ACK E-04

This E-04 system includes:

• 121.5/406 MHz ELT transmitter (E-04)
• Remote Switch with horizontal placard (E-04.5)
• Remote vertical placard (E-04.12.2)
• Whip antenna (E-04.8)
• Electrostatic discharger (E-04.10.1.12)
• 60-feet coax cable (E-04.10.4)
• Audio alert (E-04.7)
• Mounting Tray (E-04.4)
• Retaining strap front (E-04.4.1)
• Retaining strap front (E-04.4.1)
• Female 4 pin DIN plug (E-04.10.6)
• 15-foot remote cable (E-04.10.5)
• Audio alert cable (E-04.10.3)
• Switch cover (E-04.11.1)
• Installation/Operation/Manual (E-04M)

Features:

• Dual channel ELT transmits a distress signal to the Cospas-Sarsat system at 406 MHz for 24 hours (5 watts), and a homing signal on 121.5 MHz for 48 hours (100Mw)
• Can be interfaced with aircraft GPS data via an optional GPS data receiver and accepts GPS position input data from Bendix/King, Garmin (NMEA 0183 GPS)
• Antenna with molded plastic base is swept back 20 degrees
• Equipped with a simple plug-in audible alert indicator
• Relies on a lithium battery pack that provides a 5-year battery life
• Compatible with Ameri-King remote panel indicator
• E-04 kit includes: 406 transmitter, lithium battery pack, external antenna, remote control, mounting tray and retaining straps, plug-in audible alert, remote cable, coax cable, and an installation manual
• ELT and battery pack weighs 1.6 lb (0.73 kg), and dimensions are 7.75 x 2.85 x 2.85 in (192 x 72 x 72 mm)
• Approvals: FAA/Transport Canada, TSO C-126b TSO C-91a, ETSO 2C126 ETSO2C91a, COSPAS/SARSAT T.001 T.007, Industry Canada 1863A-E04AF, Brazil ANAC

Weight:
ELT and battery pack: 1.6 lb (0.73 kg)
ELT tray and straps: 0.2 lb (0.09 kg)
remote control (RCPI): 1.1 oz (31 g)
audio alert indicator: 1.5 oz (43 g)

Dimensions:
7.75 x 2.85 x 2.85 in (192 x 72 x 72 mm)

Frequency:
121.5 MHz and 406 MHz

Modulation:
406 MHz ±2 kHz Bi-Phase L (16KOG1D)
121.5 MHz ±6 kHz AM (3K20A3N)

Swept downward: 1,400 to 400 Hz
Repetition Rate: 3 Hz
Modulation Factor ≥90%
Duty Cycle: ≥45%

Power at Terminal (50Ω load):
121.5 MHz20.7 dBm 50 hrs @ -20°C
406 MHz 37.3 dBm 24.5 hrs @ -20°C
Standby Current Armed Mode: 26 uA
Peak Current: 406 MHz burst 1.5-2 A
Current 121.5 MHz Operation: 75 mA

Peak EIRP (with E-04.8 whip antenna and E-04.10.4 coax cable):
121.5 MHz +23 dBm 200mW, 406 MHz +39.79 dBm 12.7 W

Operating Temperature:
-20°C to 55°C, operating
-55°C to 85°C, storage

Crash Activation:
4.5 FpS ±0.5 FpS

ELT Approvals:
FAA/Transport Canada
TSO C-126b TSO C-91a
ETSO 2C126 ETSO2C91a
COSPAS/SARSAT T.001 T.007
Industry Canada 1863A-E04AF
Brazil ANAC

Type:
TSO-126, C-91a AF

Antenna (E-04.8):

Weight:
2.1 oz (60 g)

Dimensions:
20.625 in (524 mm), swept 20°

Impedance:
50Ω nominal

VSWR @ 121.5 MHz ≤2.5:1
VSWR @ 406 MHz ≤1.5:1

260 knots @ sea level maximum

BATTERY (E-04.0):

Battery Type:
Li-SO2, non-flammable electrolyte

Battery Voltage:
12V

Battery Operating Temperature:
-20°C to 55°C

Battery Amp Hour Rating:
7.75 Ah

Non-rechargeable Lithium Content:
9.8 g

Max Discharge Rate:
2.5 Amps

Battery Life:
5 yrs (when used with model E-04 ELT)

Battery Approvals:
FAA/Transport Canada
TSO C-142a
ETSO C-142a
Brazil ANAC