FAA AMT Airframe Test 2026 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

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An ELT is normally activated by a force applied in which direction?

Perpendicular to the longitudinal axis

Parallel to the longitudinal axis

An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) is normally mounted in an aircraft so that it will activate in the event of a crash or sudden deceleration. The force that typically activates an ELT is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft. This orientation ensures that in the event of a crash, the ELT is triggered by the forward or backward movement of the aircraft, signaling for help to come to the location of the accident.

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In a downward direction

In an upward direction

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