EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTERAEROSPACE

Engines, Systems & ServicesHoneywell3333 Unity DriveMississauga, OntarioCanada, L5L 3S6Te l : (01) 905 608-6000Fax: (01) 905 608-6059

HONEYWELL ELT EXPERIENCE • Leading supplier of emergency

locator transmitters (ELTs) for more

than 25 years

• More than 30,000 ELTs delivered to

airlines worldwide

• Qualified ELT supplier to Boeing

and Airbus

RESCU 406® FAMILY OFPRODUCTS• RESCU 406S survival type ELT,

triple frequency transmitter

(121.5/243/406 MHz), with 15-year

service life water-activated battery

• RESCU 406AF automatic-fixed type

ELT, with five-year service life

lithium battery

• Worldwide customer support

services

• Established AOG program and

ATA stock

• Calibration, reprogramming and

repair services

• Crew and maintenance training

• Customer test system and

programming tool

• Manuals and bulletins

RESCU 406®

www.honeywell.comJune 2002

Printed in Canada on Recycled Paper

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PROGRAMMING TOOL FEATURES • User friendly instruction screens allow for fast and

easy programming of RESCU 406S, RESCU 406AFtransmitter unit and AIM

• PC Windows-based - Requires standard 486 or better PC, Windows 95/98 and one free serial port

• Tool includes: • Custom software (CD)• Interface box• Interconnect cables• Operating instructions

• Factory or customer programming to all approvedprotocols

• Data logger records all previous programming messages

• Printer connection allows printout of all programmessage codes

ELEMENTS OF THE RESCU 406®

MHz SYSTEM

RESCU 406® MHz system

capabilities/advantages

• Meets existing and future standards forsearch and rescue

• Global coverage • COSPAS/SARSAT satellite system

• Enhanced response time• High RF output power (5 watts)• Enhanced location accuracy• Digital transmission• Robust coding

• False alarms eliminated • Unique coding for each ELT

• Standard/offerable optionequipment on all Airbus andBoeing platforms

• Battery service life typicallygreater than 20 years

• Return to Service Test usingstandard equipment orAutomatic Test Set

• Programmable by customerusing RESCU 406®

Programming Tool

• Drop-in replacement forRESCU 99®, which has beenan industry standard for 25years with 23,000 delivered

RESCU 406S ADVANTAGES/BENEFITS

RESCU 406S PROVIDES LOWEST COST OF OWNERSHIP

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Electronic module compartmentTriple frequency transmission(121.5, 243 and 406 MHz)

Water soluble tape Stows antenna/lanyard andallows automatic deploymentupon immersion

Battery compartmentInternal, water-activated, low-maintenance batteryallows automatic activationupon immersion

Salt bag Facilitates RESCU 406S usage on land

Lanyard Allows automatic deploymentwhen attached to slide raft/life raft

Spring-loaded antenna Spring-loaded antenna located in a protected, stowed position. Automatic deployment upon immersion in water

RESCU 406S EmergencyLocator Transmitter Tubular shape maximizes installation location opportunities

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Straps releaseStraps release using quickrelease pull handle

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Frequencies: 121.5, 243 and 406.025 MHz

Frequency tolerance 121.5/243 MHz: +0.005% over environmental conditions

Frequency tolerance 406.025 MHz:+0.005 MHz over 5 years incl. offset

RF output power 121.5/243 MHz: 250mW typical

RF output power 406.025 MHz: 5 Watts +2dB

Modulation 121.5/243 MHz: 100% AM tone, swept downward 1500 to500 Hz @ 3 sweeps/second

Modulation 406.025 MHz: Phase modulated, 1.1 +0.1 radians peak, databiphase L encoding, short message

Length: RESCU 406S/mounting system (pull handle stowed) 26.8 in (68.1 cm); (pull handle deployed) 29 in (73.7 cm)

Width: RESCU 406S/mounting system 3.35 in (8.5cm)

Height: RESCU 406S/mounting system 4.22 in (10.7cm)

Weight: RESCU 406S 4.48 lb (2.03kg) mounting system 2.97 lb (1.35kg)

