A-07-051
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Seek authority from Congress to require the installation of Technical Standard Order C126 [406 megahertz (MHz)] emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) in all applicable aircraft at the earliest possible opportunity. Further, the Federal Aviation Administration should strongly consider establishing a compliance date for upgrading to 406-MHz ELTs on or before the date that COSPAS-SARSAT will cease satellite processing of 121.5-MHz signals.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to seek congressional authority to mandate installation of 406 MHz emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) meeting TSO C126 in all applicable aircraft as soon as possible. Additionally, the FAA should set a compliance date for upgrading to 406 MHz ELTs before COSPAS-SARSAT stops processing 121.5 MHz signals.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Unacceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Jul 8, 2013 |
| NTSB number | NYC03FA061 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).