GM1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.280 Emergency locator transmitters (ELTs)

Q: Can an ELT approved under ETSO-C126b be considered a Second Generation Beacon?

No. A Second Generation Beacon (FGB) ELT is an ELT that has been approved in accordance with ETSO-C126c with capability 'Second generation'. ETSO-C126b is only mentioned for First Generation Beacons.

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GM1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.280 Emergency locator transmitters (ELTs)

ED Decision 2025/010/R

AUTOMATIC ELT OR AUTOMATIC TRACKING DEVICE

(a) ETSO-C126b is applicable for VCA first issued with an individual CofA on or before 1 July 2030. ETSO-C126c is applicable for VCA first issued with an individual CofA after 1 July 2030.

(b) A First Generation Beacon (FGB) ELT is an ELT that has been approved in accordance with ETSO-C126b or ETSO-C126c with capability ‘First generation’. A Second Generation Beacon (FGB) ELT is an ELT that has been approved in accordance with ETSO-C126c with capability ‘Second generation’.

(c) A ‘tracking system compliant with the applicable ETSO’ means that it either complies with a particular ETSO or is part of the certified type design definition of the VCA.

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Source-Title: GM1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.280 Emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-23886 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Amendedby: Issue 1

Applicabilitydate: 9 July, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 9 July, 2025

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2025/010/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-IAM

Typeofcontent: GM to IR (Guidance material to implementing rule)

Parentir: UAM.IDE.MVCA.280 Emergency locator transmitters (ELTs)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR