SEoTION 8 uljs (jlilSSNA SECTION 9

HANDLING, SER,VICE MODEL MoDEL 172N f. SUPPLEMENTS

& MAINTENANCE I
ENGINE CARE
The engine may be cleaned with Stoddard solvent, or equivalent,
SECTION 9
dried thoroughly.

CAUTION
SUPPLEMENTS
Particular care should be given to electrical equipment
before cleaning. Cleaning fluids should not be allowed to
(Optional Systems Descri ption
enter magnetos, starter, alternator and the like. Protect
these components before saturating the engine with sol-
vents. All other openings should also be covered before
& Operating Procedures)
cleaning the engine assembly. Caustic cleaning solutions
should be used cautiously and should always be properly
neutralized after their use. TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTERIOR CARE l ntroduction
Hrrpplements:
To remove dust and looso dirt f rom the uphol stery and carpet, clean Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) (4 pages)
interior regulaly with a v&cuum cleaner. Cessna 300 Nav/Com (Type RT-3854) (8 pages)
Cessna 300 ADF (Type R-546E) (6 pages)
Blot up any spilled liquid promptly with cleansing tissue or Cessna 300 Transponder (Type RT-359A) And Optional
Don't pat the spot; press the blotting material firmly andhold itfor seve Encoding Altimeter (Type EA-4014) (6 pages)
seconds. Continue blotting until no more liquid is taken up. Scrape Cessna 300 Transponder (Type RT-359A) And Optional
sticky materials with a dull knife, then spot-clean the area. Altitude Encodor (Blind) (6 pages)
Cessna 400 Transponder (Type RT-459A) And Optional
Oily spots may be cleaned with household spot removers, Encoding Altimetor (Type EA-4014) (6 pages)
sparingly. Before using any solvent, read the instructions on the Cessna 400 Transponder (Type RT-459A) And Optional
and test it on an obscure place on the fabric to be cleaned. Never satu Altitude Encodor (Blind) (6 pages
the fabric with a volatile solvent; lt may damage the padding and back Cessna 400 Marker Beacon (Type R-4024) (4 pages
materials. Cessna 400 Glide Slope (Type R-4438) (4 pages
DME (Type 190) (4 pages
Soiled upholstery and carpet may be cleaned with foam-type HF Transceiver (Type PT10-A) (4 pa,ges
gent, used according to the manufacturer's instructions. To minim SSB HF Transceiver (Type ASB-125) (4 pages
wetting the fabric, keep the foam as dry as possible and remove it Cessna 200A Navomatic Autopilot (Type AF-295R) (6 pages
vacuum cleaner. Cessna 300,{ Navomatic Autopilot (Type AIl'-3054) (6 pages

If your airplane is equipped with loather seating, cleaning of the

is accomplished using a soft cloth or sponge dipped in mild soap suds.
soap suds, used sparingly, will remove traces of dirt and grease. The
should be reinoved with a clean damp cloth.
The plastic trim, headliner, instrumont panel and control knobs
only bewiped off with a damp cloth. Oil and grease onthe control wheel
control knobs can be removed with a cloth moistened with
solvent. Volatile solvents, such as mentioned in paragraphs on care of
windshield, must never be used since they soften and craze the plasti

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SECTION 9 CESSN Plt,oT's oPERATING HANDBOOK EMERGENCY LOCATON,
SUPPLEMENTS MODEL 1 IIII'I'LEMENT TRANSMITTER (ELT)
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INTRODUCTON SUPPLEMENT
This section consists of a series of supplements, each covering a si
optional system which may be installed in the airplane. Each supplem
contains a brief description, and when applicable, operating limitation EMERGENCY LOCATOR
emergency and normal procedures, and performance, Other routi
installed items of optional equipment, whose function and ope TRANSMITTER (ELT}
procedures do not require detailed instructions, are discussed in Section 7
SECTON 1
GENERAL
The ELT consists of a self-contained dual-frequency radio transmitter
arrrl battery power supply, and is activated by an impact of 5g or more as
irrrr,.y be experienced in a crashlanding. TheELTemits an omni-directional
rlgnal on the international distress frequencies of 121.5 and 243.0 MHz.
(Home ELT units in export aircraft transmit only on 121.5 MHz.) General
n,viotion and commercial aircraft, the FAA, and CAP monitor LZt.MHz,
n,rrrl 243.0 MHz is monitored by the military. Following a crash landing, the
Itllit will provide line-of-sight transmission up to 100 miles at 10,000 feet.
'l'lo ELT supplied in domestic aircraft transmits ou both distress frequen-
llos simultaneously at 75 mw rated power output for 48 continuous hours
Irr l,he temperature range of -40oF to +131oF (-40oC to +55'C). The ELT unit in
oxport aircraft transmits on 121.5 MHz at 25 mw rated poweroutput for 100
rrontinuous hours in the temperature range of -40"F to +131oF (-40oC to
rbi'C).

The ELT is readily identified as a bright orange unit mounted behind

llro baggage compartment wall in the tailcone. To gain accoas to tho unit,
llrnove the baggage compartment wall. The ELT is operated by a control
lrrr,nel at the forward facing end of the unit (see figure 1.)

SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
There is no change to the airplane limitations whon this equipment is
Itrstalled.

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 FI I T)T,S OPER,ATING HANDBOoK EMERGENCY LOCATOR
EMERGENCY LOCATOI1 PILOT'S OPER,ATING HAND II'I'I'LEMENT TRANIMITTER (ELT)
TTiANSMTTTER (ELT) ,l
,
2. PRIOR, TO SIGHTING RESCUE AIRCRAFT -- Conserve airplane
battery. Do not activate radio transceiver.
:1. AFTER SIGHTING RESCUE AIIiCRAFT -- Place ELT function
selector switch in the OFF position, preventing radio interference.
Attempt contact with rescue aircraft with the radio transceiver set
to a frequency of 121.5 MHz. If no contact is established, return the
function selector switch to ON immediately.
4. FOLLOWING RESCUE -- Piace ELT function selector switch in the
OFF position, terminating emergency transmissions.

1. FUNCTION SELECTOR
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
As long as the function selector switch remains in the AUTO position,
IILT automatically activates following an impact of 5g or more over a
l,lro
alrort period of time.
SWITCH (3-position toggle switch):

ON - Activates transmitter instantly. Used for t""t plr.po""" and if "g" sw Following a lightning strike, or an exceptionally hard landing, the
is inoperative. llll,'l' may activate although no emergency exists. To check your ELT for
Ittrr,dvertent activation, select L21.5 J'fIfz on your radio transceiver and
OFF - Deactivates transmitter. Used during shipping, storage and follow lisl,on for an emergency tone transmission. If the ELT can be heard
rescue. it'tr,nsmitting, place the function selector swtich in the OFF position and the
AUTO - Autivates transmitter only when "g" switch receives 59 ormore im l,urro should cease. Immediately place the function selector switch in the
AtJ'fO position to re-sot tho ELT for normal operation.
2. COVITR - Removable for access to battery pack.

3. ANTENNA RECEPTACLE - Connects to antenna mounted on top of tailco

SECTON 5
Figure 1. ELT Control. Panel
PERFORMANCE
SECTION 3 'I'here is no chango to the airplane performanco dtr,tlr wlrrn this
crrr iprnent is installed.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Immediately after a forced landing where emergency assistance
rorttired, the ELT should be utilized as follows.

l. I,INSURE ELT ACTIVATION --Turn a radio transceiver ON

sclect 121.5 MHz. If the ELT can be heard transmitting, it
t,:tivr,ted by the "g" switch and is functioning properly. If
(ttto'gency tone is audible, gain access to the ELT and place
l'tttt:t,ion selector switch in the ON position.
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 I'I I,OT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK CESSA 3oO NAV/CoM
I]IIPPLEMENT ," (TYPE RT-385A)

SUPPLEMENT

CESSNA 3OO NAV/COM

l7z0-Channel - Type RT-385A)

sEcTroN 1

GENERAL
The Cessna 300 Nav/Com (Type IIT-385A), shown in figure 1, consists
of a panel-mounted receiver-transmitter and a single or dual-pointer
rrrrnote course deviation indicator.

