User Guide

Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA42
190-00649-00 Rev. A4-44
AUDIO PANEL AND CNS
VFR CODE
NOTE: The pre-programmed VFR code is set at the factory to 1200 .
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 Data Box.
Pressing the
VFR Softkey again restores the previous identification code.
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
NOTE: In Standby Mode, the IDENT Softkey is inoperative.
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 Data Box for a duration of 18 seconds.
When the
IDENT Softkey is pressed while in Mode or Code Selection, the system reverts to the top-level
softkeys.
Figure 4-53 IDENT Indication