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TCAS II Flashcards

1
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TCAS II version 7.1:

A

All of the answers are correct.

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TCAS sensitivity levels control the thresholds for TA and RA issuance. The higher the sensitivity level:

A

All of the answers are correct.

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If the input from the aircraft’s transponder fails:

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TCAS will automatically fail.

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4
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A corrective RA will advise the pilot to:

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Any of these.

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5
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From level flight, proper response to an RA typically results in an overall altitude deviation of 300 to 500 feet. Excessive responses to RAs:

A

All of the answers are correct.

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6
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True or False? TCAS display should only be used to help identify intruder aircraft and can be easily misinterpreted.

A

True.

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7
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TCAS may be operated in TA-only mode in all of the following circumstances EXCEPT:

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In visual conditions while flying in remote areas.

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8
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If a flight crew receives a TCAS RA followed by a newly issued and contradictory ATC instruction, the pilot should respond by:

A

Following the RA and responding to ATC “unable to comply, TCAS resolution advisory.”

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9
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According to the Aeronautical Information Manual, a runway is considered contaminated whenever standing water, ice, snow, slush, frost in any form, heavy rubber, or other substances are present. Most international and other government agencies define a runway as contaminated when _______ of the runway surface area is covered by water or slush more than 3mm deep, loose snow more than 20mm deep, or compacted snow or ice, including wet ice.

A

25%.

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10
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When in radar contact who is responsible for making cold weather temperature corrections to approach altitudes?

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The pilot; ATC must be notified of planned altitude corrections for intermediate and missed approach segments.

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11
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Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? TCAS II:

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Warns of loss of horizontal separation.

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12
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It is possible for TCAS to detect aircraft not equipped with TCAS.

A

True; if they are equipped with Mode A/C or Mode S transponders.

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13
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Which of the following statements correctly completes the sentence? TCAS:

A

Should be used in conjunction with the “see and avoid” principle.

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14
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TCAS II is capable of simultaneously tracking up to how many aircraft within its range area? (14 NM for Mode A/C targets and 30 NM for Mode S targets.)

A

30

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15
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TCAS should be operated in which of the following?

A

All of the answers are correct.

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16
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The primary purpose for TCAS is:

A

Collision avoidance.

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17
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The timing of TAs and RAs is determined using:

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Time to Closest Point of Approach (CPA).

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18
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TCAS sensitivity levels control the thresholds for TA and RA issuance. The higher the sensitivity level:

A

All of the answers are correct.

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19
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TCAS is recommended for:

A

Turbine powered aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight over 5,700 kg or authorized to carry more than 19 passengers.

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20
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If the input from the aircraft’s transponder fails:

A

TCAS will automatically fail.

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21
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TCAS is connected to both autopilot and the Flight Management System (FMS) and will not function in the event of the failure of either of these systems.

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False; TCAS is not connected to autopilot or the FMS and will function if either fail.

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22
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A solid cyan or white diamond on the TCAS traffic display indicates:

A

Proximate aircraft.

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23
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A solid cyan or white diamond on the TCAS traffic display indicates:

A

Proximate aircraft.

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24
Q

The RA display will:

A

Display vertical required and prohibited rates on IVSI or PFD.

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25
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A red arc on the IVSI display indicates:

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A range of vertical speeds which are to be avoided during the issued RA.

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26
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An issued RA will always include both a red and green arc on the IVSI display.

A

False; for RAs which do not require changes in vertical speed, only a red arc will be present.

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27
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In a multi-threat situation, TCAS can do any of the following EXCEPT:

A

Always ensure Altitude Limit (ALIM) separation from all intruders.

28
Q

What type of transponder is required in both own and intruder aircraft for TCAS to provide optimum safety benefits?

A

Mode S transponders in both aircraft.

29
Q

What does a solid red square with a +12 above it and a down arrow to the right indicate?

A

A resolution advisory has been issued for a descending aircraft above own aircraft with a relative altitude of 1200 feet.

30
Q

TCAS is designed to provide collision avoidance for aircraft closing horizontally up to 1200 kts. and vertically up to:

A

10,000 fpm.

31
Q

In the instance of a multi-threat encounter, TCAS will always provide ALIM separation from all intruders.

A

False; below ALIM separation is possible in multi-threat encounters.

32
Q

If two TCAS equipped aircraft declare each other as threats simultaneously, there is a chance both aircraft will select the same sense. When this happens:

A

The aircraft with the higher Mode S address will detect the selection of the same sense and will reverse its sense.

