Radio communicationsQuestion 802 of 934

What must an aircraft have for a VFR pilot to request MSAW monitoring?

  1. A Mode C transponder
  2. A 406 MHz ELT
  3. An ADF receiver
  4. A two-axis autopilot
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Correct answer: A Mode C transponder

Pilots operating VFR may request MSAW monitoring if their aircraft have Mode C transponders.

Source: Aeronautical Information Manual (FAA, Basic with Change 3, 9 July 2026), AIM 4-1-16 Safety Alert, page 217

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026