Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs)

The following links point to explanatory information on the implementation of new ELT requirements that went into effect 1 January 2005.

NBAA: ELT Requirement for Turbojet-powered Aircraft
Since January 1, 2004, all U.S. registered civil airplanes having a maximum payload of less than 18,000 pounds, including turbojet-powered aircraft, have been required to install an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT). Exceptions to this requirement can be found in 14 CFR, Part 91.207.

From January 1, 2005, all general aviation "aeroplanes" operated on "extended flights over water" and on flights over "designated land areas" (as defined in ICAO Annex 6, Part II) shall be equipped with one automatic ELT that transmits on both 406 MHz and 121.5 MHz.

From January 1, 2005, all "aeroplanes" operating as "commercial air transport" on "long-range over-water flights" and (as defined in ICAO Annex 6, Part I) shall be equipped with two ELTs, one of which is automatic. These ELTs must transmit on both 406 MHz and 121.5 MHz.

IAOPA: World FAX 1998

IATA: Executive Summary: Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) [20041018]
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IATA: Executive Summary: Background to Legislation [20041018]
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IATA: Executive Summary: Implementation of ICAO Standards [20041018]
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COSPAS-SARSAT: Handbook of 406 MHz and 121.5 MHz Beacon Regulations

Updated: 20050902