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Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850/900
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AUDIO PANEL AND CNS
VFR CODE
The VFR code can be entered either manually or by pressing the
XPDR
Softkey, then the
VFR
Softkey.
When the
VFR
Softkey is pressed, the pre-programmed VFR code is automatically displayed in the code field
of the Transponder Data Box. Pressing the
VFR
Softkey again restores the previous identification code.
The pre-programmed VFR Code is set at the factory to 1200. If a VFR code change is required, contact a
Garmin-authorized service center for configuration.
Figure 4-54 VFR Code
VFR Code
IDENT FUNCTION
NOTE:
In Standby Mode, the
IDENT
Softkey is inoperative.
Pressing the
IDENT
Softkey sends a distinct identity indication to Air Traffic Control (ATC). The indication
distinguishes the identing transponder from all the others on the air traffic controller’s screen. The
IDENT
Softkey appears on all levels of transponder softkeys. When the
IDENT
Softkey is pressed, a green IDNT
indication is displayed in the mode field of the Transponder Data Box for a duration of 18 seconds.
After the
IDENT
Softkey is pressed while in Mode or Code Selection, the system reverts to the top-level
softkeys.
Press the
IDENT
Softkey
to Initiate the
ID Function
IDNT
Indication
Figure 4-55 IDENT Softkey and Indication