Astronics Introduces New Emergency Locator Transmitter
April 01 2019 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
First Locator with GPS Technology Designed for
Civil Aviation Life Rafts
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq:ATRO), a leading provider of
advanced technologies for the global aerospace, defense, and other
mission-critical industries, announced today an upgraded emergency
locator transmitter (ELT) for aircraft life rafts, the SRB-406G
S-type ELT, which includes GPS locator technology to provide
satellite-based position assistance during search and rescue
operations.
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Astronics introduced the first emergency
locator transmitter with GPS technology specifically designed for
installation in aircraft life rafts. (Photo: Business Wire)
Offered by Astronics DME, a wholly owned subsidiary of Astronics
Corporation, the new SRB-406G is 4.6% smaller and 15% lighter than
previous versions of the company’s ELTs. Activated either manually
or automatically upon life raft deployment, with a self-deploying
antenna, this ELT can improve a search and rescue operation’s
response time by providing the rapid and accurate location of
survivors in the life raft.
“ELTs are required equipment on all aircraft, and we continue to
integrate new technologies in our quest to make them more efficient
and effective in any emergency situation,” said Frank Cassandra,
General Manager of Astronics DME. “When life raft manufacturers
specify this ELT, they can be confident they’re providing the most
technologically advanced solution available on the market
today.”
Specific features of the SRB-406G ELT include:
- GPS internal navigation device
- Wireless programming capability allows
the digital message to be programmed at the user’s facility
- Satisfaction of special conditions for
non-rechargeable Lithium batteries when installed in a civil
aviation life raft, approved to FAA TSO-C142a
- Dual frequency – 406 MHz and 121.5
MHz
- Manual or automatic activation
- Rugged small size, 4.22”(10.72 cm) x
3.60” (9.14 cm), and light weight, 1.43 lbs. (0.649 kg)
- Self-deploying antenna
- Self-test functions
- Waterproof
- Battery pack expiration 7 years from
date of manufacture (DOM)
- Certifications:
- Cospas-Sarsat C/S T.001
- FAA TSO-C126b
- FAA TSO-C142a
- FCC (SDoC)
- IC 4628A-SRB406GELT1
The SRB-406G ELT is now available and has been shipping to
customers since the fourth quarter of last year.
Astronics will display the new SRB-406G S-type ELT in Stand 3B30
at the upcoming Aircraft Interiors Expo, April 2-4, in Hamburg
Germany.
Astronics DME has led the industry with state-of-the-art
aviation safety products for over 40 years. Virtually all global
aircraft manufacturers and operators deploy Astronics safety
solutions, which include emergency flashlights, emergency beacons,
and survival and first aid kits. Learn more at Astronics.com.
ABOUT ASTRONICS CORPORATION
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world’s
aerospace, defense, and other mission-critical industries with
proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works
side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power,
connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test
technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics
has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional
responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines,
military branches, completion centers and Fortune 500 manufacturing
organizations rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of
Astronics.
For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit
Astronics.com.
Note to editors: Astronics will be conducting media briefings
at AIX April 2-4 in the booth on this and other news items.
Please schedule your appointment by emailing
press@astronics.com.
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