Thread: J3 Cub ELT
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Old December 31st 03, 09:38 PM
Grandpa B.
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I recently installed an ACK (E-10?) in my Champ (before covering). The
instructions are *very* strict about mounting the bracket to solid
structure. I don't think an AI or FSDO will approve one tie-wrapped to the
airframe tubing these days. Mine is bolted through the (wood) floorboard,
which was re-inforced with a 1/4 inch doubler, and an .040 aluminum plate
(under the floor), and clamped to two bottom frame tubes (three Adel-type
clamps). The antenna bracket was welded to a (nearly) vertical member,
leaving the antenna inside the airframe. The AI who did the pre-cover
inspection asked me to photograph everything to assist in the approval. He
figured it'd pass OK.

The Champ has lotsa room behind the rear seat on the floor, which is also
where the battery is. The ACK uses heavy-duty D-cell batteries, which should
cost $3-4, plus a 'watch' battery in the remote.

It's *not* a Cub, but I can scan the photos and email 'em, if you'd like...

Jon B.

"Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club" wrote in
message ...
Does anyone have any tips or photo's of an ELT mounted in Cub?
Or any links to Cub sites..

Thanks, Phil in IL
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