ELT

Question 1

When must the ELT be tested?

Answer 1

Every 12 months in accordance with operational test requirements

Every 24 months in accordance with performance test requirements

Question 2

What does an ELT operational test entail ?

Answer 2

Turning ELT on to test for sound and working on 121.5, first 5 minutes of UTC hour for only 5 seconds

Question 3

What does an ELT performance test entail?

Answer 3

ELT partially removed + disassembled and tested.

Question 4

What is a 406MHZ ELT and how should it be tested?

Answer 4

New standard for ELTs, should be tested in accordance with manufacturers instructions

Question 5

When is an ELT required onboard?

Answer 5

ELT required onboard for all aircrafts operated more than 25NM from home base

Question 6

What are the exceptions allowed to not have an ELT onboard?

Answer 6

Gliders, balloons, airships, ultralights, gyroplanes, large commercial jets (over Canada)

Question 7

What are the ELT settings?

Answer 7

Off- will not activate
ARM- will activate in accident
ON- transmitting

Question 8

Can you still fly a plane with an unserviceable ELT?

Answer 8

AC may be operated for 30 days if ELT becomes unserviceable. As long as ELT is sent for repair ASAP and removed @ first aerodrome possible

Placard must be installed and display date ELT was removed

Question 9

What should you do if accidentally ELT transmission occurs?

Answer 9

Contact FSS/ nearest ATS unit ASAP inform of location, time, duration, and reset ELT