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625 Appendix C 11. - 1996/10/10

12. Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs)

(a) Except where powered by water activated batteries, the ELT shall be checked at intervals not exceeding 12 months, in accordance with Appendix G of Chapter 571 of the Airworthiness Manual.

(b) ELTs powered by water activated batteries shall be performance-tested at intervals not exceeding 5 years.

(c) ELT batteries shall be replaced at the interval recommended by the ELT manufacturer.