aircraft systemsFAA-published question bank (Private Pilot, 2008)
Which procedure is recommended to ensure that the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) has not been activated?
A
Turn off the aircraft ELT after landing.
B
Ask the airport tower if they are receiving an ELT signal.
C
Monitor 121.5 before engine shutdown.✓ Correct Answer
Explanation
AIM 6-2-4 recommends monitoring 121.5 MHz on the aircraft's receiver before engine shutdown at the end of each flight to make sure the ELT has not been activated. Switching the ELT off after landing risks leaving it off for the next flight, and asking the tower is not the recommended check.
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