FAR DECODED — GLOSSARY

STOP ALTITUDE SQUAWK

Definition

STOP ALTITUDE SQUAWK

Used by ATC to instruct a pilot to turn off the automatic altitude reporting feature of the aircraft transponder and ADS-B Out. It is issued when a verbally reported altitude varies by 300 feet or more from the automatic altitude report.

Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).