Out of phase Elt and Altimeter tests
Hello, I'm approaching the point of my build where I need to purchase the last of the avionics.
A question that came to me is in regards to the requirements for the 12 or 24 month Elt performance test / certification to be completed. When is the initial test required? Does the clock start when the elt is manufactured / installed / aircraft registered / first flight?
I'm hoping that a brand new elt would not need to be tested / certified before it can be used in the same fashion as the pitot / transponder test is required before entering transponder or controlled airspace.
When the 24 month altimetry calibration is performed on a Dynon efis is there actual a calibration being performed, or is the system just being tested for leakage / tolerance / encoder output?
Hello, I'm approaching the point of my build where I need to purchase the last of the avionics.
A question that came to me is in regards to the requirements for the 12 or 24 month Elt performance test / certification to be completed. When is the initial test required? Does the clock start when the elt is manufactured / installed / aircraft registered / first flight?
I'm hoping that a brand new elt would not need to be tested / certified before it can be used in the same fashion as the pitot / transponder test is required before entering transponder or controlled airspace.
When the 24 month altimetry calibration is performed on a Dynon efis is there actual a calibration being performed, or is the system just being tested for leakage / tolerance / encoder output?
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