The set includes a 720-channel VHF communications receiver-

l,r'lnsmitter and a Z00-channel VHF navigation receiver, both of which may
lxr operated simultaneously. The communications receiver-transmitter
loceives and transmits signals between 118.000 and 135.975 MHz in 25-kHz
rt,r:ps. The navigation receiver receives omni and localizer signals
l)otween 108.00 and 117.95 MHz in 50-kHz steps. The circuits required to
irrterpret the omni and localizer signals are located in the course deviation
lndicator. Both the communications and navigation operating frequencies
rr,re digitally displayed by incandescent readouts on the front panel of tho
Ntv/Com.
A DME receiver-transmitter or a glide slpe receiver, or both. mtry bo
lrl,erconnected with the Nav/Com set for automatic seloction of tlro
rr,ssociated DME or glide slope frequency. When a VOR froqrront:.y is
rolected on the Nav/Com, the associated VORTAC or VOR-DMl,) rl,r,tion
l'r'r:quency will also be selected automatically; likewiso, if r lrr:r,l izrr
l'rL.quency is selected, the associated glide slope frequency wil I bo solocl,od
rr,rr tomatically.
The course deviation indicator includes either a elnglo-polrtor and
rolated NAV flag for VOR/LOC indication only, or duol pointers and
rrrlated NAV and GS flags for both VOR/LOC and glido slopo lndlcations.
llrth types of course deviation indicators incorporato o bock-courso lamp
lllC) which lights whon optioual back course (rovorsod sonse) oporation is
rolected. Both typos ma,y be provided with Automatlc lladial Contoring
wlrich, depending on how it is selected, will autonultlcally indicate the
boaring TO or FROM the VOR station.

All controls for the Nav/Com, except tho sl,lnclard omni bearing
rolector (OBS) knob or the optional automatic radial contoring (ARC) knob
lr r:rted on the course deviation indicator, aro mountod on the front panel of

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(TYPE RT-385A) SUPPLEMENT SUPPLEMENT (TYPE RT-3854)
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3. NAVIGATION OPERATING FREQUENCY R,EADOUT.

4. ID-VOX-T SWITCH - With VOR or LOC station selected, in ID position, sta,tlon

identifier signal is audible; in VOX (Voice) position, identier signal ia sup-
pressed; in T (Momontary On) position, theVORnavigational self-testfunctlonls
selected.

5. NAVIGATION RECEMR FRACTIONALMEGAHERTZ SELECTOR - Selects

Nav frequency in .05-MHz steps between .00 and .95 MHz; simultaneously selects
paired glide slope frequency and DME channel.
6. NAV VOL CONTROL - Adjusts volume of navigation receiver audio.
7, NAVIGATION RECEMR MEGAHEHTZ SELECTOR - Selects NAV frequency
in 1-MHz steps between 108 and 117 MHz; simultaneously selects paired glide
slope frequency and DME channel.

8. COMMUNICATION RECEIVER.TRANSMITTER F'IIACTIONAL MEGAHERTZ

SELECTOR - Depending on position of 5-0 switch, selects COM frequency in.05-
MHz steps between .000 and .975 1lHz The 5-0 switch identifies the last digit as
either 5 or o.
9. SOUELCH CONTROL - Used to adjust signal threshold necessary to activate
COM receiver audio. Clockwise rotation increases background noise (decreasos
squelch action); counterclockwise rotation decreases background noise.
10. COMMUNICATION RECEIVER.TRANSMITTER MEGAHERTZ SELECTOR -
Selects COM frequency in 1-MHz steps between 118 and 135 MHz.

11. COM OFF-VOL CONTROL - Combination on/off switch and volume control;
turns on NAV/COM set and controls volume of communications roceiver &udio.
12. BC LAMP - Amber light illuminates when the autopilot or reverse sonBo option
is installed and the reverse sense switch or autopilot's back-couree funotlon Is
engaged; indicates course deviation pointer is reversed on selected reoolver whon
tuned to a localizer froquency.

13. COURSE INDEX - Indicates selected VOII, course.

1. COMMUNICATION OPERATING FREQUENCY READOUT (Third-decimal- t4. COUR,SE DEVIATION POINTER - Indicates course deviatlon fror soloctod
place is shown by the position of the "5-0" switch). omni course or localizer centerline.

2. 5-O SWITCH - Part of Com Heceiver-Trensmitter Fractional MHz Frequency
Selector. In "5" position, enables Com frequency readout to display and Com
Fractional MHz Selector to select froquoncy in .05-MHz steps between .025 and
.975 IfH,z. In "0" position, enables COM froquency readout to display and Com
Fractional MHz Selector to select frequency in .05-MHz steps between .000 and
.950 MHz.
t5. GLIDE SLOPE "GS" FLAG - Whenvisible, redGS flagindloator ulrrol lablo glido
slope signal orimproporly operating equipment. Flagdlstppooru whon tr rollable
glide slope signal is being received.
16. GLIDE SLOPE DEVIATION POINTER - Indic&too dovlnl,lon from IL gllde
slope.

NOTE 17. NAV/TO-FROM INDICATOR, - Opera,tes only wlth l VOli or looalizer signal.
Red NAV position (Flag) indicates unusable slgnnl. Wlth usable VOR slgnal,
The "5" or "0" may be read as the third decimal digit, whieh is not indicates rvhether selected course is TO or FfiOM ttr,tlon. WIth ueable localizor
displayed in the Com fractional frequency display. signal, shows TO.

Flgure 1. Cessna 300 Nav/Com (Type RT-385A), Operating Controls Figure 1. Cessna 300 Nav/Com (Type RT-88A), Operatlng Controls
and Indicators (Sheot 1 of B) and tndicators (gheet 3 of 3)
CESSNA 3OO NAV/COM PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK I'ILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK cEsN.f, 300 NAV/COM
(TYPE RT-3854) SUPPLEMENT gUPPLEMENT (TYPE RT-3854)
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18. RECIPROCAL COURSE INDEX - Indicates reciprocal of selected VOR course. Iu addition, when two or more radios are
t,lto receiver-transmitter.
lrstalled, aircraft mounted transmitter selector and speaker/phono
19. OMNI BEARING SELECTOR (OBS) - Rotates course card. to select desired nwitches are provided.
course.

20. AUTOMATIC RADIAL CENTERING (AN,C.PUSH-TO/PULL.FR) SELECTOI1 .

In center detent, functions as conventional OBS. Pushed to inner (Momentary On)
position, turns OBS course ca,rd to center course deviation pointer with a TO flag,
then returns to conventional OBS selection. Pulled to outer detent, continuously
drives OBS course card to indicate bearing from VOR station, keeping course
deviation pointer centered, with a FROM fl_ag. ARC function will not operate on
loealizer frequencies.
21. AUTOMATIC RADIAL CENTERING (ARC) LAMP - Amber light illuminates
when Automatic Radial Centering is in use.
22. COURSE CARD - Indicates selected VOR course under course index.
SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
There is no change to the a,irplane limitations when this avionic
oquipment is installed. However, the pilot should be aware tha,t on many
Oossna airplanes oguipped with the windshield mounted glide slope
rurtenna, pilots should avoid use of 2700 t 100 H,PM (or 1800 + 100 RPM with a
l,hree bladed propeller) during ILS approaches to avoid oscillations of the
glide slope deviation pointer caused by propeller interference.

3sEciloN
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
There is no change to the airplane emergency procedures when this
uvionic equipment is installed. However, if the frequency readouts fa,il, tho
rtdio will remain operational on the last frequency selected. The fre-
(luency controls should not be moved due to the difficulty of obtaining a
kown frequency under this condition.

SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
(IOMMUNICATION RECEIVER-TRANSMITTER OPERAT!ONr

t. COM OFF/VOL Control -- TURN ON; adjust to dolrod ,udio lovol.

2. XMTR SEL Switch -- SET to desired 300 Nav/Corn (on audio
control panel).
3. SPEAKER/PHONE (or AUTO) Switch -- gmT tr dorlrod modo (on
audio control panel).
4. 5-0 Fractional MHz Selector Switch -- gE!t.HO1'desirod opera,ting
frequency (does not affect navigatlon froquotroloB).
l-. COM Frequency Selector Switches -- gEl.qc't'dteired oporating
frequency.
lillsrlro l. Cossna 300 Nav/Com (Type RT-385A), Operating Controls (1. SQ Control -- ROTATE counterolookwlo to docroaso background
and Indicators (Sheet p of B) noiso as required.
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CESSNA 3OO NAV/COM PILOT'S OPER,ATING HANDBOOK I LOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK CESSNASOO NAV/COM
(TYPE RT-3854) SUPPLEMENT HUPPLEMENT (TYPE RT-385A)
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7. Mike Button: turn to center the course deviation pointer with a FR,OM
a. To Transmit -- DEPRESS and SPEAK into microphone. . flag to indicate bearing from VOR station.

