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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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I was overdue replacing my ELT battery

Ray S Verified Purchase

Artex ME406 Repl Battery Kit
June 4, 2025

Troposphere A Verified Purchase

Artex ME406 Repl Battery Kit
March 21, 2025

fast easy as always

Francis M Verified Purchase

Artex ME406 Repl Battery Kit
November 1, 2024

Order received quickly and qualified for free shipping. Well done!

Doyle C Verified Purchase

Artex ME406 Repl Battery Kit
August 3, 2024

It would be nice if the manufacturer could find a way to lower the price. I get embarrassed when I sell these to my customers

Mikes A Verified Purchase

Artex ME406 Repl Battery Kit
July 18, 2024

Fits Right, works well. 5year validity.

Vine A Verified Purchase

Artex ME406 Repl Battery Kit
June 27, 2024

Perfect fit replacement battery module for ELT.

Leslie T Verified Purchase

Artex ME406 Repl Battery Kit
June 12, 2024

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Artex ME406 Repl Battery Kit
March 28, 2024

Artex ME406 battery kit

Palmetto A Verified Purchase

Artex ME406 Repl Battery Kit
August 23, 2023

Easy to install

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Artex ME406 Repl Battery Kit
April 26, 2023

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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.

Q: Does the Artex ME406 Replacement Battery Kit come with domestic 8130-3 form?

The domestic 8130 is on file and can be furnished with the product if requested at time of order (additional charges may apply).

Q: Is this Artex ME406 Replacement Battery Kit considered HAZMAT? Need to know for shipping purpose.

Yes, this is classified as DG under UN code 3090.