SAE AS8045A-2011
Minimum Performance Standard for Underwater Locating Devices (Acoustic) (Self-Powered)

Standard No.

SAE AS8045A-2011

Release Date

2011

Published By

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

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SAE AS8045A-2011

Scope

This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) specifies minimum performance standards for Acoustic Underwater Locating Devices which are primarily intended for use with both fixed and rotary wing civil aircraft. This AS covers ULD utilized in finding flight data recorders, cockpit recorders or aircraft. Such ULDs are installed adjacent to the recorders in a manner that they are unlikely to become separated during crash conditions.

SAE AS8045A-2011 Referenced Document

• RTCA DO-160B-1984 Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment
• SAE AS8039-1985 Minimum Performance Standard General Aviation Flight Recorder

SAE AS8045A-2011 history

• 2011 SAE AS8045A-2011 Minimum Performance Standard for Underwater Locating Devices (Acoustic) (Self-Powered)
• 1993 SAE AS8045-1993 MINIMUM PERFORMANCE STANDARD for UNDERWATER LOCATING DEVICES (ACOUSTIC) (Self-Powered)
• 1988 SAE AS8045-1988 Minimum Performance Standard for Underwater Locating Devices (Acoustic) (Self- Powered)
• 1969 SAE AS8045-3-1969 AS8045-8092 B.S.2 Chain (3/8" Pitch) and Fittings Assembly Code, Non-Reversible Control