NBAA is reporting that, effective January 1, 2004, all turbojet-powered aircraft will be required to have Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs). All installations of the ELTs (including turbine-powered airplanes) must comply with either TSO C126 or C91a. Because search-and-rescue satellites will not support VHF after 2009, NBAA suggests the C126 units be used for all new installations. NBAA maintains an online implementation timeline, where Members can view all the current and future requirements for communication and navigation equipment. For more information, contact the NBAA Operations Service Group at (202) 783-9250 or info@nbaa.org. Exceptions to this requirement can be found in 14 CFR Part 91.207.
ELTs Will Be Required On Turbojets
Key Takeaways:
- Effective January 1, 2004, all turbojet-powered aircraft are mandated to have Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) compliant with either TSO C126 or C91a.
- NBAA recommends using TSO C126 units for all new ELT installations because search-and-rescue satellites will no longer support VHF after 2009.
- Exceptions to this ELT requirement can be found in 14 CFR Part 91.207.
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