Emergency Locator Transmitter Flashcards
1
Q
The minimum amount of g’s that will activate an ELT?
A
5g’s
2
Q
The range and height that an ELT transmits?
A
87nm at an altitude of 10 000ft.
3
Q
The amount of time that an ELT transmits for?
A
50hrs
4
Q
The audio tone frequency range of an ELT?
A
Down-sweeping tone of 300 - 1600Hz
5
Q
The two distress frequencies an ELT transmits on?
A
121.5 and 243 MHz
6
Q
The frequency a newer digital ELT transmits?
A
406MHz
7
Q
Time interval when an ELT is tested?
A
3 month time interval
