Emergencies

Transpondercode 7700

The ATC transponder code universally set to indicate a general emergency, alerting controllers to an onboard emergency situation.

Quick answer: The ATC transponder code universally set to indicate a general emergency, alerting controllers to an onboard emergency situation.

This term page is part of the Protermify Aviation glossary and is published as static HTML for fast indexing and clear language coverage.

Languages

Quick answer

The ATC transponder code universally set to indicate a general emergency, alerting controllers to an onboard emergency situation.

Why it matters

Transpondercode 7700 matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies 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.

Editorial context

This page is rendered as static HTML from source-backed terminology data so search engines and AI systems can parse the content without client-side code.

Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Transpondercode 7700?

In this glossary, Transpondercode 7700 refers to: The ATC transponder code universally set to indicate a general emergency, alerting controllers to an onboard emergency situation.

How is Transpondercode 7700 used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Die Besatzung stellte den Transponder auf Code 7700, um einen Notfall zu melden und die Flugsicherung zu alarmieren."

Why does Transpondercode 7700 matter in aviation?

Transpondercode 7700 matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies 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 Transpondercode 7700?

Transpondercode 7700 is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Transpondercode 7700 belong to?

In this glossary, Transpondercode 7700 is grouped under Emergencies. 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

The ATC transponder code universally set to indicate a general emergency, alerting controllers to an onboard emergency situation.

Operational example

The crew set the transponder to code 7700 to declare an emergency and alert ATC.

Localized term

Transpondercode 7700

Localized example

Die Besatzung stellte den Transponder auf Code 7700, um einen Notfall zu melden und die Flugsicherung zu alarmieren.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Emergencies

Exam relevance

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

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

Related terms

Use the related links below to continue through connected aviation terminology.

Back to glossary