570-2000, Rev. E, 453-2000 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual
9.
Civil Aviation Authority Registration Requirements
After obtaining the proper 15-digit hex code as described in this manual, it is essential the
ELT be registered. Registration forms for the US can be obtained from Artex, by
contacting NOAA at 1-888-212-SAVE, or by visiting their web site
www.sarsat.noaa.gov
and clicking on "Beacon Registration Forms".
If the programming of the 406 MHz ELT in a given aircraft changes, the aircraft
owner/operator must update all programming information with the appropriate local
aviation authorities. Realize that if a given aircraft’s ELT is replaced with one that has
identical programming (or an auto-reprogramming function updates the programming to
be the same), the registration does not need to change.
If the correct ELT programming is not registered, search and rescue operations may be
inefficient or nonexistent. An incorrect false alarm conclusion may be made, or valuable
time during a rescue effort may be lost. Proper ELT registration is extremely important.
Many foreign ELT registration forms are available on the Artex web site
www.artex.net
.
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