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1. INTRODUCTION 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TCAS II Overview 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TCAS II System 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Honeywell Product Support 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer Support 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Global Customer Care (GCC) 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Honeywell Aerospace Technical Publications 1-6 . .
2. TCAS II OPERATION 2-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 2-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typical TCAS II Encounter 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traffic Display Symbols 2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non--Threat Traffic 2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proximity Intruder Traffic 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traffic Advisory (TA) 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resolution Advisory (RA) 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off Scale Traffic 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RA/VSI Instrument 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TA/VSI Instrument 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Fly Typical TCAS II Commands
(Change 7.1) 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indications and Voice Announcements 2-9 . . . . . . .
Audio Announcements (Change 7.1) 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS 3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transponder/TCAS Control Unit (CTA--81A,
CTA--81B, CTA--81C) 3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CTA--81A, CTA--81B, CTA--81C Controls and
Displays 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Function Selector CTA--81A/C Control Unit
Only (Selects Operating Mode) 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Function Selector CTA--81B Control Unit Only
(Selects Operating Mode) 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transponder/TCAS Control Unit (CTA--100A) 3-6 . . . .
CTA--100A Controls and Displays 3-7 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weather Radar Indicators (RDR--4, RDR--1F,
RDR--1E) 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PPI--1T, PPI--1U, and PPI--4B Indicator
Controls 3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weather Modes Message Format 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TCAS Mode Message Format 3-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fault Message Format 3-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ITA--81A Dedicated TCAS Traffic Display 3-19 . . . . . . . .
ITA--81A Dedicated TCAS Traffic Display
Controls 3-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IVA--81B RA/VSI Resolution Advisory/Vertical
Speed Indicator 3-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IVA--81A/IVA--81D TA/VSI Traffic Advisory/
Vertical Speed Indicator 3-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configured for TA Select 3-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configured for Switchable 3-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display Message Locations 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typical TA/VSI Scenarios 3-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS 4-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 4-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warnings and Limitations 4-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cautions 4-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notes 4-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
APPENDIXES
A TESTS A--1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction A--1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Functional and Automatic Self--Test A--1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RA/VSI Flags and Test Indicators A--4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RA/VSI and TA/VSI Lamp Tests A--5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RA/VSI Lamp Test A--5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TA/VSI Lamp Test A--6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Failure Conditions A--8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Audio Inhibit A--8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CTA--81B Clockwise Test Position A--8 . . . . . . . . . . .
Post Flight Reports A--8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B TCAS II OPERATION (CHANGE 7.0) B--1 . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction B--1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Change 7.0) B--1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indications and Voice Announcements B--1 . . . . . . .
Audio Announcements (Change 7.0) B--11 . . . . . . . . . . . .
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B TCAS II OPERATION (CHANGE 7.0) (CONT)
Controls and Displays (Change 7.0) B--13 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warnings and Limitations B--13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cautions B--13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C TCAS II OPERATION (CHANGE 6.04A) C--1 . . . . . . . .
Introduction C--1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Change 6.04a) C--2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indications and Voice Announcements
(Change 6.04A) C--2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Announcements (Change 6.04A) C--11 . . . . . . . . .
Controls and Displays (Change 6.04A) C--13 . . . . . . . . . .
Transponder/TCAS Control Unit -- CTA--81A,
CTA--81B, CTA--81C C--13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weather Radar Indicators (RDR--4, RDR--1F,
RDR--1E) C--14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PPI--1T, PPI--1U, and PPI--4B Indicator
Controls C--14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls C--15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warnings and Limitations C--15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cautions C--15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS Abbrev--1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GLOSSARY Gloss--1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX Index--1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1--1 TCAS II Components 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1--2 TCAS II Situation Example 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2--1 Traffic Encounter 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2--2 Non--threat Traffic 2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2--3 Proximity Intruder Traffic 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2--4 Traffic Advisory 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2--5 Resolution Advisory 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2--6 Off Scale Traffic 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2--7 Same Traffic on 10--Mile Range Weather Mode
Format 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2--8 TCAS Situation Display (Change 7.1) 2-10 . . . . . . . . . . .
2--9 VSI Display: Climb (Change 7.1) 2-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2--11 VSI Display: Level Off (Change 7.1) 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . .
2--13 VSI Indication: Maintain Vertical Speed
(Change 7.1) 2-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2--15 VSI Indication: Monitor Vertical Speed
(Change 7.1) 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2--17 No TCAS Indications (Change 7.1) 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2--19 VSI Indication: Maintain Vertical Speed
(Change 7.1) 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2--21 VSI Indication: Descend (Change 7.1) 2-16 . . . . . . . . . .
2--23 VSI Indication: Climb Now (Change 7.1) 2-17 . . . . . . . . .
2--25 No TCAS Indications (Change 7.1) 2-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3--1 CTA--81A Dual Mode S/TCAS Control Unit 3-1 . . . . . .
3--2 CTA--81B Mode S/ATCRBS/TCAS Control Unit 3-2 . .
3--3 CTA--81 A/C Function Selector 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3--4 CTA--81B Function Selector 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3--5 CTA--100A Mode S/TCAS Control Unit (Rotary) 3-6 . .
3--6 CTA--100A Mode S/TCAS Control Unit (Keypad) 3-6 .
3--7 Function Selections 3-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3--8 RDR--4 (PPI--4B) 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3--9 RDR--1F (PPI--1T) 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3--10 RDR--1E (PPI--1U) 3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3--11 Weather Modes Window 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3--12 TCAS Mode Window 3-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3--13 Fault Message Format 3-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3--14 ITA--81A Dedicated TCAS Traffic Display 3-19 . . . . . . . .
3--15 IVA--81B RA/VSI 3-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3--16 IVA--81A/IVA--81D TA/VSI 3-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3--17 IVA--81A/IVA--81D Controls 3-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3--18 Display Message Locations 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3--19 Climb Advisory 3-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3--20 Do Not Descend 3-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3--21 Traffic Advisory 3-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3--22 Do Not Descend 3-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3--23 Descend Advisory 3-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A--1 TCAS Display Test Pattern A--2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A--2 TA/VSI Test Pattern A--3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A--3 Sequential Lamp Test A--4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A--4 Fixed Test Command A--5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A--5 Red Test Pattern A--6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A--6 Green Test Pattern A--7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B--1 TCAS Situation Display (Change 7.0) B-2 . . . . . . . . . . .
B--2 VSI Display: Climb Advisory (Change 7.0) B-2 . . . . . . .
B--4 VSI Display: Adjust Vertical Speed (Change 7.0) B-3 .
B--6 VSI Display: Maintain Vertical Speed
(Change 7.0) B-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B--8 VSI Display: Monitor Vertical Speed
(Change 7.0) B-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B--10 No TCAS Indications (Change 7.0) B-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B--12 VSI Display: Maintain Vertical Speed
(Change 7.0) B-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B--13 TCAS Situation Display (Change7.0) B-8 . . . . . . . . . . . .
B--14 VSI Indication: Descend (Change 7.0) B-8 . . . . . . . . . .
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B--16 VSI Indication: Climb Now (Change 7.0) B-9 . . . . . . . . .
B--18 No TCAS Indications (Change 7.0) B-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C--1 TCAS Situation Display (Change 6.04a) C--3 . . . . . . . . .
C--2 VSI Indication: Climb (Change 6.04a) C--3 . . . . . . . . . . .
C--4 VSI Indication: Monitor Vertical Speed (Do Not
Climb or Descend) (Change 6.04a) C--4 . . . . . . . . . . . .
C--6 VSI Indication: Monitor Vertical Speed (Do Not
Descend) (Change 6.04a) C--5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C--8 No TCAS Indications (Change 6.04a) C--6 . . . . . . . . . . .
C--10 VSI Indication: Monitor Vertical Speed (Maintain
Climb Rate) (Change 6.04a) C--7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C--12 VSI Indication: Descend (Change 6.04a) C--8 . . . . . . . .
C--14 VSI Indication: Climb Now (Change 6.04a) C--9 . . . . . . .
C--16 No TCAS Indications (Change 6.04a) C--10 . . . . . . . . . . .
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2--1 Audio Messages (Change 7.1) 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2--2 Resolution Advisories and Synthesized Voice
Announcements (Change 7.1) 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2--3 Resolution Advisories (Change 7.1) 2-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3--1 Weather and TCAS Modes From Function
Selector 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3--2 Weather and TCAS Modes From TCAS AUTO
Button 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3--3 Weather Modes 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3--4 TCAS Modes 3-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3--5 Fault Annunciators 3-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3--6 TCAS Mode/Failure 3-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B--1 Audio Messages (Change 7.0) B-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B--2 Resolution Advisories and Synthesized Voice
Announcements (Change 7.0) B-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B--3 Resolution Advisories (Change 7.0) B-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C--1 Audio Messages (Change 6.04a) C--11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C--2 Resolution Advisories and Synthesized Voice
Announcements (Change 6.04a) C--12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C--3 Resolution Advisories (Change 6.04a) C--13 . . . . . . . . . .
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1. Introduction
This guide applies to systems that are compliant to RTCA DO185B
MOPS Change 7.1, RTCA DO--185A MOPS Change 7.0, and RTCA
DO--185 Change 6.04a. Reference to DO--185 MOPS Change 7.0 has
been moved to Appendix B of this pilots guide. Reference to DO--185
MOPS Change 6.04a has been moved to Appendix C of this pilots
guide. These systems are referred to as TCAS II (traffic alert and
collision avoidance system) in the United States and ACAS II (airborne
collision avoidance system) internationally. The terminology is used
interchangeably and, for the purpose of discussion, TCAS II is the
terminology used in this guide.
