6) TCAS RA

Question 1

1- What is the definition of TA?

Answer 1

• Traffic Advisory

Question 2

2- What action you take when you have a TA?

Answer 2

• Identify the traffic using the traffic display as a guide
• Call out any conflicting traffic
• If traffic is sighted, maneuver if needed.

Question 3

3- Why maneuvers based only on a TA are NOT recommended?

Answer 3

• Because they can result in reduced separation.

Question 4

4- What is the definition of RA?

Answer 4

• Resolution Advisory

Question 5

5- What action you take when you have an RA?

Answer 5

1- “ MY AIRCRAFT”

2- Disengage the autopilot & Autothrottle

3- Smoothly adjust pitch and thrust to satisfy the RA
command

4- Follow the planned lateral flight path unless visual
contact with the conflicting traffic requires other
action

5- Attempt to establish contact

6- Call out any conflicting traffic

Question 6

6- Can you follow a Descend (Fly Down) RA below 1000 ft AGL?

Answer 6

Should NOT be Followed

Question 7

7- What you do, if there is a conflict between the RA and the Air Traffic Control?

Answer 7

-Comply with the RA vertical guidance and ATC lateral

guidance

Question 8

8- How safe separation could be compromised once an RA has been issue?

Answer 8

• If current vertical speed is changed, except as necessary to comply with the RA.

     (affect the TCAS system effectiveness)