Replacement Remote Switch for Artex ME406P

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Replacement Remote Switch for Artex ME406P

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I have an inop (damaged) remote panel mount ELT switch that Diamond used in the early XLS series.

Artex lists the design as discontinued. Does anyone know where I can locate one of these (new or used)?
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Re: Replacement Remote Switch for Artex ME406P

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No guarantees, but I'd start with Brittany at Premier, who is excellent:
https://premieraircraftservice.com/aircraft-parts-shop/

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Re: Replacement Remote Switch for Artex ME406P

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rwtucker wrote: Tue Feb 21, 2023 2:51 pm I have an inop (damaged) remote panel mount ELT switch that Diamond used in the early XLS series.

Artex lists the design as discontinued. Does anyone know where I can locate one of these (new or used)?
Do you have a partnumber? In addition to the PN a picture would be also great.
I might have one left over in the hangar.
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Re: Replacement Remote Switch for Artex ME406P

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Thanks Chris and Christof! I'm headed to the hangar to get more info. Back later.
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Re: Replacement Remote Switch for Artex ME406P

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- The ELT is Artex ME406
- The part in question is listed as a kit by Artex under the number 453-0023
- The frontispiece template number is 591-3029
- The entire unit is 570-0023
- If not confusing enough, in another document supplied by Diamond, I see a 455-0023 number for the enture unit.
- It mounts in a 38.3mm x 17mm cutout on the upper right hand side of the panel
- A female RJ-12 (standard telephone) is on the rear of the part
- Inside the part is a 5-year replicable 28L Duracell lithium battery (only powers the tiny LED so AFAIK)
- Below are drawings plus a panel image
- I can find parts that match the front look but they do not have the RJ-12 receptacle on the back. They are for a newer model.
- I can always rewire if I can't locate an original part.
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Re: Replacement Remote Switch for Artex ME406P

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Update:

I located a supplier that had the needed part in stock (sold as Artex 455-0023, the complete kit for the panel including a new battery, if you are unfortunate enough to need one): $308.
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