33
Q

TCAS will never issue RAs below 1000 feet AGL.

A

True.

34
Q

Increase Descent RAs are inhibited below:

A

1450 feet AGL.

35
Q

Traffic advisories:

A

Alert the pilot of the presence of another aircraft that may become a threat.

36
Q

Resolution advisories recommend:

A

Maneuvers that increase or maintain existing vertical separation from intruder aircraft.

37
Q

The main objective of an RA is to achieve safe vertical distance from a threat aircraft. RAs will be issued:

A

15-35 seconds to CPA.

38
Q

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding an “Adjust Vertical Speed, Adjust”?

A

The vertical rate for this RA should be reduced to 2000 feet per minute.

39
Q

The “Level off” RA:

A

All of the answers are correct.

40
Q

A “Monitor Vertical Speed” RA:

A

Does not require a change in vertical speed.

41
Q

An RA which requires a vertical climb rate of 1500-2000 fpm following a “Descend” RA is known as:

A

Reversal Climb.

42
Q

An RA which requires a vertical descent rate of 2500-3000 fpm is a(n):

A

Increase Descent RA.

43
Q

A “Climb, Climb NOW” RA:

A

All of the answers are correct.

44
Q

A corrective RA will advise the pilot to:

A

Any of these.

45
Q

Preventive RAs:

A

Require pilots to avoid certain deviations from current vertical rate.

46
Q

TCAS will never direct a pilot to cross through an intruder aircraft’s altitude to achieve safe separation.

A

False; TCAS may direct pilots to cross altitudes and the pilot should comply.

47
Q

A change in the direction previously issued by TCAS, for example an initial descend RA that changes to a climb RA, is which type of RA?

A

Reversal.

48
Q

In the event of a “Climb” or “Descend” RA, pilots should adjust vertical speed to 1500 feet per minute. “Increase Climb” or “Increase Descent” RAs require a vertical speed of:

A

2500 fpm.

49
Q

Flying with inoperative TCAS II is permitted.

A

True; provided it is done in accordance with the applicable MEL provisions.

50
Q

Maneuvers may be made in response to an issued TA.

A

False.

51
Q

When at the gate, TCAS operating mode should be operated in Stand-by which will make own aircraft invisible to:

A

All of the answers are correct.

52
Q

If an issued RA conflicts with assigned ATC clearance or instructions, the pilot should comply with the RA anyway.

A

Yes.

53
Q

From level flight, proper response to an RA typically results in an overall altitude deviation of 300 to 500 feet. Excessive responses to RAs:

A

All of the answers are correct.

54
Q

Pilots should follow the TCAS RA to resolve the immediate traffic conflict in all of the following situations EXCEPT if the RA requires maneuvering contrary to which of the following?

A

All of the answers are correct.

55
Q

Disregarding an RA and maneuvering vertically based solely on visual acquisition may result in a loss of safe separation because:

A

Any of these.

56
Q

TCAS may be operated in TA-only mode in all of the following circumstances EXCEPT:

A

In visual conditions while flying in remote areas.

57
Q

If the Mode S Transponder is fully operational and will reply to ground and TCAS interrogations, but TCAS is in stand-by, then the transponder is set to:

A

Transponder Mode.

58
Q

When a pilot selects TA-Only mode, TCAS is placed into sensitivity level 2, meaning:

A

RAs are inhibited.

59
Q

Pilots should have an initial vertical speed response time of _____ to a “climb” or “descend” maneuver advisory.

A

Pilots should have an initial vertical speed response time of _____ to a “climb” or “descend” maneuver advisory.

60
Q

Operating TCAS on the ground:

A

All of the answers are correct.

61
Q

Disregarding RA information may result in:

A

All of the answers are correct.

62
Q

When informing ATC of a clearance deviation, the transmission should include the name of the ATC facility, aircraft ID and:

A

The nature of the TCAS deviation.

63
Q

ATC will not provide separation to the TCAS maneuvering aircraft until:

A

At least one of these conditions is met.

64
Q

Pilots must report all RAs to ATC.

A

False; only RAs causing deviation from assigned ATC clearance must be reported.

65
Q

If a flight crew receives a TCAS RA followed by a newly issued and contradictory ATC instruction, the pilot should respond by:

A

Following the RA and responding to ATC “Unable to comply, TCAS resolution advisory.”

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