TCAS II OVERVIEW
TCAS II is a system used for detecting and tracking aircraft in the
vicinity of your aircraft and shown in Figure 1--1. By interrogating the
transponders it analyzes the replies to determine range, bearing, and
if reporting altitude, the relative altitude of the intruder. When the
TCAS II processor determines that a possible collision hazard exists,
it issues visual and audio advisories to the crew for proper vertical
avoidance maneuvers. TCAS is unable to detect any intruding aircraft
without an operating transponder.
There are two types of cockpit displays for TCAS II: the resolution
advisory (RA) display and the traffic advisory (TA) display. The RA
display is incorporatedintothevertical speedindicator (VSI). By lighting
red and green areas around the dial, it displays the required rate, or
limitation of climb or descent, to avoid a possible collision.
The TA display shows the intruding aircrafts relative position and
altitude with a trend arrow to indicate if it is climbing or descending at
greater than 500 feet per minute. This TA display may be shown on the
weather radar indicator, on a dedicated TCAS display, or a TA/VSI
display.
The TA display identifies the relative threat of each intruder by using
various symbols and colors.
Complementing the displays, TCAS II gives correct synthesized voice
announcements. A complete list of symbols and announcements is
given in the Operation section of this pilots guide.
Air traffic control (ATC) procedures and the see and avoid concept
continue to be the primary means of ensuring aircraft separation in the
absence of an RA. When an RA is issued, however, compliance with
the RA is required.
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The new procedures are the result of the experience gained from a
decade of worldwide TCAS II operations and as a result of several
monitoring programs. The most important change is related to the
procedure when an RA is generated (from Revision of PANS--OPS,
Doc 8168: Operationof TCASII equipment). Thenewprocedureclearly
states that:
D Pilots are required to respond immediately by following the RA as
indicated, unless doing so would jeopardize the safety of the
airplane
D Pilots are requiredto followthe RAeven if there is a conflict between
the RA and an ATC instruction
D Pilots must not maneuver in the opposite sense of an RA
NOTE: Visually acquired traffic may not be the same traffic resulting
in an RA. Visual perception of an encounter may be
misleading, particularly at night.
D Pilots must, as soon as permitted by flight crewworkload, notify the
correct ATC unit of the RA, including the direction of any deviation
from the current ATC instruction or clearance.
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Figure 1--1
TCAS II Components
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TCAS II System
The TCAS II system is compatible with and independent of the ATC
system. The TCAS II system determines whether a traffic threat exists
and supplies visual and aural alerts to the crew using the following:
D Position information displayed on CRT and/or TA/VSI
D Vertical guidance displayed on VSI
D Synthesized voice.
TCAS II calculates the correct vertical evasive maneuver and
coordinates maneuvers of two or more TCAS II--equipped aircraft by
the way of Mode S transponder communication between aircraft. A
depiction of a TCAS II event is shown in Figure 1--2.
Figure 1--2
TCAS II Situation Example
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All articles are returned to Reconditioned Specifications limits when
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2. TCAS II Operation
INTRODUCTION
The TCAS II systemmonitors the airspace surrounding your aircraft by
interrogating the transponder of intruding aircraft. The interrogation
reply enables TCAS II to compute the following information about the
intruder:
D Range between your aircraft and the intruder
D Relative bearing to the intruder
D Altitude and vertical speed of the intruder, if reporting altitude
D Closing rate between the intruder and your aircraft.
Using this data TCAS II predicts the time to, and the separation at, the
intruders closest point of approach (CPA). When TCAS II predicts that
certain safe boundaries may be violated, it issues a traffic advisory (TA)
to alert the crew that closing traffic is in the vicinity.
If the intruder continues to close, TCAS II issues a resolution advisory
(RA) to obtain or maintain safevertical separationbetween your aircraft
and the intruder. TCAS II bases the alarms on a five--second crew
reaction time to begin the separation maneuver. Increase or reversal of
an RA requires a reaction in two and one--half seconds.
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TYPICAL TCAS II ENCOUNTER
Two TCAS II equipped aircraft, as shown in Figure 2--1, coordinate the
resolution advisories using a Mode S transponder air--to--air datalink.
The coordination ensures that complementary advisories are issued in
each aircraft. The crewmust promptly but smoothly followthe advisory.
Since maneuvers are coordinated, the crew must never maneuver in
the opposite direction of the advisory.
TCAS II can track as many as 45 aircraft, display up to 30 of them and
can coordinate a resolution advisory for up to three intruders at once.
The advisories are always based on the least amount of deviation from
the flight path while providing safe vertical separation.
Figure 2--1
Traffic Encounter
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TRAFFIC DISPLAY SYMBOLS
TCAS II displays four different traffic symbols on the traffic advisory
displays. The symbols change shape and color to represent increasing
levels of urgency.
The traffic symbols can also have an associated altitude tag that shows
relative altitude in hundreds of feet, indicating whether the intruder is
climbing, flying level, or descending. A plus (+) sign and number above
the symbol means the intruder is above your altitude. A minus (--) sign
and number beneath indicates it is below your altitude. A trend arrow
is displayed when the intruders vertical rate is 500 feet per minute or
greater.
If the intruder is non--altitude reporting (NAR), the traffic symbol is
shown without an altitude number or trend arrow. The type of symbol
selected by TCAS II is based on the intruder location and closing rate.
If TCASdirectionfindingtechniques fail tolocate theazimuth of another
aircraft during a TA or an RA, a NOBEARINGmessage is displayed on
the screen.
Non--Threat Traffic
An open white diamond indicates that an intruders relative altitude is
greater than plus or minus 1,200 feet vertically or its distance is beyond
6 NM (nautical miles) range. It is not yet considered a threat.
Figure 2--2 shows traffic that is 1,700 feet belowyour altitude, climbing
at 500 feet per minute or greater.
Figure 2--2
Non--threat Traffic
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Proximity Intruder Traffic
A filled white diamond indicates that the intruding aircraft is within plus
or minus 1,200 feet vertically and within 6 NM range, but is still not
considered a threat.
Figure 2--3 shows traffic 1,000 feet below your aircraft and climbing.
Figure 2--3
Proximity Intruder Traffic
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Traffic Advisory (TA)
A symbol change to a filled yellow circle indicates that the intruding
aircraft is considered to be potentially hazardous. Depending on your
altitude, TCASII displays a TAwhen the time to CPAis between 20 and
48 seconds.
Figure 2--4 shows intruder traffic 900 feet below your aircraft climbing
at 500 feet per minute or greater. A voice announcement is heard in the
cockpit advising, Traffic, Traffic.
Figure 2--4
Traffic Advisory
Under normal conditions, a TA precedes an RA by 10 to 15 seconds.
The crew must attempt to gain visual contact with the intruder and be
prepared to maneuver when an RA is sounded 10 to 15 seconds later.
NOTE: Pilots must not maneuver their aircraft in response to traffic
advisories (TA) only.
Resolution Advisory (RA)
As shown in Figure 2--5, a solid red square indicates that the intruding
aircraft is projected to be a collision threat. The TCAS II system
calculates that the intruder has reached the point where a resolution
advisory is necessary. The time to closest point of approach with the
intruder is nowbetween 15 and 35 seconds depending on your altitude.
The symbol is displayed together with a correct audio warning and a
vertical maneuver indicator on the RA/VSI. Voice announcements are
listed later in this section.
This aircraft is now 600 feet below your altitude and still climbing. A
synthesized voice announces a vertical maneuver command, such as,
Climb, Climb.
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The pilot must promptly and smoothly initiate any required vertical
maneuver within five seconds of the time the RA is posted using pitch
cues or the vertical speed indicator as appropriate.
Figure 2--5
Resolution Advisory
An intruder must be reporting altitude in order to generate an RA.
Therefore, the RA symbol will always have an altitude tag.
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OFF SCALE TRAFFIC
The presence of TA or RA aircraft that are beyond the selected display
range, as shown in Figure 2--6, is indicated by one--half of the traffic
symbol at the edge of the screen. The position of the half--symbol
represents the bearing of the intruder. The same traffic on a 10--mile
range weather mode format is shown in Figure 2--7.
Figure 2--6
Off Scale Traffic
Figure 2--7
Same Traffic on 10--Mile Range Weather Mode Format
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RA/VSI INSTRUMENT
TCAS II guidance is incorporated into the vertical speed indicator. Two
rows of colored lights, one green and one red, are located around the
vertical speed scale. TCAS II uses the lights to indicate whether to
climb, descend, or remain level. The lights are OFF unless an active
resolution advisory is in progress.
Resolution advisories are grouped as corrective advisories or
preventiveadvisories. Corrective advisories require apositive actionby
the crew accompanied by a green arc on the RA/VSI showing Fly To
guidance. Preventiveadvisories requirethat NOaction betaken toalter
the flight path of the aircraft.
When TCASissues an RA, certain segments in the rowof red lights are
turned on. Segments in the row of green lights are on when the pilot is
required to actively maneuver the aircraft to satisfy the resolution
advisory. For safeseparationfromtheintruder, thepilot must maneuver
the aircraft within the vertical speeds represented by the green lights.
Vertical speeds within the red area must be avoided.
An RAmay be presented on the VSI requiring avoidance of two or more
threat aircraft simultaneously. For example, a do not descend
indication may be visible at the same time a limit climb rate indicator
is displayed due to the threat of aircraft above and below your aircraft.
