The emergency location transmitter (ELT) is usually mounted in the aft section of an aircraft. In an emergency it can be activated manually by flight crew or automatically when subjected G-Forces from an off field landing. In either case, its ability to transmit your location is directly dependent on the condition of the battery.

With few exceptions, aircraft worldwide are required to have an ELT.  This device pinpoints your location vis satellite network for rescue or recovery.  The battery pack must be tested every year (usually during annual inspection) and replace every 6 years.  While stateside recently, this and other aviation items were purchased, and hand carried back to Guatemala.  Want to help, you are welcome to sponsor or contribute toward any life-limited, expendable, or spare aircraft item.  Email: talk2us@sgsp-aviation.org for more details.