ARTEX ME406P Instruction Manual

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MAY 28/2020
570-1700 Rev. V
Initial Issue JAN 05/2007
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC.
5757 Ravenswood Rd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
Cage Code: 18560
25-62-31
ME406 Series
Emergency Locator Transmitter
Description, Operation, Installation and Maintenance Manual
This manual includes data for the equipment that follows:
Component Part No. Model No.
Emergency Locator Transmitter 453-6611 ME406P

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NOTICES
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT PROPRIETARY.
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. ACR Electronics makes no warranty,
expressed or implied, with regard to this manual, including but not limited to any implied warranties of
merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. In addition, ACR Electronics makes no
warranty with regard to the documentation or data contained herein. ACR Electronics 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.
For further information contact Sales, ACR Electronics, 5757 Ravenswood Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312.
Telephone [phone].
AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS
The Airworthiness limitations section is FAA approved and specifies inspections and other maintenance
required under 14 CFR§ 43.16 and 91.403, unless an alternative program has been approved.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
ACR Electronics will be responsible for full distribution and revisions of ICA’s (Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness). For inquiries regarding the content and currency of this manual, contact ACR Electronics,
5757 Ravenswood Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. Telephone [phone].

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RECORD OF REVISIONS
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ECO 17212
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ECO 17261
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DCN 3135
Jul 09/2007
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ECO 17300
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DCN 3076
Sep 27/2007
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DCN 3227
May 19/2009
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DCN 3413
Mar 30/2009
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DCN 3571
Jan 12/2010
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DCA W9414
Apr 06/2010
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ECO 14756
Jul 27/2011
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ECO 14850
Mar 09/2012
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ECO 15380
May 03/2013
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ECO 15420
Jun 25/2013
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ECO 15452
Aug 20/2013
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ECO 15493
Oct 03/2013
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ECO 15830
Dec 01/2014
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ECO 16361
May 11/2016
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ECO 16495
Sept 07/2016
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ECO 16504
Dec 7/2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RECORD OF REVISIONS ............................................................................................................................3
SERVICE BULLETIN LIST ...........................................................................................................................4
LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES........................................................................................................................5
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...............................................................................................................................6
LIST OF FIGURES .....................................................................................................................................9
INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................................10
1. Manual Usage ..............................................................................................................................10
A. General ...............................................................................................................................10
B. Application .......................................................................................................................... 10
2. Model Description ........................................................................................................................11
A. ME406P...............................................................................................................................11
3. Approvals ....................................................................................................................................12
A. ME406P...............................................................................................................................12
B. Battery ................................................................................................................................ 12
C. RTCA DO-160D Compliance ..................................................................................................12
4. Frequency Allocations...................................................................................................................14
A. Application .......................................................................................................................... 14
B. Discussion ........................................................................................................................... 14
5. List of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Definitions ............................................................................15
6. References ..................................................................................................................................17
A. Regulatory Documents .........................................................................................................17
B. Other Documents................................................................................................................. 17
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION ..............................................................................................................18
1. Description ..................................................................................................................................18
A. Functional Overview ............................................................................................................. 18
B. Components ........................................................................................................................19
2. Operation ....................................................................................................................................22
A. Operational Overview ........................................................................................................... 22
B. In-Flight Operation...............................................................................................................23
C. Manual Activation................................................................................................................. 23
D. Portable Operation ...............................................................................................................23
E. ELT Reset............................................................................................................................24
F. Functional Check..................................................................................................................24
3. Specifications...............................................................................................................................25
A. Environmental and Physical ..................................................................................................25
B. Electrical ............................................................................................................................. 26
C. Antennas.............................................................................................................................27
TEST AND FAULT ISOLATION .................................................................................................................. 28
1. Inspection and Test Regulatory Requirements ...............................................................................28
A. United States ....................................................................................................................... 28
B. Canada................................................................................................................................28

