Chapter 22, Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems

Question 1

The closest point of approach is determined as a function of

Answer 1

Closing Speed

Question 2

TCAS interrogation codes are transmitted and received on

Answer 2

1030 MHz and 1090 MHz carrier waves

Question 3

What colour and shape of symbol is used for proximity traffic?

Answer 3

Solid Cyan Diamond

Question 4

What TCAS equipment is required on host aircraft and threat traffic in order to provide coordinated manoeuvres?

Answer 4

TCAS II

Question 5

TCAS II requires which type of ATC transponder

Answer 5

Mode S

Question 6

The version of TCAS that provides vertical flight maneuver guidance to the crew is

Answer 6

TCAS II

Question 7

The directional TCAS antennas transmit in:

Answer 7

Four lateral segments at varying power levels

Question 8

The whisper-shout technique

Answer 8

Varies the power level of interrogations on an increasing basis

Question 9

Recommended maneuvers needed to increase or maintain vertical separation are provided by what type of TCAS warning?

Answer 9

Resolution advisory

Question 10

Traffic advisories (TA)

Answer 10

Assist the crew in visually searching and identifying an intruder

Question 11

TCAS interrogations and replies are sent

Answer 11

Directly between the onboard ATC transponders

Question 12

TCAS warning icons are shown relative to the

Answer 12

Host aircraft

Question 13

Range tau is based on the

Answer 13

Slant range and closing speed of traffic

Question 14

TCAS is an airborne system based on

Answer 14

Secondary radar

Question 15

An arrow and ± sign combined with a TCAS icon indicates the

Answer 15

Relative altitude information for the
intruder aircraft