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'''Introduction'''
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An equipment code describes the transponder and/or navigation capability of aircraft. The equipment code is is usually designated as a one-character suffix to the aircraft type in block 3 of the FAA flight plan form. Air traffic controllers (ATC) issue clearances based on filed suffixes, therefore it is important for pilots to use the appropriate suffix. For example, if a desired route requires GPS, then the pilot should file /G, even if the aircraft also qualifies for other suffixes. Pilots are recommended to file the maximum capability of their aircraft in the equipment suffix.
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'''List of Aircraft Equipment Codes'''
'''NO DME:'''<br>
/X No transponder<br>
/T Transponder with no Mode C<br>
/U Transponder with Mode C<br>
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'''DME:'''<br>
/D No transponder<br>
/B Transponder with no Mode C<br>
/A Transponder with Mode C<br>
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'''TACAN ONLY:'''<br>
/M No transponder<br>
/N Transponder with no Mode C</br>
/P Transponder with Mode C<br>
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'''BASIC RNAV:'''<br>
/Y LORAN, VOR/DME, or INS with no transponder<br>
/C LORAN, VOR/DME, or INS, transponder with no Mode C<br>
/I LORAN, VOR/DME, or INS, transponder with Mode C<br>
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'''ADVANCED RNAV WITH TRANSPONDER AND MODE C:'''<br>
/E Flight Management System (FMS) with DME/DME and IRU position updating<br>
/F FMS with DME/DME position updating<br>
/G Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), including GPS or Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), with en route and terminal capability.<br>
/R Required Navigational Performance (RNP). The aircraft meets the RNP type prescribed for the route segment(s), route(s) and/or area concerned.<br>
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'''RVSM (Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum):'''<br>
/W RVSM<br>
/J RVSM + /E<br>
/K RVSM + /F<br>
/L RVSM + /G<br>
/Q RVSM + /R<br>
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''Source: Airman's Information Manual, Chapter 5.''
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