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C. Other Countries ................................................................................................................... 28
2. Inspection and Test Procedures ....................................................................................................29
A. Checklist.............................................................................................................................. 29
B. Preparation..........................................................................................................................29
C. Coax Cable, Wiring Connections, and Miscellaneous Inspection –Item 1 ................................. 30
D. Mounting Tray and Hardware Inspection –Item 2 .................................................................30
E. Battery Pack Inspection –Item 3 ..........................................................................................30
F. G-Switch Functional Check –Item 4......................................................................................31
G. Performance Testing Setup...................................................................................................31
H. 121.5 MHz Frequency Measurement –Item 5a ......................................................................32
I. Audio Modulation Check –Item 5b........................................................................................32
J. 121.5 MHz Power Output Measurement –Item 5c ................................................................. 32
K. 406 MHz Frequency Measurement –Item 5d ......................................................................... 33
L. 406 MHz Power Output Measurement –Item 5e ....................................................................33
M. Current Draw Test –Item 5f.................................................................................................33
N. Digital Message Verification –Item 5g...................................................................................34
O. ELT Reset Check –Item 5h ..................................................................................................35
P. Installed Transmitter Test –Item 6 ....................................................................................... 35
Q. Antenna Test –Item 7 .........................................................................................................36
R. Inspection and Test Documentation –Item 8 ........................................................................36
3. Fault Isolation..............................................................................................................................37
A. Self-Test Error Troubleshooting Guidelines ............................................................................ 37
B. ELT Troubleshooting Guidelines ............................................................................................ 39
REMOVAL ............................................................................................................................................... 40
1. ELT .............................................................................................................................................40
A. ELT Removal ....................................................................................................................... 40
2. Battery ........................................................................................................................................42
A. Battery Pack Removal ..........................................................................................................42
3. Material or Equipment Return .......................................................................................................43
A. Shipment Information ..........................................................................................................43
B. Return Material Authorization................................................................................................43
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................... 44
1. Regulatory Requirements and Guidelines .......................................................................................44
A. For US Registered aircraft: ...................................................................................................44
B. TSO C126, Paragraph D ....................................................................................................... 44
C. FAA..................................................................................................................................... 44
D. Canada................................................................................................................................45
E. Other Countries ................................................................................................................... 45
F. RTCA...................................................................................................................................45
2. Mounting Tray .............................................................................................................................46
A. Location .............................................................................................................................. 46
B. Installation .......................................................................................................................... 49
3. Antenna ......................................................................................................................................50
A. Selection .............................................................................................................................50
B. Location .............................................................................................................................. 50
C. Installation .......................................................................................................................... 50
4. Remote Switch.............................................................................................................................52
A. Location .............................................................................................................................. 52
B. Installation .......................................................................................................................... 52

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5. Buzzer.........................................................................................................................................53
A. Location .............................................................................................................................. 53
B. Installation .......................................................................................................................... 53
6. Wiring .........................................................................................................................................54
A. General Considerations and Recommendations ......................................................................54
B. Remote Switch Harness Fabrication....................................................................................... 57
C. ELT D-Sub Plug Installation .................................................................................................. 58
D. Cockpit Remote Switch 9-Pin Plug Installation........................................................................59
E. Wiring Installation................................................................................................................59
F. Antenna Connection .............................................................................................................60
G. Cockpit Remote Switch Power Connection .............................................................................60
H. Remote Switch Alternate Power Source ................................................................................. 60
I. Airframe Ground Connections ............................................................................................... 60
J. Buzzer Connections .............................................................................................................. 60
K. Remote Switch Final Installation ...........................................................................................61
7. ELT Installation............................................................................................................................61
A. Installation and Test ............................................................................................................ 61
B. Harness ELT D-Sub Plug Sealing ........................................................................................... 63
C. Installation Documentation ...................................................................................................63
8. Battery Pack Installation...............................................................................................................64
A. Battery Reinstallation ...........................................................................................................64
B. New Battery Installation .......................................................................................................65
9. Helicopter Installations - Special Considerations.............................................................................66
A. Background .........................................................................................................................66
B. Recommendations................................................................................................................66
C. Orientation .......................................................................................................................... 66
APPENDIX A –ELT REGISTRATION..........................................................................................................67
1. Background Information ...............................................................................................................67
A. Hex ID Code ........................................................................................................................67
B. Reason for Registration ........................................................................................................67
C. Registration Information Resources.......................................................................................67
2. Registration .................................................................................................................................68
A. Responsibility.......................................................................................................................68
B. Required Information ...........................................................................................................68
C. Where to Register ................................................................................................................68
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST ......................................................................................................................69
1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................69
A. Purpose............................................................................................................................... 69
B. IPL Usage Guide .................................................................................................................. 69
2. Manufacturer Name and Address ..................................................................................................69
A. Ordering Information ...........................................................................................................69
3. Explanation of Detailed Parts List Entries .......................................................................................70
A. Fig # & Item Column ........................................................................................................... 70
B. Part # Column .....................................................................................................................70
C. Nomenclature Column ..........................................................................................................70
D. UPA (Units Per Assembly) Column......................................................................................... 71
4. Detailed Parts List ........................................................................................................................72

