ELBA (ELT)

Question 1

• Testing an ELT
  
  • When can you do it
  • For how long?

Answer 1

ELT self-test on 121.5MHz or 406MHz

• Testing on 406MHz is NOT permitted unless its coordinated with RCCNZ at least 2 working days prior to the test.
• Tesing on 121.5 is permmited as follows:
  • No longer then 3 audio sweeps and not exceed 20 seconds; AND
  • On the Ground during the First 5 minutes after each hour.

Emergency tests outside this time need to be co-ordinated with the nearest ATS unit

Question 2

• Can you test an ELT airborne?

Answer 2

• No

Question 3

• Inadvertent Activation
  
  • ELT procedure prior to shutdown

Answer 3

Prior to engine shutdown at the end of each flight

• Listen out on 121.5 MHz for ELT signals

If a signal is heard

• Ensure its not your aircrafts ELT, If it is switch it off and report tot he nearest ATS unit