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When may a person activate an ELT?

  1. Only after the aircraft lands
  2. In an emergency, or to test it as the regulations allow
  3. Any time the pilot wants to
  4. Only when an ATC unit gives permission
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Correct answer: In an emergency, or to test it as the regulations allow

No person shall activate an ELT except in an emergency. A short test is allowed under subsection (2).

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 605.40(1) ELT Activation

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026