TA/VSI INSTRUMENT
The TA/VSI combines theplan positionof intrudingaircraft andTCAS II
guidance on the vertical speed instrument.
A pointer and circular vertical speed scale indicate aircraft vertical rate.
Resolution advisories are shown as red and green bands outside of the
scale. The center of the display presents intruding traffic. Refer to
Section 3, Controls and Displays, for a detailed description of the
TA/VSI.
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HOW TO FLY TYPICAL TCAS II COMMANDS
(CHANGE 7.1)
The resolution advisory is incorporated into thevertical speedindicator.
By lighting green and red light bands around the dial, Fly--To and
Fly--Away--From commands are displayed coinciding with the vertical
rate required to comply with the resolution advisory. Maneuver the
aircraft promptly and smoothly in response to the resolution advisory.
WARNING
REMEMBER TO FLY TO THE GREEN, STAY OUT OF THE RED.
Some of the typical resolution advisories shown on the RA/VSI require
a maneuver by the crew while others warn against maneuvering. A
typical TCASII maneuver requires crewresponsetotheinitial RAwithin
five seconds and G--forces of .25 G. This force is similar to that
experienced when initiating an en route climb or descent. Because of
this G--forcerequirement, theresponseto theRAcannot be flownusing
the autopilot. The autopilot must be disconnected prior to responding
to the RA. When theinitial RAis changed, the crewmust respondwithin
2--1/2 seconds.
Some examples that illustrate typical TCAS II encounters showing
intruder traffic on a display and the corresponding resolution on the
RA/VSI are shown in Figures 2--8 through 2--25.
Traffic encounters that meet predetermined parameters trigger various
visual and aural alerts in the TCASII system. The following paragraphs
describe the indications and voice announcements for Change 7.1.
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CLIMB, CLIMB
Situation: The intruder is ahead at 12:00 oclock, 200 feet below your
altitude, and flying level, as shown in Figure 2--8.
Figure 2--8
TCAS Situation Display (Change 7.1)
Crew Response: Promptly and smoothly establish a climb rate of
1,500 feet per minute. The VSI indication is shown in Figure 2--9.
Figure 2--9
VSI Indication: Climb (Change 7.1)
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LEVEL OFF, LEVEL OFF
Situation: As shown in Figure 2--10, the previous intruder is nowbelow
your altitude while still at 12:00 oclock and flying level after own aircraft
has accomplished CLIMB RA.
Figure 2--10
Crew Response: Promptly and smoothly level the aircraft. The VSI
indications are shown in Figure 2--11.
Figure 2--11
VSI Indication: Level Off (Change 7.1)
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MAINTAIN VERTICAL SPEED, MAINTAIN
Situation: As shown in Figure 2--12, one intruder is ahead at
12:00 oclock and 500 feet above your altitude. Another intruder is at
500 feet below your altitude. Both are flying level.
Figure 2--12
Crew Response: Remain in level flight. Do not climb or descend. The
VSI indications are shown in Figure 2--13.
Figure 2--13
VSI Indication: Maintain Vertical Speed (Change 7.1)
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MONITOR VERTICAL SPEED
Situation: As shown in Figure 2--14, the intruder is ahead at
12:00 oclock, 500 feet below your altitude, and flying level.
Figure 2--14
Crew Response: Do not descend. Maintain level flight. The VSI
indications are shown in Figure 2--15.
Figure 2--15
VSI Indication: Monitor Vertical Speed (Change 7.1)
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TRAFFIC, TRAFFIC
12:00 oclock, beyond five miles, and 200 feet below your altitude.
Figure 2--16
Crew Response: Do not maneuver on the Traffic Advisory symbol.
Attempt to visually acquire the intruder and be prepared to maneuver
if the TA changes to an RA. As shown in Figure 2--17, there are no
TCAS related indications on the VSI display.
Figure 2--17
No TCAS Indications (Change 7.1)
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MAINTAIN VERTICAL SPEED, CROSSING MAINTAIN
12:00 oclock, 400 feet above your altitude, and flying level. You are
already climbing at 2,000 feet per minute.
Figure 2--18
Crew Response: Maintain climb at present rate. The VSI indications
are shown in Figure 2--19.
Figure 2--19
VSI Indication: Maintain Vertical Speed (Change 7.1)
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DESCEND, DESCEND
Situation: As shown in Figure 2--20, one intruder is ahead at
12:00 oclock, 200 feet above your altitude, and flying level.
Figure 2--20
Crew Response: Promptly and smoothly establish a descent rate of
1,500 feet per minute. The VSI indications are shown in Figure 2--21.
Figure 2--21
VSI Indication: Descend (Change 7.1)
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CLIMB, CLIMB NOW. CLIMB, CLIMB NOW
Situation: As shown in Figure 2--22, the intruder is ahead and above
and has changed fromlevel flight to a rapid descent after TCAS issued
a descend RA. TCAS is now changing that to a climb.
Figure 2--22
Crew Response: The crew is expected to initiate the change from a
descent to a climb maneuver within 2.5 seconds using an acceleration
rate of up to .35 Gs. The VSI indications are shown in Figure 2--23.
Figure 2--23
VSI Indication: Climb Now (Change 7.1)
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CLEAR OF CONFLICT
Situation: As shown in Figure 2--24, the intruder has passed behind
and is now 600 feet below your altitude. It is no longer a threat.
Figure 2--24
Crew Response: Return promptly to the previous ATC clearance. As
showninFigure 2--25, there areno TCASrelated indications on theVSI
display.
Figure 2--25
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Recovery After Clear of Conflict
If initially in level flight, return to the previously assigned altitude unless
otherwise directed by ATC.
If climbing or descending, resume the planned climb or descent after
the intruder has passed by unless otherwise directed by ATC.
AUDIO ANNOUNCEMENTS (CHANGE 7.1)
Synthesized voice announcements are issued by TCAS II over the
aircraft audio system. All of the resolution advisories, audio messages,
and advisories in the TCAS II vocabulary are listed in Tables 2--1
through 2--3.
NOTE: Following a CLEAR OF CONFLICT advisory, the pilot
must expeditiously return to the applicable ATC clearance
unless otherwise directed and notify ATC.
Table 2--1
Audio Messages (Change 7.1)
Condition Advisory Message
Traffic Advisory Traffic, Traffic (see NOTE)
RA Cleared Clear of Conflict
Self--test Passed TCAS System Test OK
Self--test Failed TCAS System Test Fail
NOTE: Traffic is spoken once if a second TA appears.
Table 2--2
Resolution Advisories and Synthesized Voice
Announcements (Change 7.1)
Resolution Advisory Audio Message
Climb Climb, Climb
Descent Descend, Descend
Crossover Climb Climb, Crossing Climb--Climb,
Crossing Climb
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Table 2--2 (cont)
Resolution Advisories and Synthesized Voice
Announcements (Change 7.1)
Crossover Descent Descend, Crossing
Descend--Descend, Crossing
Descend
Vertical Speed Restricted
(Climbing or Descending)
Level Off, Level Off
Any Weakening or Softening of
an RA
Level Off, Level Off
Preventative Resolution
Advisory
Monitor Vertical Speed
Maintain Existing Vertical Speed Maintain Vertical Speed,
Maintain
Maintain Existing Vertical Speed
While Crossing Threats Altitude
Maintain Vertical Speed,
Crossing Maintain
The resolution advisories listed in Table 2--3, are changes from those
previously issued and require two and one--half seconds response time
and up to .35 G.
Table 2--3
Resolution Advisories (Change 7.1)
Change From Climb to Descent Descend, Descend NOW --
Descend, Descend NOW
Change From Descent to Climb Climb, Climb NOW -- Climb,
Climb NOW
Increase Climb Rate Increase Climb, Increase
Climb
Increase Descent Rate Increase Descent, Increase
Descent
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INTRODUCTION
The CTA--81 Control Unit is the master control for both the TCAS
system and transponder.
TRANSPONDER/TCAS CONTROL UNIT (CTA--81A,
CTA--81B, CTA--81C)
The diagrams shown in Figures 3--1 and 3--2 represent the CTA--81A
dual Mode S/TCAS Control Unit and the CTA--81B Mode
S/ATCRBS/TCAS Control Unit.
Figure 3--1
CTA--81A Dual Mode S/TCAS Control Unit
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Figure 3--2
CTA--81B Mode S/ATCRBS/TCAS Control Unit
CTA--81A, CTA--81B, CTA--81C CONTROLS AND
DISPLAYS
The CTA--81A controls two Mode S transponders. The CTA--81B
controls one Mode S transponder and one ATCRBS transponder. The
CTA--81C controls one Mode S transponder.
NOTE: Controls vary depending on CTA--81 ( ) configuration
installed. Control functions same as typical unit shown.
The display window displays ATC code
selection and whether transponder No. 1 or
No. 2 is active. The R blinks indicating
interrogation reply of ATCRBS transponder
only.
ATC 1--2 selects the active transponder. The
other unit is placed in standby.
ALT ON/OFF turns altitude source ONor OFF.
Concentric knobs select ATC code in code
window.
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The ATC FAIL Lamp indicates failure of the
selected transponder.
ATC IDENT initiates IDENT feature for ATC.
ALT 1--2 (CTA--81A) or ALT SOURCE 1/
OFF/2 (CTA--81B) selects one of two altitude
sources Air Data Computer No. 1 or No. 2.
OFF position disables altitude squawk.
The TCAS RANGE selector selects the traffic
advisory display range in nautical miles.
The FL button (center of TCAS range knob)
replaces intruders relative altitude with
absolute altitude in flight level format for
15 seconds. During this period your altitude,
expressed as flight level, is displayed. After
15 seconds flight level reverts back to relative
altitude.
The FL function is inhibited below 18,000 feet MSL (mean sea level)
unless barometric corrected altitude is available from an air data
computer. In this case, the FL function is available at any altitude.
If FL is selected while inhibited, FL------ replaces your flight level.
A/B (Above/Below) toggle switch selects
altitude display limits. There are three levels to
choose from:
ABOVE (Climb phase)
D 9,000 feet above, 2,700 feet below
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NORMAL (En route phase)
D 2,700 feet above, 2,700 feet below.
BELOW (Descent phase)
Function Selector CTA--81A/C Control Unit Only
(Selects Operating Mode)
MovingthespringloadedknobtoTESTpositionfor onesecondinitiates
acomprehensiveself--test lastingapproximately twelveseconds. Refer
to the Test section in Appendix A for a detailed description of test
functions. The Function Selector on the CTA--81 A/C Control Unit is
shown in Figure 3--3.
Figure 3--3
CTA--81 A/C Function Selector
The positions on the function selector are as follows:
D STBY places Mode S transponder and TCAS system in standby.
D ALTOFFactivates transponder without altitudereporting andTCAS
system in standby.
D ALT ON activates transponder with altitude reporting and TCAS
system in standby.
D TA(Traffic Advisory) modepresents traffic locationonTAdisplaybut
does not issue resolution advisories. TA mode annunciation
appears on displays and activates transponder and altitude
reporting.
D TA/RA (Traffic Advisory and Resolution Advisory) mode presents
traffic location on displays and issues audio and visual resolution
advisories for traffic determined to be a threat. TA/RA mode
annunciator appears on PPI or ITA--81A displays then activates
transponder and altitude reporting.
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Function Selector CTA--81B Control Unit Only
(Selects Operating Mode)
There are no TCAS functions on the ATC 2 (3 most clockwise)
positions.
The left ATC1 TEST, in the counterclockwise (CCW) position, tests the
Mode S transponder and the TCAS system. The right ATC 2 TEST, in
the clockwise (CW) position, tests the ATCRBS transponder. The
Function Selector on the CTA--81BControl Unit is shown in Figure 3--4.
Figure 3--4
CTA--81B Function Selector
Moving the spring loaded knob to either TEST position initiates a
self--test in the respective unit. Refer to the Test section in Appendix A
for a detailed description of test functions. These positions are as
follows:
D Selection of either STBY position places both transponders and
TCAS II system in standby.
D ATC 1 ON activates the Mode S transponder. TCAS in standby.
D ATC 2 ON activates the air traffic control radar beacon system
(ATCRBS) transponder. TCAS in standby.
D TA (Traffic Advisory) mode. Presents traffic location on displays but
does not issue resolution advisories. TA mode annunciation
appears on displays. Mode S transponder activated with altitude
reporting.
D TA/RA (Traffic Advisory and Resolution Advisory) mode. Presents
traffic location on displays and issues audio and visual Resolution
Advisories for traffic determined to be a threat. TA/RA mode
annunciation appears on PPI or ITA--81A displays. Mode S
transponder activated with altitude reporting.
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TRANSPONDER/TCAS CONTROL UNIT (CTA--100A)
The rotary and keypad CTA--100AMode S/TCAScontrol unit diagrams
are shown in Figures 3--5 and 3--6.
Figure 3--5
CTA--100A Mode S/TCAS Control Unit (Rotary)
Figure 3--6
CTA--100A Mode S/TCAS Control Unit (Keypad)
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CTA--100A Controls and Displays
The CTA--100A Control Unit is the master control for both the TCAS
system and transponder. The CTA--100A has various configurations
that can be used to control the following system configurations:
D Systems with two Mode S transponders
D Systems with one Mode S transponder.
The display window and FCN button are used to show and select the
following functions and are shown in Figure 3--7:
D ATC code selection
D Above/Normal/Below selection
D Flight Level selection
D Flight ID code selection
D Panel BIT command selection.
Pushing the FCN key permits the operator to scroll through these
selections. The display defaults to ATC code selection whenever the
IDENT button is actuated. Panel built--in test (BIT) is available only
when the Mode Select control is set to STANDBY.
Figure 3--7
Function Selections
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The functions of each of the features are as follows:
IDENT button -- Initiates the identification feature designated for air
traffic control as follows:
Display -- Shows menu selections and modes
ATC FAIL Lamp -- Indicates failure of the selected transponder.
FCN button -- Selects display function modes
Left button (<) -- Moves cursor to the left
Right button (>) -- Moves cursor to the right
ENT button -- Confirms and enters display data to the system.
Mode select control -- Is used to select the operating mode of the
Mode S transponder and TCAS system.
D Moving the spring loaded knob to TEST position for one second
initiates a comprehensive TCAS self--test lasting approximately
twelve seconds.
D STBY places the Mode S transponder(s) and TCAS system on
standby.
D ALT OFF activates transponder without altitude reporting. The
TCAS system sets to standby.
D ALT ON activates transponder with altitude reporting. The TCAS
system sets to standby.
D TA(Traffic Advisory) modepresents traffic locationontheTAdisplay
but does not issue resolution advisories. TA mode annunciation
appears on PPI or ITA--81A displays. TA Mode also activates
transponder and altitude reporting.
D TA/RA (Traffic Advisory and Resolution Advisory) mode presents
traffic location on displays and issues audio and visual resolution
advisories for potentially hazardous traffic. TA/RA mode
annunciation appears on PPI or ITA--81A displays. TA/RA mode
also activates transponder and altitude reporting.
ATC 1--2 lamp -- Lights the active transponder (No. 1 or No. 2)
immediately above the ATC button.
RNG DN button (not available on all versions of the CTA--100A) --
Selects the next lower nautical mile range value.
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ATC 1--2 button -- Selects an active transponder, while the other
transponder is placed on standby.
RNG UP button (not available on all versions of the CTA--100A) --
Selects the next higher nautical mile range value.
ALT 1--2 button -- Selects one of two altitude sources, Air Data
Computer No. 1 or No.2.
ALT1--2lamp -- Lights theactivealtitudesourceimmediately abovethe
ATL button, while the other altitude source is placed on standby.
Inner knob (rotary versions only) -- Selects values 0 through 9, A
through Z for the current cursor position (for selecting ATC code and
Flight ID).
Outer knob (rotary versions only) -- Moves the displays cursor
position.
Alphanumeric keypad (Keypad versions only) -- Is used to select ATC
code and Flight ID.
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WEATHER RADAR INDICATORS (RDR--4, RDR--1F,
RDR--1E)
The diagram in Figure 3--8 shows an example of the RDR--4 (PPI--4B)
weather radar indicator.
Figure 3--8
RDR--4 (PPI--4B)
The diagramin Figure 3--9 shows an example of the RDR--1F (PPI--1T)
weather radar indiator.
Figure 3--9
RDR--1F (PPI--1T)
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The diagram in Figure 3--10 shows an example of the RDR--1E
(PPI--1U) weather radar indiator.
Figure 3--10
RDR--1E (PPI--1U)
PPI--1T, PPI--1U, and PPI--4B Indicator Controls
The following paragraphs describe the PPI--1T, PPI--1U, and PPI--4B
indicator controls.
NOTE: Control arrangement varies depending on PPI radar
configuration installed. TCAS control functions are the same
as typical unit shown.
TCAS cycles through display modes; WX/TCAS
Pop--Up, WX/TCAS Overlay, and TCAS Only.
At power--upthe screeninitially displays the TCASOnly mode. Pushing
the TCAS button once changes the display to WX Only mode.
Pushing again changes the display to WX/TCASOverlay. (TCAStraffic
is overlaid on weather.)
Pushing again changes the display back to the TCAS Only mode.
In WX/TCAS pop--up mode, the display shows the selected radar
function. When a TA or RA occurs, the display automatically switches
to the TCAS Only mode. The range changes to the previously selected
TCAS range.
PushingtheTCASbuttononceafter aPop--Up event occurs returns the
display to previous weather. The display will once again be interrupted
if another TA or RA Pop--Up penetrates the protected range of your
aircraft. When the traffic is no longer a threat, the screen automatically
reverts to displaying weather.
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MSG -- The message button activates the ACARS
mode. Duringaircraft communications addressingand
reporting system (ACARS) display, a TCAS pop--up
event replaces the ACARS page with TCAS Only. When the traffic is
no longer a threat, the screen automatically reverts back to displaying
ACARS.
Pushing the MSGbutton once during the event reverts the display back
to the previous ACARS display page. The display will once again be
interrupted if another TA or RA event occurs.
This function selector turns on the weather
radar systemand selects the operating mode;
TCAS selects a TCAS only display,
WXR/TCAS selects weather with TCAS
overlay display, and WXR selects a weather
only display.
Pushing the FL button replaces intruders relative
altitude with flight level. During this period, your flight
level is displayed. Pushingthe buttonagain changes the
display back to relative altitude.
The FL function is inhibited below 18,000 ft MSL unless barometric
altimeter settings are available from the air data computer.
WARNING
THE RDR--1E/ED AND RDR--1F TRANSMITTERS CONTINUE TO
RADIATE IN THE 5 AND 10 MILE NO WXR RANGES IF AN
ACTIVE MODE IS SELECTED ON THE RADAR CONTROL
PANEL (ANY MODE EXCEPT TEST). REFER TO THE
APPROPRIATE WEATHER RADAR OPERATING MANUAL FOR
CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS PRESCRIBED BY FAA
ADVISORY CIRCULAR 20--68B.
