TCAS

Question 1

What is the “Caution Area” defined by? (TA)

Answer 1

35-45 secs if no action taken

Question 2

What is the “Warning Area” defined by? (RA)

Answer 2

20-30 secs

Question 3

When is an RA inhibited?

Answer 3

<400ft when descending

<600 ft when climbing

Question 4

In AUTO, what is the vertical range shown?

Answer 4

+/- 1200ft only showing TA/RA

Question 5

In MANUAL, what vertical range is shown?

Answer 5

+/- 2700ft showing all traffic

Question 6

What is the distance and vertical range of Proximate Traffic?

Answer 6

6.5nm and 1200ft

Question 7

What feeds the TCAS?

Answer 7

Transponder
Rad Alt
Air Ground Signals / WoW