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Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) Signals

JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

When an ELT signal is heard or reported:

  1. EN ROUTE. Notify the Rescue Coordination Center (RCC).
  2. TERMINAL. Notify the ARTCC which will coordinate with the RCC.
  3. TERMINAL. Attempt to obtain fixes or bearings on the signal.
  4. Solicit the assistance of other aircraft known to be operating in the signal area.
  5. TERMINAL. Forward fixes or bearings and any other pertinent information to the ARTCC.
  6. EN ROUTE. When the ELT signal strength indicates the signal may be emanating from somewhere on an airport or vicinity thereof, notify the on‐site technical operations personnel and the Regional Operations Center (ROC) for their actions. This action is in addition to the above.
  7. TERMINAL. When the ELT signal strength indicates the signal may be emanating from somewhere on the airport or vicinity thereof, notify the on‐site technical operations personnel and the ARTCC for their action. This action is in addition to the above.
  8. Air traffic personnel must not leave their required duty stations to locate an ELT signal source.
  9. EN ROUTE. Notify the RCC and the ROC if signal source is located/terminated.
  10. TERMINAL. Notify the ARTCC if signal source is located/terminated.