# Emergency Locator Transmitters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2000-12-22 · Effective 2000-12-22 · 65 FR 81316
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-32511
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 65 FR 81316
- **Publication date:** 2000-12-22
- **Effective date:** 2000-12-22
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2000-8552 Amendment No. 91-265
## Abstract

This final rule is being issued to comply with Congressionally-mandated changes to FAA requirements for emergency locator transmitters. This legislation removed the current exception of turbojet-powered aircraft from the emergency locator transmitter requirement, and added a new exception for aircraft with a maximum payload capacity of more than 18,000 pounds when used in air transportation. The intended effect of this rule change is to facilitate search and rescue efforts by increasing the likelihood of locating turbojet-powered aircraft after accidents.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/22/00-32511/emergency-locator-transmitters)
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