Equipment · Question 56 of 65

During descent from FL 85 to 3500 ft AMSL the pilot of a powered aircraft, prior to reaching the new cruising level, shall set the altimeter and the transponder as follows:

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Answer

  • A altimeter to QNH and maintain mode A/C code 7000

Explanation

When descending below this limit (5000 ft AMSL or 2000 ft AGL), the pilot sets QNH before reaching the new altitude. Transponder code 7000 remains selected; 7600 would report a radio failure.

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