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ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter) InspectionSoftware
Run ELT (emergency locator transmitter) inspection in the field, capture photo evidence, log defects, assign corrective actions, and keep a complete, provable inspection history, all in one workflow.
InspectWrk is the software we provide to run this inspection workflow. It is mobile-first, offline-capable, and built so every record holds up as evidence.
Works OfflineiOS & AndroidFree Setup & Onboarding
4.5/5TrustpilotBased on 3,987 reviews
The problem this software solves
Expired battery
Reported by voice or chat, expired battery is caught late and logged with no evidence tied to the asset.
Failed self-test
Failed self-test goes unrecorded between rounds, so there is no proof it was found, owned, or fixed.
Loose mounting or antenna
On a manual round loose mounting or antenna is easy to miss, and hard to defend to an auditor after the fact.
Incorrect coding or registration
Incorrect coding or registration lands in a photo thread with no owner, deadline, or audit trail behind it.
How the software solves it
InspectWrk runs the whole ELT (emergency locator transmitter) inspection cycle on one mobile system, from the scan to the signed-off report. Here is the loop your team follows.
- 1
Inspect
Open the right ELT (emergency locator transmitter) checklist by scanning the asset or location QR tag.
- 2
Capture
Record photos, readings, and signatures, offline where signal is poor.
- 3
Find
AI flags likely defects from the photo and the inspector confirms or overrides.
- 4
Correct
A failed item becomes an owned action with a severity and a deadline.
- 5
Verify
The finding stays open until a named approver signs off proof of the fix.
- 6
Report
A branded report generates on close-out and dashboards update across sites.
Workflow
How Does an ELT Inspection Run from Self-Test to Continuing Airworthiness Records?
The inspection workflow, end to end: Plan → Inspect → Capture evidence → Record findings → Correct → Re-inspect → Report. Every step happens on one system, so nothing falls between the field and the office.
- 1
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.
- 3
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.
- 5
Close Defects and Export Evidence
Findings become tracked defects with owner and deadline; a branded evidence pack exports per tail number for the authority.
Capabilities
What the software handles for ELT (emergency locator transmitter) inspection
The capabilities that matter for this workflow, and what your team can do with each one.
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.
Coverage
What Does ELT Inspection Cover?
ELT inspection checks battery expiry and condition, transmission and self-test, mounting and antenna condition, activation switch function, registration and coding currency, and water ingress and corrosion checks. Avionics and maintenance teams capture a photo and a reading on each point, offline where signal is poor, and a named reviewer signs the round off, so every aviation record proves what was checked, when, and by whom, and stays aligned to FAA TSO-C126, ICAO Annex 10, and DGCA.
What Gets Checked
- Battery expiry and condition
- Transmission and self-test
- Mounting and antenna condition
- Activation switch function
- Registration and coding currency
- Water ingress and corrosion checks
Common Defects It Surfaces
- Expired battery
- Failed self-test
- Loose mounting or antenna
- Incorrect coding or registration
- Corrosion or water ingress
Evidence Captured
- Battery-date photo
- Self-test record
- Mounting and antenna photo
Records align toFAA TSO-C126ICAO Annex 10DGCA
One Platform. Mobile-First. AI-Powered.
Manage every checklist in one connected workspace, capture evidence on mobile at the point of work, and let AI turn field inputs into clear, stakeholder-ready reports in minutes.
Collaborate
Collaborate with your team anytime, anywhere
See which checklists your team has in progress across every site, jump into the same inspection with one tap, and keep field, supervisor, and back-office views in sync without sending screenshots on WhatsApp.
- Organise inspection data by site, team, and date
- Assign checks to the inspector or vendor responsible
- Track completion across every location in one view
- Keep field and back-office in sync in real time
- Comment on findings without leaving the inspection
Custom Reports
Custom reports that guide your decision making
Every team reports differently. Build the report your operations, quality, or compliance leads actually want to read, share it as a branded PDF, and schedule delivery to the stakeholders who need it.
