ATS Surveillance Services and Procedures

Question 1

When does a pilot have to turn onto a heading given by ATC during radar vectors?

Answer 1

Immediately.

Question 2

At what rate must a aircraft turn during radar vector procedures?

Answer 2

Rate 1 or standard rate of turn for aircraft.

Question 3

What transponder code must a civil IFR aircraft squawk in controlled airspace if no discrete code has been issued?

Answer 3

3000

Question 4

What transponder code must a civil IFR aircraft squawk in uncontrolled airspace if no discrete code has been issued?

Answer 4

2000

Question 5

What transponder code must a civil VFR aircraft squawk in class E or G airspace if no discrete code has been issued?

Answer 5

1200

Question 6

What transponder code may be used for ground testing by maintenance staff?

Answer 6

2100

Question 7

What transponder code must an aircraft squawk when operating at an aerodrome without departing or arriving?

Answer 7

0100

Question 8

What must a pilot do before selecting a new transponder code?

Answer 8

Turn the transponder to standby, then enter the new code and then turn the transponder back on.