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The controller gives you this instruction:

“HOTAIR ALFA GOLF, RESET SQUAWK CHARLIE 3363?”

What should you do?

  • A

    Reselect the code of 3363, ensure pressure altitude is being transmitted, and transmit “RESETTING CHARLIE 3363, HOTAIR ALFA GOLF”

  • B

    Reselect the code of 3363, and transmit “WILCO, HOTAIR ALFA GOLF”

  • C

    Check visually that 3363 is displayed on your transponder with altitude also selected, and transmit “SQUAWKING CHARLIE 3363, HOTAIR ALFA GOLF”

  • D

    Check visually that 3363 is displayed on your transponder, select “IDENT” on your transponder, and transmit “RESETTING CHARLIE 3363, HOTAIR ALFA GOLF”

The instruction to initially select the code:

  • "Squawk code"
  • For example: “G-ABCD squawk 3363”

The instruction to reselect the code on your transponder:

  • "Reset squawk code"
  • For example: “G-ABCD reset squawk 3363”

Looking at the answers:

Reselect the code of 3363, ensure pressure altitude is being transmitted, and transmit “RESETTING CHARLIE 3363, HOTAIR ALFA GOLF” --> CORRECT. ATC requested a reset of Mode C as well, so this should be read back along with the squawk code.

Reselect the code of 3363, and transmit “WILCO, HOTAIR ALFA GOLF” --> INCORRECT. You would need to read back the squawk instruction. "WILCO" is an insufficent response.

Check visually that 3363 is displayed on your transponder with altitude also selected, and transmit “SQUAWKING CHARLIE 3363, HOTAIR ALFA GOLF” --> INCORRECT. You need to reselect the code, not just visually check. This is also incorrect phraseology.

Check visually that 3363 is displayed on your transponder, select “IDENT” on your transponder, and transmit “RESETTING CHARLIE 3363, HOTAIR ALFA GOLF” --> INCORRECT. You need to reselect the code, not just visually check. Selecting "IDENT" is nonsense here as well.

Phraseology Meaning
Squawk "1234" Set the transponder code "1234"
Reset squawk "1234" Reset the previously issued code "1234"
Squawk IDENT Turn on the function IDENT
Squawk standby (STBY) Operate your transponder in the standby mode
Confirm squawk Confirm your squawk, read your squawk
Stop squawk Charlie Turn off the transponder mode
Squawk Alpha/Charlie/Sierra Change the transponder mode to Alpha/Charlie/sierra
Squawk VFR Squawk 7000 in most European countries
Squawk 1200 in North America
Squawk Mayday Set the emergency code 7700 on your transponder

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