"It goes on the shelf, Jerry," Elias said.
Maintenance must be conducted by qualified personnel to ensure continued airworthiness and reliability. Self-Testing
According to the , the technician must perform a documented inspection every 24 months (or upon any hard landing/exceeding G-force limits). Air Precision Elt 96 Maintenance Manual
: If the self-test fails or indicates an anomaly, the manufacturer or an approved repair station must be contacted. Battery Maintenance : Uses non-rechargeable Lithium/Thionyl Chloride cells. Service Life : The standard battery autonomy is approximately 4 years. Replacement
Return the switch immediately to the ARMED position. Verify the audio stops. Bench Testing and G-Switch Verification "It goes on the shelf, Jerry," Elias said
The lithium battery pack has a specific expiration date. The ELT must be serviced if the battery is expired, or if the unit has been activated for more than one hour, or if the unit has been activated during an actual emergency. B. Cleaning Procedures
one last time. This time, the unit transmitted its 144-bit digital message on the 406 MHz frequency, a signal designed to be picked up by the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite network. Job Well Done : If the self-test fails or indicates an
A thorough operational knowledge is essential before performing maintenance. The ELT 96 is a versatile unit capable of operating in both fixed and portable modes.