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EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER (ELT)

Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

A radio transmitter attached to the aircraft structure which operates from its own power source on 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz. It aids in locating downed aircraft by radiating a downward sweeping audio tone, 2‐4 times per second. It is designed to function without human action after an accident.

Refer to 14 CFR part 91; AIM.

Also called ELT.

In the 7110.65

Used in 7 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 1-2-6Abbreviations
  2. 10-1-4Responsibility
  3. 10-2-1Information Requirements
  4. 10-2-5Emergency Situations
  5. 10-2-10Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) Signals
  6. 10-3-2Information to Be Forwarded to ARTCC
  7. 10-3-3Information to Be Forwarded to Rcc