Pointer Avionics skyhunter 406 User manual

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Nationality and Registration Mark Serial No. 36106
USA N223JC
1. Aircraft Make Model ISeries
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Ltd. 412EP
Name (As shown on registration certificate) Address (As shown on registration certificate)
Aircraft Associates Inc. Address POBox2190
2. Owner City Manassas State VA
Zip 20108-0826 Country USA
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Repair Alteration Unit Make Model Serial No.
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Address 10678Avtatlon Ln ForeignCertificated Mechanic C. Certificate No.
City Manassas State VA Certificated Repair Station 3393868
Zip 20110-2700 Country USA Certificated Maintenance Organization
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have been made in accordance with the requirements of Part 43 of the U.S. Federal Aviation Regulations and that the information
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8. Description of Work Accomplished
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USA N223JC 27 MAR2015
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Nationalityand RegistrationMark Date
Bell 412EP, 36209, Total Time 4258.4 Hrs
Upgraded Pointer Avionics 4000-10 ELT to Skyhunter 406 Mhz ELT.
Removed Pointer ELT Model 4000-10, SIN: 409222, mounting bracket, whip antenna, 5 amp circuit breaker, remote control
switch and wiring harness. Installed blanking plug in original overhead circuit breaker location.
Installed IAW Pointer Avionics Skyhunter 406 AF/HF Installation Manual, Rev 25, dated August 8, 2013
Installed new Pointer Avionics Skyhunter 406 Mhz ELT Kit, Model SKYH:XXE:HF:X:02S/N:406116
Installed new Skyhunter 406 mounting bracket in original ELT mounting location.
Installed new AV-200 121.5/406 Mhz ELT whip antenna in existing antenna location.
Utilized existing coaxial cable routed from ELT to antenna.
Installed new remote control switch in existing center console location.
Installed new Skyhunter wiring harness. Routed harness from ELT bracket inside left side door post, through co-pilot's seat pan to
center console. Followed existing wiring bundles, and secured harness using tie wraps and existing clamps. Harness was routed to
ensure clearance from flight controls and moving components.
Skyhunter ELT programmed, registered, and operationally checked OK.
ELT Beacon HEX code: 2DC74-3D9E2-FFBFF
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OPERATING, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLEOF CONTENTS................................................................................................... ii
LISTOF TABLES........................................................................................................ 1-1
1 System Description ....................................................................................... 1-2
1.1 Approvals ............................................................................................................ 1-3
1.1.1 Canada ............................................................................................................... 1-3
1.1.2 USA .................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.1.3 Europe ............................................................................................................... 1-3
1.2 SkyHunter 406™ ELTInstallation Kits................................................................. 1-4
1.2.1 406 ELTAuto Fixed - Helicopter with High Velocity Antenna, PREWIRED
REMOTESWITCH ............................................................................................................. 1-4
1.2.2 406 ELTAuto Fixed- Helicopter with High Velocity Antenna, NOT PREWIRED
REMOTESWITCH ............................................................................................................. 1-4
1.2.3 406 ELTAuto Fixed - Helicopter with Whip Antenna, NOT PREWIREDREMOTE
SWITCH 1-5
1.2.4 406 ELTAuto Fixed - Helicopter with Whip Antenna, PREWIREDREMOTE
SWITCH 1-5
1.2.5 406 ELTAuto Fixed with Whip Antenna, NOT PREWIREDREMOTE SWITCH ...1-6
1.2.6 406 ELTAuto Fixed with Whip Antenna, PREWIREDREMOTESWITCH ............ 1-6
1.2.7 406 ELTAuto Fixed with High Velocity Antenna, NOT PREWIRED REMOTE
SWITCH 1-7
1.2.8 406 ELTAuto Fixed with High Velocity Antenna, PREWIREDREMOTESWITCH 1-7
1.3 Fleet Operator Options: ...................................................................................... 1-8
1.3.1 SkyKey Programmer-Blue KEYY:XXP:SH:B:TS..................................................... 1-8
1.3.2 SkyKey Maintenance -Red KEYY:XXM:SH:R:XX................................................. 1-8
2 Replacement Parts........................................................................................ 2-1
2.1 Transmitter ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Battery Pack- BATT:XLS:SH:A:XX....................................................................... 2-1
2.3 SkyHunter 406 ROD/GPSAntenna -ANNT:XVG:SH:A:XX ................................... 2-1
2.4 Whip Antenna (121.5/406 MHz} -ANNT:XXW:SH:A:XX .................................... 2-1
2.5 Remote Switch Assembly- REMT:ROC:SH:A:XX................................................. 2-1
2.6 Mounting Bracket Kit- BRKT:KIT:SH:A:XX......................................................... 2-1
2.7 Antenna Cable -CABL:BNC:SH:A:X2.................................................................. 2-2
2.8 GPSQuick Disconnect Cable-CABL:GPS:SH:A:QD............................................. 2-2

2.9 SkyKeyProgrammer KEYY:XXP:SH:B:TS.............................................................. 2-2
2.10 SkyKeyMaintenance KEYY:XXM:SH:R:XX........................................................... 2-2
3 DesignFeatures............................................................................................ 3-1