The range selector selects rangeto bedisplayed.
In the position labeled NO WXR, the display
shows TCAS traffic only (no radar).
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The A/B (Above/Below) button or toggle switch
selects altitude display limits. Three levels to
choose from are:
ABOVE (Climb phase)
The function selector turns on the weather radar
system and selects operating mode; either a TCAS
mode or a Weather mode. Descriptions of each are
listed in Table 3--1.
Table 3--1
Weather and TCAS Modes From Function Selector
Weather Modes TCAS Mode
The Weather modes; WX,
TURB and MAP, show the
display origin at the bottom
center of the screen. The
weather and TCAS views are
forward. The display shows
radar functions with TCAS
overlay depending on the
selection by the TCAS AUTO
button.
At power--up the screen initially
displays the WX/TCAS overlay
mode. Mode annunciation is the
TCAS operational mode.
In the TCAS position TCAS
ONLY function is selected. No
Weather is displayed. The
airplane symbol appears in the
lower 1/3 of the screen
displaying traffic ahead of and
behind your aircraft.
At power--up the screen initially
displays all TCAS traffic only.
Mode annunciation is the TCAS
operational mode.
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Selection of the TCAS AUTO button gives the functions
for the weather and TCAS modes as listed in Table 3--2.
Table 3--2
Weather and TCAS Modes From TCAS AUTO Button
Weather Modes TCAS Mode
Pushing the button changes the
mode to TCAS pop--up which
displays WX only until a TA or
RA intruder appears.
Annunciation changes to TA
AUTO or TA/RA AUTO. When
TA/RA traffic enters the
protected area all TCAS traffic is
shown over weather. When the
intruder is no longer a threat the
screen automatically reverts
back to displaying weather only.
Pushing the button once more
changes the display back to
WX/TCAS overlay mode.
Pushing the button once
changes to TCAS pop--up
mode. TCAS AUTO is
annunciated. In pop--up mode
the screen clears and remains
blank until TA or RA traffic
appears. Then all TCAS traffic is
displayed.
The screen automatically clears
when the intruder is no longer a
threat.
Pushing the button once more
changes the display back to
full--time display of all traffic.
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WEATHER MODES MESSAGE FORMAT
The weather modes window and message format is shown in
Figure 3--11.
Figure 3--11
Weather Modes Window
The weather modes alerts and descriptions of each are listed in
Table 3--3.
Table 3--3
Weather Modes
Alert Description
TCAS STBY
TCAS system in standby
TEST
TCAS system in TEST
TA/RA
TA/RA Mode
TA/RA AUTO
TA/RA Pop--up Mode
TA ONLY
TA Only Mode
TA AUTO
TA Only Pop--up Mode
TD FAIL
Indicator Failure
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Table 3--3 (cont)
Weather Modes
Alert Description
NO TCAS
TCAS not operational. Place function selector
to TCAS for a list of faults.
TCAS FAIL
Failures include: TCAS processor top or
bottom TCAS antenna. Place function selector
to TCAS for a list of faults.
TCAS MODE MESSAGE FORMAT
The TCAS Mode window with message format descriptions are shown
in Figure 3--12.
Figure 3--12
TCAS Mode Window
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The TCAS Modes alerts and descriptions are listed in Table 3--4.
Table 3--4
TCAS Modes
Alert Description
TCAS STBY
TCAS system in standby
TEST
TCAS system in TEST
TA/RA
TA/RA Mode
TA/RA AUTO
TA/RA Pop--up Mode
TA ONLY
TA Only Mode
TA AUTO
TA Only Pop--up Mode
TD FAIL
Indicator Failure
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FAULT MESSAGE FORMAT
An example of a fault message format is shown in Figure 3--13.
Figure 3--13
Fault Message Format
The fault annunciators are listed in Table 3--5.
Table 3--5
Fault Annunciators
Fault Annunciator Fault Annunciator
TCAS PROCESSOR
UPPER ANTENNA
LOWER ANTENNA
RADIO ALT #1
RADIO ALT #2
RADIO ALT #1 and #2
#1 XPNDR DATA BUS
#2 XPNDR DATA BUS
TRAFFIC DISPLAY
RA DISPLAY #1
RA DISPLAY #2
RA DISPLAY #1 and #2
SELECTED XPNDR
XPNDR TOP ANT
XPNDR LOWER ANT
XPNDR TCAS DATA
XPNDR CONTROL DATA
XPNDR ALT DATA #1 and #2
#1 XPNDR ALT DATA
#2 XPNDR ALT DATA
ATTITUDE
HEADING
NOTE: If a fault occurs while in the WX function (TCAS FAIL
annunciated), switch to the TCAS function for a list of faults.
If already in the TCASfunction, faults come up automatically.
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ITA--81A DEDICATED TCAS TRAFFIC DISPLAY
An ITA--81A dedicated TCAS traffic display is shown in Figure 3--14.
Figure 3--14
ITA--81A Dedicated TCAS Traffic Display Controls
The ITA--81A dedicated TCAS traffic display controls are as follows:
Push the range selectors to select range to be
displayed.
TCAS/AUTO button: At power--up the screen initially
displays all TCAS traffic. Pushing the button alternates
between full--time and TCAS pop--up modes.
When in pop--up mode the screen clears and remains blank until TA or
RA traffic appears, then all TCAS traffic is displayed. TCAS AUTO is
annunciated. The screen automatically clears when the intruder is no
longer a threat. Pushing the TCAS/AUTObutton when no TCAS traffic
is displayed returns the display to the full--time mode.
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Push the controls to select vertical display limits.
ABOVE (Climb phase)
Adjusts display brightness.
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IVA--81B RA/VSI RESOLUTION ADVISORY/VERTICAL
SPEED INDICATOR
Two rows of colored lights, one red and one green, are located around
the vertical speed scale, as shown in Figure 3--15. The RA/VSI
indicates whether to climb, descend, remain level or otherwise change
the vertical speed by lighting segments of these rows. The required
vertical maneuver keeps thepointer out of thered, and/or into thegreen
areas.
Figure 3--15
IVA--81B RA/VSI
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IVA--81A/IVA--81D TA/VSI TRAFFIC ADVISORY/
VERTICAL SPEED INDICATOR
The TA/VSI combines the vertical speed instrument with theTAandRA
display functions, as shown in Figure 3--16. Red and green bands
around the circumference of the screen give RA information. Traffic
location is presented on the face of the display inside of the vertical
speed scale.
Figure 3--16
IVA--81A/IVA--81D TA/VSI
Versions of the IVA--81A/IVA--81D that have a TA select button (TA
SEL), shown in Figure 3--17, on the bezel can be configured to operate
in either the TRAFFIC SELECT mode or the SWITCHABLE mode.
Descriptions of each mode of operation is explained further.
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Figure 3--17
IVA--81A/IVA--81D Controls
Configured for TA Select
When no TA or RA traffic is present, the IVA--81A/IVA--81D operates in
the Vertical Speed Indicator mode only, with no TCAS Traffic Display
overlay. Pushing TASEL (select) has no effect when no TAor RAtraffic
is in the area. When a TA or RA intruder is detected, the unit
automatically changes to theTraffic Display mode witha Vertical Speed
Indicator overlay. With an intruder present, pushing TA Select reverts
the display back to VSI mode only. The unit automatically reverts back
to the Vertical Speed Indicator mode when threat traffic is no longer
present. The presence of a new TA or RA intruder initiates a repeat of
this cycle of operation.
Configured for Switchable
The IVA--81A/IVA--81D operates in either the Traffic Display mode or
the Vertical Speed indicator mode, regardless of whether there is threat
traffic present. The display formats are selected manually by pushing
TA Select. When a TA or RA intruder is detected, and if the display
format has not been previously manually selected, the unit
automatically changes to theTraffic Display mode witha Vertical Speed
Indicator overlay. Again, pushing TA Select alternates between the two
formats. Theunit will not automatically revert back tothe Vertical Speed
only mode when threat traffic is no longer present. The presence of a
new TA or RA intruder initiates a repeat of this cycle of operation if the
display format was Vertical Speed only format.
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Display Message Locations
The display message locations are shown in Figure 3--18.
Figure 3--18
Display Message Locations
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TCAS MODE/FAILURE
Table 3--6 lists the TCAS mode/failure display formats.
Table 3--6
TCAS Mode/Failure
Standard Optional
Mode/Failure Color Mode/Failure Color
TCAS STBY Blue NO TCAS Blue -- TCAS
system in
standby
TA/RA Blank TA/RA Blank
TEST Yellow TEST Yellow
TA ONLY Blue TA ONLY Blue/Yellow --
when active TA
TCAS Yellow NO TCAS Yellow -- TCAS
system failure
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TYPICAL TA/VSI SCENARIOS
Examples of typical TA/VSI scenarios are shown in Figures 3--19
through Figure 3--23.
Figure 3--19
Climb Advisory
Figure 3--20
Do Not Descend
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Figure 3--21
Traffic Advisory
Figure 3--22
Do Not Descend
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Figure 3--23
Descend Advisory
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4. System Considerations
INTRODUCTION
The following paragraphs discuss the warnings, limitations, and
cautions in the TCAS II/ACAS II system.
WARNINGS AND LIMITATIONS
Warnings and limitations for Change 7.1 are described in this Section.
Warnings and limitations for Change 7.0 are identical to Change 7.1.
