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Artex ME406 Replacement Battery Kit

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Part# 11-05277
MFR Model# 455-0012

Overview

ELT BATTERY/LITHIUM/6 Year/for use with ARTEX ELT's/Includes:452-6499 battery pack, 183-0050 replacement gasket, 200-01-0006 label

***NOT FOR THE ME406 1000 MODEL*** SEE P/N 11-13028

MFR #: 455-0012

5-year Lithium Pack, for ME406, ME406 HM, ME406 ACE, ME406/P

Approvals: TSO C126, TSO C142

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there was no paper provided with it no 8103-3 form

Rupali K Verified Purchase

ARTEX ME406 REPL BATTERY KIT
May 25, 2022

Exactly what was needed.

Paul C Verified Purchase

ARTEX ME406 REPL BATTERY KIT
December 25, 2021

Purchased by me, replaced by my aircraft mechanic at this years annual inspection.

Larry L Verified Purchase

ARTEX ME406 REPL BATTERY KIT
December 15, 2021

Michigan A Verified Purchase

ARTEX ME406 REPL BATTERY KIT
December 3, 2021

Jorge A Verified Purchase

ARTEX ME406 REPL BATTERY KIT
November 24, 2021

Shipping was very quick. The parts were easy to install and worked great.

Aerosistemas Verified Purchase

ARTEX ME406 REPL BATTERY KIT
November 11, 2021

great

Heritage F Verified Purchase

ARTEX ME406 REPL BATTERY KIT
September 24, 2021

I love aircraft spruce they are fast with the mail out parts

The F Verified Purchase

ARTEX ME406 REPL BATTERY KIT
July 15, 2021

gave it 5 stars without using it ... lets hope I never use it. replacement was easy.

Royce R
February 1, 2021

excellent

Steve S
December 29, 2020

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Q: the Airtex me406 lithium battery pack says it is a 5 yr. battery. Does that need replacement every 24 months per FAR

Per Far 91.207 You need to replace the battery- (1) When the transmitter has been in use for more than 1 cumulative hour; or (2) When 50 percent of their useful life (or, for rechargeable batteries, 50 percent of their useful life of charge) has expired, as established by the transmitter manufacturer under its approval. The new expiration date for replacing (or recharging) the battery must be legibly marked on the outside of the transmitter and entered in the aircraft maintenance record.

Q: Is this the battery for Artex Part # 455-6607 (ARTEX ME406 ELT ROD ANT USA)?

Yes, this is the replacement battery kit for the Artex ME406 ELT series.

Q: 1. Is this battery pack considered to be Dangerous Goods? 2. If so, how many grams of Lithium in each battery? 3. May this battery pack be conveyed on passenger aircraft?

Yes, the Artex replacement battery (11-05277) is considered "hazmat" and includes 4.8 grams of lithium each. We do not recommend shipping this battery by air.

Q: How much does this Artex ME406 replacement battery kit weigh?

Approx 0.85 lbs.

Q: Will a low battery/old battery cause an automatic alert, requiring a reset? When does the start of the 5 year period begin? The manufacture date?

The life of the battery is 5 years from the manufacturer date. Per the manual, there is no automated notice but there are specific steps to replace the battery.

Q: Does this Artex ME406 battery kit come with 8130?

No, the product is marked as TSO approved. 8130-3 export form can be requested at time of order (additional charges apply).

Q: Is the life limit on this battery 5 years or 7 years?

This is a 5-year Lithium Pack.

Q: Is this the battery for 453-6603?

Yes, this is the correct battery.

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