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"Kevin Chandler" wrote in message ...
One additional thing I thought of is..... Why do ground schools teach all of the rules of when you can test the ELT ( first 5 minutes of each hour ) if you are not authorized to test it? Anyone else find this curious? Kevin 'cuz that's what the aim says: 6-2-5: b. Testing. 1. ELT's should be tested in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, preferably in a shielded or screened room or specially designed test container to prevent the broadcast of signals which could trigger a false alert. 2. When this cannot be done, aircraft operational testing is authorized as follows: (a) Analog 121.5/243 MHz ELT's should only be tested during the first 5 minutes after any hour. If operational tests must be made outside of this period, they should be coordinated with the nearest FAA Control Tower or FSS. Tests should be no longer than three audible sweeps. If the antenna is removable, a dummy load should be substituted during test procedures. (b) Digital 406 MHz ELT's should only be tested in accordance with the unit's manufacturer's instructions. (c) Airborne tests are not authorized. you can do this test, but this doesn't satisfy the requirement of 91.207(d), which includes a test of the "crash sensor". the ai must do this test (i think he drops it on the floor or something). anyway, that's my take, fwiw. g_a |
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gross_arrow wrote: snip You do not have to drop it. I good swing of the unit in the correct direction will set it off. you can do this test, but this doesn't satisfy the requirement of 91.207(d), which includes a test of the "crash sensor". the ai must do this test (i think he drops it on the floor or something). anyway, that's my take, fwiw. g_a |
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gross_arrow wrote: you can do this test, but this doesn't satisfy the requirement of 91.207(d), which includes a test of the "crash sensor". the ai must do this test (i think he drops it on the floor or something). Not mine. You move it rapidly in the direction in which it faces when in the airplane and stop it against some object. I just smack the thing against my other hand. George Patterson A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something that can be learned no other way. |
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"G.R. Patterson III" wrote in message ...
gross_arrow wrote: you can do this test, but this doesn't satisfy the requirement of 91.207(d), which includes a test of the "crash sensor". the ai must do this test (i think he drops it on the floor or something). Not mine. You move it rapidly in the direction in which it faces when in the airplane and stop it against some object. I just smack the thing against my other hand. George Patterson A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something that can be learned no other way. i _knew_ i should have put the smiley in...... g_a |
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I am the former commander of the Air Force Coordination Center (AFRCC) and I now work for ACR Electronics. As already implied, you can't test the 406 MHz ELT at the top of the hour like the 121.5 without getting a call from the AFRCC. When I left active duty, a small group of us got together and came up with a testing site that allows you test the 406 ELT like you did with the 121.5 called 406Link.com. We recently launched a new website called 406Test.com which satisfies the requirement for initial and annual testing of the ELT. Plus, it doesn’t require any expensive ELT testing equipment. If you want to make sure the 406 MHz ELT is installed correctly and the ELT is transmitting to the satellites use www.406Test.com service. You receive a confirmation SMS text message when you perform a self test of an installed 406 ELT, seconds after you perform the test. By using the service you know (1) that the beacon is transmitting with enough power, (2) the antenna is working and properly installed and (3) the satellites have picked up the signal. Also, you don’t need a screen room because you do it onboard the aircraft. If you have any questions please contact me. |
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