Warnings and limitations specific to Change 6.04a can be found in
Appendix C of this guide. The capability of TCAS II is dependent upon
the type of transponder in the intruding aircraft as follows:
D The intruding aircraft must be equipped with a properly operating
transponder for normal TCAS operation. TCAS is unable to detect
any aircraft without an operating transponder.
D If the intruder is non--altitude reporting (NAR), TCAS displays only
the range and bearing. It can issue a traffic advisory based on
distance and direction of flight but will not generate a resolution
advisory. TCAS assumes NARtraffic is at the same altitude as your
aircraft.
TCAS does not display NAR traffic when own aircraft is above
14,500 feet.
ATCASII resolution advisory is based on the expectation that the crew
will comply within5seconds. Any modificationtotheinitial RA, including
an increase or reversal to an RA, requires two and one--half seconds
reaction time.
The TCAS II processor is programmed with the specific aircraft
operating limitations, (i.e., maximum altitude at which the aircraft can
climb at 1,500 feet per minute). Climb or increase climb RAs are
therefore inhibited when the RA maneuver cannot be completed safely
due to lack of aircraft performance capability. These performance limits
are included as part of the aircraft wiring. See the AFM (Airplane Flight
Manual) for the specific performance limitations for your aircraft.
Wiring options for TCAS also include the following:
D TCAS II can be wired to display all traffic full time or all traffic only
as a result of the presence of a TA or an RA.
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D The TCASdisplay can have pilot--selectable range or can be a fixed
range controlled by the aircraft wiring.
D The TCAS II system can be automatically placed in standby when
the aircraft is on the ground.
D The IVA--81A/IVA--81D can be wired to clear the display
automatically after a TA or RA passes, or by pushing the TA SEL
button, if applicable.
D Themanually initiatedTCAStest procedurecanbeinhibitedinflight.
However, this does not inhibit the transponder self--test and TCAS
will be placed in STBY during transponder self--test for
approximately five seconds.
D The aircraft Master Lamp Test Switch can be wired to control the
TA/VSI and RA/VSI sequential lamp test.
TCAS II does not display traffic on the ground.
In general, if the intruder is within 380 20 feet of the ground it is not
displayed. When another aircraft lands, it can take approximately
20 seconds for TCAS II to determine that it has done so.
When TCAS II is on the ground, it displays existing tracks down to
150 feet of the ground. Again, it can take 20 seconds for the systemto
determine that the aircraft has landed.
Refer to the Airplane Flight Manual for the specific operational features
of a particular TCAS installation.
Increase descent resolution advisories are inhibited below 1,450 feet
AGL while descending and 1,650 feet AGL while ascending.
All resolution advisories are inhibited below 900 feet descending or
1,100 feet ascending.
All TCAS II audio warnings are inhibited below 400 feet radio altitude
on approach and up to 600 feet radio altitude on departure.
Maneuvers based solely on the TCAS traffic display are prohibited by
the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM).
RAs should be followed without the autopilot or autothrottle system
engaged.
TCASII tracking range can beseverely limitedin hightraffic areas. This
is especially true of high traffic areas with a high density of TCAS
equippedaircraft suchas terminal areas andwhile onthe ground. While
on the ground, range may be reduced to below five miles. After takeoff
range will increase, but may still be limited to under 10 miles.
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This tracking range limiting is required in order to comply with FAA
regulations, to ensure that TCAS II will not interfere with ATC ground
station tracking. This should not be interpreted as a system
malfunction.
The RDR--1E/ED and RDR--1F radar transmitters are controlled from
a separate radar control panel. When 5-- or 10--mile NO WXR range is
selected on the PPI--1U, the transmitter continues to radiate if an active
mode (any mode except TEST) is selected on the radar control panel.
Refer to the correct Weather Radar Operating Manual for cautions and
limitations as prescribed by FAA Advisory Circular 20--68B.
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WARNINGS
REVISIONOF PANS--OPS, DOC8168: OPERATIONOF ACAS II
EQUIPMENT:
1. PILOTS SHALL RESPOND IMMEDIATELY BY FOLLOWING
THE RA AS INDICATED, UNLESS DOING SO WOULD
JEOPARDIZE THE SAFETY OF THE AIRPLANE.
2. PILOTS SHALL FOLLOW THE RA EVEN IF THERE IS A
CONFLICT BETWEEN THE RA AND AN ATC INSTRUCTION
TO MANEUVER.
3. PILOTS SHALL NOT MANEUVER IN THE OPPOSITE SENSE
OF AN RA.
NOTE: VISUALLY ACQUIRED TRAFFIC MAY NOT BE THE
SAME TRAFFIC CAUSING AN RA. VISUAL
PERCEPTION OF AN ENCOUNTER MAY BE
MISLEADING, PARTICULARLY AT NIGHT.
4. PILOTS SHALL, AS SOON AS PERMITTED BY FLIGHT
CREW WORKLOAD, NOTIFY THE APPROPRIATE ATC UNIT
OF THE RA, INCLUDING THE DIRECTION OF ANY
DEVIATION FROM THE CURRENT ATC INSTRUCTION OR
CLEARANCE.
CAUTIONS
Do not over react to a resolution advisory. Fly only the vertical speed
commanded. Using higher vertical speeds than that shown on the
RA/VSI is NOT better. Be alert and comply with modified or weakening
RAs annunciated by Level Off, Level Off to minimize displacement
from ATC clearance.
The TCAS installation is required to be wired to give
GPWS/EGPWS/TAWS and windshear higher priority than TCAS. In
case of simultaneous audio alarms, the TCAS II systemis placed in TA
ONLY mode (aural annunciations are inhibited) and the TA/VSI and
RA/VSI flag shows RA OFF.
NOTES
WhenTCAScommands acorrective resolutionadvisory, sufficient time
exists to perform a smooth vertical maneuver to avoid the conflict.
TCASII expects five--second crewreactiontime toinitial RAs, requiring
approximately .25 G. A change to the initial RA, including an increase
or reversal, requires two and one--half seconds reaction time and up to
.35 G.
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It is possible to see an aircraft flying the same course and direction as
your aircraft and be in close proximity to your aircraft, yet TCAS II may
not consider it a threat. TCAS II calculates the closure rate of the
intruder, and derives the time to the closest point of approach (CPA).
If there is no closure rate, no advisory will be issued, unless the intruder
is very close (within approximately 1/4 mile).
Conversely, traffic at the same altitude very far ahead may be shown
as an RA by TCAS because of a very rapid closure rate.
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Appendix A
Tests
INTRODUCTION
The Mode S transponder and TCAS Functional Test determines the
operational status of the entire system.
FUNCTIONAL AND AUTOMATIC SELF--TEST
The Mode S transponder and TCAS functional test determines the
operational status of the entire system. The test is initiated by rotating
the function selector knob on the transponder control panel to the
counterclockwise TEST position for one second. Thereafter, the test
continues automatically for a period of approximately 12 seconds.
Duringthetest, theTCASII andtransponder functionis inhibited. When
the knob is held for longer than 12 seconds, the systemremains in test
until it is released.
If the weather radar indicator is OFF, warm--up time for the weather
radar indicators is about five seconds.
During the first fewseconds of the test sequence, the control panel, the
ITA--81A Dedicated Traffic Display, the radar indicators, the TA/VSI,
and the RA/VSI execute a display test.
Atest pattern displaying on the dedicated display, the radar PPI andthe
TA/VSI permit verification of each type of intruder symbol. The test
generates the symbols arranged as shown. The traffic advisory display
annunciates the word TEST. If the weather radar is in the TEST
function, this pattern is displayed over the PPI test pattern. If in a
weather function, this test is displayed over weather.
Use of the self--test function in flight inhibits TCAS II and transponder
operation for up to 12 seconds. For this reason, the pilot must use
caution when initiating the test in flight.
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NOTES: 1. Some installations can inhibit the activation of TCAS
self--test in flight. However, TCAS will be placed in
STBY while the transponder is in self--test for
approximately five seconds.
2. During the TCAS self--test operation aircraft pressure
altitude, aircraft Mode--S address and aircraft
maximum airspeed capability are not monitored.
However, these transponder inputs are always
monitored and faults reported while the TCASis inone
of its active modes, TA Only or TA/RA. Altitude input
to the selected transponder is monitored by the
transponder but will not display a fault message when
selecting transponder modes.
TCASdisplay test pattern, TCASfunction at 5 NMrange withdedicated
display and PPI, is shown in Figure A--1.
Figure A--1
TCAS Display Test Pattern
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A TA/VSI test pattern at 5 NM range, is shown in Figure A--2.
Figure A--2
TA/VSI Test Pattern
A resolution advisory (red square) is displayed at 3 oclock, range of
2 miles, 1,000 feet below and flying level.
A traffic advisory (yellow circle) is displayed at 9 oclock, range of
2 miles, 200 feet below and climbing.
Proximity traffic (solid white diamond) is displayed at 1 oclock, range
of 3.6 miles, 200 feet above and descending.
Non--Threat traffic (open white diamond) is displayed at 11 oclock,
range of 3.6 miles, 1,000 feet above and flying level.
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RA/VSI FLAGS AND TEST INDICATORS
During the first few seconds of the TEST, the RA/VSI red and green
circumference lights (the climb/descend indicators) light sequentially.
The TCAS flag is in view throughout the test period, as shown in
Figure A--3.
Figure A--3
Sequential Lamp Test
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After the sequential lamp test, the red and green climb/descend lights
display a fixed test command throughout the remainder of the system
test, as shown in Figure A--4.
