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Batteries used in the emergency locator transmitters

For Batteries used in the emergency locator transmitters, interval is When the transmitter has been in use for more than 1 cumulative hour; or (2) When 50 percent of their useful life (or, for rechargeable batteries, 50 percent of their useful life of charge) has expired; applies to is emergency locator transmitters required by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section; consequence if lapsed is must be replaced (or recharged, if the batteries are rechargeable); regulation section is § 91.207, verified against its source on 2026-08-06.

Inspection or test item
Batteries used in the emergency locator transmitters verified
Interval
When the transmitter has been in use for more than 1 cumulative hour; or (2) When 50 percent of their useful life (or, for rechargeable batteries, 50 percent of their useful life of charge) has expired verified
Applies to
emergency locator transmitters required by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section verified
Consequence if lapsed
must be replaced (or recharged, if the batteries are rechargeable) verified
Regulation section
§ 91.207 verified
Sourceecfr.gov
Verified2026-08-06
Review by2028-08-05
DatasetAircraft inspection and test intervals under 14 CFR Part 91

What the source says

Batteries used in the emergency locator transmitters required by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section must be replaced (or recharged, if the batteries are rechargeable)— (1) When the transmitter has been in use for more than 1 cumulative hour; or (2) When 50 percent of their useful life (or, for rechargeable batteries, 50 percent of their useful life of charge) has expired, as established by the transmitter manufacturer under its approval.

ecfr.gov, retrieved 2026-08-06

Source

Last verified against source: 2026-08-06. Due for re-check by 2028-08-05. This page as Markdown · OKF bundle · full dataset as JSON.