We have been advised by Mexico's DGAC that there will NOT BE any further extensions to the date for 406 MHz ELT compliance. Therefore, starting Sunday, July 01, 2018 all visiting US or Canadian registered aircraft must have a 406 MHz ELT installed to travel to Mexico. Failing to have a 406 MHz ELT can result in an enforcement action. Recent experience has led us to believe that it is entirely possible that enforcement action may be taken on pilots of aircraft that do not comply. We have been advised they WILL NOT accept a SPOT, Garmin Inreach, Spidertracks, 406 MHz PLB or any other tracking device as a substitute.


NOTIFICATION OF THIS REQUIREMENT AND THE DATE OF ENFORCEMENT HAS BEEN SENT BY DGAC HEADQUARTERS TO ALL THE DGAC OFFICES AT MEXICAN AIRPORTS.


It is very possible that the DGAC at certain airports in Mexico may inspect visiting US or Canadian aircraft for these ELTs. Anyone planning a trip to Mexico who does not have a 406 MHz ELT should take this into consideration.

CST Members with aircraft that do not have 406 MHz ELTs and are evaluating their options should consider that The Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, USVI DO NOT require 406 MHz ELTs.

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