3.1 Physical Features................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Internal GPSReceiver......................................................................................... 3-1
3.3 SkyKeyProgrammer ................,.......................................................................... 3-1
4 Specifications............................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 TSO-C126aStatement ........................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 Type.................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.3 406 MHz Transmission ....................................................................................... 4-1
4.4 121.5 MHz Transmission .................................................................................... 4-1
4.5 Automatic Activation .......................................................................................... 4-2
4.6 Battery ................................................................................................................ 4-2
4.7 Housing............................................................................................................... 4-2
4.8 Environmental Conditions ...............................,.................................................. 4-2
4.9 Qualifications ...................................................................................................... 4-2
.5 Interfaces ..................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 SMA Connector (A).................................... :........................................................ 5-1
5.2 · BNCConnector (B).............................................................................................. 5-1
5.3 USBConnector (C).............................................................................................. 5-1
5.4 High Density 0815 Connector (0).......................................................................5-1
5.5 Visual Indicator Multi Colour LED(E).................................................................. 5-1
5.6 Locking ToggleSwitch (F)................................................................................... 5-1
6 Installation ................................................................................................... 6-2
6.1 Regulatory Requirements and Guidelines .......................................................... 6-2
6.1.1 Canada -Transport Canada............................................................................... 6-2
6.1.2 United States of America - FAA......................................................................... 6-2
6.1.3 International ......................................................... .'............................................ 6-2
6.2 Mounting Bracket Kit Installation ...................................................................... 6-3
6.3 ELTInstallation Dimensions with Mounting Bracket.......................................... 6-5
6.4 Remote Switch Kit Installation ........................................................................... 6-6
6.4.1 Remote Switch Assemblies ................................................................................ 6-6
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6.4.2 SkyKeyProgrammer - KEYY:XXP:SH:A:XX........................................................ 6-13
6.5 Antenna Installation ......................................................................................... 6-14
6.5.1 ROD/GPSAntenna ANNT:XVG:SH:A:XX.......................................................... 6-14
6.5.2 Whip Antenna (121.5 MHz/406 MHz) ANNT:XXW:SH:A:XX............................6-14
6.5.3 Right angle antenna and gpsconnectors ........................................................ 6-14
6.5.4 Ground Plane Requirement (Wood/Fabric and composite aircraft) ...............6-15
6.5.S Ground plane sizing ......................................................................................... 6-15
6.5.6 ANNT:XVGantenna install with fabric or composite ....................................... 6-16
6.5.7 ANNT:XXW:SH:A:XXantenna install with fabric or composite ........................6-17
6.6 ELTInstallation and Connections ..................................................................... 6-18
7 SkyHunter406TMOperation .......................................................................... 7-1
7.1 Activation ........................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.1 Automatic Activation ......................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.2 Manual Activation ............................................................................................. 7-1
7.2 Reset................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2.1 Manual Reset..................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2.2 Remote Reset.................................................................................................... 7-1
7.3 LEDCoding.......................................................................................................... 7-2
7.3.1 SelfTests ............................................................................................................ 7-2
7.3.2 ELT
"ON" ............................................................................................................ 7-5
8 Maintenance ................................................................................................ 8-1
8.1 Canada ............................................................................................................... 8-1
8.2 Maintenance Steps............................................................................................. 8-1
8.2.1 Corrosion lnspection .......................................................................................... 8-1
8.2.2 Operational Testing ........................................................................................... 8-1
