Basic ATC

Ajuste el código del transpondedor

An instruction for a pilot to set a specific transponder code, enabling air traffic control to identify and track the aircraft on radar.

Quick answer: An instruction for a pilot to set a specific transponder code, enabling air traffic control to identify and track the aircraft on radar.

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Quick answer

An instruction for a pilot to set a specific transponder code, enabling air traffic control to identify and track the aircraft on radar.

Why it matters

Ajuste el código del transpondedor 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 Ajuste el código del transpondedor?

In this glossary, Ajuste el código del transpondedor refers to: An instruction for a pilot to set a specific transponder code, enabling air traffic control to identify and track the aircraft on radar.

How is Ajuste el código del transpondedor used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Torre: Cessna 123AB, ajuste el código del transpondedor a 4721 y contacte salida en 119.2."

Why does Ajuste el código del transpondedor matter in aviation?

Ajuste el código del transpondedor 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 Ajuste el código del transpondedor?

Ajuste el código del transpondedor is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Ajuste el código del transpondedor belong to?

In this glossary, Ajuste el código del transpondedor 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 instruction for a pilot to set a specific transponder code, enabling air traffic control to identify and track the aircraft on radar.

Operational example

Tower: Cessna 123AB, squawk 4721 and contact departure on 119.2.

Localized term

Ajuste el código del transpondedor

Localized example

Torre: Cessna 123AB, ajuste el código del transpondedor a 4721 y contacte salida en 119.2.

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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