ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406 (453-6603), ME406HM (453-6604 PROBABLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Indicates 2 406 MHz transmission problem Verify the coax cable/antenna is connected and in good condition Perform continuity check of center Open or short condition on antenna output conductor and shield (oF coax cable Check for a shorted cable Check for intermittent connection in the coax cable Check with a VSWR meter. Check antenna Antenna or installation faulty for opens, shorts, or a resistive ground plane connection Lengthen or shorten antenna coax cable Impedance presented by antenna length by 4 to 6 inches Provide ground plane at least 12 inches in Insufficient ground plane diameter Upright metal structure obstructing Stay at least 10-12 inches away from antenna causing re-radiation Upright metal structures Battery low Low power output 3A fuse on battery pack circuit board faulty Verify continuity between antenna ground ELT local ground not connected plane and ELT local ground connection. Cannot be repaired in field - Return to Transmitter module faulty factory for servicing Indicates 406 or 121.5 MHz output power is low Check coax cable and connections Open or short condition on antenna output or coax cable Check antenna for proper installation Lengthen or shorten antenna coax cable Impedance presented by antenna length by 4 5 inches Transmitter module faulty Cannot be repaired in field - Return to (Frequency out of limits) factory for servicing 25-62-30 Page 36 of 73ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ME406 (453-6603), ME406HM (453-6604 Indicates there is no navigation position data present (long message protocol only) ELT programmed with a long message format Reprogram to short message or ignore error code. 5 flash code does not indicate a hard failure and does not affect airworthiness of unit. Indicates G-Switch loop between pins 5 and 12 is not present Jumper open Verify D-Sub connector jumper is installed by checking for less than 19 between pins 5 and 12. Repair as necessary. Jumper missing Install D-Sub jumper between pins 5 and 12 in D-Sub connector. Indicates a battery problem Operating time is >1 hour Electrical circuits faulty Replace battery pack Table 6 ELT Self-Test Error Codes Troubleshooting Guide 25-62-30 Page 37 of 73