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Standby Operation

JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

You may instruct an aircraft operating on an assigned code to change the transponder/ADS-B to “standby” position:

  1. When approximately 15 miles from its destination and you no longer desire operation of the transponder/ADS-B; or
  2. When necessary to reduce clutter in a multi-target area, provided you instruct the pilot to return the transponder/ADS-B to “normal” position as soon as possible thereafter.