CPT 606


Key Specifications:

  • 121.5 / 243 MHz homing system
  • Automatic or selected deployment
  • C.A.A approved to specification No. 16
  • Meets MIL-STD-810C and RTCA DO-183 / DO-160B
  • Installation design and assistance
  • Options: Digital flight data recorder and 406 MHz COSPAS/SARSAT Transmitter
  • Currently fitted to: Aerospatiale SA332/SA365, Bell 212/214ST, Sikorsky S61/S76, and MBB Bo105
  • 9 GHz radar transponder
  • Automatic activation
  • F.A.A approved to TSO C91a
  • Successfully used in the North Sea
  • 48 hour (minimum) operation

Application:

CPT 606 beacon installed on an aircraft.

The basic ADELT CPT-606 system comprises the beacon, carrier and ejection mechanism, deployment battery, and control panel. The beacon is contained within the carrier and mounted externally at a suitable location. The control panel provides for testing of system integrity, system arming, crew activation, and deployment confirmation. Various remote activation devices may be incorporated in the installation design, such as frangible, float, inertia, saline, or hydrostatic switches. At least one sensor should couple with the deployment battery to avoid dependency on the aircraft electrical supply. When operated, whether by crew or remote sensor activation, a small cartridge triggers the release of two coiled springs, which eject the beacon safely away from the aircraft. Once upright and in the water, the beacon will automatically transmit homing signals on 121.5 / 243 MHz, while the transponder reacts to aircraft or ship's radar, pinpointing its position on the search vessel's radar screen.

Technical Specifications:

Homing Beacon: 121.5/243 MHz, 300mW
Transponder: 9 GHz, 50 dBm, 400-800 mW
Operating Battery: 15V Lithium, 3 year service life
Deployment Battery: 12V Lithium, 2 year service life
Colour: International Orange
Ejection Velocity: 8 metres / second
Carrier Footprint: 140 sq.ins approx.
Weight: 10 Kgs approx.
Illustration of a typical beacon installation.