ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880)
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TEST AND FAULT ISOLATION
TASK 25-62-35-750-801
1.
Inspection and Test Regulatory Requirements
SUBTASK 25-62-35-990-001
A.
United States
1)
In accordance with FAR Part 91, Subpart C, § 91.207 (d), the ELT must be inspected within 12 calendar months
after the last inspection for:
a)
Proper installation
b)
Battery corrosion
c)
Operation of controls and crash sensor; and
d)
The presence of a sufficient signal radiated from its antenna.
2)
All maintenance shall be performed in accordance with FAR Part 43, Appendix D, which requires the following
inspections at each annual or 100-hour inspection:
a)
ELT and mount for improper installation
b)
Wiring and conduits for improper routing, insecure mounting, and obvious defects
c)
Bonding and shielding for improper installation and poor condition
d)
Antenna, including trailing antenna, for poor condition, insecure mounting, and improper operation
NOTE:
ARTEX recommends using
to ensure the ELT 345 is testing
through-the-satellite during annual inspections and initial installations.
SUBTASK 25-62-35-990-002
B.
Canada
1)
CAR Part VI, Standard 625, Appendix C, requires the ELT to be inspected at intervals not exceeding 12 months.
2)
All maintenance and testing shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of CAR Part V, Standard
571, Appendix G, which requires:
a)
Corrosion inspection
b)
Operational testing
c)
Performance testing (not to be satellite receivable, i.e. in a Faraday cage), including:
1.
Measured peak power after 3 minutes of operation
2.
Measured frequency after 3 minutes of operation
3.
Audio modulation, which shall be recognizable as a typical ELT signal
4.
Measured current draw in the ‘ARM’ (OFF) and in the ‘ON’ position, as specified by the manufacturer
5.
The automatic activation system
SUBTASK 25-62-35-990-003
C.
Other Countries
1)
For all other countries, maintenance and testing shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of
applicable national regulatory authorities and the requirements herein, as applicable. Local regulations and
requirements shall take precedence.