Cabin Safety

救難信号発信器(ELT)

A radio beacon that transmits a distress signal to aid search and rescue teams in locating an aircraft in distress or after a crash.

Quick answer: A radio beacon that transmits a distress signal to aid search and rescue teams in locating an aircraft in distress or after a crash.

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Quick answer

A radio beacon that transmits a distress signal to aid search and rescue teams in locating an aircraft in distress or after a crash.

Why it matters

救難信号発信器(ELT) matters because it supports clear communication in Cabin Safety contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

What is 救難信号発信器(ELT)?

In this glossary, 救難信号発信器(ELT) refers to: A radio beacon that transmits a distress signal to aid search and rescue teams in locating an aircraft in distress or after a crash.

How is 救難信号発信器(ELT) used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "不時着陸後、救難信号発信器が作動し、機体の位置情報を救助機関に送信しました。"

Why does 救難信号発信器(ELT) matter in aviation?

救難信号発信器(ELT) matters because it supports clear communication in Cabin Safety contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses 救難信号発信器(ELT)?

救難信号発信器(ELT) is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does 救難信号発信器(ELT) belong to?

In this glossary, 救難信号発信器(ELT) is grouped under Cabin Safety. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A radio beacon that transmits a distress signal to aid search and rescue teams in locating an aircraft in distress or after a crash.

Operational example

After the forced landing, the emergency locator transmitter activated and transmitted the aircraft’s position to rescue authorities.

Localized term

救難信号発信器(ELT)

Localized example

不時着陸後、救難信号発信器が作動し、機体の位置情報を救助機関に送信しました。

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Cabin Safety

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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