GM1 SERA.13020(a) SSR transponder failure when the carriage of a functioning transponder is mandatory

• ED Decision 2016/023/R found in: SERA (923/2012) Standardised European Rules of the Air (Dec 2024)

GM1 SERA.13020(a) SSR transponder failure when the carriage of a functioning transponder is mandatory ED Decision 2016/023/R TRANSPONDER FAILURE AFTER DEPARTURE When an aircraft experiencing transponder failure after departure is operating or expected to operate in an area where the carriage of a functioning transponder with specified capabilities is mandatory, the ATC units concerned should endeavour to provide for continuation of the flight to the aerodrome of first intended landing in accordance with the flight plan. However, in certain traffic situations, either in terminal areas or en-route, continuation of the flight may not be possible, particularly when failure is detected shortly after take-off. The aircraft may then be required to return to the departure aerodrome or to land at the nearest suitable aerodrome acceptable to the operator concerned and to ATC. GM1 SERA.13020(a) SSR transponder failure when the carriage of a functioning transponder is mandatory ED Decision 2016/023/R TRANSPONDER FAILURE AFTER DEPARTURE When an aircraft experiencing transponder failure after departure is operating or expected to operate in an area where the carriage of a functioning transponder with specified capabilities is mandatory, the ATC units concerned should endeavour to provide for continuation of the flight to the aerodrome of first intended landing in accordance with the flight plan. However, in certain traffic situations, either in terminal areas or en-route, continuation of the flight may not be possible, particularly when failure is detected shortly after take-off. The aircraft may then be required to return to the departure aerodrome or to land at the nearest suitable aerodrome acceptable to the operator concerned and to ATC. ##### GM1 SERA.13020(a)  SSR transponder failure when the carriage of a functioning transponder is mandatory *ED Decision 2016/023/R* **TRANSPONDER FAILURE AFTER DEPARTURE** When an aircraft experiencing transponder failure after departure is operating or expected to operate in an area where the carriage of a functioning transponder with specified capabilities is mandatory, the ATC units concerned should endeavour to provide for continuation of the flight to the aerodrome of first intended landing in accordance with the flight plan. However, in certain traffic situations, either in terminal areas or en-route, continuation of the flight may not be possible, particularly when failure is detected shortly after take-off. The aircraft may then be required to return to the departure aerodrome or to land at the nearest suitable aerodrome acceptable to the operator concerned and to ATC.