EBC 406AFH

AUTOMATIC FIXED HELICOPTER EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER

Product Manual

The EBC 406AFH is designed for installation in the aft or tail section of a helicopter. It transmits on the frequencies of 406.028 and 121.5 MHz. The system comes with a transmitter, portable/survival antenna, mounting bracket, external whip antenna with a 6 foot coax cable, a battery pack and a Remote Control Monitor with its connector kit. The whip antenna can be replaced with a rod or blade antenna if desired. If the ELT is activated a built-in monitor emits a loud beeping tone and the LED on the Remote Control Monitor flashes. The portable/survival antenna allows the ELT to transmit a good signal when used outside the aircraft.

Designed with the newest technology, the EBC 406AFH also incorporates the best and proven features that characterize all of EBC’s emergency locator transmitters. These transmitters have encapsulated electronics and battery packs to provide added protection against shock, moisture and other environmental hazards.

The EBC 406AFH uses our proven omnidirectional activation system. This system uses 2 omnidirectional switches mounted perpendicularly to each other. Since each senses impact in 360° the total coverage is a true 360° multiaxis activation switch. The switches are connected to a timing circuit so that only a crash, not a hard landing or vibration, will activate the unit. False alarms are therefore eliminated.

A self-test feature is built into the EBC 406AFH. This feature allows the pilot to test for output power on both 406.028 and 121.5 MHz, the connection with the antenna, and the condition of the digital signal. The test is done directly at the ELT or through the Remote Control Monitor.

The EBC 406AFH is approved by the FAA under TSO-91a and TSO-126, approved by COSPAS/SARSAT and meets FCC requirements under Part 87.

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