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ELT inspection software is the platform avionics technicians, Part-145 line maintenance engineers, and continuing airworthiness teams use to inspect 406 MHz emergency locator transmitters and keep defensible records across a fleet. Inspectly360 digitises the 14 CFR 91. 207 12-month inspection, the self-test and G-switch function check, battery replacement-before dates, antenna and coax condition, and mounting integrity in one record per unit serial number.
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Before and After Inspectly360
What changes once elt (emergency locator transmitter) inspection software runs on one mobile-first platform with photo proof and live dashboards.
Before Inspectly360
- Battery expiry dates sit in a spreadsheet nobody reconciles against the unit installed in the tail.
- Self-test result called out verbally with no photo and no record of the G-switch function check.
- The 14 CFR 91.207 12-month check is tracked on a card the engineer may miss before it lapses.
- Avionics lead calls each base to learn which aircraft have ELT items due or deferred.
- Task cards photocopied and searched by hand when the authority asks for ELT records.
After Inspectly360
- Each ELT carries its battery replacement-before date with 90, 60, and 30-day alerts before it falls due.
- Self-test and G-switch result logged with a panel photo against the unit serial number.
- The 12-month inspection clock raises staged alerts so the check is planned, not discovered overdue.
- Live dashboard of battery expiry, self-test status, and open defects across the fleet.
- Scoped, timestamped evidence pack exports per tail number for the auditor in minutes.
What Is ELT Inspection Software, and How Do Line Maintenance and Avionics Teams Use It Across a Fleet?
ELT inspection software is the platform avionics technicians, Part-145 line maintenance engineers, and continuing airworthiness teams use to inspect 406 MHz emergency locator transmitters and keep defensible records across a fleet. Inspectly360 digitises the 14 CFR 91.207 12-month inspection, the self-test and G-switch function check, battery replacement-before dates, antenna and coax condition, and mounting integrity in one record per unit serial number.
Today the ELT battery expiry list lives in a spreadsheet, the self-test result is called out at the panel, and the proof of last check is a task card in a binder. When a battery passes its replacement-before date undetected, or a G-switch fails its function check, nobody sees it until a line check or an audit finds it. Across a fleet of mixed types, every base tracks ELT items a little differently, so the avionics lead cannot compare status across tail numbers.
Inspectly360 replaces that with mobile capture on iOS and Android: avionics technicians log self-tests and G-switch checks with a panel photo, line engineers record the 12-month inspection against the asset, and battery expiry clocks raise alerts before units fall due. Findings route to a tracked defect with owner and deadline, and a branded evidence pack exports per tail number when the regulator asks.
- FAA 14 CFR 91.207 sets the inspection interval and battery service-life rules for emergency locator transmitters: 14 CFR 91.207
- Cospas-Sarsat 406 MHz registration and EASA Part-M continuing airworthiness govern ELT operation and maintenance: EASA Part-M and 406 MHz registration
How Does an ELT Inspection Run from Self-Test to Continuing Airworthiness Records?
Avionics and line maintenance teams follow this loop for the self-test check, the scheduled 12-month inspection, and continuing airworthiness reviews.
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Tag Every ELT by Serial Number
Assign QR identity to each 406 MHz emergency locator transmitter so it carries its own battery expiry, self-test history, and registration record.
- 2
Run the 406 MHz Self-Test
Avionics technicians complete the self-test and G-switch function check on mobile, capturing a panel readout photo as evidence.
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Record the 12-Month Inspection
Line engineers complete the 14 CFR 91.207 inspection against the asset record with required photos and named sign-off.
- 4
Track Battery Expiry Clocks
Each ELT battery replacement-before date raises 90, 60, and 30-day alerts so units are planned, not discovered overdue.
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Close Defects and Export Evidence
For Aviation teams running elt (emergency locator transmitter) inspection, findings become tracked defects with owner and deadline; a branded evidence pack exports per tail number for the authority.
How Should Airlines and MRO Teams Pilot Digital ELT Inspections Before Fleet Rollout?
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Pilot on One Aircraft Type
Start with a single fleet type so the ELT asset list, self-test steps, and battery expiry clocks are validated against real serial numbers before rollout to mixed types and other bases.
Access and Roles
Avionics technicians get self-test capture, line engineers get 12-month inspection sign-off, and continuing airworthiness gets read access to the full evidence trail per tail number through role-based access.
Which Capabilities Help Teams Track 406 MHz Self-Tests and Battery Expiry Consistently?
The platform capabilities that power elt (emergency locator transmitter) inspection software across every site.
ELT Battery Expiry Tracking
Every 406 MHz unit carries its battery replacement-before date with staged alerts. Why it matters: an expired ELT battery found at a line check grounds the aircraft and disrupts the schedule.
Self-test and G-switch Capture
Technicians log the self-test result and G-switch function check with a panel photo per serial. Why it matters: a failed G-switch left unrecorded means the beacon may not fire on impact.
12-month Inspection Capture
Line engineers complete the 14 CFR 91.207 inspection against the asset in minutes. Why it matters: a lapsed 12-month check is a dispatch and airworthiness finding.
Defect Routing and Closure
On every elt (emergency locator transmitter) inspection cycle, findings become tracked defects with owner, deadline, and verified closure. Why it matters: a noted issue with no owner is the gap an audit exposes.