NOTE 7. OBS Knob (If Applicable) -- SELECT desired course.

Sidetone may be selected on all models except 152 models VOR SELF-TEST OPERATION:
by placing the AUTO selector switch in either the
SPEAKEB, or PHONE positions. On 152 models, sidetone 1. COM OFF/VOL Control -- TURN ON.
is constant in both the SPEAKER and PHONE positions. 2. NAV Frequency Selector Switches -- SELECT usable VOR station
Efowever, the 152 models have a SIDETONE VOL control signal.
that may be used to adjust or suppress speaker sidetone. 3. OBS Knob -- SET for 0o course at course index; course deviation
pointer centers or deflects left or right, depending on bearing of
b. To Receive -- RELEASE mike button. signal; NAV/TO-FROM indicator shows TO or FROM.
4. ID/VOX/T Switch -- PRESS to T and HOLD at T; course deviation
NAVIGATION OPER,ATION: pointer centers and NAV/TO-FROM indicator shows FROM.
5. OBS Knob -- TURN to displace course approximately 10o to either
1. COM OFF/VOL Control -- TURN ON. side of 0o (while holding ID/ VOX/ T to T). Course deviation pointer
2. SPEAKER/PHONE (or AUTO) Switch -- SET to desired mode (on deflects full scale in direction corresponding to course displace-
audio control panel). ment. NAV/TO-FROM indicator shows FROM.
3. NAV Frequency Selector Knobs -- SELECT desired operating 6. ID/VOX/T Switch -- RELEASE for normal operation.
frequency.
4, NAV VOL -- ADJUST to desired audio level. NOTE
5. ID-VOX-T Switch:
a,. To Identify Station -- SET to ID to hear navigation station This test does not fulfill the requirements of FAR 91.p5.
identifier signal.
b. To Filter Out Station Identifier Signal -- SET to VOX to include
filter in audio circuit.
6. ARC PUSH-TO/PULL-FROM Knob (If Applicable): SECTION 5
a,. To Use As Conventional OBS -- PLACE in center detent and
select desired course. PERFORMANCE
b. To Obtain Bearing TO VOR Staton -- PUSH (ARC/PUSH-TO)
knob to inner (momontary on) position. There is no chango to the airplane performance whon thls avionic
oeuipment is installed. However, the installation of an externally mounted
NOTE u,ntenna or several rela,ted external antennas, wlll rssult In a minor
t'oduction in cruise porformance.
ARC lamp will illuminate amber while the course card is
moving to center with the courao deviation pointer. After
alignment has been achieved to reflect bearing to VOR,,
automatic radial centering will automatically shut down,
causing the ARC lamp to go out. ,*.
c. To Obtain Continuous Bearing FROM VOR, Station -- PULL
(ARC/PULL-FR) knob to outer detent.
NOTE

ARC lamp wiII illuminate amber, OBS course card will

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 UII,oTIS OPERATING HANDBOOK CES{N{A 3OO ADF
IIIII'I)LEMENT (TYPE R-546E)

SUPPTEMENT

CESSNA 3OO ADF

(Type R-54E)

sEciloN I
GENERAL
The cessna 300 ADF is a panel-mounted, digitaliy tuned automatic
rlircction finder. It is designed to provide continuous 1 kHz digital tuning
lrr llre frequency range of 200 kHz to 1, 6gg kHz and eliminates the need for
rrr.t:hanical band switching. The system is comprised of a receiver, Ioop
rurl(!llna, bearing indicator and a sense antenna. In addition, when two or
rrr|c radios are installed, speaker-phone selector switches are provided.
lirch control function is described in Figure 1.

The Cessna 300 ADF can be used for position plotting and homing
!r'r<:sflqss, and for aural reception of amplitude-modulated (AM) si{nals.
with the function selector knob at ADF, the cessna 800 ADF pr.vides
l visual indication, on the bearing indicator, of tire bearing to ilre trrns-
rrrllting station relative to the nose of the airplane. This is done by com-
lrlrring signals from the sense antenna with signals from the loop irntenna.

with the function selector knob at REC, the cessna 300 AI)1,'rrs.s.nly
ll,' cgs antenna and operates as a conventional l<-w-froqu()r.r(,y rt,t't'iver.
'I'he Cessna 300 ADF is designed to receive lrtltrl$nioll I'roln the
l,llrwing radio facilities: commercial broadcast stutions, low-l'rcquency
t'rtrr,,c stations, FAA radio beacons, and ILS <:onrlrss lol:ttrrs,

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CESSNA 3OO ADF
(TYPE R-546E) SUPPLEMENT UPPLEMENT (rYPE R-546E)
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3. FUNCTION SWITCH:
BFO: Selects operation as communication receiver using
only sense antenna and activates 1000-Hz tone beat
frequency oscillator to permit coded identifier of
stations transmitting keyed CW signals (Morse
Code) to be heard.

REC: Selects operation as standard communication re-

ceiver using only sense antenna.
ADF: Set operates as automatic direction finder using loop
and sense antennas.

TEST: Momentary-on position used during ADF operation

to test bearing reliability. When held in TEST
position, slews indicator pointer clockwise; when
released, if bearing is reliable, pointer returns
to original bearing position.
4. INDEX (ROTATABLE CARD) - Indicates relative, magnetic, or
true heading of aircraft, as selected by HDG control.
5. POINTER - Indicates station bearing in degrees of azimuth,
relative to the nose of the aircraft. When heading control is
adjusted, indicates relative, magnetic, or true bearing of
radio signal
6. HEADII{G CONTROL (HDG) - Rotates card to set in relative,
magnetic, or true bearing information.

l. oFF/VoL CoNTRoL - Controls primary power and audio output

level. Clockwise rotation from OFF position applies primary
power to receiver; further clockwise rotation increases qudio

2. FREQUENCY SELECTORS - Knob (A) selects 100-kHz incre-

rronts of receiver frequency, knob (B) selects 10-kHz incre-
rrronto, and knob (C) selects 1-kHz increments.

Coerur 300 ADF operating controls and Indicators (heet 1 of

f,'ltlure 1. Cessna 300 ADF Operating Controls rnd lnlicators (Sheet 2 otZ)
FlEul'c t,

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 I'I LOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK CESNA 3OO ADF
CESSNA 3OO ADF PILOT'S OPEMTING HANDBOOK
HI'PPLEMENT (TYPE R-5468)
(TYPE R-546E) SUPPLEMENT .
,I\) OPERATE BFO:
sEcTtoN 2
U^^tTATrONS (1) OFF/VOL Control -- ON.
(2) F\nction Selector Knob -- BFO.
There is no change to the airplane limitations when this avionic (3) Frequency elector Knobs -- SELECT operating frequency.
equipment is installed. (4) ADF' SPEAI(ER/PHONE Switch -- SELECT speaker or phone
position.
(5) VOL Control -- ADJUST to desired listening level.
sEcTloN 3
NOTE
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
A 1000-Hz tone is heard in the audio output when a CW
There is no change to the airplane emergency procedures when this signal (Morse Code) is tuned in properly.
avionic equipment is installed.

sEciloN 4 sEcTtoN 5
NOR,MAt PROCEDURES PERFORMANCE
TO OPERATE AS A COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER ONLY:
There is no change to the airplane performance when this avionic
(1) Orr,/vol, controt -- oN. .tluipment is installed. However, the installation of an externally mount-
(2) Function Selector Knob -- REC. orl antenna or several related exteflral anteruras, will result in a minor
l'oduction in cruise performance.
(3) Frequency Selector Knobs -- SELECT operating frequency.
(4) ADF' SPEAKER/PHONE Switch -- SELECT speaker or phone
position as desired.
(5) VOL Control -- ADIUST to desired listening level.
TO OPERATE AS AN AUTOMATIC DIRECTION FINDER:

(1) oFF/VoL Control -- oN.