Operating life: 50 hours

Battery type: Water-activated

Battery service life: Typically greater than 20 years

Message protocol selections: Serial Number Protocol; Aviation User Protocol; 24-Bit Aircraft Address Protocol; Aircraft Operator Designator and Serial Number

Protocol; Serialized Aviation User Protocol

Certified by: Transport Canada (TC); USA Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Industry Canada (IC); USA Federal Communication Commission (FCC); COSPAS-SARSAT;

UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA); German Luftfahrt Bundesamt (LBA); Austrian AUSTROControl GmbH

Specifications:TSO-C91a, TSO-C126 (FAA); RSP 100, RSS-187 (IC); Rule Part 87 (FCC); RTCA/DO-183,

RTCA/DO-204 (FAA, TC, FCC); C/S T.001 (COSPAS-SARSAT); EUROCAE ED-62

Bulkhead installation allowseasy accessibility from flightattendant seat

Easy accessibility in over-head bin installation usingquick release pull handle

RESCU 406S (Survival)RESCU 406S with mounting system meets crash survivability requirements of FAA TSO C91a and TSO C126

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Certified by Transport Canada,FAA, CAA (UK), LBA (Germany),COSPAS-SARSAT

• Meets latest international standards

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Flexible mounting system Maximizes choice of installationlocations. Secure stowage. Dualrelease mechanism

Standard release latches

Quick-release pull handleEnhances accessibility

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AUTOMATED RESCU 406® TEST SYSTEM• Based on standard Hewlett Packard test equipment • Test procedure controlled by custom software • Provides printout of test results • Measures RESCU 406S and RESCU 406AF parameters:

• Frequency - 121.5/243/406 MHz• Output power level - 121.5/243/406 MHz • Audio output (121.5 and 243 MHz only)• 15 Hex Code (406 MHz only)

• Hewlett Packard off-the-shelf equipment provides additional measurement capability for NAV AID and VHFCOM equipment. Test system includes:• Synthesized AM/FM signal generator (250 KHz

to 1GHz)• AM/FM modulation analyzer (400KHz to 1GHz)• RF spectrum analyzer (400KHz to 1GHz)• HPIB databus• 100MHz Oscilloscope• DC Power Supply

• Option:• Antenna simulator - Required for RESCU 406S testing

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RESCU 406AF (Automatic Fixed)

TRANSMITTER UNITFrequencies: 121.5/243/406.025 MHz

Frequency tolerance: + 0.005% (121.5/243 MHz), + 2 KHz (406.025 MHz)

RF output power: 150 mW typical (121.5/243 MHz), 5 Watts + 2 dB (406MHz)

Length: 10.14 in (257 mm) Width: 6.54 in (166 mm)Height: 3.622 in (92 mm) Weight: 6.6 lb. (3.0 kg.) (includes battery)

Battery type: Lithium Battery Life: Operating life: 50 hours

Battery service life: Five years, including effects of periodic monthly test

Operational altitude range: -4,580 to +50,000 ft. (15,200 m)

Temperature range: Storage -55 °C to +85 °C; Operating -20°C to +55 °C

G-switch specifications: North America - RTCA/DO 204; Europe - EUROCAE ED-62

Case material: Aluminum Alloy

Activation alerts: Visual (LED)

System self-test: Five-second duration - Validates battery voltage and outputpower, 406 MHz transmission coded with test protocol

Message protocols: Serial Number Protocol; Serialized Aviation User Protocol; Aviation User Protocol; Aircraft 24-bit Address Protocol; Aircraft OperatorDesignator and Serial Number Protocol

Certification authorities: Transport Canada (TC); USA Federal AviationAdministration (FAA); COSPAS-SARSAT Specifications:TSO-C91a, TSO-C126 (FAA); RSP 100, RSS-187 (IC); Rule Part 87 (FCC);RTCA/DO-183, RTCA/DO-204 (FAA, TC, FCC); C/S T.001 (COSPAS-SARSAT);EUROCAE ED-62

AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION MODULE (AIM)Length: 1.81 in (46 mm) Width: 6.54 in (166 mm) Height: 3.43 in (87 mm) Weight: 1.1 lb. (0.5 kg.)