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 ELT Orthogonal Axes...........................................................................................................11
Figure 2 ME406P ELT and Mounting Tray Assembly............................................................................19
Figure 3 Remote Switch Front View................................................................................................... 20
Figure 4 Buzzer................................................................................................................................ 20
Figure 5 Battery Pack Assembly ........................................................................................................20
Figure 6 Antennas............................................................................................................................21
Figure 7 ELT Operational Flow Diagram.............................................................................................22
Figure 8 ME406P Portable Configuration ............................................................................................24
Figure 9 Performance Testing Equipment Setup ................................................................................. 32
Figure 10 Current Draw Test Setup ...................................................................................................34
Figure 11 406 MHz Message Example................................................................................................35
Figure 12 ELT Removal Sequence ..................................................................................................... 40
Figure 13 Battery Pack Removal........................................................................................................42
Figure 14 ME406P ELT Outline and Dimensions .................................................................................47
Figure 15 ME406P Mounting Tray Minimum Clearance Dimensions ......................................................48
Figure 16 Typical Mounting Tray Installation......................................................................................49
Figure 17 Rod 110-338, Whip 110-773, and Portable 110-775 Antenna Outlines and Dimensions..........51
Figure 18 Remote Switch Outline and Dimensions..............................................................................52
Figure 19 Buzzer Outline and Dimensions ..........................................................................................53
Figure 20 Metal Airframe Wiring Diagrams.........................................................................................55
Figure 21 Composite Airframe Wiring Diagrams ................................................................................. 56
Figure 22 Remote Switch Harness Arrangement.................................................................................57
Figure 23 D-Sub Plug Assembly ........................................................................................................59
Figure 24 ELT Installation Sequence..................................................................................................61
Figure 25 Velcro Strap Installation & Inspection .................................................................................62
Figure 26 Battery Pack Installation ....................................................................................................64
Figure 27 ELT Orthogonal Axes.........................................................................................................66
Figure 28 ME406P ELT Main Assembly and Installation.......................................................................72
Figure 29 Electrical Components ....................................................................................................... 73
Figure 30 Antennas ..........................................................................................................................74

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INTRODUCTION
TASK 25-62-31-990-801
1. Manual Usage
SUBTASK 25-62-31-990-001
A. General
1) This manual describes the operation, installation, and maintenance of the Model ME406P emergency
locator transmitter (ELT). This information is provided to ensure initial and continued airworthiness.
Information presented in this manual is accurate at time of printing, but is subject to change. Refer
to the Artex products web site at www.acrartex.com for the latest information and any updates to
this manual.
2) Information on COSPAS-SARSAT emergency locator beacon registration requirements and procedures
is provided in Appendix A –ELT Registration on page 67.
3) Web links provided in this manual were accurate at time of printing, but may be subject to change.
4) ACR Electronics reserves the right to add approved components to the ELT system; including, but not
limited to antennas, remote switches, and coaxial cables.
5) Regulatory references contained herein are generally confined to United States and Canadian
requirements and, in any case, should not be considered all encompassing. Consult your national
aviation authority for applicable requirements.
SUBTASK 25-62-31-990-002
B. Application
1) This manual constitutes supporting data/documentation for the ME406P ELT, including:
a) Description and Operation
b) Test and Fault Isolation (includes inspection criteria)
c) Removal
d) Installation
e) Registration
f) Illustrated Parts List
2) In the United States, the ME406P ELT must be installed and maintained in accordance with the
requirements herein and 14 CFR, FAR Parts 43, and 91; and other airworthiness requirements, as
applicable.
3) In Canada, the ME406P ELT must be installed and maintained in accordance with the requirements
herein and Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR), Part V, Paragraph 551.104 and other CAR
airworthiness requirements, as applicable.
4) ME406P ELT installation and maintenance in all other countries must comply with the requirements
herein and applicable national airworthiness requirements.
5) The accessories (i.e., remote switch and antennas) addressed in this manual are the accessories
most commonly associated with the ME406P ELT. Other options, such as a different remote switch
configuration or a navigation interface device, should be installed and maintained in accordance with
the written instructions specific to the accessory.
NOTE: Contact ACR Electronics, Inc., for optional accessories approved for use with a ME406P
ELT.
6) To ensure proper operation, only parts listed in the Illustrated Parts List of this manual or those
recommended by ACR Electronics, Inc., may be used as replacement parts for the ME406P ELT.