8.2.3 Performance Testing ......................................................................................... 8-1
8.2.4 Measuring peak power after 3 minutes of operation ....................................... 8-1
8.2.5 Measuring the frequency after 3 minutes of operation ....................................8-1
8.2.6 Checkfor proper sweep tone ............................................................................ 8-2
8.2.7 Checkthe 406 Coded Message.......................................................................... 8-2
8.2.8 Measuring the current draw .............................................................................. 8-2 .
8.2.9 Testing the G-Switch Function ........................................................................... 8-2
8.3 USA..................................................................................................................... 8-2
8.4 International ....................................................................................................... 8-2
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8.5 Battery Replacement.......................................................................................... 8-3
8.6 Velcro straps ...................................................................................................... 8-4
8.7 Shipping .............................................................................................................. 8-4
9 Re~istration .................................................................................................. 9-1
9.1 Canada ............................................................................................................... 9-1
9.2 USA..................................................................................................................... 9-2
9.3 International ....................................................................................................... 9-2
10 Diagrams.................................................................................................... 10-1
10.1 Mounting Bracket Drilling Pattern ......................................... :......................... 10-1
10.2 Antenna Installation Diagrams ........................................................................ 10-2
10.2.1 GPS/ RodAntenna Mounting ANNT:XVG:SH:A:XX......................................... 10-2
10.2.2 Whip Antenna (121.5/406 MHz) ANNT:XXW:SH:A:XX.................................... 10-5
11 Notices to User........................................................................................... 11-1
11.1 Industry CanadaApproved Antennas ............................................................... 11-1
12 Revisions Table....... '.;.................................................................................. 12-1
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Fig. 1- System Description .......................................................................................................................... 1-2
Fig. 2 - SkyKey Maintenance Programmer-Red, KEYY:XXM:SH:R:XX.......................................................... 1-8
Fig. 3 - Mounting Bracket Kit, BRKT:KIT:SH:X:XX......................................................................................... 6-4
Fig. 4 - Remote Connector and Buzzer Assembly, REMT:BUZ:SH:A:XX ................................................... 6-11
Fig. S- SkyKey Programmer, KEYY:XXP:SH:A:XX....................................................................................... 6-13
Fig. 7 - Fixed ELTin Bracket ....................................................................................................................... 6-18
Fig. 8 - Mounting AF Models ...................................................................................................................... 6-19
Fig. 9 - Mounting HF Models ..................................................................................................................... 6-20
Fig. 10 - Battery Cover Removal .................................................................................................................. 8-3
Fig. 11 - Mounting Bracket Drilling Pattern, BRKT:TRY:SH:X:XX................................................................ 10-1
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 - SkyHunter 406™Install Kit Part Numbers ................................................................................... 1-7
Table 2 - Self Test LEDCoding ..................................................................................................................... 7-2
Table 3 - Power Test Burst LEDCoding ....................................................................................................... 7-3
Table 4 - ELT"ON" LEDCoding .................................................................................................................... 7-5
Table S - Revisions ..................................................................................................................................... 12-1
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1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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The SkyHunter 406™ AF/HF models are of type Automatic Fixed, transmitting on 121.5/406.037
MHz and designed for use on either fixed or rotary wing aircraft. 6-position g-switch models are
also available for helicopter use, SkyHunter 406™ HF.
TYPE Single Axis 5 Axis G- Internal GPS
G-Switch Switch Receiver
AF x x
HF x x x
Fig.1- System Description
The entire line of SkyHunter 406™ ELT's has been designed, tested, and certified to meet or
exceed the requirements of TSOC126a. Our SkyHunter 406™ ELT has been designed, tested,
and certified to meet the needs of both Commercial and General Aviation.
The SkyHunter 406™ incorporates an internal GPSreceiver in ALLmodels allowing the
transmission of exact co-ordinates to the COSPAS-SARSATsatellites.
The SkyHunter 406™ can be automatically or manually activated and transmits the standard
sweep tone on the 121.5 MHz frequency for a minimum of 50 hours. Every 50 seconds of the.
first 24 hours of an ELTactivation a digital message istransmitted on the 406.037 MHz
frequency. The digital message will be decoded by COSPAS-SARSAT.
As a comparison, the 121.5 MHz frequency ELT'sin the past would bring search and rescue
within 20 km of the ELT.The 406.037 MHz frequency will bring search and rescue within 5 km of
the ELT. If the GPSco-ordinates are transmitted the search area will be reduced.
After an activated ELThas been detected and the position calculated the 121.5 MHz signal is
used to home in on the crash site.
The standard Remote Connector (yellow), SkyKeyProgrammer (blue), and Maintenance
Programmer (red) are colour coded for ease of component recognition during maintenance
procedures.
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1.1 APPROVALS
1.1.1 Canada
1.1.1.1 Transport Canada CAN-TSO-C126a
1.1.1.2 Industry Canada
1.1.2 USA
1.1.2.1 FAA TSO-C126a
1.1.3 Europe
1.1.3.1 ETSOCAN-TSO-C126a
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