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Request allocation of the SSR mode code

Service Description

To put an aircraft into operation, you must equip it with a secondary radar responder (transponder). To do this, you must obtain an SSR mode code from the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA).

You must submit general information about the aircraft with the application for the allocation of an SSR mode code.

For legal and organizational reasons, the recipient of the invoice is always the person submitting the application. A different billing address is not possible.

With an assigned SSR mode code, the aircraft in question can take part in traffic as soon as it has been approved for traffic.

Process flow

You can apply for the allocation of an SSR mode code online or by post or fax.

Online application:

  • Go to the federal portal verwaltung.bund.de and complete the online application.
  • You can upload your documents directly.
  • Submit the application online.
  • The Federal Office of Civil Aviation will check your application.
  • You will receive a notification and a fee notice.
  • Once you have paid the fees, you can retrieve the notification and receive the allocation of the SSR mode code.

Application by post or fax:

  • Call up the forms for the allocation of an SSR mode code on the LBA website.
  • Complete the forms and compile the required documents.
  • Send all documents to the LBA.
  • The further procedural steps are the same as for the online application.

Requirements

  • You are the owner or operator of an aircraft that is to be licensed for operation under instrument flight rules in Germany.
  • You can also submit the application as a representative.

Which documents are required?

  • Application for allocation of a secondary radar code
  • for private individuals, sole traders and organizations that do not have their residence/registered office in Germany:
    • Authorization for delivery and receipt
  • for the representation of private individuals or sole traders or for the submission of applications or representation for companies, associations or GbRs:
    • Proof of authorization to represent (for your organization)

Please refer to the application form to find out which (further) documents are required in your case.

What are the fees?

Fee: 25,00 EUR
Payment in advance: No
You will receive a notification with a QR code for payment.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

There is no deadline.

Processing duration

Processing Time: 1 - 2 Weeks
The processing time may vary in individual cases. You can ask the Federal Aviation Office for the current status.

Legal basis

Applications / forms

  • Objection
  • Further information on how to lodge an objection can be found in the notification of your application for the allocation of a secondary radar code.

What else should I know?

There are no indications or special features.

Further Information

Author

Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA)


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Technically approved by

Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Affairs (BMDV)

Professionally released on

16.08.2022

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6PLus)

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Competent Authority

Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA)

Address
Hermann-Blenk-Straße 26
38108 Braunschweig
Telephone
+49 531 2355-0
Fax
+49 531 2355-9099
E-Mail
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Website of the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA)

Further Authorities

Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA), Referat T 4
Address
Hermann-Blenk-Straße 26
38108 Braunschweig
Telephone
+49 531 2355-5480
Fax
+49 531 2355-5497
Fax
+49 531 2355-5498
E-Mail
Contact us
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Luftfahrt-Bundesamt, traffic approval