ROC-A Radio Operator Certificate (Aeronautical) · Question
If your aircraft radio fails while flying in controlled airspace, what is the initial squawk code you should set on your transponder?
Setting your transponder to Code 7600 immediately alerts ATC to a radio failure, enabling them to follow NORDO procedures.
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Question: If your aircraft radio fails while flying in controlled airspace, what is the initial squawk code you should set on your transponder?
Answer options: ✅ 7600
- 7500
- 7700
- 1200
Correct answer: 7600
Explanation: Setting your transponder to Code 7600 immediately alerts ATC to a radio failure, enabling them to follow NORDO procedures.
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