TCAS Flashcards
TCAS
“TCAS I HAVE CONTROL”
● Traffic advisory: “TRAFFIC” messages.
Do not perform a maneuver based on a TA alone.
● Resolution advisory : All “CLIMB” and “DESCEND” or “MAINTAIN VERTICAL SPEED MAINTAIN” or “ADJUST VERTICAL SPEED ADJUST” or “MONITOR VERTICAL SPEED” type messages
■ All RA, except any CLIMB RA during approach in CONF 3 or FULL:
AP (if engaged) …………………………………………OFF
FDs………………………………………………….OFF
Respond promptly and smoothly.
VERTICAL SPEED …… ADJUST or MAINTAIN
Adjust or maintain the vertical speed as required, depending on the green area, and/or to avoid the red area of the vertical speed scale.
Note: Avoid excessive maneuvers while attempting to maintain the vertical speed just outside the red area of the vertical speed scale, and within the green area. If necessary, use the full speed range between Vαmax and VMAX.
■ Any CLIMB RA during approach in CONF 3 or FULL:
GO-AROUND…………………………..PERFORM
Follow the SRS GA mode.
VERTICAL SPEED …………………..MONITOR
Check that the vertical speed remains out of the red area of the vertical speed scale and take over if necessary.
Respect stall, GPWS, or windshear warnings.
ATC …………………………………………NOTIFY
● When the “CLEAR OF CONFLICT” aural alert sounds:
ATC…………………………………….NOTIFY
LATERAL AND VERTICAL GUIDANCE………………ADJUST
Adjust the lateral and vertical guidance to resume normal navigation, in accordance with ATC clearance.
AP/FD ……………………………………..AS RQRD
If necessary, reengage the AP/FD.
“TCAS RA”
“CLEAR OF CONFLICT RETURNING TO XXXXXX”
“CLEAR OF CONFLICT XXXXX RESUMED”
