4.74 Transponders

4.74.2 State the requirements for the operation of transponders within the New Zealand FIR. CAR Part 91 & AIP ENR

91.247 Use of transponder and altitude reporting equipment

Transponder Mandatory Controlled Airspace

Unless otherwise authorised or instructed by ATC, the pilot-in-command of an aircraft operating in transponder mandatory controlled airspace within the New Zealand FIR must:

• operate the transponder so that it transmits ADS-B data; and
• ensure that ADS-B data is transmitted continuously from when the aircraft begins to move under its own power until it comes to a complete stop at the end of the flight.

An aircraft operating in transponder mandatory controlled airspace must therefore be equipped with an ADS-B system that meets the applicable performance standards and requirements.

Uncontrolled Transponder Mandatory Special Use Airspace

The pilot-in-command of an aircraft operating in uncontrolled transponder mandatory special use airspace must operate: