TCAS

Question 1

Three PM Radio Calls during a TCAS RA

Answer 1

Qantas ……… “TCAS RA”

“CLEAR OF CONTACT RETURNING TO (assigned clearance)”

“CLEAR OF CONFLICT (assigned clearance) RESUMED”

Question 2

TCAS Altitude Range Modes

Answer 2

• Normal: ± 2700ft
• Above: +9900ft to -2700ft
• Below: +2700ft to -9900ft
• Expanded: ±9900

Question 3

TCAS MFD Presentation

Answer 3

Question 4

TCAS Warnings Inhibitions

Answer 4

• TA ONLY mode and RAs inhibited below 1100ft ontake-off and below 900ft on
  landing
• No CLIMB or INCREASE CLIMB above 34000ft
• No DESCENT command below 1000ft on descent or 1200ft on climb
• No INCREASE DESCENT below 1450ft on descent or 1650ft during climb