- Branded PDF and CSV export from any completed inspection
- Schedule weekly or monthly delivery to managers and clients
- Share to email, Drive, Teams, or Slack in one click
- Filter findings by site, severity, or corrective-action status
Powerful Analytics
Analyse your inspection data with confidence
See completion, pass rate, and recurring findings across every checklist and every site, without pulling spreadsheets together at the end of the month.
AI-Powered Features for Your Field Workflows
Everything your field team does on paper, InspectWrk does automatically: faster, more accurate, and without the admin.
Speak. AI Writes It Down.
Inspectors speak their observations in any language. AI transcribes and fills the form in real time. Completely hands-free in the field.
Inspections Done. Report Ready.
The moment an inspection is submitted, a branded PDF, Excel, or CSV report generates automatically. No manual work. No waiting.
Connect Your Existing Tools.
InspectWrk integrates with the tools your team already uses, including Zoho, Microsoft 365, and SAP. No double entry.
Live Dashboard. Every Site. Always On.
Your operations team sees completion rates, open issues, and compliance scores across all sites in real time. No chasing updates.
Outcomes
What changes for your team
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.
Who it's for
Operations and site managers
Own performance and audit readiness across sites.
Field teams and inspectors
Complete guided checks in the field, offline where needed.
QHSE and compliance teams
Retrieve evidence the moment an auditor or client asks.
Multi-site operations leaders
Compare sites and spot recurring risk without spreadsheets.
Aviation teams
Standardise on one workflow across every location.
Fits how your team already works
Your systems of record
System of record
ERP / WMS / CMMS · Existing spreadsheets · Current reporting
InspectWrk
Inspection and evidence layer
Inspections · Condition evidence · Corrective actions · Compliance clocks
Managers, clients, and auditors
Outputs
Live dashboards · Evidence packs · Audit-ready reports
Comparison
Paper and spreadsheets vs InspectWrk
Where paper and spreadsheets fall short against InspectWrk on the ELT (emergency locator transmitter) inspection job.
| Capability | Paper / spreadsheets | With InspectWrk |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection execution | Checks like battery expiry and condition are run on paper or from memory, so coverage and cadence vary by inspector and shift. | Guided ELT (emergency locator transmitter) templates run the same way every time, with required fields and photos before sign-off. |
| Evidence capture | Photos sit on personal phones and in chat threads with no link to the asset or the check. | Evidence attaches to the record at the point of work, with inspector, timestamp, and location. |
| Defect identification | A fault such as expired battery is spotted late or missed entirely between rounds. | AI surfaces likely defects from the photo and the inspector confirms the finding on the spot. |
| Corrective action | Failed items are noted but ownership, deadlines, and proof of the fix are unclear. | Each failure becomes a tracked action with an owner, a due date, and photo-verified closure. |
| Reporting | Reports are assembled by hand and FAA TSO-C126 evidence is hard to retrieve, days after the round. | Reports generate on close-out aligned to FAA TSO-C126, and managers see status across every site live. |
Rollout
How Should Airlines and MRO Teams Pilot Digital ELT Inspections Before Fleet Rollout?
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.
Before You Switch
Common Questions Before You Start
We already run ELT (emergency locator transmitter) checks on paper. Do we have to change our process?
No. Your existing checklist becomes a mobile template, so the same checks run with photos, timestamps, and named sign-off attached. Only the capture changes.
Will field teams actually use it?
The check runs on the device they already carry, works offline where signal drops, and opens the right checklist from a QR scan, so there is no typing from memory.
What happens when a defect is found?
It becomes an owned action with a severity and a deadline, and stays open until a named approver verifies the fix with photo proof.
Reviews From Real People
4.5/5TrustpilotBased on 3,987 reviews
What our
customers are
saying
“InspectWrk transformed how we manage site safety inspections. The offline capability alone saved us countless hours. Our compliance rate jumped from 72% to 96% in just three months.”
Sarah Mitchell
Meridian Construction Group
“The AI-powered defect detection has changed how we work. Our inspectors capture photos and the system flags issues we'd have missed. It's like having an expert reviewer on every site visit.”
James Chen
Pacific Manufacturing Co.
“Rolling out digital checklists across multiple projects gave us instant visibility into recurring safety issues. We now resolve critical findings in hours instead of days.”
Olivia Carter
Northbridge Infrastructure
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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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