History — 605.39

605.39 (1) An aircraft that is required to be equipped with one or more ELTs under section 605.38 may be operated without a serviceable ELT if the operator (a) repairs the ELT or removes it from the aircraft at the first aerodrome at which repairs or removal can be accomplished; (b) on removal of the ELT, sends the ELT to a maintenance facility; and (c) displays on a readily visible placard within the aircraft cockpit, until the ELT is replaced, a notice stating that the ELT has been removed and setting out the date of its removal. (2) If an aircraft is required to have one ELT under section 605.38, the operator shall re-equip the aircraft with a serviceable ELT within (a) 10 days after the date of removal, if the aircraft is operated under Subpart 4 or 5 of Part VII; or (b) 30 days after the date of removal in the case of any other aircraft. (3) If an aircraft is required to have two ELTs under section 605.38, the operator shall (a) if one of the ELTs is unserviceable, repair or replace it within 10 days after the date of removal; and (b) if both ELTs are unserviceable, repair or replace (i) one ELT at the first aerodrome at which a repair or replacement can be accomplished, and (…