SDR 99ZZZX1441

Service difficulty report · Elt

Difficulty date
March 17, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Part
Elt
Part number
7A1201
Condition
Failed
Location
Cabin
Component
Leigh
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION AND PERFORMANCE TEST OF ELT, THE UNIT COULD NOT BE ACTIVATED BY MEANS OF THE G-SHOCK SWITCH USING REASONABLE FORCES. THE UNIT WAS FINALLY ACTIVATED BY A SHOCK FORCE, HOWEVER, THE REQUIRED FORCE ALSO DESTROYED THE CASE OF THE UNIT. ESTIMATED IMPACT 25 PLUS G'S.