Figure A--4
Fixed Test Command
At the conclusion of a successful self--test, a synthesized voice
announces, TCAS System Test OK.
RA/VSI AND TA/VSI LAMP TESTS
The following paragraphs discuss the RA/VSI and TA/VSI lamp tests.
RA/VSI Lamp Test
If theaircraft wiring includes a lamptest function, the RA/VSI sequential
lamp test can be observed by activating the Master Lamp Test switch.
The test continues as long as the switch is held in test position.
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TA/VSI Lamp Test
The TA/VSI lamp test produces an array of traffic in the pattern shown
in Figures A--5 and A--6. The climb/descend color bands alternate
between green and red, lasting for two seconds each. The bands are
blank for a one--second interval in between.
Figure A--5
Red Test Pattern
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Figure A--6
Green Test Pattern
NOTE: TheVSI functionof theTA/VSI will not beobserved duringthe
lamp test.
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FAILURE CONDITIONS
If a VSI failure is detected at any time, the VSI flag is displayed.
When a failure is detected during self--test, the audio message says,
TCAS System Test Fail.
If the TA display is a PPI or dedicated display, the correct failure
message is displayed. (See Fault Message Format in Section 3,
Controls and Displays.)
Test Audio Inhibit
TCAS test audio is inhibited during a GPWS/EGPWS/TAWS test or
alert. TCAS test audio is inhibited during a windshear test or alert.
CTA--81B Clockwise Test Position
The CTA--81B function selector is moved to the right hand test position
(switch fully clockwise) to test the ATCRBS transponder. During the
test, segments of the transponder control unit display window and the
ATC fail lamp light.
POST FLIGHT REPORTS
If a failure of the TCAS systems has occurred, give Maintenance as
much specific information about the problem as possible. Avoid
phrases such as TCAS inop.
Give information in terms of fault lights lit, audio announcements, test
patterns discrepancies and screen annunciators that indicate which
unit was observed to have failed.
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TCAS II Operation (Change 7.0)
Appendix B
INTRODUCTION
The following appendix describes the TCAS II operation for
Change 7.0.
(CHANGE 7.0)
By lighting green and red light bands around the dial, Fly--To and
Fly--Away--From commands are displayed coinciding with the vertical
rate required to comply with the resolution advisory. Pilots are required
to maneuver the aircraft promptly and smoothly in response to the
resolution advisory.
typical TCASII maneuver requires crewresponsetotheinitial RAwithin
five seconds and G--forces of .25 G. This force is similar to that
experienced when initiating an en route climb or descent.
NOTE: Because of this G--force requirement, the responseto theRA
cannot be flown using the autopilot. The autopilot must be
disconnected prior to responding to the RA. When the initial
RAis changed, the crewmust respond within 2--1/2 seconds.
Some examples that illustrate typical TCAS II encounters showing
RA/VSI are shown in Figures B--1 through B--18.
describe the indications and voice announcements for Change 7.0.
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CLIMB, CLIMB
Situation: The intruder is ahead at 12:00 oclock, 200 feet below your
altitude, and flying level, as shown in Figure B--1.
Figure B--1
1,500 feet per minute. The VSI indications are shown in Figure B--2.
Figure B--2
VSI Display: Climb Advisory (Change 7.0)
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ADJUST VERTICAL SPEED, ADJUST
Situation: As shown in Figure B--3, the previous intruder is nowbelow
your altitude while still at 12:00 oclock and flying level after own aircraft
has accomplished CLIMB RA.
Figure B--3
Crew Response: Promptly and smoothly level the aircraft. The VSI
display is shown in Figure B--4.
Figure B--4
VSI Display: Adjust Vertical Speed (Change 7.0)
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MAINTAIN VERTICAL SPEED, MAINTAIN
Situation: As shown in Figure B--5, one intruder is ahead at
12:00 oclock and 500 feet above your altitude. Another intruder is at
500 feet below your altitude. Both are flying level.
Figure B--5
VSI indications are shown in Figure B--6.
Figure B--6
VSI Display: Maintain Vertical Speed (Change 7.0)
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Situation: As shown in Figure B--7, the intruder is ahead at
Figure B--7
Crew Response: Do not descend. Maintain level flight. The VSI
indications are shown in Figure B--8.
Figure B--8
VSI Display: Monitor Vertical Speed (Change 7.0)
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TRAFFIC, TRAFFIC
12:00 oclock, beyond 5 miles, and 200 feet below your altitude.
Figure B--9
Crew Response: Do not maneuver on the traffic advisory symbol.
if the TA changes to an RA. As shown in Figure B--10, there are no
TCAS indications displayed on the VSI.
Figure B--10
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MAINTAIN VERTICAL SPEED, CROSSING MAINTAIN
12:00 oclock, 400 feet above your altitude, and flying level. You are
already climbing at 2,000 feet per minute.
Figure B--11
Crew Response: Maintain climb at present rate. The VSI indication is
shown in Figure B--12.
Figure B--12
VSI Display: Maintain Vertical Speed (Change 7.0)
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DESCEND, DESCEND
Situation: As shown in Figure B--13, one intruder is ahead at
12:00 oclock, 200 feet above your altitude, and flying level.
Figure B--13
1,500 feet per minute. The VSI indication is shown in Figure B--14.
Figure B--14
VSI Indication: Descend (Change 7.0)
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CLIMB, CLIMB NOW, CLIMB, CLIMB NOW
Situation: As shown in Figure B--15, the intruder is ahead and above
Figure B--15
Crew Response: The crew is expected to initiate the change from a
descent to a climb maneuver within 2.5 seconds using an acceleration
rate of up to .35 Gs. The VSI indication for this situation is shown in
Figure B--16.
Figure B--16
VSI Indication: Climb Now (Change 7.0)
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CLEAR OF CONFLICT
Situation: As showinFigure B--17, theintruder has passedbehindand
is now 600 feet below your altitude. It is no longer a threat.
Figure B--17
shown in Figure B--18, there are no TCAS--related indications on the
VSI display.
Figure B--18
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Recovery After Clear of Conflict
If initially in level flight, return to the previously assigned altitude unless
otherwise directed by ATC.
If climbing or descending, resume the planned climb or descent after
the intruder has passed by unless otherwise directed by ATC.
AUDIO ANNOUNCEMENTS (CHANGE 7.0)
and advisories in the TCAS II vocabulary are listed in Tables B--1
through B--3.
Table B--1
Audio Messages (Change 7.0)
Clear of Conflict TCAS System Test OK
Self--test Failed Self--test Failed
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Table B--2
Resolution Advisories and Synthesized Voice Announcements
(Change 7.0)
Climb Climb, Climb
Descent Descend, Descend
Crossover Climb Climb, Crossing Climb--Climb,
Crossing Climb
Crossover Descent Descend, Crossing
Descend--Descend, Crossing
Descend
(Climbing or Descending)
Adjust Vertical Speed, Adjust
Any Weakening or Softening of
an RA
Adjust Vertical Speed, Adjust
Preventative Resolution
Advisory
Monitor Vertical Speed
Maintain Existing Vertical Speed Maintain Vertical Speed,
Maintain
Maintain Existing Vertical Speed
While Crossing Threats Altitude
Maintain Vertical Speed,
Crossing Maintain
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Table B--3
Resolution Advisories (Change 7.0)
Change From Climb to Descent Descend, Descend NOW --
Descend, Descend NOW
Change From Descent to Climb Climb, Climb NOW -- Climb,
Climb NOW
Increase Climb Rate Increase Climb, Increase
Climb
Increase Descent Rate Increase Descent, Increase
Descent
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS (CHANGE 7.0)
The controls and displays for Change 7.0 are identical to Change 7.1.
Please refer to Section 3, Controls and Displays of this guide for more
information.
The warnings and limitations for Change 7.0 are identical to
Change 7.1. Please refer to Section 4, Systems Considerations of this
guide for more information.
CAUTIONS
Do not over react to a resolution advisory. Fly only the vertical speed
commanded. Using higher vertical speeds than that shown on the
RA/VSI is NOT better. Be alert and comply with modified or weakening
RAs annunciated by Adjust Vertical Speed, Adjust to minimize
displacement from ATC clearance.
The TCAS installation is required to be wired to give
GPWS/EGPWS/TAWS and windshear higher priority than TCAS. In
case of simultaneous audio alarms, the TCAS II systemis placed in TA
ONLY mode (aural annunciations are inhibited) and the TA/VSI and
RA/VSI flag shows RA OFF.
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Appendix C
INTRODUCTION
TCAS aurals for Change 6.04a are similar to Change 7.0 with the
following exceptions: Climb and Descend are repeated three
times and Monitor Vertical Speed is repeated two times, as shown
below:
D Climb, Climb, Climb
D Descend, Descend, Descend
D Monitor Vertical Speed -- Monitor Vertical Speed.
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(CHANGE 6.04A)
By lighting red and green light bands around the dial, Fly--To and
Fly--Away--From commands are displayed coinciding with the required
vertical rate. Maneuver the aircraft promptly and smoothly in
response to the resolution advisory.
typical TCAS II maneuver requires crew response within five seconds
and G--forces of .25 G. This force is similar to that experienced when
initiating an en route climb or descent. Because of this G--force
requirement, the response to the RA cannot be flown using the
autopilot. The autopilot must be disconnected prior to
responding to the RA.
The following diagrams illustrate typical TCAS II encounters showing
RA/VSI.
Indications and Voice Announcements (Change
6.04a)
describe the indications and voice announcements for Change 6.04a.