Fleet ELT Dashboard
Battery expiry, self-test status, and open defects roll up across tail numbers. Why it matters: the avionics lead sees fleet status without calling each base.
Per-tail Evidence Export
A branded ELT records pack exports per aircraft for the authority. Why it matters: an auditor request becomes a minutes-long export, not a binder search.
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Avionics and Part-145 teams comparing Inspectly360 to paper task cards, spreadsheet expiry logs, and WhatsApp photo trails see the difference fastest on 406 MHz self-test capture, battery expiry tracking, G-switch function evidence, the 14 CFR 91.207 12-month clock, and fleet-wide visibility per tail number.
| Topic | Typical Gaps | With Inspectly360 |
|---|---|---|
| ELT battery service-life expiry | Battery expiry dates sit in a spreadsheet nobody reconciles against the unit installed in the tail. | Each ELT carries its battery replacement-before date with 90, 60, and 30-day alerts before it falls due. |
| 406 MHz self-test and G-switch | Self-test result called out verbally with no photo and no record of the G-switch function check. | Self-test and G-switch result logged with a panel photo against the unit serial number. |
| 12-month inspection interval | The 14 CFR 91.207 12-month check is tracked on a card the engineer may miss before it lapses. | The 12-month inspection clock raises staged alerts so the check is planned, not discovered overdue. |
| Fleet-wide ELT status | Avionics lead calls each base to learn which aircraft have ELT items due or deferred. | Live dashboard of battery expiry, self-test status, and open defects across the fleet. |
| Audit evidence for the regulator | Task cards photocopied and searched by hand when the authority asks for ELT records. | Scoped, timestamped evidence pack exports per tail number for the auditor in minutes. |
What Changes for Avionics Technicians, Line Engineers, and CAMO Teams?
What changes once elt (emergency locator transmitter) inspection software is standardised on Inspectly360.
- Avionics Technician: Self-test and G-switch results logged against the unit with photo evidence in seconds.
- Part-145 Line Maintenance Engineer: The 12-month inspection signed off against the asset in one record.
- CAMO Continuing Airworthiness Engineer: A defensible battery expiry and self-test trail per serial number ready for the authority.
- Quality Assurance Manager: Live fleet view of ELT items due or deferred without calling each base.
Which ELT Inspection Templates Should You Start With?
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Frequently Asked Questions About ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter) Inspection Software
How does ELT inspection software track 406 MHz battery expiry?
Each emergency locator transmitter is tagged by serial number with its battery replacement-before date taken from the manufacturer's CMM. The platform tracks that expiry clock per unit and raises alerts at 90, 60, and 30 days before it falls due, so planning teams schedule the battery during a planned visit rather than discovering an expired unit at a line check. The ELT's installed tail, last self-test, and replacement history stay on one record. When the authority asks which beacons are approaching battery end of life across the fleet, the dashboard answers in seconds instead of a manual spreadsheet reconciliation.
Does it capture the self-test and G-switch function check?
Yes. Avionics technicians run the 406 MHz self-test and the G-switch function check on iOS or Android, record the pass or fail result, and capture a photo of the panel readout as evidence. The result is stored against the unit serial number with the named technician and a timestamp. If the self-test or G-switch fails, the platform routes a tracked defect to the responsible engineer with location and severity, so a beacon that may not fire on impact is visible immediately rather than buried in a logbook. This keeps the function evidence consistent across every base and every tail in the fleet.
How does it handle the 14 CFR 91.207 12-month inspection?
The 12-month inspection interval is tracked as a clock per ELT, not a date on a card someone might miss. Line engineers complete the required checks against the asset record with photos and named sign-off, and the platform raises staged alerts before the interval lapses. Because the clock is tied to the specific unit and tail, a beacon that moves between aircraft keeps its own inspection history. This prevents the common gap where a 12-month check quietly lapses and is only caught during a deferral review or an audit, which would be an airworthiness finding against the operator.
Does the platform work offline on the aircraft and in the hangar?
Yes. Capture works fully offline on iOS and Android, which matters on the aircraft, in the hangar, and at remote stands where signal is weak. Technicians complete self-tests and engineers complete the 12-month inspection with photos while offline, and records sync automatically once the device reconnects. Nothing is lost if a check is done in an area with no coverage, and the timestamp reflects when the work was actually done, not when it synced. This keeps the evidence trail accurate for continuing airworthiness review and for any later audit request.
Can it track Cospas-Sarsat 406 MHz registration details?
Yes. Each ELT record can hold its 406 MHz registration reference with the national authority, such as NOAA in the US or the relevant CAA, alongside the unit serial number, battery date, and self-test history. This keeps the registration evidence next to the maintenance trail rather than in a separate file. When a beacon is replaced or moves to another tail, the record flags that registration may need updating, so a unit does not sit in service with stale registration data. Keeping registration and maintenance evidence in one place reduces the chance of a mismatch surfacing during an audit.
What evidence can we produce for an FAA or EASA audit?
Every self-test, 12-month inspection, battery change, defect, and closure is stored with a timestamp, the named person, and photo evidence against the specific serial number and tail. When an auditor asks for ELT records, you export a scoped, branded evidence pack per aircraft covering the audit window in minutes. The trail shows self-test and G-switch results, battery expiry status, 12-month inspection completion, and the closure of any defect with verified sign-off. This replaces the photocopy-and-search routine that task card binders force, and the evidence is consistent across every base in the fleet.
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