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When must an aircraft be equipped with an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) that transmits on 406 MHz?

Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) require all aircraft registered in Canada to be equipped with a 406 MHz ELT, with limited exceptions such as ultra-lights o

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Question: When must an aircraft be equipped with an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) that transmits on 406 MHz?

Answer options:

  • All aircraft operated commercially
  • All aircraft capable of carrying more than 6 passengers
  • All aircraft flying more than 25 nautical miles from base ✅ All aircraft registered in Canada, with some exceptions

Correct answer: All aircraft registered in Canada, with some exceptions

Explanation: Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) require all aircraft registered in Canada to be equipped with a 406 MHz ELT, with limited exceptions such as ultra-lights or those engaged in certain agricultural operations.

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