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ELT SYSTEMS SERVICE BULLETIN

ACR Electronics, Inc.▪ 5757 Ravenswood Rd ▪ Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 ▪ www.acrartex.com ▪ (954)981-3333

Date: 8/20/2020
Number: SB1000

ACR Electronics, Inc., ACR, ARTEX, the ACR cross symbol, the ARTEX propeller symbol, ELT
345: 1000: 3000: 4000: B406: C406: C406-N: C406-NHM: G406: ME406: ME406HM are all
trademarks owned by ACR Electronics, Inc.; and no trademark license is granted in
connection with this document unless provided in writing by ACR Electronics, Inc.

Copyright © 2018 ACR Electronics, Inc.

All Rights Reserved.

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ELT SYSTEMS SERVICE BULLETIN

1. SUBJECT: ACR Electronics ARTEX-branded ELT G-switch Testing and Maintenance

2. SUMMARY: This Service Bulletin (SB) outlines actions required to update ARTEX ELTs equipped with
an original, non-hermetically sealed G-Switch to an updated, hermetically sealed G-switch.

3. MODELS AFFECTED BY THIS NOTICE: ARTEX Branded ELT Systems

4. APPLICABILITY: ARTEX C-406 Helicopter Models (HM) or C-406 and G-406 ELTs used in helicopter
applications.

5. REFERENCES: All ELT IMM, CFR 91.207, CAR 571 Appendix G, ACR SIL #SIL4001

6. BACKGROUND: ACR Electronics, Inc. (ACR) is continually monitoring the serviceability of its
products and using data from fielded units to improve reliability. Design updates based on this data
included the introduction of an updated (hermetically-sealed) G-switch assembly in the C406 family
of ELTs commencing in 2016. Subsequently, ACR issued guidance to Authorized Service Centers
(ASC) to replace the original G-switches on units received for service.

In accordance with a recently issued advisory by the G-switch manufacturer (SB-01 dated August 22,
2018), ACR is introducing a replacement mandate or increased inspection frequency for ARTEX ELTs
equipped with original G-switches. The applicability of this action is for rotary aircraft only, which are
subject to higher levels of shock and vibration.

This Service Bulletin augments previous guidance issued to ACR Electronics approved ASCs directing
the testing of original G-switches and/or replacement at the next service event.

7. ACTION: Operators using ARTEX ELTs, listed in Table 1 on page 3, operated in a rotary-wing
environment and with more than five (5) years in-service, shall review any previous service records
related to G-switch replacements to verify the current switch configuration.

o Unless the updated G-switch is proven to be installed, the part must be returned to the
ASC for replacement of the original G-switch with an updated switch.
o Alternatively, the operator must increase the inspection frequency of the ELT in
accordance with the alternative means of compliance (AMOC), below.

When the original G-switch is replaced, the 5-way G-switch must be replaced as well. Any ELT that
has been modified to include the updated G-switches in accordance with this SB will be identified with
a label stating that SB1000 has been implemented, which will include the date of replacement.

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ELT SYSTEMS SERVICE BULLETIN

ELT Label reflecting proper implementation of SB1000:

8. ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF COMPLIANCE (AMOC): Operators may continue to use ELTs with the
original G-switches by following a revised minimum inspection interval as dictated by the G-switch
manufacturer.
• ELT units with five (5) to seven (7) years in-service: Increase the G-switch test frequency
outlined in the respective IMM (see Table 1) to a four (4) month interval.
• ELT units with seven (7) to nine (9) years in-service: Increase the G-switch test frequency
outlined in the respective IMM (see Table 1) to a three (3) month interval.

NOTE: ELT units with original G-switches with ten (10) or more years in-service must have all G-
switches replaced.

Contact ACR Electronics, Inc. at 954-981-3333 or visit our website www.acrartex.com to learn more
about our products and support network.

1. EFFECTIVITY: Models affected by this notice: G406-4, C406-1, C406-1HM, C406-2, C406-2HM,
C406-N, and C406-NHM used in rotary-wing operations. See Table 1 on page 4.

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ELT SYSTEMS SERVICE BULLETIN

ELTs by S/N Range (up to
ELT Model Part Number S/N Effectivity Notes IMM
& including)
0001 to 16384 All S/N Affected
112-00001 to 112-16384 All S/N Affected
170-00001 to 170-16384 All S/N Affected
G406-4 453-5012 570-5012
210-00001 to 210-08575 S/N 210-08576 and
subsequent produced after
Dec 2016 not affected
0001 to 16384 All S/N Affected
112-00001 to 112-16384 All S/N Affected
170-00001 to 170-16384 All S/N Affected
C406-1 453-5002 570-5001
210-00001 to 210-09438 S/N 210-09439 and
subsequent produced after
Feb 2017 not affected
0001 to 16384 All S/N Affected
112-00001 to 112-16384 All S/N Affected
170-00001 to 170-16384 All S/N Affected
C406-1HM 453-5003 570-5001
210-00001 to 210-10430 S/N 210-10431 and
subsequent produced after
Jul 2018 not affected
0001 to 16384 All S/N Affected
112-00001 to 112-16384 All S/N Affected
170-00001 to 170-16384 All S/N Affected
C406-2 453-5000 570-5000
210-00001 to 210-09501 S/N 210-09502 and
subsequent produced after
Oct 2017 not affected
0001 to 16384 All S/N Affected
112-00001 to 112-16384 All S/N Affected
170-00001 to 170-16384 All S/N Affected
C406-2HM 453-5001 570-5000
210-00001 to 210-09936 S/N 210-09937 and
subsequent produced after
Dec 2016 not affected
0001 to 16384 All S/N Affected
135-00001 to 135-16384 All S/N Affected
C406-N 453-5060 252-00001 to 252-01689 S/N 252-01690 and 570-5060
subsequent produced after
Jan 2017 not affected
0001 to 16384 All S/N Affected
135-00001 to 135-16384 All S/N Affected
C406-NHM 453-5061 252-00001 to 252-02321 S/N 252-02322 and 570-5060
subsequent produced after
Dec 2016 not affected
Table 1: Part Number Effectivity

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