This manual constitutes supporting data/documentation for installation.
See Section 3.1 of this manual (FAA Form 337) for a more detailed explanation of required documentation.
Canadian users must follow the requirements of Canadian Aviation Regulations Part V, CAR 551.104. Other countries may have different requirements.
The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards. It is the responsibility of those installing this article either on or within a specific type or class of aircraft to determine that the aircraft installation conditions are within the standards applicable to the TSO article including the integrated non-TSO function. TSO articles must have separate approval for installation in an aircraft. The article may be installed only if performed under 14 CFR part 43 or the applicable airworthiness requirements.
The ME406P 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
. Portable Antenna
Only Artex approved system components may be used for a TSO approved system.
1.3 Description
In looking to the future, Artex recognized the need for a reduced cost, 406 MHz ELT for general aviation. These beacons are gaining significance with the planned termination of 121.5 MHz satellite support after February 01, 2009. Weighing only two lbs, the ME406P is designed and manufactured as an economical, yet fully certified TSO-C126 beacon for new installations or as an upgrade for the private pilot who currently has a TSO-C91 or C91a beacon installed.
The ME406P is a type AF (automatic fixed) and AP (automatic portable) beacon. The “AP” (automatic portable) function of the ELT is as defined in RTCA/DO-204 § 1.4(b) and is intended only for operation outside of the aircraft following a crash. The ME406P is configured with an auxiliary antenna (110-775) that is stowed during flight and deployed for portable use.
The ME406P also features an additional 5 axis G-switch module that allows the ELT to be activated in any of six axes. These 5 auxiliary “G” switches are a “non-TSO function” as described in FAA Notice 8150.3. This “non-TSO” function has the following characteristics:
1. The additional 5 auxiliary “G” switches provide crash sensing in the axes other than “forward” at a nominal 12 “G” threshold which may be encountered with rotor aircraft. There is no effect on any other performance specifications, software, hardware, environmental, or qualification levels.
2. There are no additional interface requirements for the non-TSO function.
3. There are no additional installation and operating instructions or limitations, or any additional instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA), for the non-TSO function. 中国航空网 www.aero.cn 航空翻译 www.aviation.cn 本文链接地址：DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406P ELT(7)
