C126b, Paragraph D . 36C. FAA . 36D. Canada . 36E.Other Countries . 36F.RTCA . 372.Mounting Tray . 38A. Location . 38B.Installation . 403.Antenna . 41A. General . 41B.Location . 41C. Installation General Info . 414.Remote Switch . 42A. Location . 42B.Installation . 425.Buzzer . 43A. Location . 43B.Installation . 436.Wiring. 44A. General Considerations and Recommendations . 44B.Remote Switch Harness Fabrication . 45Y1-03-0282 Rev. HCompany ConfidentialPage 4 of 57
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC.DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880)C.D.E.F.G.H.ELT D-Sub Plug Installation . 47Cockpit Remote Switch 9-Pin Plug Installation . 48Antenna Connection . 48Airframe Ground Connections . 48ELT Programming . 48RS-232 Acceptable Nav Data . 497.ELTA.B.C.Installation and Test . 49Installation . 49Harness ELT D-Sub Plug Sealing . 50Installation Documentation . 508.Battery Pack Installation . 50A. Battery Installation and Reinstallation . 50ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST . 521.Introduction . 52A. Purpose . 52B.IPL Usage Guide . 522.Manufacturer Name and Address . 52A. Ordering Information . 52APPENDIX A – ELT REGISTRATION . 561.Background Information . 56A. Hex ID Code (15-Hex ID) . 562.Registration . 56A. Responsibility . 56B.Required Information . 56C. Registration Information Resources . 56D. Where to Register . 56Y1-03-0282 Rev. HCompany ConfidentialPage 5 of 57
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC.DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880)LIST OF ACRONYMS, ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONSTermACDefinitionAdvisory Circular – Federal Aviation Administration (USA) bulletin with special information.For the purposes of this document, the acronym AC does not refer to electrical alternatingcurrent.AWGAmerican Wire Gauge - An electrical wire diameter standard. Look for this acronym in frontof or following a wire size number.BNC CONNECTORA coax cable connector having 50Ω impedance and used for RF signal connections.CARCanadian Aviation Regulations – The rules and regulations governing the manufacture,certification, operation, maintenance and alteration of aircraft in Canada.CFRCode of Federal Regulations – The general and permanent rules published in the FederalRegister by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. Title 14,“Aeronautics and Space”, contains the FARs.CONTAINERThe term “Container”, within the context of this document, refers to a device designed tosuppress RF signals, such that the broadcast of an ELT placed in the container cannotreach the SAR satellite system.COSPAS-SARSATThe international search and rescue consortium, that governs the internationalsatellite-based search and rescue distress alert detection and information distributionsystem. For a complete description, go to the official web site for the InternationalCOSPAS-SARSAT Program, http://www.cospas-sarsat.int/en/D-SUB RECEPTACLED-type (shaped), subminiature connectors – connector for low voltage/current signals andelectrical currents.DERDesignated Engineering Representative – An individual qualified and designated by theFAA to approve, or recommend approval, of technical data to the FAA.DRIP LOOPExtra wire length used to form a U-shaped bend in a wire or cable. Water or other fluids willflow down to the bottom of the loop and drip off. Electrical connections are made at the topof the loop.ELTEmergency Locator Transmitter – ELTs are installed on aircraft and used to sendemergency signals to the SAR satellite system. The word “Beacon” is associated with thesedevices.EMIElectromagnetic Interference – An undesirable disturbance that affects an electrical circuitdue to either electromagnetic conduction or electromagnetic radiation emitted from anexternal source; also called radio frequency interference or RFI.EUROCAEEuropean Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment – EUROCAE documents is widelyreferenced as a means of compliance to European Technical Standard Orders (ETSOs) andother regulatory documents.FAAFederal Aviation Administration – The United States government agency for aircraft safetyand regulation.FARFederal Aviation Regulations – The rules and regulations governing the manufacture,certification, operation, maintenance, repair and alteration of aircraft in the United States.FORM 337FAA Form 337 is required when a major repair and/or major alteration is performed on anaircraft. Refer to FAR, Part 43, Appendix A and the definitions of Major Repair/Alterationcontained in FAR, Part 1, for guidance.FSDOFlight Standards District Office – FAA district offices responsible for aircraft certification,operation, maintenance and modification issues, approvals and enforcement.Y1-03-0282 Rev. HCompany ConfidentialPage 6 of 57
