ETSO-C200a

• ED Decision 2016/029/R found in: CS-ETSO Amdt 17 - European Technical Standard Orders (Oct 2026)

#### ETSO-C200a *ED Decision 2016/029/R* ##### Low-Frequency Underwater Locating Devices (Acoustic) (Self-Powered) **1 Applicability** This ETSO gives the requirements which Low-Frequency Underwater Locating Devices (Acoustic) (Self-Powered) that are designed and manufactured on or after the date of this ETSO must meet in order to be identified with the applicable ETSO marking. **2 Procedures** 2.1 General Applicable procedures are detailed in CS-ETSO, [Subpart A](#_DxCrossRefBm920220672). 2.2 Specific None. **3 Technical conditions** 3.1 Basic 3.1.1 Minimum performance standard Standards set forth in the SAE document AS6254A Minimum Performance Standard for Low-Frequency Underwater Locating Devices (Acoustic) (Self-Powered), dated December 6, 2015. 3.1.2 Environmental standard See CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 2.1. 3.1.3 Software See CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 2.2. 3.1.4 Airborne electronic hardware See CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 2.3. 3.2 Specific The battery used in the ULD authorised under this ETSO must meet the minimum performance standard found in the applicable battery ETSO such as ETSO-C142a, Non-Rechargeable Lithium Cells and Batteries for ULD powered by Lithium primary batteries. Lithium powered ULD must also meet the requirements in [Appendix 1](#_DxCrossRefBm920220945) of this ETSO in addition to its battery meeting ETSO-C142a. 3.2.1 Failure condition classification See CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 2.4. Failure or loss of the function defined in paragraph 3.1.1 of this ETSO has been determined to be a minor failure condition. **4 Marking** 4.1 General Marking as detailed in CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 1.2. 4.2 Specific None. **5 Availability of referenced document** See CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 3. [Amdt ETSO/8] [Amdt ETSO/12]