CS ACNS.D.AC.010 Transponder characteristics

• ED Decision 2013/031/R found in: GM Remote Aerodrome Air Traffic Services (ED 2019/004/R) Issue 2 (Jul 2020)

CS ACNS.D.AC.010 Transponder characteristics ED Decision 2013/031/R (See [AMC1 ACNS.D.AC.010](#_DxCrossRefBm573002676)) (a) The transponder is approved and has Mode A and Mode C capability. (b) The transponder replies with Mode A and Mode C replies to Mode A/C interrogations, to Mode A/C-only all-call interrogations, and to Mode A/C/S all-call interrogations. (c) The peak pulse power available at the antenna end of the transmission line of the transponder is more than 125 W (21 dBW) and not more than 500 W (27 dBW) for aircraft that operate at altitudes exceeding 4 570m (15 000 ft) or with a maximum cruising speed exceeding 90 m/s (175 knots). (d) The peak pulse power available at the antenna end of the transmission line of the transponder is more than 70 W (18.5 dBW) and not more than 500 W (27 dBW) for aircraft operating at or below 4 570m (15 000 ft) with a maximum cruising airspeed of 90 m/s (175 knots) or less.