(2) Frequency Selector Knobs -- SELECT operating frequency.
(3) ADF SPEAKER/PHONE Switch -- SELECT spealer or phone
position.
(4) Function Selector Knob -- ADF position and note relative bearing
on indicator.
(5) VOL Control -- ADJUST to desired listening level.
,I'O T!]ST RELIABILITY OF AUTOMATIC DIRECTION FINDER:
*
(1) Function Selector Knob -- ADF position and note relative bearing
rr indicator.
(2) Function Selector Knob -- TEST position and observe that pointef
rnovoH twry lrom relative bearing at least 10 to 20 degrees.
(:l) [,'rl.r:tion Selector Knob -- ADF position and observe that pointer
l'elrrrrlr to Hnnrc relative bearing as in step (1).

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I'I I,OTiS OPEMTING HANDB@K CESSNA 3OO TMNSPONDER
III'PPLEMEI{T AND ENCODING ALTIMETER

SU PPLEMENT

CESSNA 3OO TRAN SPONDER

(Type RT-3 59A )
AND
OPTIONAT ENCODING ALTIMETER
(Tvpe E A- 4ot A)

SECTION I
GENERAT
The Cessna 300 Transponder (Type RT-359A), shown in Figure 1, is
llrc airkrorne component of an Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System
(A'[CRBS). The transponder enables the ATC ground controller [o "see"
rrrrrl identify the aircraft, while in flight, on the control center's radar-
r('()pe more readily,

The Cessna 300 Transprrder consists of a panel-mounted unit :r.nd rn

.rlernally-mounted antennu. The transponder receives interrog:rling pulse
rirllnals on 1030 MHz and trunsmits coded pulse-train reply signuls ou 10g0
Mllz. It is capable of replying to Mode A (aircraft identificrtirn) lur<l
Mode C (altitude reporting) interrogations on a selectivo rcply lrusis ()n Any
,,1 4,096 information cclc selections, When an optionirl llrrrcl-rrrorrrrl.rrl
l,:A-401A Encoding Altirncter (not part of a standard 3(X)'l'.rrnsronrlcr sys-
lr,rrr) is included in the avionic configuration, the trlrrslorrrkrr rrlrn lr<lvide
,rllitude reporting in 100-foot increments betwccr -l(XX):rrrrl rllli,000 feet.

All Cessna 300 Transponder operating r:onl.rols, wlllr llrt, cxr::ption of

llm optional altitude encoder's altimeter sctting knolr, iu'r lor:utcd on the
lr,rrtt panel of the unit, T'he altimeter setting l<rtrb is lrx,lrlr,rl on the encoding
,rllinleter, Functions of the operating controls trrc rlost'l'ilxrd in Figure 1.

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AND ENCODING ALTIMETER SUPPLEMEI.IT
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I)ILOTIS OPEMTING HANDB@K CESSNA 3OO 1RANSPONDER \
SUPPLEMENT AND ENCODING ALTIMETER
3. IDENT (ID) S\MITCH - When depressed, selects special pulse
identier to be transmitted with transponder repty to
effect immediate identi.fication of aircraft on ground con-
tollerrs display. (Reply Lamp will gtow stedily during
duration of IDENT pulse transmission. )

4. DIMMER (DIM) CONTROL - Allows pilot to control brilliance of

reply lamp.
5. SEL}'-TEST (TST) SWITCH -- When depressed, causes trans_
ponder to generate a self-interrogatingiignal t provide a check
of transponder operation. (Reply Lamp witt glow iteadily to
verify self test operation. )
6. REPLY-CODE SELECTOR KNOBS (4) - Select assigned
Mode A reply code.

7. REPLY-CODE INDICATORS (4) - Display selected Mode A

1. FUNCTION SWITCH - Controls application of power and
selects transponder operating mode, as follows:
OFF - Turns set off.
SBY - Turns set on for equipment warm-up.
ON - Turns set on and enables transponder to transmit
Mode A (aircraft identification) reply prlses.
ALT - Turns set on and enables transponder to transmit
either Mode A (aircraft identification) reply
pulses or Mode C (altitude reporting) pulses se-
lected automatically by the intemogating signal.
reply code.
B. 1000-FOOT DRUM TypE INDICATOR - provides digital alti_
tude readout in 1000-foot increments between -1000 feet and
+35,000 feet. When altitude is below lO,00O feet, a diagonally
striped flag appears in the 10,000 foot window.
9. oFF INDICATOR WARNING FLAG - FIag appears across rrti-
tude readout when power is removed from the altimeter tr rrdi-
cate that readout is not reliable.
10. 100-Foor DRUM TypE INDICATOR - provicres cligrtrl *l-
tude readout in 100-foot increments between 0 feot urrl 1000 lr..l..
11. z0-Foor INDICATOR NEEDLE - Indicatos irlUturl. t 20-[,rt
increments between 0 feet and 1000 fcet.
12. ALTIMETER SETTING scALE - DRUM TyI): - rrurrr:irt. sc-
lected altimeter setting in the rano of 2?.9 t, il.0 r.crres of
mercury on the stadard altimeter or 050 t, l0r-10 rrillibars
on the optional altimeter.

2. RBPLY LAMP - Lamp flashes to indicate transmission ol

""pty 13. ALTIMETER SETTING KNOB - Drirls rn cl,Hrrecr altimeter
nrlses; glows steadily to indicate transmission of IDENT pulse setting in the range of.27.9 to 81.0 inchcc t|, rrcrcury on the
or sttisfactory self-test operation. (Reply Lamp will also glow standard altimeter or 950 to 1080 nrullb*rs ,n the optional
slr,ldilv cluring initial warm-up period. ) altimeter.
F'lt!ttt'rr l. (-'r'HHrrr ll()0 Transponder and Encoding Altimeter (Sheet I of 2) l"llrrre 1. cessna 300 Transponder and Encocling Altireter (sheet z of 2)

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CESSNA 3OO TRANSPONDER PI LOI IS OPERATING HANDBOOK II LI'S OPERATTNG HANDBOOK CESSNA 3OO TrsNSPONDER
AND ENCODING ALTIMETER SUPPLEMEI' HIIPPLEMENT AND ENCODING ALTIMETER

sEciloN 2 (2) Function Switch -- ON.

(3) DIM Control -- ADJUST light brilliance of reply lamp.
IIMITATIONS NOTE
There is no change to the airplane limitations when this avionic equip-
ment is installed. During normal operation with function switch in ON posi-
tion, reply lamp flashes indicating transponder replies
to interrogations.

SECTON 3 (4) ID Button -- DEPRESS momentarily when instructed by ground

controller to "squawk IDENT" (reply lamp will glow steadily, in-
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES dicating IDENT operation).

TO TRANSMIT AN EMERGENCY SIGNAL:

.I'O
TRANSMIT MODE C (ALTITUDE REPORTING) CODES IN FLIGHT:
(1) Function Switch -- ON.
(2) Repty-Code Selector Knobs -- SELECT ??00 operating code. (1) Off Indicator Warning FIag -- VERIFY that flag is out of view on
(3) ID Switch -- DEPRESS then RELEASE to effect immediate identi- encoding altimeter.
fication of aircra-ft on ground controllerrs display. (2) Altitude Encoder Altimeter Setting Knob -- SET IN assigned
local altimeter setting.
TO TRANSMIT A SIGNAL REPRESENTING LOSS OF ALL (3) Reply-Code Selector Knobs -- SELECT assigned code.
COMMUMCATIONS (WHEN IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT: (4) Function Switch -- ALT.
(1) Function Switch -- ON. NOTE
(2) Reply-Code Selector Knobs -- SELECT 7700 operating code
for 1 minute; then SELECT 7600 operating code for 15 minutes and When directed bv ground controller to "stop altitude
then REPEAT this procedure at same intervals for remainder of squawk", turn Function Switch to ON for Mode A
flight. operation only.
(3) ID Switch -- DEPRESS then RELEASE at intervals to effect
immediate identification of aircra-ft on ground controllerts display. NOTE

Pressure altitude is transmitted by the [ritnsprrndcr

sEcTtoN
NOR,MAL PROCEDURES
III.:FORE TAKEOFF:
for altitude squawk and conversion to indicut,ocl irlti-
tude is done in ATC computers, Altittclc squnwkccl
4 will only agree with indicated altitudtl whetr tlto Itt:ltI
a-Itimeter setting in use by the grr>uncl t:ontrtllcr ls
set in the encoding altimeter.
(5) DIM Control -- ADJUST light brilliance tI rcrlv lamp.

(1) Function Switch -- SBY.

,I'O SELF-TEST TRANSPONDER OPERATION:
'l'()'l'trANsMrT MoDE A (ATRCRAFT TDENTTFTCATTON) CODES IN
Ir',t,l( il t'l': (1) Function Switch -- SBY and wait 30 seconcls f or equipment to
warm-up.
(l) lloplv-Code Selector Knobs -- SELECT assigned code. (2) Function Switch -- ON or ALT.

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CESSNA 3OO TRANSPONDER PILOTIS OPERATING HANDBOOK PILOTIS OPERATING HA NDBOOK cEssNA 300 TE,ANSPONDER
AND ENCODING ALTIMETER SUPPLEMENT SUPPLEME}{IT ,AND ALTITUDE ENCODER (BLIND)

(3) TST Button -- DEPRESS and HOLD (reply lamp should light with SUPPLEMENT
full brilliarce regardless of DIM control setting).
(4) TST Button -- Release for normal operation.
CESSNA 3OO TRANSPONDER
(Type RT-359A)
sEcTroN 5
AND
PERFORMANCE
oPTToNAL ArTTUDE ENCODER (BUND)
There is no change to the airplane performance when this avionic
equipment is installed. However, the installation of an externaLly mount-
ed antena or several related external antennas, will result in a minor
reduction in cruise performance.
SECTION I
GE NE RAt
The Cessna 300 Transponder (pe RT-359A), shown in Figrrre 1, is
llle airborne component of an Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System
(ATCRB). The transponder enables the ATC ground controller to "see"
rrnd identify the aircraft, while in flight, on the control center's radarscope
ruore readily.

The Cessna 300 Transponder system consists of a panel-mounted unit

rrrd an externally-mountcd antenna. The transponder receives interrop.-
llon pulse signals on 1030 MHz and transmits pulse-train reply slgnals on
l()90 MHz. The transponder is capable of replying to Mode A (alrcraft
Irlentication) and also Mode C (altitude reporting) when coupled to an op-
llt-nal altitude encoder system. The transponder is capable of rcplving on
lrrth modes of interrogation on a selective reply basie or) i\ry tf 4, 096 in-
Iormation code selections. The optional altitude encodcr nyHtcnr (not part
ol' r standard 300 Transponder system) required frr Mrclo C (rrll.ltude re-
rorting) operation consists of a completely tndcpcnder[ rurrrr[c*nrounted
rllllitizer that is connected to the static system arrd suprl lon lrru:oded al-
llltrde information to the transponder. When thr rltttuelo oru:odcr system
trr coupled to the 300 Transponder system, altltude rororl lng r:apabilities
iu'r. available in 100-foot increments betwoc -1000 urxl r20, 000 feet.

AII Cessna 300 Transponder operatin4 contrrls ttrc located on the front
rrrcl of the unit. Functions of the operating controlr rre described in
Itlf:rre 1.

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CISSNA 3OO TRANSPONDER PILOTIS OPERATING HANDBOOK I'I LOTIS OPERATING HANDBOOK CESSNA 3OO TRfiNSPONDER
AND ALTITUDE ENCODER (BLIND) SUPPLEMENT HTIPPLEMENT AND ALTITUDE ENCODER (BLIND)

3. IDENT (ID) SWITCH - When depressed, selects special pulse

identifier to be transmitted with transponder reply to effect
immediate identification of aircraft on ground controller's dis-
play. (Reply lamp wiII glow steadily during duration of IDENT
pulse transmission. )

4. DIMMER (DIM) CONTROL - Altows pilot to control brilliance of

reply }amp.
5. SELF-TEST (TST) SI/ITCII - When depressed, causes trans-
ponder to generate a self-interrogating signal to provide a check
of transponder operation. (Reply lamp wiII glow steadily to
verify self-test operation. )

6. REPLY-CODE SELECTOR KNOBS (4) - Select assigned Mode A

reply code.
7- REPLY-CODE INDICATORS (4) - Display selected Mode A
reply code.
8. REMOTE-MOUNTED DIGITIZER - Provides an altitude reporting
code range of -1000 feet up to the airplane's maximum ervice
ceiling.

1. FUNCTION SWITCH - Controls application of power and selects

transponder operating mode as follows:

OFF- Turns set off.

SBY- Turns set on for equipment warm-up or standby porrer
ON - Turns set on and enables transponder to transmit
Mode A (aircraft identification) reply pulses.
ALT - Turns set on and enables transponder to transmit
either Mode A (aircraft identification) reply pulses
or Mode C (altitude reporting) pulses selected auto-
matically by the interrogating signal.
2. IIEPLY I,AMP - Lamp flashes to indicate transmission o[reply
xrlses; glows steadily to indicate transmission of IDENT pulse
or' irtisfactory self-test operation. (Reply lamp witl also glow
ctoudily during initial warm-up period. )

l,'lrrrt l. (hssna 300 Transponder and Altitude Encoder (Blind)

Figure 1. Cessna 300 Transponder and Altitude Encoder (Blind)
(Sheet 1 of 2) (Sheet 2 of.Z\
CITISSNA 300 TRANSPONDER PILOTIS OPERATING HANDBOOK
AND ALTITUDE ENCODER (BLIND)
I'ILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK CESSNA 3OO TR^INSPONDER
SUPPLEMENT HIIPPLEMENT AND ALTI?TJDE ENCODER (BLIND)

SECT|ON 2 (2) F\nction Switch -- ON.

(3) DIM Control -- ADJUST tight brilliance of reply lamp.
tM ITATO N S
NOTE
There is no change to the airplane limitations when this avionic equip-
ment is installed. However, a placard labeled "ALTITUDE ENCODER During normal operatio_n with function switch in ON posi-
EQUIPPED" must be installed near the altimeter. tion, reply lamp flashes indicating transponder replies
to interrogations.
(4) ID Button -- DEPRESS momentarily when instructed by ground
sEcTtoN 3 controller to "squawk IDENT" (reply lamp will glow steaiy; in-
dicating IDENT operation).
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
TO TRANSMIT AN EMERGENCY SIGITIAL: 't'o TRANSMIT MODE C (ALTTTUDE REPORTING) CODES rN FLIGHT:
(1) Function Switch -- ON. (1) Repty-Code Selector Knobs -- SELECT assigned code.
(2) Reply-Code Selector Knobs -- SELECT T?00 operating code. (2) Function Switch -- ALT.
(3) ID Switch -- DEPRESS then RELEASE to effec[ immeiate identi-
fication of aircraft on ground controllerrs display. NOTE

When directed by grurnd controller to "stop altitude

TO TRANSMIT A SIGTAL REPRESENTING LOSS OF ALL squawk", turn Function Switch to ON for Mode A
COMMUMCATIONS (WHEN rN A CONTROLLED ENVTRONMENT): operation only.
(1) Function Switch -- ON.
(2) Reply-Code Selector Knobs -- SELECT T?00 operating code for NOTE
I minute; then SELECT 7600 operating code for lb minutes and then
REPEAT this procedure at same intervals for remainder of flight. Pressure altitude is trarsmitted by the transponder
(3) ID Switch -- DEPRESS then RELEASE at intervals to effect for altitude squawk and conversion to indicated alti-
immediate identification of aircraft on ground controller's display. tude is done in A'fC computers. Altitude equawked
will only agree with indicated altitude when the ltcirt
altimeter setting in use by the ground c<ntroller ls
set in the aircraft altimeter.
sEcTtoN 4 (3) DIM Control -- ADJUST light britltancc of reply lamp.
NORMAT PROCEDURES
,I'O
SELF.TEST TRANSPONDER OPERATION
iltr;uotrl: TAKEoFF:
:
..

