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Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA40
190-00592-00 Rev. A 4-5
TRANSPONDER
VFR Code
The VFR code can be entered either manually, each
digit at a time, 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 Status bar.
Pressing the VFR softkey again restores the previous
identification code.
NOTE:
The pre-programmed VFR code is set at
the factory to
1200
.
Important Codes
Following is a list of important codes:
• 1200 – VFR code in the U.S. (refer to ICAO
standards for VFR codes in other countries)
• 7000 – VFR code commonly used in Europe (refer
to ICAO standards)
• 7500 – Hijack code
• 7600 – Loss of communication code
• 7700 – Emergency code
• 7777 – Military interceptor operations code
(NEVER SQUAWK THIS CODE)
• 0000 – Code for military use in the U.S.
IDENT FUNCTION
Pressing the IDENT softkey sends an ID indication to
Air Traffic Control (ATC). The ID return distinguishes your
transponder from all others on the air traffic controller’s
radar screen.
The IDENT softkey appears in all levels of transponder
softkeys. When the IDENT softkey is pressed, a green
IDENT indication is displayed in the mode field of the
Transponder Status bar for a duration of 18 seconds.
Figure 4-10 IDENT Indication
When the IDENT softkey is pressed while in Mode
or Code Selection, the system reverts to the Top-level
softkeys.
NOTE: In Standby mode, the IDENT softkey is
inoperative.