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Your transponder is not serviceable. Under the ATC exception, what must happen before you enter the transponder airspace?

  1. You must report your position after you enter the airspace.
  2. ATC must receive your request before you enter the airspace.
  3. You must file an IFR flight plan.
  4. You must climb above 10,000 feet ASL.
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Correct answer: ATC must receive your request before you enter the airspace.

ATC must receive your request before you enter the airspace and must authorize the operation. Aviation safety must not be likely affected.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 605.35(3) Transponder and Automatic Pressure-Altitude Reporting Equipment

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026