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Emergency locator transmitter

Definitions

  • A small, self-contained radio transmitter that will automatically, upon the impact of a crash, transmit an emergency signal on 121.5, 243.0, or 406.0 MHz.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook
    Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2021