Transponder code allocation
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Transponder code allocation
I apologize if this has been answered before.
I need a reference for transponder code allocation in the US, specifically 1255 for firefighting operations and 1277 for SAR operations.
Thanks in advance.
Gordy
I need a reference for transponder code allocation in the US, specifically 1255 for firefighting operations and 1277 for SAR operations.
Thanks in advance.
Gordy
Thread Starter
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 2,081
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From: Redding CA, or on a fire somewhere
Never mind, having done the research I should have done before I posted, I have found the answer:-
FAA Order 7110.65
5-2-9. VFR CODE ASSIGNMENTS
a. For VFR aircraft receiving radar advisories, assign an appropriate function code or computer-assigned code for the code environment in which you are providing service.
NOTE-
1. Para 5-2-2, Discrete Environment; para 5-2-3, Nondiscrete Environment, and para 5-2-4, Mixed Environment, specify code assignment procedures to follow for the three code environments.
2. Para 5-2-6, Function Code Assignments, specifies the function code allocation from which an appropriate code for the aircraft indicated in subpara a should be selected. In the terminal environment, additional function codes may be authorized by the regional air traffic division.
1. If the aircraft is outside of your area of responsibility and an operational benefit will be gained by retaining the aircraft on your frequency for the purpose of providing services, ensure that coordination has been effected:
(a) As soon as possible after positive identification, and
(b) Prior to issuing a control instruction or providing a service other than a safety alert/traffic advisory.
NOTE-
Safety alerts/traffic advisories may be issued to an aircraft prior to coordination if an imminent situation may be averted by such action. Coordination should be effected as soon as possible thereafter.
b. Instruct IFR aircraft which cancel an IFR flight plan and are not requesting radar advisory service and VFR aircraft for which radar advisory service is being terminated to squawk the VFR code.
PHRASEOLOGY-
SQUAWK VFR.
or
SQUAWK 1200.
NOTE-
1. Aircraft not in contact with an ATC facility may squawk 1255 in lieu of 1200 while en route to/from or within the designated fire fighting area(s).
2. VFR aircraft which fly authorized SAR missions for the USAF or USCG may be advised to squawk 1277 in lieu of 1200 while en route to/from or within the designated search area.
Thanks to any and all who were looking for me.
Aloha
FAA Order 7110.65
5-2-9. VFR CODE ASSIGNMENTS
a. For VFR aircraft receiving radar advisories, assign an appropriate function code or computer-assigned code for the code environment in which you are providing service.
NOTE-
1. Para 5-2-2, Discrete Environment; para 5-2-3, Nondiscrete Environment, and para 5-2-4, Mixed Environment, specify code assignment procedures to follow for the three code environments.
2. Para 5-2-6, Function Code Assignments, specifies the function code allocation from which an appropriate code for the aircraft indicated in subpara a should be selected. In the terminal environment, additional function codes may be authorized by the regional air traffic division.
1. If the aircraft is outside of your area of responsibility and an operational benefit will be gained by retaining the aircraft on your frequency for the purpose of providing services, ensure that coordination has been effected:
(a) As soon as possible after positive identification, and
(b) Prior to issuing a control instruction or providing a service other than a safety alert/traffic advisory.
NOTE-
Safety alerts/traffic advisories may be issued to an aircraft prior to coordination if an imminent situation may be averted by such action. Coordination should be effected as soon as possible thereafter.
b. Instruct IFR aircraft which cancel an IFR flight plan and are not requesting radar advisory service and VFR aircraft for which radar advisory service is being terminated to squawk the VFR code.
PHRASEOLOGY-
SQUAWK VFR.
or
SQUAWK 1200.
NOTE-
1. Aircraft not in contact with an ATC facility may squawk 1255 in lieu of 1200 while en route to/from or within the designated fire fighting area(s).
2. VFR aircraft which fly authorized SAR missions for the USAF or USCG may be advised to squawk 1277 in lieu of 1200 while en route to/from or within the designated search area.
Thanks to any and all who were looking for me.
Aloha
