Basic ATC

Aktifkan ident

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

Aktifkan ident 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 Aktifkan ident?

In this glossary, Aktifkan ident 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 Aktifkan ident used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Radar: Speedbird 121, aktifkan ident untuk identifikasi."

Why does Aktifkan ident matter in aviation?

Aktifkan ident 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 Aktifkan ident?

Aktifkan ident is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Aktifkan ident belong to?

In this glossary, Aktifkan ident 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

Aktifkan ident

Localized example

Radar: Speedbird 121, aktifkan ident untuk identifikasi.

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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