Transponder Codes

Question 1

What is the transponder code 7700 used for?

Answer 1

Emergency

Question 2

What is the transponder code 7600 used for?

Answer 2

Radio failure

Question 3

What is the transponder code 7500 used for?

Answer 3

Unlawful interference (interception)

Question 4

What is the transponder code 7000 used for?

Answer 4

VFR conspicuity code (when not recieving ATS)

Question 5

What should you set the transponder to when your radio fails

Answer 5

7600

Question 6

What should you set your transponder code to when there is an emergency situation?

Answer 6

7700

Question 7

What should you set your transponder to during an unlawful interference?

Answer 7

7500

Question 8

What should you set your transponder to when not recieving ATS?

Answer 8

7000 (conspicuity code)