Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

Question 0

What is the preflight check

Answer 0

• A319/320/321 ensure the red emergency PULL tab is intact.

- A320 two securing wire gasps securing the release latches must be present

Question 1

Locate/define the ELT & and it’s use

Answer 1

The emergency locator transmitter is used to alert rescuers to a downed A/Cs location.

Question 2

How long does the ELT last once activated

Answer 2

The ELT will transmit for approx 50 hours

Question 3

How do you activate the A319/321 ELT in a salt water ditching

Answer 3

• unwind the lanyard and tie to the raft
• place the ELT in the water and within thirty seconds the antenna will extend
• the ELT will automatically activate

Question 4

What additional steps must be taken to activate the A319/321 ELT on land or in fresh water

Answer 4

• unroll plastic bag and remove pouch of salt
• mix pouch of salt and 1/2 bag of non-flammable liquid (water)
• slowly insert the lower end of ELT into bag of mixed salt solution
• ensure the solution covers the two cent holes on the side of the ELT at all times

Question 5

How is the A320 ELT different

Answer 5

• the unit is powered by a lithium battery and does not require water to activate
• there is a rotary switch for manual activation and an LED light for “XMT” and extend antenna for manual activation.

Question 6

How do you stop the ELT from transmitting

Answer 6

• remove the unit from water and turn it upside down (A319/321)
• turn the rotary switch to off (A320)