Practice question

When a displayed pressure-altitude indication is outside the permitted tolerance, what should the controller first ask the pilot to do?

  1. Check the altimeter setting and confirm the aircraft's level; if the discrepancy persists, follow the prescribed procedure for stopping altitude transmission and notifying the pilot.
  2. 'TURN RADAR ON MAXIMUM'
  3. 'RECYCLE TRANSPONDER THREE TIMES'
  4. 'TRANSMIT GPS COORDINATES NOW'

Answer: A — Check the altimeter setting and confirm the aircraft's level; if the discrepancy persists, follow the prescribed procedure for stopping altitude transmission and notifying the pilot.

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