Transponder

Question 0

What is transponder code 1200?

Answer 0

VFR

Question 1

Where is altitude encoding transponder equipment required?

Answer 1

At or above 10,000 feet MSL.
Within 30 miles of Class B airspace.
Within & above all class C airspace up to 10,000 feet MSL.
Within 10 miles of certain designated airports, excluding that airspace which is both outside class D surface area and below 1,200 ft AGL

Question 2

What is transponder code 7700?

Answer 2

Emergency

Question 3

What is transponder code 7600?

Answer 3

Communications emergency

Question 4

What is transponder code 7500?

Answer 4

Hijacking in progress

Question 5

If a two way communication failure occurs, what do you do?

Answer 5

Squawk transponder code 7600.

Question 6

What is mode A transponder?

Answer 6

Reports aircraft position only

Question 7

What is mode C transponder?

Answer 7

Reports position & altitude

Question 8

What is mode S transponder?

Answer 8

Reports position, altitude, & additional data

Question 9

Would an incorrect altimeter setting have an effect on the mode C altitude information transmitted by your transponder?

Answer 9

No.