(1) Function Switch -- SBY and walt 30 reconds for equipment to

(l) t'urction Switch -- SBy. warm-up.
(2) Function Switch -- ON or ALT.
'ilt ''rnNHMI't' MoDE A (ArRCnArT TDENTTFTCATTON) CODES rN FLr (3) TST Button -- DEPRESS (reply lanrp should light brighfly
regardless of DIM control setting).
(l) llerlv-(lrxLr Selector Knobs -- SELECT assigned code. (4) TST Button -- Release for normal operation.

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CESSNA 4OO TRANSPONDER PILOT'S OPERATING TIANDBOOK
AND ALTITI'DE ENCODER (BLIND) I,tLoT'S oPERATING HANDBooK CESSNA 400 MAn,KEnBEACoN
SUPPLEMENT (TYPE 11-4024)
;UPPLEMENT
sEcTtoN s
SUPPLEMENT
PERFORMANCE
There is no change to the airplane performance when this avionic
equipment is installed. However, the installation of an externally mount-
CESSNA 4OO MARKER BEACON
ed antenna or several related external antennas, will result in a minor (Type R-4O24)
reduction in cruise performance.
SECTION 1
GENERAL
The system consists oL a 75 MHz marker beacon receiver, three
rndicator iigf.ts, a speakor/ phone selector switch, a light dimming control'
rrn ON/OFFI/VOLUME conirol, and a 75 MHz marker beacon antenna. In
rr,ddition, a HI-LO-TEST switch is provided on all airplanes except the 152
lcries airplanes for sensitivity selection and test selection. On 152 series
rr,irplanes] a HI-LO sensitivity selector switch is provided with a separate
I ress-to-test button.

This system providos visual and aural indications of 75 MHz ILS

rrarker becon signals u tho marker is passed. The following table lists
the three most currently used marker facilities and their characteristics'

MARKER FACILITIES

MARKER IDENTIFYING TONE f,IGHT*

lnner Contiruous 6 dots/sec (300 IIz) White

Middle Alternate dots and dashor, (1300 IIz) Amber

Outer 2 dashes/sec (400 Hz) Rlue

" when the identifying tone is keyod, the respectlvo indicating

light wiII blink accordinglY.

Operating controls and indicator lights are shown and described in

Iigure 1.

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CESSNA 4OO MARKER BEACON PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK PILOT'S OPERATING }IANDBOOK CESSNA 400 (,qll)t'i gl,()PE
(TYPE R-4024) SUPPLEMENT SUPPLEMENT ('t.Ypl, lt_4431

SECTION 2 SUPPLEMENT
LIMITATIONS
CESSNA 4OO GTIDE STOPE
There is no change to the airplane limitations when this avionic
equipment is installed. (Type R-4438)

SECTON I
SECTION 3
GENERAT
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
The cessna 400 Glide slope is an airborne navigation receiver which
There is no change to the airplane emergency procedures when this receives and interprets glide slope signals from a ground-based Instru-
avionic equipment is installed. rnent Landing system (ILS). It is used with the localizer function of a vHF
navigation system when nrirking instrument approaches to an airport. The
glide slope provides vcrtical path guidance while the localizer provides
horizontal track guidarrcr'.
SECTION 4
The Cessna 400 Glirlc Sl<lpe s.ystem consists of a remote-mounted
NORMAL PROCEDURES receiver coupled to an t'.xis[ing navigation system, a pa.nel-mounted indi-
cator and an externallv-lrrrunted antenna. The glide slope receiver is
TO OPERATE: tlesigned to receive ILS gli<le slope signals on any of 40 channels. The
r:hannels are spaced 150 lilfz apart and cover a frequency range of 32g. lb
1. OFF/VOL Control -- VOL position and adjust to desired listening MHz through 335.0 M[lz. Wlren a localizer frequency is selected on the
level. NAV receiver, the assor:iutcd glide slope frequency is selected automati-
2. LO/HI SENS Switch -- SELDCT HI position for airway flying or r:ally.
LO position for ILS apprr:aches.
3. SPKR/PHONE Switch -- SELECT speaker or phone audio. Operation of the Ccssna 400 Glide Slope system is controlled by the
4. TEST Switch -- PRESS and ensure that marker beacon indicator :rssociated navigation systcm. The functions and indications of typical
lights are operative. 300 series glide slope ln<licators are pictured and described in Figure 1.
5. BRT Control -- SELECT BRT (full clockwise). ADJUST as desired 'fhe 300 series glide slopc indicators shown in Figure 1 depict typical
when illuminated over marker beacon. indications for all Cessua-crafted glide slope indicators. However, re-
I'er to the 400 Nav/com or HsI write-ups if they are listed in this section
:rs options for additionirl glide slope indicators.

SECTON 5
sEcTtoN 2
PERFORMANCE
LIM ITATIO N S
'l'llcrc is no change to the airplane performance when this avionic
orrr irrtrottl, is installed. Iowever, the installation of an eXternally mounted There is no change to the airplane limitations whcn this avionic equip-
Itorrtr, tr several related external antennaS, will result in a minor rrent is installed. Howevcr, the pilot should be awil.c that on many Ccssna
rnrlrrct,irrt i rt <:ruise performance. rrirplanes equipped with the windshield-mountcd glirlc slope antenna, pilots
rrlxruld avoid use of 2?00t100 RPM with r [wo-lltdctl lropellcr (or 1t]00t100
lll'M with a three-bladecl propeller) during ILS tllroir<:hes to rvoid oscil-
lrttions of the glide slope deviation pointcr r:rused by propeller interference.

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CESSNA 4OO GLIDE SLOPE PILOTIS OPERATING HANDBOOK PII,OT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK CESSNA 4OO GLIIbE SLOPE
(TYPE R-4438) SUPPLEMENT SUPPLEMENT (TYPE R-4438)

TYPICAL 3OO SERIES GLIDE SLOPE INDICATORS sEcTtoN 3

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
There is no change to the airplane emergency procedures when this
luvionic equipment is instaUed.

sEcTroN 4
NORMAI PROCEDURES
,I'O
RECEIVE GLIDE SLOPE SIGNALS:

(1) NAV Frequency Select Knobs -- SELECT desired localizer

frequency (glide slope frequency is automatically selected).
(2) NAV/COM VOX-ID-T Switch -- SELECT ID position to
disconnect flltor from audio circuit.
1. GLIDE SLOPE DEVIATION POINTER - Indicates devia- (3) NAV VOL Control -- ADJUST to desired Iistening level to
tion from normal glide slope. confirm proper lrcalizer station.
2. GLIDE SLOPE "OFF" OR ilGSrr FLAG - When visible,
indicates unreliable glide slope signal or improperly
operating equipment. The flag disappears when a re- When glide slopo "OFF" or 'GS" flag is visible, glide
liable glide slope signal te being received. slope indicatlrna are unusable.

sEcTtoN 5
Spurious glide slope signals may exist in the area PERFORMANCE
of the localizer back corrse approach which can
cause the glide slope I'OFFrr or "GS" flag to dis- There is no change to the airplane performance whon [hls tvionic
appear and present unreliable glide slope informa- cquipment is installed.
tion. Disregard all glide slope signal indications
when making a localizer back course approach un-
less a glide slope (ILS BC) is specified on the
approach and landing chart.

