MART Vol. II MO/MP - NESA - Civil Air Patrol

Figure 7-10aOnce you have determined which aircraft the signal is coming from, you haveto find the (physical) ELT. Most are located in the rear of the aircraft; also look forremote switches. The following gives some general locations:• Single-engine Cessna: right side of the upper baggage area immediatelyaft of the baggage door.• Multi-engine Cessna: left side of the fuselage just forward of thehorizontal stabilizer. Accessed through a small push-plate on the side ofthe fuselage.• Single- and multi-engine Piper: in the aft fuselage. Accessed through asmall access plate on the right side of the fuselage (need a screwdriver).• Single- and multi-engine Bonanza: in the aft fuselage. Accessed througha small access plate on the right side of the fuselage (need ascrewdriver).• Large piston twins (e.g., King Air) or small jets: if installed it’s probably inthe rear section. No visible antenna. May have a small round push-platethat gives you access to the switch with your finger.The preferred method of silencing a transmitting ELT is to have the owner (ora person designated by the owner) turn it off and disconnect the battery; secondbest is just turning it off. Some owners will take the switch to OFF and then backto ARMED; monitor the emergency frequency for several minutes afterwards toensure the ELT doesn't resume alarming.If you cannot find the owner (or designee), you may have to install analuminum foil 'tent' to limit the ELT signal range. Refer to Figure 7-11.133