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What does a 'squawk 7700' on a transponder indicate?

Squawk 7700 is a universal emergency code. When selected on the transponder, it alerts air traffic control that the aircraft is experiencing a general emergency

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Question: What does a 'squawk 7700' on a transponder indicate?

Answer options:

  • Radio failure.
  • Aircraft being hijacked. ✅ General aircraft emergency.
  • VFR flight operation.

Correct answer: General aircraft emergency.

Explanation: Squawk 7700 is a universal emergency code. When selected on the transponder, it alerts air traffic control that the aircraft is experiencing a general emergency.

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