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC.DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880)G-SWITCHVelocity switch that detects sudden deceleration and is used to automatically activate anELT; may also be referred to as a “crash sensor”.LEDLight Emitting Diode – Semiconductor device that emits light when current is passedthrough it. Usually used as a status or warning indicator.MILThe three-letter acronym that stands for “Military” and precedes military specifications andstandards numbers (e.g., MIL-W-XXXX would indicate a wire specification andMIL-STD-XXXX would indicate a standard).P/NPart Number – Refers to an ACR part number, unless otherwise noted.PLUGThe term “Plug”, within the context of this document, refers to the male half of an electricalconnector.RECEPTACLEThe term “Receptacle”, within the context of this document, refers to the female half of anelectrical connector.RFRadio Frequency – The range of electromagnetic radiation that constitutes the radiospectrum and corresponds to the frequency of alternating current electrical signals used toproduce and detect radio waves.RTCARadio Technical Commission for Aeronautics – Organization that makes recommendationsfor airworthiness; refer to http://www.rtca.org/aboutrtca.asp for more information.RTVA rubbery silicon-based adhesive typically used to prevent vibration problems and waterintrusion.SARSearch and RescueSCREEN ROOMRefers to a room designed to block RF signals, such that the broadcast of an ELT placed inthe screen room cannot reach the SAR satellite system.SERVICE LOOPA length of wire or cable at the connection point, of sufficient length to allow a componentto be withdrawn from its mounting position and disconnected from its associated wiring.TETHERA cord or similar device that anchors something movable to a stationary point or anchorstwo items together, such that they cannot become separated beyond the length of thetether.TSOTechnical Standard Order – A TSO is a minimum performance standard issued by the FAAfor specified materials, parts, and appliances used on civil aircraft.UTCCoordinated Universal Time – A time standard based on International Atomic Time. UTC isthe time system used in aviation and is often associated with Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)and/or “Zulu” time.VHFVery High Frequency – The 30 MHz to 300 MHz radio frequency band.VSWRVoltage Standing Wave Ratio – The ratio of the amplitude of a partial standing wave at anantinode (maximum) to the amplitude at an adjacent node (minimum), in an electricaltransmission line. An ideal transmission line would have a VSWR of 1:1.Y1-03-0282 Rev. HCompany ConfidentialPage 7 of 57
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC.DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880)LIST OF FIGURESFigure 1 ARTEX ELT 345 Beacon and Mounting Tray . 17Figure 2 Remote Switch Front View . 17Figure 3 Buzzer . 18Figure 4 Battery Pack Assembly . 18Figure 5 Antennas . 18Figure 6 Performance Test Setup . 26Figure 7 Current Draw Test Setup . 28Figure 8 Short & Long 406 MHz Message Examples . 29Figure 9 ELT Removal Sequence . 33Figure 10 Battery Pack Removal . 34Figure 11 ARTEX ELT 345 Outline & Dimensions . 38Figure 12 ELT 345 Metal Strap Minimum Clearance Dimensions . 39Figure 13 Typical Mounting Tray Installation . 40Figure 14 A3-06-2892-1 Antenna Outlines and Dimensions . 42Figure 15 Remote Switch Outline and Dimensions . 42Figure 16 Buzzer Outline and Dimensions . 43Figure 17 Typical 2-Wire Installation for Unshielded Harness . 44Figure 18 Typical 2-Wire Installation for Shielded Harness . 45Figure 19 Remote Switch Harness Arrangement . 46Figure 20 Harness Plug Assembly . 48Figure 21 ELT Installation Sequence . 49Figure 22 Battery Pack Installation . 50Figure 23 ELT 345 Main Assembly and Installation. 53Figure 24 Harness Components . 54Figure 25 Antennas . 55Y1-03-0282 Rev. HCompany ConfidentialPage 8 of 57
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC.DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880)RECORD OF REVISIONSREVISIONCHANGEDATEAW/I 05-EN-05Aug 06/15BECO 16144Sept 15/15CECO 16240Jan 19/16DECO 16376May 9/16EECO 16385Jun 15/16FECO 16545Dec 7/16GECO 16575Jan 18/17HECO 16714Jul 20/17Y1-03-0282 Rev. HREVISIONCompany ConfidentialCHANGEDATEPage 9 of 57
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ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC.DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880)INTRODUCTION1. Manual UsageA. General1) This manual describes the operation, installation and maintenance of the ARTEX ELT 345 emergency locatortransmitter (ELT). The information is provided to ensure initial and continued airworthiness. Informationpresented in this manual is accurate at the time of printing, but is subject to change. Refer to the ARTEX website at www.acrartex.com for the latest information and any updates to this manual.2) Information on the COSPAS-SARSAT emergency locator beacon registration requirements and procedures isprovided in Appendix A – ELT Registration on page 56.3) ACR Electronics, Inc. reserves the right to add approved components to the ELT system; including but notlimited to antennas, remote switches and coaxial cables. These changes are approved as “minor changes”pursuant to FAR 21, Subpart O for
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) Y1-03-0282 Rev. H Company Confidential Page 7 of 57 G-SWITCH Velocity switch that detects sudden deceleration and is used to automatically activate an ELT; may also be referred to as a "crash sensor". LED Light Emitting Diode - Semiconductor device that .
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The ME406 or ME406HM ELT described in this manual was designed, tested and certified as a complete system including the following components: ELT Transmitter w/ integral battery ELT Mounting Tray ELT Antenna ELT Remote Switch Only Artex approved system components may be used for a TSO approved system. Page 1 of 60
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