Try moving the cover foward vs. aft .
Then have another beer ! If all else fails try another T-18 cover from a buddy !RB
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| Author: | t18joe [ Sun Jul 08, 2012 11:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Auto ELT Activation |
I just discovered my ELT (D&M) turns itself on if I remove my external cloth canopy (cotton table cloth) by sliding the cloth aft over the canopy down towards the tail in the hanger. WEIRD! I suspect since my ELT antenna is located on the shelf aft of the seats, a static charge is generated by sliding off the cloth activating the ELT. The ELT is mounted under this shelf. I heard the ELT signal in my shop radio and verified it by turn off the ELT. I did this process three times with the same results. I know it sounds strange but has anyone had a similar experience with EMI/EMC? NO, THERE WAS NO BEER EFFECT. N633GG |
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| Author: | Rich Brazell [ Sun Jul 08, 2012 11:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Auto ELT Activation |
Try moving the cover foward vs. aft . Then have another beer ! If all else fails try another T-18 cover from a buddy !RB |
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| Author: | t18joe [ Mon Jul 09, 2012 11:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Auto ELT Activation |
Thanks Rich, Ill try sliding the cover forward. I'll let you know! |
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| Author: | jrevens [ Mon Jul 16, 2012 11:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Auto ELT Activation |
t18joe wrote: I just discovered my ELT (D&M) turns itself on if I remove my external cloth canopy (cotton table cloth) by sliding the cloth aft over the canopy down towards the tail in the hanger. WEIRD! I suspect since my ELT antenna is located on the shelf aft of the seats, a static charge is generated by sliding off the cloth activating the ELT. The ELT is mounted under this shelf. I heard the ELT signal in my shop radio and verified it by turn off the ELT. I did this process three times with the same results. I know it sounds strange but has anyone had a similar experience with EMI/EMC? NO, THERE WAS NO BEER EFFECT. N633GG I'm curious, Joe... what brand ELT is it? |
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| Author: | jrevens [ Tue Jul 17, 2012 11:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Auto ELT Activation |
jrevens wrote: t18joe wrote: I just discovered my ELT (D&M) turns itself on if I N633GG I'm curious, Joe... what brand ELT is it? OK... guess I was blind. It's a D&M. I'm guessing that's Dorne & Margolin. Sorry for the stupid question. |
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