Developed and manufactured by SERPE IESM, a French company already leader in the 3 frequency maritime beacon market, sold and supported by Thales, the KANNAD 406 AS and KANNAD 406 AF are COSPAS-SARSAT certified Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT).
Thanks to the COSPAS-SARSAT 406 MHz system, the aircraft in distress will benefit from:
- global coverage
- improved accuracy in pinpointing by satellite (< 4 km versus 20 km with 121.5/243 MHz beacons)
- identification of the aircraft included in the distress signal
FEATURES
KANNAD 406 AF (automatic fixed beacon)
- beacon activated either manually or automatically (G-Switch)
- various types of remote control panels (easy installation in the flight deck)
- External3-frequency antenna
- programming and testing tools easy to use
- permanently attached to the aircraft (406 AF)
KANNAD 406 AS (survival beacon)
- stand-alone floatable equipment manually activated
- 3-frequency whip antenna
- fixed to the aircraft (mounting bracket) or packed in a carry-off bag
- optional water switch sensor
- programming and testing tools easy to use
OPERATIONAL BENEFITS
Safety reliability flexibility
With these ELTs, Thales and SERPE-IESM meet the most strigent civil aviation requirements in term of safety, reliability and flexibility:
- optimized safety given by the COSPASSARSAT 406 MHz system improving rescue conditions (quick alert and better identification/localisation).
- high level ofreliability.
- flexibility thanks to self-programming onboard (programming dongle/smart connector) and a removable floating collar, an optional water switch sensor and a string to tether the survival ELT to a liferaft.
Fully compatible with new regulations
This complete and innovative range of products (beacon, control panel, antenna) is fully compatible with European, Asian, US and Canadian standards and current and upcoming regulations (amended JAR-OPS 1.820, 1.830, ICAO Annexes 6 and 10).