Ask Elton
Your Flight Training & Ground School Specialist

PPL » Aircraft Tech Knowledge (A) » ELT Systems

12.50 ELT Systems

12.50.2 Describe the function and operation of an aircraft ELT.

Function:

  • Provides a distress signal to assist search and rescue (SAR) in locating an aircraft after an accident

 

Operation:

  • Automatically activates on impact (g-switch) or can be manually activated
  • Transmits on:
    • 406 MHz (satellite monitored – primary)
    • 121.5 MHz (homing frequency for SAR aircraft)
To see more, you must subscribe for licence "PPL" or sesssion "Aircraft Tech Knowledge (A)"