tt'lErrro l. Typical 300 Series voR/LoC/fLS Indicator

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3,2 OPEnATION
Tho AK-45 I ELT, BmergMy lDator Tremitbt is a shh of ile et Miorc
oonlrollcr lcchnoogy. lmg lsting, solid stab bdcd equipmenl. lt is e esemely
rclioblc, highcdt 6htdd of qulity, dssigmd b meet T50-c126 ed TSO{9la
rcqilrcrnctrts for orilical application.
Both DLT in unit ild R.mob Swibh m solf-porvered by lhcir owtr intemal
bnllorld lntcrface with aierfl ebctsical pwer sytem is mt Bquired.
Wilh lho m0in switch, looated on the ELT maiu unit, sct t ,ARM" posilion, the AK-
451 ELT is sutomalically eti?bd pon ensing ohdgo ofvclooity 014.5 + 0.5
Fool/Sscond, long its longitudiMl axi (Abmtio Fixod.ELT (AD Configation).
t i rro dLslgned b be removed fro the aircmft atrd usod ss perronal locatng
dcvioc whon il is bEcsssary to loavo tho sce6 ofthE ecidcnt (Aubmatic Poblc
BL'I (AP) Cohfigubtion) md sikl ELT(S) oonfigation.
Iil lho ovcnl of a crasl\ thc AK-451 activats automaliclly, md mmih lhe shddd
wopl lotr on 243/121.5 MHz lasting until baltery powor ir gonc. This 2431121.5
MHr rignal is mainly med b pinDoht the .b.acon during scmlr md resoue
opoEdo.
For tho firsl 24 hours oI operatrom. ! 406 MHz sigal id snittcd t so{econd
ilcrval. Thi6 tmmissiotr lasfs 520 ms md coniins idcnliliction dah pegrMed
lo tllc bcrcon ddis received b,' COSPAS-SAiSAT etcllibs. Thc aircrai
GP/NAV lalilude/longihde dau position rvill lso bo trarnittcd (if GPSNAV is
ooMoclcd with the ELT). Thc tmsmittcd dh is reforcnood in a dot6bn& (mEinhinsd
by th6 nrliol athority iEsponsible for El-T registro0or) otrd udcd to ideilify dre
booon ld owrer.
Atturcy:
Dopplcr positionirg cmFloyed using both 121.5 MH md 40(r MHz signals.
Potlliotr nccnracy of the 12I.5 MHz signal is wilhitr atr eo of rpp(oximatly 15-20
lol r[di[ rbot the tsaNmiller. Due fo the beftr sigfrl inkgrily ofthc 406 MHz, i
locallo[ rootrmcy is withi aboul a 1-2 ks radis. lf thc CPSNAV posilion data is
bn.mlllod, lhc ocurcy of the AK-451 will mw lo 22 moto$ (lypiolly).
,. TRANSMITTEf,FUNTIONALTEST
Th! BLThould bc tesbd.cvery month.
r},
WARNING
Do mt allow test durtion,to ceed 5 rerd. A falie larm @y be generstcd.
Ary tim the ELT i Etivted, it is tasmtting a 121,5 MEz and 243.0 MEz
ditrc$ ignl, If the ELT opcrate for spproimatcly 50 seconds, a rliv" d06
MEz diiift3 iignal i8 transmittd ud is mnridered valid by the Cpa$Sxrmt
satellitr syrtr
Any tie that the ELT Min Switch ir lifted md flipped from "OFF" to "ARM",
a 406 MEz tetr test $ignal is trusmitted (fter 25 req,nds), howercr it i
sp$iauy @ded $ a "tr tedt" igna fhat i3 ignored by the COSPA$SARSAT
!fcltes.
Noll Prcss Rf,SfT ytime b m ofr mwtcd hEmission.
3.3.0 OUICKOPIRATIONCTECK
Note: Rfer b Appendix A. I for Quioh Opertiotr Check in sequence order.
3.3.0.1 E!IAgE_!I! @.]QN-o!Elts EL r srrcpt Tonc must be heard on ths
VHF Radio 44121.5 MHz. The 2 LED liglts flashing (4 str OFF, I 6 O\),
synohbtiEd with tie Buurr somd (4 sec OFF, I sec OlO.
3J,0.2 EULUbl&!@B4-09!ts!! Both LED Lishts trd Bukr must
illwiME ed rcd for 4 e c, the n exlmgnish.
This is to make e LED ed Buzar de prcprly powered.
Norcr Press RESET 0nytime b m offuwnted hsmissio!.
The ELT wilt thcn aubmaticlly enbr Self Est hode. Self bst hkss 25 sc.
tf ELT Self &st is passed, No light illuninab, no brer sod.
If BLT malnctiom, the LED Lights trd bu@r will sh6' I f1dh, 2 fldher, 3
Ilashes, or 4 flashs ob. Rfer b Opetion Meual of Eouble shootig cmr flahes
meing.
Next, i order to check G Swirch, Throrv e ELT fonvdd ed backward, 2-3 tihes,
lhE ELT mst etivah, ELT wept Tme musi be heild on the VHF Rdio @t21.5
MI'IZ. The 2 LED lights flahing (4 so OFF, I seo ON), !'nclfoniad with the
B!rer sound (4 sec OFF, I seo OlO.
Next Press eifhcr RESET Buton, no ELT swept brc heard on the 121.5 MHz VHF
adio. Bolh LED Lighb aud Brer ust be extinguished.
NExl Press lhe ON Swibh o the RemoE Switch Uni! ELT swept To& must be
heard oD lhe VHF Rdio @121.5 MHa TIE 2 LD lights flashing (4 sec OFF, I sec
ON). q rchrcniad with tho Buzrcr mud (4 scc OFF, I sec Olg.
tmcr.
No ELT swept toe he0rd o ths 121.5 MHz VHF dio. No LED ght illEiMfts
No blrer soud
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Detailed Operlion Chek Note TIe ELT ay b lD codirg prcgrming during thc aforeontiohed 20 3.3.3,1 Monitor 121.5 MHz ing the Aircraft Com Receiver or Potuble Hd Heid
scoonds sindorv poriod. If no pDgraming hppcnod thc ELT will then enbr Reoeiver. Tum the Squelch all thc way up or ON-
3.3,1 MainSwltchON/Or/ARMOperation: thc SclfTast Modo for I s.cond thcrcallcr.
3,3.3,2 ENue that the main switch on the ELT is on "ARIf' position.
Itr nomit opctioL thc Main Swibh, Iocaled oil lhe ELT mi uil, musl be in lhe Self Tost tnks 25 Ec. Self.tcst results (ftcr 25 sc6rds) ecl . Push the "O'button on the Cocleil Remote Switch Unit. Vcriry that both th
"ARM" position. f the svctrt of a c.ffh, m accclEtion activated crsh censor (G- Crcen ON lights. located on the Maid Unit d the C@kpit Remote Swibh Utrit
sith) ms the ELT 'otr' automatically when thc ELT expcricces a chmgc in Ifthrlelf-tsti!"Pr!cd"l thcGreeONlighlissh.ditlcxtinguished.mrlthc's ee flashing. Vcrify $e Buer soMd pcriodically. Veri8 lhe ELT aio sweep
l'elocity (or d@clebtion) of 4.5 fps + 05 &s. Activalion is also ecomplishsd by no bukr soud. ELT swcpt Tonc must bc 6ilcil on lhc 121.5 MHz VHF Rdio. tone cm be herd on th Co Rceiver.
meas of lhc cockpil moubd remotc oontol uil or tho "ON" sibh on tc ELT
main il. To rect thc ELT prcss eilher 'I{ESETi sitch on thc remote cofiol pd.l Ifthe relf-t$t k "tr'dled": thc Grecn ON lighl flarhc0 0 dcfned b6low: . Pusl the RESET buton on the Remote Swifch unit. Veriry that the Mo Grecn
or on tle Min mit. ON lights e extguished. Vcriry the Burcr sod ceased. Veri& the ELT
I flash: tEnql Dh slocd in Mcmory l failt. udio srveep to cesed.
The ELT has m "OFF'poBition. This qllows the beacon lo be hqndled or shipped 2 nalhe: Distress ID stoed ir M.mory t fult,
without huismce' etivatioq. CEe should be 6ke when hnspo(ing or shippirg ths , n.rhet: Baftry volhge b low < UBol Lifc Baftcry Voltsgc scfritg G Swilch Ch@k Activste the G swibh by wirg a rapid foard (lhrcwing) motio
ELT t b movc thc swibh or to allow packin8 aEril to beoomc lodgcd soh d !o nshe!: Vcc supplies for F3, F2, or Fl t falt. coupled by a rapid reveming etion. Verit that the ELT htr beetr acvted by ss of
togglc the wieh. 5flher: F3 Rpower levcl <33 dB @ 406,028 MH e Waheter, lhc Airplmo's VHF Rdio Comicatios Receivsr when tusd b
7 flashe# FUF2 VHF R.F porvei lsl'el < 17 dBn (0 MHz. lzt.sn$ 121.5 MHz, or other meffi (&e Note l).
The ELT must lhen be reset by pEssig
Mao wiloh, rlEmtc positions. 9 fl*h: PLL locked in F3 or Fl or F2 !t foult.
gLT RESAI U{T eilher the R.ESET push btton locaEd on lhe ELT main unit or lhc ELT Rrmot Unit.
Cotrtinuous flalh: no F3/F2lfl R output powct ELT shutr down completell,
n "ON:" ELT msmiB imediately. Bolh Creetr ON liglrts on the main it ed Nels:
rcmote swibh mit flash md lho burc. soud, at rate of I s@nd ON, 4 seconds !&!: This is not e measured oheot. It only incatcs that e G-Swihh is working.
OFF. The ELT wept Tore hust be hefd on e 121.5 MHz VHF Rdio. Thc solf-tcstmodc that trdlmils 406 MHr totoodo pulsc monilors cefrain
dy8rcn f,otionr bcforo rcimhg to lh! ARM modc, fhe 406 MHz test Nglr.:
. "OFf:" Thc ELT is rumed off pulsc ic ignorcd by y snlcllilc tht rcccivcd thc sigMl, but tho ELT uses In nomal configmliotr, the ma6 switch on the ELT Main Unil mul b sclected fo
thit outp[f to ohock oulput powcr ntrd oorrcol frcqucnoy. ihe "ARM" position. Whenevor both the Creen ON lights (loca&d od the Main Unit
. "AR.M:" ELT sef-test is confimed aftor 24 seconds. Ifthe self{est is passed, the d the Rroft Switch Unit) flash ad the Bukr sound periodically, they indicaE
2 Greon ON lights md e buz. sound mut be extinguishod. The ELT swept . Sclf.Ert ic 520 il. loil8 Ncirgs buril on thc 406 MHz signal. Synchrcniation the ELT is hansmirhg.
Torc must be silent on the 12 1.5 MHz VHF Radio. pttornir0ll 010000,
. Slltjtpl it lhan l2ll243 MI{z (VHF) Conliuous Wvo duitrg ts. If the ELT bc accidenhlly actiwted by tubuenco, hdd lmdhg, etc., or if this occ
. The ELT system is then in the "ARM" mode. . Durlng Scll Tcrt, tlLT swcpl Tqe must be silont on thc 121.5 MHz VHF der my corditions olher the m accidetrt requirig imediat sishce, pressing
Rdio. the RESET button on the Rmole Switch Unil.
3.3,2 lremittr ID ProgrMing md elf-Test: Il No Anlcm or No comial cable comected, the ELT may or may not 5
0oshc. tf the Aircrafl is on lhe growd and lhe RESET bufon on fhe Remote Unit does rot
Tun the min swith from the "OFF" position b th 'A-RM" position. TbE caus tie Greeil ON light h extinsish, the RSET butron on the Main Unit should
Buzer sod md the 2 Geen ON lights shall illminate for 4 seoond, lhen be preswd. [f airbome ard the RISET butun on the Remote utrit does not cas the
. oxtinguish. This is b llow coding Fograiry ding the next 20 econdd widow 3.3.3 Syatcm Integtion Teal: Gren ON LIGHT b exlitrguish. the &in swibh on the ELT should be sel to the OFF
md sclf-Est for I sccond theErffer. position, if ths ELT is accessible.
Thc test conBis oftuoing e uit "ON rnd thu "esoting" it to veri8 dEt lhe
TrNNmitbr, liatch Circuit, Battsriss, dd assooitcd eqipci are opemting If the ELT is rct ecessible in fliglt, you should ld at the nercst suitble airpo
propcrly. Rrplatiobs requirc lhal Tmsmifler te6E only be donc duing tfie fEl 5 ed sel the Main Switch io the OFF position. In eilher case, the mit should be
minuft, of eo'h hou md must not last fo more lhm 3 Audio twceps (1.5 secotrds), inslected by qualified faciliiy as soon as possibh.
If you e at a location where thee is !n FAA Conhl Towcr or othcr monitoritrg
facility, nodry c feilit) betore bgiming lhc lcsls Ncvrr etlvxtc lhc ELT while The Aienft may be opemted with the ELT rcmoved for ispeclion o repair subject
LA|.1E
arbornc for ey rcason. See Fig t8 for thc ELT Frcnt Peels for both ELT h lhe conditions ol FAR 9 1.207.
Msin Unit Dd Rpmote Unit.
flI:.If,: EL'l Front Pels-Mitr Utrit dd Rcmotc Uilil In lhe evenl of m accident, cNre thi the ExteMl Aircraft AteM hs m dage.
!E!s@$ r' 3.3.5 TRANSMNTER UNTIONAL TBST FOR ELT-(S) ONLY
Ifhe ELT tu ec$rible after the ecidcul, plce hc Mtr Switch in the ON
poslio! d Eotritur it uD I2l. ME for pruper opctlon tr porible. If the Thc ELT-(S) chould be EsEd every mntb.'
Arte@ i6 bketr off of ths AimrafL lho BLT Unit shoud bo rcmoved ed thc
polable stu b.be wd. If lic ELT Unit is b rcmsin at lhe Airoall sik, it should 3.3.5.1 Mrinwitch ON,/ OF,/ELf TET ODErtion:
be plrced o a ldge ciallio poilion of Ihc irfc rvith ild AbnM pointig
skywud The Greea ON lightd slould bc flasling aflor tic cidcnt. The ELT-(S) ha3 m 'OFF'positio. This allows the bercon to be h.ndled or Bhipped
without huismc' acti,ation. CN should be btcn vhcn hNporting o shipping te
If t[e ELT i to br tkcn llong.as thc,Prtblc Unit wh.n lovig lhc 6cend of ths ELT{S) rot to hove thE sibh or b llow pking ahial h become lodgd soh
accident, plme the Mah swibh i th. ON positio md k ep lhe Alea reftically as lo togSle the swilch
oietrkd 6 mwh ds possiblc. The ELT Grc6n ON light should be flalhing. Mai S$itcb, alhmte / alteb / moircnbty positiom:

