Exam Review: ELTs Flashcards

1
Q

What is an ELT and how is it activated?

A

Transmitter activated by G forces/water

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2
Q

How are ELT signals received?

A

Satelittes (COSPAS/SARSAT)

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3
Q

Old ELTs transmitted at what frequency and what did it do?

A

121.5 MHz and could only be used for HOMING

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4
Q

What do NEWER ELTs transmit?

A

406MHz but also possible is 121.5MHz

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5
Q

What are the advantages of the 406MHz ELT?

A

Better coverage
Accurate locations
Identification of FALSE alerts
GPS coordinates

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6
Q

This ELT transmits a DIGITAL signal every 50s at 5 watts for at least 24hrs

A

406MHz ELT

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7
Q

Why is the aircraft info/registration embedded in the signal?

A

In case of FALSE emergency

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8
Q

Where are ELTs located and how are they aligned on AIRCRAFTS?

A

Aft of fuselage

Aligned with LONGITUDINAL axis

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9
Q

Why can ELTs be easily removed from the aircraft?

A

Built in antenna so you can take the ELT with you in case of crash

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10
Q

True or False,

Should ELTs be inspected ANNUALLY?

A

True

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11
Q

When do we test ELTs?

A

First 5 minutes of the hour, listen for at least 1-3 sweeps

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