I have now taken a big step and purchased a 406 mhz ELT. Wow.
But I discussed the installation options with my A&P, and he indicated that the 170 has no structure strong enough to mount a 406 unit; as it must support 100lbs in every direction with no bending more than 1/10 inch.
Can other illustrious members provide some thoughts on this installation, as I certainly did not intend to reconstruct the entire aircraft to put this thing in.
Thank you!
MontanaBird
406 ELT mounting installation
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Brad Brady
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Re: 406 ELT mounting installation
MontanaBird,MontanaBird wrote:I have now taken a big step and purchased a 406 mhz ELT. Wow.
But I discussed the installation options with my A&P, and he indicated that the 170 has no structure strong enough to mount a 406 unit; as it must support 100lbs in every direction with no bending more than 1/10 inch.
Can other illustrious members provide some thoughts on this installation, as I certainly did not intend to reconstruct the entire aircraft to put this thing in.
Thank you!
MontanaBird
I haven't read that the mounting is any different than the style of ELT now in use......Maybe something I need to look into...But, the floor board under the rear seat (with maybe, a doubler for the "up" part) should suffice for any ELT installation.....Brad
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GAHorn
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Re: 406 ELT mounting installation
Check with your local avionics shop. I'll bet they will install it on the same shelf your present ELT is mounted upon if you have a remote ELT.
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