Who must be notified when an ELT is heard or reported by a terminal facility?

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Who must be notified when an ELT is heard or reported by a terminal facility?

Explanation:
When a distress beacon (ELT) is heard or reported at a terminal facility, the responsibility is to notify the Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC). The ARTCC coordinates search-and-rescue efforts across sectors and can quickly disseminate information to the appropriate SAR authorities and other facilities. This centralized coordination is essential for a timely and effective response, beyond what a local airport manager or an ATC tower can initiate on its own. While the FAA oversees the system and the tower handles local operations, the designated channel for initiating SAR coordination from a terminal facility is the ARTCC.

When a distress beacon (ELT) is heard or reported at a terminal facility, the responsibility is to notify the Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC). The ARTCC coordinates search-and-rescue efforts across sectors and can quickly disseminate information to the appropriate SAR authorities and other facilities. This centralized coordination is essential for a timely and effective response, beyond what a local airport manager or an ATC tower can initiate on its own. While the FAA oversees the system and the tower handles local operations, the designated channel for initiating SAR coordination from a terminal facility is the ARTCC.

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