Avionics Exam Questions|VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
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ELT signals - ✔✔121.5 and 406.025
when did elts become mandatory for most US registered aircraft? - ✔✔1973
What activates in a crash - ✔✔the g switch or accelerometer
what does ELT stand for - ✔✔emergency locator transmitter
what does an ELT do? - ✔✔battery powered transmitter that activates in a crash or is
activated manually
where is an elt typically installed - ✔✔tail of the aircraft
what types of batteries can an elt use - ✔✔lithium ion or duracell "D" cells
what FAR will elt's be found under - ✔✔91.207
when should an elt be inspected - ✔✔Within 12 calendar months
what is an elt inspected for - ✔✔operation of controls and crash sensor AND presence of a
sufficient signal radiated from its antenna
what time are elts checked at - ✔✔5 minutes past the hour, with signal left on for less than
30 seconds
(100% CORRECT)!
ELT signals - ✔✔121.5 and 406.025
when did elts become mandatory for most US registered aircraft? - ✔✔1973
What activates in a crash - ✔✔the g switch or accelerometer
what does ELT stand for - ✔✔emergency locator transmitter
what does an ELT do? - ✔✔battery powered transmitter that activates in a crash or is
activated manually
where is an elt typically installed - ✔✔tail of the aircraft
what types of batteries can an elt use - ✔✔lithium ion or duracell "D" cells
what FAR will elt's be found under - ✔✔91.207
when should an elt be inspected - ✔✔Within 12 calendar months
what is an elt inspected for - ✔✔operation of controls and crash sensor AND presence of a
sufficient signal radiated from its antenna
what time are elts checked at - ✔✔5 minutes past the hour, with signal left on for less than
30 seconds