TCAS Flashcards
1
Q
What feeds the TCAS?
A
Transponder
Rad Alt
Air ground signals WoW
2
Q
What time base is a caution area? Is it a RA or TA?
A
35-45 seconds from impact
TA
3
Q
What time base is a warning area? Is it a TA or RA?
A
20-30 seconds from impact
RA
4
Q
What transponder modes will you get a RA for?
A
Mode C / S = RA
Mode A = TA only
5
Q
When are RAs inhibited?
A
<400ft descending
<600ft climbing
6
Q
Auto and Manual TCAS Modes - what are the altitude ranges and what is shown with each
A
Auto - +/- 1200ft - TA/RA
Manual - +/- 2700ft - all traffic
