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Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) Panel


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Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) Panel

Currently not available or INOP in the FBW A380X for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

ELT light

  • OFF:
    • The ELT is not transmitting.
  • ON:
    • The ELT is either transmitting, or running a self-test.
    • Note: If the ELT is transmitting when the aircraft is on the ground, the external horn sounds.

ELT selector

  • ARMED
    • The Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) is armed, and automatically transmits the emergency radio signal (i.e. 121.5 MHz, 243 MHz and 406 MHz), when the aircraft sustains an abnormal load factor.
  • ON
    • The ELT is on, and transmits the emergency radio signal.
  • TEST/RESET
    • The ELT stops transmitting, or
    • An ELT self-test starts.

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