The Ameri-Fit pack was created to help Ameri-King ELT’s owners comply with the FAA’s Airworthiness Directive which became effective in October 2017 regarding the AK-450 and AK-451 models manufactured by Ameri-King.
What is included in the pack?
Integra AF or AF-H ELT;
RC103 Remote Control Panel;
Adapter cable DIN12/RJ11;
RJ11 coupler;
Universal Mounting Bracket;
What you need to know about the Ameri-King ELTs Airworthiness Directive
After various tests and reports, the FAA detected inadvertent G-switch activation and premature battery replacement due to repeated inadvertent ELT self-test initialization.
An affected ELT could delay or impede the rescue of the flightcrew and passengers after an emergency landing.
This AD applies to Ameri-King Corporation Model AK-450 and AK-451 series ELTs. Moreover, the aircraft that might have affected ELTs installed are listed by the FAA in its AD. This list is non-exhaustive.
AD’s requirements include repetitive inspections, checks and verifications of the ELT to ensure the unit is properly functioning. Replacement of the affected ELT by a FAA approved device also applies.
ADVANTAGES
Antenna inside
GPS antenna and a back-up 406MHz antenna for continued transmission of emergency signal in various scenarios. When the aircraft suers considerable damage through impact, often the antenna is destroyed and/or the cable between the ELT and antenna is broken, Integra’s internal antennae provide the unique ability to transmit and send both aircraft identity data and GPS position even when the crew remove it from the aircraft.