A-92-135
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THE THAT FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: AMEND 14 CFR PART 43, APPENDIX D TO REQUIRE MANDATORY PERIODIC INSPECTION OF ELTS. AT THE MINIMUM, THE INSPECTION SHOULD INCLUDE THE MOUNTING AND SECURITY OF THE ELT AND ITS ANTENNA; EXAMINATION OF THE BATTERY AND ITS COMPARTMENT FOR CORROSION; INSPECTION OF THE G SWITCH, THE ELECTRICAL WIRING, AND THE TERMINAL CONNECTIONS; AND FUNCTIONAL TESTING OF THE ELT AND ITS FREQUENCY ALIGNMENT.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the Federal Aviation Administration to revise 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix D to make periodic inspection of emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) mandatory. The required inspection would cover the ELT and antenna mounting and security, battery and compartment corrosion checks, G-switch, wiring, terminal connections, and functional testing including frequency alignment.
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 - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Nov 14, 1995 |
| NTSB number | MIA92LA109 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).