ACS · PA.VI.B.K4

Transponder (Mode(s) A, C, and S) and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)

Transponder (Mode(s) A, C, and S) and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B). Risk Management: The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:

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ACS

Linked questions

Area: PA.VI

Task: PA.VI.B

Element: Transponder (Mode(s) A, C, and S) and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)

Linked questions

medium

Your altimeter is set to 30.12 inHg and indicates 5,500 feet. What pressure altitude will your Mode C transponder report to ATC?

medium

You are receiving VFR radar advisory services in Class E airspace above 10,000 feet MSL. ATC provides a traffic advisory, but shortly after, they inform you they have lost your Mode C target on their display. You check and realize you inadvertently selected the 'ON' position instead of 'ALT' on your transponder. What is the most effective immediate action to mitigate the risk of reduced situational awareness?

Linked references

supplement

Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement

faq

FAA-Aligned Knowledge Test FAQ

acs

Private Pilot Airplane ACS

guide

Testing Logistics Checklist

Study

Private Pilot Airplane

Unmanned Aircraft General - Small

Transponder (Mode(s) A, C, and S) and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)