3.3,4 Grun ON ght8, uzrcr rouDdj nd Antem chcck . .ON:'L Altemte positio[ ELT-(S) h8sitr imeiliablt. Grec ON light @ tho
main uit fltrhe, I re@nd ON, 4 s6nds OFF. The ELT swqpt Tonc must be
3.3:4,1 Gren ON Llght nd B|@r Sound trmctlo: head o $e 2 1.5 MHz VHP Radio.

CreeD ON lights, locabd oD thc ELT min uit ed remoh NiEh il: . "OFtr:" Attemate position. Thc ELT{S) is hmed otr.

. In ON eode: Grcon ON LED flahe, cotilously (l seond ON, 4 e6rid . "SELF Tf,ST:" Momcnbry position. ELT<S) se-rc is confmed tur the
OFF) ud re Brer rcud pqriqdiolh..The ELT svept Tone mut bo heard n dre awilch is hcld for 25 rcconds. tf lho 6elf-bEt is pssed, thc Green ON lghI must
121,5 MHzVflF Bdio. ThiE is b iudiclo lh4t the ELT ha been muallyactivkd. bc extinguishcd. ELT ewepl Tone mus be silent on lhe 121.5 MHz VHF Rsdio.

. In ARM modc; Grccn ON light ll6hcs conlinrculy (l second ON. 4 secohd Thc ELT{S) rysEm is Ily self-ksled.
OFF) and thc Bumr mund periodicolly. BLT wcpt Tom is heed on the 121.5 MHz
VHF Rdio. Thi6 is b indi6lc al the ELT h8 bccn uto rcrivarcd by tbe C awiEh.

33.4,2 Antum CbEk: A low qulity AM Broadcet Radio Recild or

Eqivaent Test Equipment should be used to dstcminc ifenerg, islbeing humittEd
frcm the AleM. Whed the AtcM of lhir Rldio (htring dil on my sfting) is
held bout 6 inohes ftom the etiatcd ELT AlcnM, thc ELT Aal bre will bc
hsd (see nob beloiv). The ELT mu be rerct by prcssing eithcr thc RESET ph
butun locarcd on lhe ELT Main uit or the ELT Rrmote Unit.
-!ote This is nof a metrwd cheoh but it does pevide conlidcnoc thrl thc Antm is
radiating with sutrtcient pows to aid sdch and rccm, Thc Aircift's Vt{F
Reeirer. Med b 121.5 MHa My also be used. This Rercivcr howcvcr i doE
seDsitive d could pict up a weat signal even if dre radiating BLT' AnlcDn ir
dieomecbd. Thus, it does not oheok 6e itegity of the ELT Sy6bm or providc thc
me lerel ofoonfdence il does e AM Rdro.