Case material: Aluminum Alloy

Power supply: Powered from the transmitter unit internal battery

Built-in test: Provided by transmitter unit self-test

REMOTE PANELWidth: 5.75 in (146 mm) Height: 1.50 in (38.1 mm)

Depth (into rack): 2.64 in (67 mm) Weight: 0.66 lb. (0.3 kg.)

Optional power source: 5 VAC / 400 Hz / 1 Watt (backlight); 28 Vdc (switch closure)

Control: Three-position switch - ON, ARMED, TEST/RESET

Status monitor (LED): ON steady - For transmit with 28 Vdc powering the remote panel; ON long blink sequence - For transmit with transmitter unit powering the remote panel;

ON short blink sequence - For built-in test

Activation alert: Visual (LED) and optional audio (buzzer) output

ANTENNAStandard antenna type: Blade Antenna speed ratings: 0.9 Mach max.

Antenna cable length: 6.5 ft (2 m) SWR/50: < 1.70 @ +40 °C Polarization: vertical Weight: 1.2 lb. (540 g) Temperature range: -55 °C to +70 °C Altitude: 70,000 ft Max.

REMOTE AUDIBLE ALARM UNITAudio output: > 85 dB ambient Height: 2.06 in (52.5 mm) Width: 2.02 in (51.5 mm)

Depth: 2.40 in (61.0 mm) Weight: 2 oz. (55 g)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Transmitter unit features

• Triple frequency transmitter, 121.5/243/406 MHz

• Digital 406 MHz and analog 121.5/243 MHz signals

• Automatic activation by internal G-switch

• 406 MHz digital message, programmed to any of five protocols: • Serialized Aviation User Protocol• Aviation User Protocol• Aircraft 24-bit Address Protocol• Aircraft Operator Designator and

Serial Number Protocol• Serial Number Protocol

• Single connector/cable - To antenna

• Single battery pack - Powers all ELT system LRUs

• Battery service life - Five years, including routine system self tests

• Battery replacement - Without removing transmitterunit from aircraft

• System self-test - Validates battery voltage, transmitterpower, remote panel and aircraft identification module(AIM)

• Interfaces with aircraft maintenance/warning systems,remote panel, AIM and antenna

Remote audible alarm features

• Audible indication of transmitter activation

• Connection to transmitter unit or remote panel

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• Automatic programming of transmitter unit

• Attached to aircraft separate from transmitter unit

• No removal from aircraft required for routine maintenance - Validated through system self-test

• No battery required - Powered from transmitter unit

• Provides for optional programming from24-bit DIP switch

• Standard/offerable option withAirbus and Boeing

• State-of-the-art, triple frequencytransmitter - Meets latest FAA/JAA/COSPAS-SARSAT standards

• Retrofitable - Service Bulletin orSupplemental Type Certificates

• Lowest cost of ownership: • Maintenance check - Without removal of

Antenna features

• Triple frequency radiation at 121.5/243/406 MHz

• Single antenna connector and cable to transmitter

• Blade-type antenna, approved by Boeing and Airbus

Remote panel features

• Three position guarded switch – ON, ARMED,TEST/RESET

• Switch/Guard - Recessed below panel face

• Indicator light - Transmitter unit activation/system self-test

• Full functionality - Four 22 AWG wires to transmitter unit

• Enhanced functionality through external wiring:• Alternate connection point for remote

audible alarm• Master caution pulse/master caution

steady state • Master lighting test • Panel backlighting

ELT system LRUs from Aircraft • Single battery pack - Powers entire system • Superior battery life - Line replacement

after five years • System self-test - Validates ELT system

LRUs in place, initiated/monitored fromremote panel or transmitter unit

• Rugged, robust design: • Able to withstand harsh environmental

conditions• Maximizes service life

RESCU 406AF ADVANTAGES/BENEFITS

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• Lightweight shielded aluminum chassis:• Simplifies maintenance

• Optional enhancements: • Remote panel, monitoring and control

from flight deck • Aircraft identification module (AIM),

automatic programming of transmitter unit

• Remote audible alarm

• RESCU 406AF Programmingoptions:• Automatic programming - By aircraft

identification module (AIM) or 24-Bitswitch module

• Factory programming - No require-ment for customer reprogramming

• Customer PC programming tool –Windows-based

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