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Transponder Ident senden

An ATC instruction to activate the IDENT feature on the aircraft's transponder, which causes the radar return to flash, allowing identification of the aircraft.

Quick answer: An ATC instruction to activate the IDENT feature on the aircraft's transponder, which causes the radar return to flash, allowing identification of the aircraft.

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Quick answer

An ATC instruction to activate the IDENT feature on the aircraft's transponder, which causes the radar return to flash, allowing identification of the aircraft.

Why it matters

Transponder Ident senden matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Transponder Ident senden?

In this glossary, Transponder Ident senden refers to: An ATC instruction to activate the IDENT feature on the aircraft's transponder, which causes the radar return to flash, allowing identification of the aircraft.

How is Transponder Ident senden used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Radar: Speedbird 121, senden Sie Ident zur Identifikation."

Why does Transponder Ident senden matter in aviation?

Transponder Ident senden matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Transponder Ident senden?

Transponder Ident senden is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Transponder Ident senden belong to?

In this glossary, Transponder Ident senden is grouped under Basic ATC. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

An ATC instruction to activate the IDENT feature on the aircraft's transponder, which causes the radar return to flash, allowing identification of the aircraft.

Operational example

Radar: Speedbird 121, squawk ident for identification.

Localized term

Transponder Ident senden

Localized example

Radar: Speedbird 121, senden Sie Ident zur Identifikation.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic ATC

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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