90-DAY BEACON

U p g r a d e Yo u r R e c o r d e r w i t h a 9 0 - D a y B e a c o n
Certified Underwater Locating Beacon for All
L 3 C o c k p i t Vo i c e & F l i g h t D a t a R e c o r d e r s

L3’s 90-Day Beacon is a battery-operated

underwater acoustic pulse generator (beacon/
pinger) that is activated when the water switch is
1.3”
immersed in either fresh or salt water.

TSO-C121B CALLS FOR THE NEW

STANDARD FOR BEACONS TO BE
3.92” A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS. L3 HAS
FACTORY APPROVED RETROFIT
KITS READY FOR CUSTOMERS.

L3 has been supplying durable and dependable

recorders for aircraft for more than 50 years.
Improve the traceability and performance of your
L3 recorder with a 90-day underwater locating
beacon certified to the new TSO-C121b standard,
which is an upgrade to the 30-day beacon.

Call, email or go to our web site today to order a

90-Day Beacon upgrade for your L3 recorder.

Contact L3 at +1-941-371-0811
or email DLAR-aviationsales@L3T.com

Aviation Products
90-DAY BEACON

Certified Underwater Locating Beacon for All

L 3 C o c k p i t Vo i c e & F l i g h t D a t a R e c o r d e r s
SPECIFICATIONS
The beacon will provide a minimum of 90 days of uninterrupted
operation once activated complying with TSO-C121b, which is
an upgrade to the 30-day beacon. It is tested to, and meets or
exceeds, all requirements of FAA TSO-C121b and SAE 8045A.
The beacon’s batteries are tested in accordance with TSO-C142a.

P H YSICAL
• Water-tight aluminum case 1.3 in. diameter (3.3 cm)/3.92 in.
length (9.95 cm)
• Capable of operating at depths of 20,000 ft. (6,096 m)
• Detection range of 1,800 to 3,600 meters (2,000 to 4,000 yards)
depending on environmental factors
• Built to withstand a sustained pressure of up to 8,700 psi
• Weighs 6.7 ounces

OP E RATIONAL
90-Day Beacon installed on SRVIVR CVR/FDR
• Water switch actuation initiates beacon operation post with mounting brackets included.
submersion in either fresh or salt water
• Sustained operation > 90 days
• 160dB at a frequency of 37.5 KHz
• 10 ms pulse occurring once per second

MAINTENANCE
• 2-year routine maintenance check as outlined in L3 Component
Maintenance Manual (CMM)
• 6-year battery replacement

IN STALLATION
L3 A V I A T I O N 9 0 - DA Y
RE C O R D E R BEA CON CONT ENT DESCR IP TION
FAMILY RET ROFIT KIT
Standard Product 068-E5542-00 L3-approved retrofit kit for standard
products (kit comes with an L3 Service
Bulletin enabling the conversion and Aviation Products
Manufacturing Inspection District
Office (MIDO)-approved installation 100 Cattlemen Road
instructions)
Sarasota, FL 34232
Legacy Products 068-E5542-00 L3-approved retrofit kit for legacy
(non-production) products (kit comes with an L3 Service Tel: (941) 371-0811
Bulletin enabling the conversion
and MIDO-approved installation Fax: (941) 377-5591
instructions)
www.L3aviationproducts.com
SRVIVR® 068-E6224-00 L3-approved retrofit kit for SRVIVR
(Tactical products (kit comes with an L3
Recorders) Service Bulletin enabling the
conversion and MIDO-approved
installation instructions)

B AT TERY ONLY
• 90-Day Batter y Replacement Kit: P/N 147-E5542-00
• 30-Day Batter y Replacement Kit: P/N 147-E0305-00
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