Performance; Approval - AIR PRECISION ELT96 Manuel D'utilisation

6) ELT activation :
"g-switch" automatic activation,
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manual with ELT front panel switch,
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manual or automatic with remote switch in cockpit,
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ELT96 only : automatic if electrical wiring discontinuity ("EXTERNAL LOOP" Option
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specific for amendment "D").
7) ELT case :
non metallic, sealed case, shock-proof.
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8) Dimensions :
dimensions : 3.3 x 4 x 8.5 in (83 x 103 x 215 mm)
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weight with antenna, without mounting plate :
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3.63 ± 0.11 lbs (1.650 kg ± 50 g).
B. Performance
1) as per EUROCAE ED 62
fire/flame : 1100° C (2012° F), 2 mn with fireproo f box option installed.
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2) as per EUROCAE ED 14 C and RTCA DO 160C
operating low temperature : -20° C (-4° F),
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operating high temperature : +55° C (+131° F),
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ground survival low temperature : -55° C (-67° F),
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ground survival high temperature : +85° C (+185° F ).
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4 - APPROVAL

The ELT 96 radiobeacon has been approved in fixed (AF) and portable (AP) modes by the french
Transport Ministry (DGAC, QAC23a and JTSO2C126 approvals).
The ELT97 radiobeacon has been approved in fixed (AF) and portable (AP) modes by the American
Federal Aviation Authority (FAA TSOC126 and C91a approvals).
ELT96 / 97 complies with specifications :
RTCA ED62
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RTCA ED14C
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EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER
ELT96 / ELT97 USER'S MANUAL
ELT96UM
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