JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control

JO 7110.65 5-2-20

BEACON TERMINATION

This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.

Inform the pilot when you want their aircraft's transponder and ADS-B Out turned off.

PHRASEOLOGY-

STOP SQUAWK.

(For a military aircraft when you do not know if the military service requires that it continue operating on another mode),

STOP SQUAWK (mode in use).

REFERENCE-

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-3-3 , Beacon/ADS-B Identification Methods.

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