Departure - Transponder

Question 1

Where is altitude encoding transponder equipment required?

Answer 1

• Above 10,000’ MSL and above 2,500’ AGL
  
  • Mode C veil of class B
  • All air space above Class C to 10,000’ MSL
  • Within 10 mile of specified airports unless outside class D below 1,200’ AGL
  • Within Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Question 2

What are the following transponder codes?

Answer 2

1200 - VFR
7500 - Hijacking
7600 - Lost communications
7700 - Emergency

Question 3

Discuss transponder operation in the event of a two-way communications failure.

Answer 3

Code 7600

Question 4

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

Answer 4

No, altimeter setting has no effect on Mode C information transmitted