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This looks like a new 406 ELT,, the price is not as extravagant as others I've seen at $900.

Aircraft Spruce [aircraftspruce.com]

It says "personal ELT"

Which means, what? Would it be acceptable as a replacement for the FAA mandated ELT?

It's interesting, as it looks exactly like the regular ELT that I have mounted in my airplane. It also says this,,

Applicable to all Aviation Uses such as Flying, Gliding, etc.
Harsh/ Robust/ Heavy Duty P-ELT in an enduring composite Emergency Carrying Case. Ultra long lasting Battery Package, up to 78 hours @ -20 deg C, end of life, 10 years useful life time Lithium type, LiMnO2, 4 D-Size.

I've sent them an email to see what I can learn.

I checked the AmeriKing website and others.

This ELT is a Personal ELT, which means you need to manually activate it after a crash. I does not have the g-force switch activation and is not TSO'd for aircraft install. It is not approved as a replacement for the existing ELT nor does it meet the requirements due to not having auto activation.

Hopefully it means that AmeriKing may be getting close to offering a 406 MHz Emergency ELT at a more reasonable price.

Mike.

Here's what I heard back for Ameri-King,,

Thank you for your Email today,
We have rec'd a Cospas Sarsat certificate for a 406MMz ELT P/N AK-451. The ELT P/N AK-451 is completed about a year ago.

You can order right now the Personal Portable PLB P/N AK-451 for mobile, hiking and Marine FCC and COSPAS SARSAT approved. The Dealer's price is only $469.00 ea.
We accept credit card payment and shipping via UPS, Fed ex, DHL.


The 406.0 MHz ELT AK-451 for installation in aircraft shall be approved by the FAA a couple of month.

Please accept our sincere appreciation for your interest in AMERI-KING'S products. I'll look forward to hearing from you soon.

BEST REGARDS,


VICTOR VAN
SALES MANAGER
AMERI-KING CORP.
17881 Sampson Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92648 USA
Tel (714) 842-8555
Fax (714) 842-4235
Email ameriking9@aol.com
Web Site: www.ameri-king.com [ameri-king.com]

Thanks Lionel,
I hope it's just as affordable as the PLB.