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Equipment and documentsQuestion 137 of 351

The owner of an aircraft has an ELT that transmits on 406 MHz. What must the owner do?

  1. Register the ELT with the local police
  2. Register the ELT with the airport operator
  3. Record the ELT code in the journey log only
  4. Register the ELT with the Canadian Beacon Registry
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Correct answer: Register the ELT with the Canadian Beacon Registry

The owner must register each 406 MHz ELT with the Canadian Beacon Registry or the appropriate foreign authority.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 605.38(4) ELT

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026