Practice question

How does Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Contract (ADS-C) differ operationally from ADS-B?

  1. ADS-C establishes a point-to-point contract between the aircraft and a specific ATS unit rather than broadcasting to all receivers
  2. ADS-C is only used for ground taxi operations on the airport surface
  3. ADS-C requires manual transmission of reports by the flight crew every 30 minutes
  4. ADS-C relies on voice radio reports instead of satellite data links

Answer: A — ADS-C establishes a point-to-point contract between the aircraft and a specific ATS unit rather than broadcasting to all receivers

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