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Which transponder code declares a general emergency?

Choices

  • 1200

    1200 is normal VFR squawk.

  • 7500

    7500 is hijacking, not emergency.

  • 7600

    7600 is comm loss, not general emergency.

  • ✓ 7700correct

    Emergency squawk codes — memorize: 1200 = standard VFR, 7500 = hijack/unlawful interference, 7600 = lost communications, 7700 = general emergency. Setting any of the 7x00 codes alerts ATC immediately and most centers route the alarm to supervisors. Mnemonic: '75 - taken alive, 76 - radios in a fix, 77 - ascending to heaven.'

Why

Emergency squawk codes — memorize: 1200 = standard VFR, 7500 = hijack/unlawful interference, 7600 = lost communications, 7700 = general emergency. Setting any of the 7x00 codes alerts ATC immediately and most centers route the alarm to supervisors. Mnemonic: '75 - taken alive, 76 - radios in a fix, 77 - ascending to heaven.'

FAA source: AIM 4-1-20, 6-3-4; AIM 4-1-20 Transponder Operationbrowse the reference library →

Covered in Supplemental · IX — Emergency Operations — study the lessons free, then practice with grading and mastery tracking.

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