ETCAS

Question 1

What is the normal mode range? (horizontal and vertical)

Answer 1

30 nm, +/- 8,700’

Question 2

What is the extended range?

Answer 2

40 nm, +/- 12,700’

Question 3

How many targets can it track?

Answer 3

45

Question 4

How many targets can it display?

Answer 4

30

Question 5

How many evasive coordinations can it do?

Answer 5

3

Question 6

How is non-threat traffic displayed on the VSI?

Answer 6

Open white diamond

Question 7

What is the proximity for non-threat traffic?

Answer 7

Outside of 6nm, +/- 1,200’

Question 8

What is a proximity intruder displayed as on the VSI?

Answer 8

Solid white diamond

Question 9

What is the proximity for intruder traffic?

Answer 9

Within 6nm, +/- 1,200’

Question 10

What is a traffic advisory displayed as on the VSI?

Answer 10

Solid yellow circle

Question 11

Are evasive maneuvers required for traffic advisories?

Answer 11

No

Question 12

How is a resolution advisory displayed on the VSI?

Answer 12

Solid red square

Question 13

What does the TCAS system use to coordinate RAs between aircraft?

Answer 13

Mode S link

Question 14

What happens if TCAS picks up an aircraft that isn’t reporting an altitude?

Answer 14

It will only give a range and bearing to the traffic

Question 15

Which displays can have TCAS overlays?

Answer 15

HSI Arc and MAP Arc

Question 16

Is the TCAS able to track aircraft without transponders?

Answer 16

No

Question 17

When are TCAS RA advisories inhibited?

Answer 17

1000 (+/-100) AGL

Question 18

When are TCAS TA and RA advisories inhibited?

Answer 18

500 AGL

Question 19

What mode must TCAS be in for tagging?

Answer 19

Extended

Question 20

How many targets can be tagged?

Answer 20

12

Question 21

According to AFI 11-2KC-135, Volume 3, the primary means of ensuring aircraft separation is/are ___________.

Answer 21

See and avoid AND ATC procedures