aircraft systemsFAA-published question bank (Private Pilot, 2008)
When may an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) be tested?
A
Anytime.
B
At 15 and 45 minutes past the hour.
C
During the first 5 minutes after the hour.✓ Correct Answer
Explanation
AIM 6-2-4 says ELT tests should be conducted only during the first 5 minutes after any hour, limited to three audio sweeps, so that search facilities can recognize them as tests. Testing at any time, or at 15 and 45 minutes past, could trigger a real search response.
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