TCAS RA

Question 1

Should you follow a DESCEND RA if below 1,000’ AGL?

Answer 1

No

Question 2

What does the PF and PM do for a TCAS TA?

Answer 2

Both look for traffic. PF can maneuver the aircraft if needed once the traffic is visually identified.

Question 3

What does the PF do for a TCAS RA? (Clean configuration)

Answer 3

-Disengage AP and AT
-Follow guidance
-Follow lateral flight path unless visual contact requires other action.

Question 4

What does the PM do during a TCAS RA?

Answer 4

-Advise ATC: “XYZ CENTER, GTI400, TCAS RA”

-Then once clear of conflict say “XYZ CENTER, GTI400, CLEAR OF CONFLICT, RETURNING TO XXXX”

Question 5

What does the PF do for a TCAS RA in the landing configuration?

Answer 5

-Disconnect AP and AT
-Advance thrust to max
-Call “FLAPS 20”
-Follow guidance
-After PM says positive rate, PF says “gear up”

Question 6

If you hear “ADJUST VERTICAL SPEED” what does this mean?

Answer 6

REDUCE vertical speed. It will never mean to increase vertical speed. (Later models have changed to say “LEVEL OFF-LEVEL OFF”