Wed, Feb 10, 2010
406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitters Approved For Cessna
Citation Fleet
Sierra
Industries has received an STC (ST09718AC) from the FAA for the
installation of the Artex C406 (406 MHz) Emergency Locator
Transmitter on Cessna Citation Models 500, 501, 550, 551, S550 and
560. This Supplemental Type Certificate provides a cost-effective
solution for operators to update their emergency transmitters to
current standards.
Early in 2009, U. S. emergency distress satellites stopped
monitoring the older 121.5 MHz emergency frequency band in favor of
the newly established and more accurate 406 MHz standard. Although
406 MHz ELT’s are not yet legally required in the United
States, numerous other countries,
including Canada, Mexico and the European Union have established or
are in the process of implementing the 406 MHz standard.
The Artex C406 provides an integrated ELT to Navigation
interface and transmits latitude and longitude position information
with an accuracy of 100 meters. The unit operates on 121.5, 243 and
406 MHz frequencies and features a 5-year battery life.
Certifications include TSO C126 and ETSO 2C126 and the unit is
approved by COSPAS/SARSAT and Transport & Industry Canada.
Sierra’s installation includes the ELT unit, high-speed
blade antenna and wiring, plus required removal and reinstallation
of cabin interior components. Sierra’s 2010 installed pricing
for the Artex C406 unit starts at $8,500 for a basic installation
or $12,000 installed with GPS position broadcast capability.
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