ICON A5 MM : Instruments (and Avionics) : ELT : Inspection Instructions : ELT Inspection and Function Check
ELT Inspection and Function Check
100294-00
The following includes directions for the inspection and function check of the ELT.
Applicable Aircraft Serial Numbers
All
Type of Maintenance
Line
Level of Certification
LSA-RM
Task Specific Training Required
No
Special Tools Required
None
Parts Required
None
Aircraft System and Number
10—Instruments (and Avionics)
Safety Equipment
As Needed
Consumables
None
Task Instructions
1. Remove ELT access panel. (ELT Access)
2. Verify ELT mount bracket fasteners are secure.
3. Verify arrow graphic of ELT unit is on top and points forward.
4. Use a screwdriver or similar tool, approximately 10 inches long, to open the latches of the quick release strap.
5. Disconnect cables.
Note: 
Although the aircraft is equipped with a GPS unit, the ELT unit is not connected to the GPS unit.
6. Carefully remove the ELT unit from the aircraft.
Note: 
There is a raised flange on the ELT just aft of the forward strap. The forward strap will need to be worked around this flange to remove the ELT.
7. Inspect according to Section 10 of ACK Technologies Inc. Model E-04 ELT Installation/Operation Manual.
Note: 
The ELT unit consists of a battery case and the ELT transmitter assembly.
8. Remove the battery case from the ELT transmitter assembly according to Section 11 of ACK Technologies Inc. Model E-04 ELT Installation/Operation Manual.
9. Verify the battery case contacts are not corroded.
10. Verify the ELT transmitter assembly contacts are not corroded.
11. Reattach the battery case to the ELT transmitter assembly according to Section 11 of ACK Technologies Inc. Model E-04 ELT Installation/Operation Manual.
12. Verify the fasteners of the quick release straps are secure.
13. Reinstall the ELT unit into the aircraft according to Step 7 of Section 10 of ACK Technologies Inc. Model E-04 Installation/Operation Manual.
14. Verify the latches of the quick release straps are closed.
15. Verify the arrow graphic of ELT unit is on top and points forward.
16. Perform ELT unit self-test according to SELF TESTS of Section 9 of ACK Technologies Inc. Model E-04 ELT Installation/Operation Manual, or ELT Battery Self Test
Verification Method
Inspection is verified if all ELT functional checks pass.