406 MHz ELT Upgrade
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406 MHz ELT Upgrade
We currently have an 121.5 ELT in our '06 MT7-235, mounted right behind the left seat. It is cool because it is one of the portables that can be easily removed from the airplane and carried as needed.
We would like to replace that with a 406MHz ELT withOUT adding another external antenna. From what we've been told, to do it without an external antenna we need to mount it behind the bulkhead, but then we need to add a switch on the panel (which we don't want to do).
Ideally, we'd like to mount a 406 ELT behind the left seat (usual location), have it be a portable one, and not have to add another external antenna (which costs more, adds drag, requires taking plane apart, etc.)
Anybody done this? Anybody upgrade to 406 yet?
thanks.
Rob
We would like to replace that with a 406MHz ELT withOUT adding another external antenna. From what we've been told, to do it without an external antenna we need to mount it behind the bulkhead, but then we need to add a switch on the panel (which we don't want to do).
Ideally, we'd like to mount a 406 ELT behind the left seat (usual location), have it be a portable one, and not have to add another external antenna (which costs more, adds drag, requires taking plane apart, etc.)
Anybody done this? Anybody upgrade to 406 yet?
thanks.
Rob
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Rob
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We installed the EBC 406 in another airplane. It's not drop in, you have to change the mount tray as it's a little bigger. It does have a plug in antenna as well as fuselage mounted. We installed with the plug in antenna, and it does, in fact, work just fine. They do however recommend the external antenna which you could mount back inside the tailcone similiar to the Maule installation?
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Installed last month behind the baggage area with the remote switch on left lower instrument panel. I have the installation guide/manual if you want speciifc answers.
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I installed an Artex ME406 and antenna/ground plane upside down in the tailcone behind the rear bulkhead per the Artex/Maule drawings. Remote switch and audible alarm replaced the ashtray on the panel. With the new bulkhead arrangement there are no screws to remove, so it's relatively easy to remove the ELT. I say "relatively" because you have to wiggle around the tubing with one hand to release the elastic/velcro strap and then remove the connections. You still need a whip antenna on the ELT once it's removed and I haven't looked to see if you can easily remove the one that's mounted upside down on the ground plane. The Artex isn't the smallest thing to carry around either. I think it would be more practical to have a small PLB or SPOT Messenger to carry around.
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406 MHz ELT Upgrade
I have just purchased a new 406 ELT.
Does anyone know if the antenna can legally be installed inside the tail.
Does anyone know if the antenna can legally be installed inside the tail.
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Reviving an old thread- have a M5, originally an ACK E-01. Want to upgrade to an ACK E-04 as they are WAY cheaper than the Artex ME-406 used in the new Maule's.
1. The M5 doesn't have modern 406's listed on any MEL that i can find, so how do we LEGALLY install an ACK E-04? just a minor alteration IA signature required?
2. On a related note, i cannot figure out why the ACK is only $500ish yet the Artex are $1300 ish..... WHY??? anyone know?
1. The M5 doesn't have modern 406's listed on any MEL that i can find, so how do we LEGALLY install an ACK E-04? just a minor alteration IA signature required?
2. On a related note, i cannot figure out why the ACK is only $500ish yet the Artex are $1300 ish..... WHY??? anyone know?
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Artex 345 is the best compromise. Comparably priced to the others and really like the remote switch. Does require a two pair cable to the front and wiring a couple connectors as opposed to plugging in a telephone cable. Think I feel better about that. Also, does not require a battery in the remote like most of the other low end ones does. The couple events of the 406 going off on the ground that I have seen was traced to the remote battery not lasting as long as advertised. Have done a couple Maules with antenna mounted in the tail. Good solid unit. Also sells for $500 ish.
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