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CLIMB, CLIMB, CLIMB
Situation: As shown in Figure C--1, the intruder is ahead at
12:00 oclock and 200 feet below your altitude.
Figure C--1
TCAS Situation Display (Change 6.04a)
1,500 feet per minute. The VSI indications are shown in Figure C--2.
Figure C--2
VSI Indication: Climb (Change 6.04a)
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MONITOR VERTICAL SPEED, MONITOR VERTICAL SPEED
12:00 oclock and 500 feet above your altitude. Another intruder is
500 feet below your altitude.
Figure C--3
VSI indications are shown in Figure C--4.
Figure C--4
VSI Indication: Monitor Vertical Speed (Do Not Climb or
Descend) (Change 6.04a)
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Figure C--5
Crew Response: Do not descend. The VSI indications are shown in
Figure C--6.
Figure C--6
VSI Indication: Monitor Vertical Speed (Do Not Descend)
(Change 6.04a)
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TRAFFIC, TRAFFIC
12:00 oclock, beyond 5 miles, and 200 feet below your altitude.
Figure C--7
Crew Response: Do not maneuver on the traffic advisory symbol.
if the TA changes to an RA. As shown in Figure C--8, there are no
TCAS--related indications on the VSI display.
Figure C--8
No TCAS Indications (Change 6.04a)
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12:00 oclock and 400 feet above your altitude. You are already
climbing at 2,000 feet per minute.
Figure C--9
Crew Response: Maintain climb at present rate. The VSI indications
are shown in Figure C--10.
Figure C--10
VSI Indication: Monitor Vertical Speed (Maintain Climb Rate)
(Change 6.04a)
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DESCEND, DESCEND, DESCEND
12:00 oclock and 200 feet above your altitude.
Figure C--11
1,500 feet per minute. The VSI indications are shown in Figure C--12.
Figure C--12
VSI Indication: Descend (Change 6.04a)
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CLIMB, CLIMB NOW. CLIMB, CLIMB NOW
Situation: As shown in Figure C--13, the intruder is ahead and above
Figure C--13
Crew Response: Initiate the change from a descent to a climb
maneuver within 2.5 seconds with an increase in G--force of up to
.35 Gs. The VSI indications are shown in Figure C--14.
Figure C--14
VSI Indication: Climb Now (Change 6.04a)
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CLEAR OF CONFLICT
Situation: As shown in Figure C--15, the intruder has passed behind
and is now 600 feet below your altitude and is no longer a threat.
Figure C--15
shown in Figure C--16, there are no TCAS--related indications on the
VSI display.
Figure C--16
No TCAS Indications (Change 6.04a)
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AUDIO ANNOUNCEMENTS (CHANGE 6.04A)
and advisories in the TCAS II vocabulary are listed in Tables C--1
through C--3.
Table C--1
Audio Messages (Change 6.04a)
Self--test Passed TCAS System Test OK
Self--test Failed TCAS System Test Fail
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Resolution Advisories and Synthesized Voice Announcements
(Change 6.04a)
RA Category Corrective
Climb Climb, Climb, Climb
Descent Descend, Descend, Descend
Crossover Climb Climb, Crossing Climb, Climb
Crossing Climb
Crossover Descent Descend, Crossing Descend,
Descend, Crossing Descend
Preventive Resolution
Advisory
Monitor Vertical Speed, Monitor
Vertical Speed
(Climbing)
Reduce Climb, Reduce Climb
(Descending)
Reduce Descent, Reduce Descent
NOTE: Monitor Vertical Speed is spoken once if downgraded from a previous
corrective advisory.
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The resolution advisories listed in Table C--3, are changes from those
and up to .35 G.
Table C--3
Resolution Advisories (Change 6.04a)
RA Category Corrective Preventive
Change From Climb
to Descent
Descend, Descend
NOW -- Descend,
Descend NOW
(N/A)
Change From
Descent to Climb
Climb, Climb NOW --
Climb, Climb NOW
(N/A)
Increase Climb Rate Increase Climb,
Increase Climb
(N/A)
Increase Descent
Rate
Increase Descent,
Increase Descent
(N/A)
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS (CHANGE 6.04A)
The following paragraphs describe the controls and displays for
Change 6.04A.
Transponder/TCAS Control Unit -- CTA--81A,
CTA--81B, CTA--81C
The A/B (Above/Below) toggle switch selects
altitude display limits. There are three levels to
choose from:
ABOVE (Climb phase)
D 8,700 feet above
D 2,700 feet below
D 2,700 feet above
D 2,700 feet below
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D 2,700 feet above
D 8,700 feet below.
WEATHER RADAR INDICATORS (RDR--4, RDR--1F,
RDR--1E)
The following paragraphs describe the controls for weather radar
indicators.
PPI--1T, PPI--1U, and PPI--4B Indicator Controls
The A/B (Above/Below) toggle switch selects altitude
display limits. There are three levels to choose from:
ABOVE (Climb phase)
D 8,700 feet above
D 2,700 feet below
D 2,700 feet above
D 2,700 feet below
D 2,700 feet above
D 8,700 feet below.
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ITA--81A Dedicated TCAS Traffic Display Controls
The button controls select vertical display limits. There
are three levels to choose from:
ABOVE (Climb phase)
D 8,700 feet above
D 2,700 feet below
D 2,700 feet above
D 2,700 feet below
D 2,700 feet above
D 8,700 feet below.
Warnings and limitations specific to Change 6.04a are identified in the
following paragraphs.
TCAS can be wired to inhibit display of traffic on the ground when your
aircraft is below 1,700 50 feet AGL. If configured this way, aircraft on
the ground go away as descending through 1,650 feet and showon the
traffic display as climbing above 1,750 feet. TCAS II designates
On--Ground traffic by comparing your aircraft radio altitude and
pressure altitude. Any intruder estimated by TCASto be within 380 feet
of the ground descending or 400 feet ascending is categorized
On--Ground. If not configured this way, all On--Ground intruders
are displayed as non--threat traffic (open white diamond).
Increase descent resolution advisories are inhibited below 1,450 feet
AGL.
All TCAS II audio warnings are inhibited below 900 feet radio altitude
on approach and up to 1,100 feet radio altitude on departure.
CAUTIONS
The crew must not over react to a resolution advisory and fly only the
vertical speed commanded. Using higher vertical speeds than that
shown on theRA/VSI is NOT better. The crewmust bealert andcomply
with modified or weakening RAs (annunciated by Monitor Vertical
Speed) to minimize displacement from ATC clearance.
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Acronyms and abbreviations used in this guide are defined as follows:
TERMS DEFINITION
A/B above/below
A/C aircraft
ACARS aircraft comunications addressing and
reporting system
ACAS airborne collision avoidance system
AFM Aircraft Flight Manual
ALT altitude
AOG aircraft on ground
ATC air traffic control
ATCRBS air traffic control radar beacon system
AUTO automatic
BIT built--in test
BITE built--in test equipment
CCW counterclockwise
CPA closest point of approach
CRT cathode ray tube
CW clockwise
DN down
EGPWS enhanced ground proximity warning system
ENT enter
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FCN function
FL flight level
ft feet
G, Gs G--forces
GCC Global Customer Care
GPWS ground proximity warning system
ID, IDENT identification
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TERMS DEFINITION
inHg inches of mercury
LRU line replaceable unit
mB millibars
MOPS Minimum Operational Performance Standards
MSG message
MSL mean sea level
NAR non--altitude reporting
NM nautical mile
NORM normal
PNL panel
RA resolution advisory
Rad Alt radio altitude
RMA return material authorization
RNG range
RTCA Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics
SEL select
SPEX spares exchange
STBY standby
TA traffic advisory
TAWS terrain awareness and warning system
TCAS traffic alert and collision avoidance system
TURB turbulence
VSI vertical speed indicator
WX, WXR weather
XPNDR transponder
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Glossary
The following is a list of technical and operational terms, acronyms, and
abbreviations with explanations in alphabetical order.
AFM Airplane Flight Manual
AGL Above Ground Level
ATC Air Traffic Control -- A federally operated ground--
based system that manages aircraft traffic flow.
ATCRBS ATC Radar Beacon System -- A ground--based
secondary radar and airborne transponder system
used to monitor traffic.
Absolute Altitude above terrain. Also called Radio Altitude.
Altitude Absolute altitude is received from a radio altimeter
and used by the TCAS processor to determine
distance to the surface.
Altitude Tag Data tag shown above or below threat symbol giving
the relative altitude of the intruder.
BITE Built--In Test Equipment. A feature of TCAS that
continually monitors itself for operational errors.
CPA Closest Point of Approach. Refers to predicted point
that the intruder is closest to your aircraft.
Crossover The maneuver that TCAS has determined to be
Climb, appropriate is a climb or descent through the altitude
Crossover of the threat aircraft. The crew is alerted to the
Descent the crossover maneuver by an audio message.
G--Force The ratio between a given load and the pull of gravity.
For TCAS purposes, G--forces of an RA could reach
.35 during an increase or reversal of the original
command.
Increase An increase maneuver is a change of the original
Maneuver Resolution Advisory command, either climb or
descent, requiring a greater rate. The increase
maneuver could require G--forces to reach
approximately .35.
Indicated Altitude shown on the altimeter with barometric
Altitude correction setting set to the local sea level pressure.
Used by the crew below 18,000 feet but not used
for TCAS processing.
Intruder Any aircraft that is in the surveillance range of TCAS.
LRU Line Replaceable Unit -- A self--contained avionics
component that can be replaced in the field.
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Mode A ATCRBS transponder that replies to ATC
Transponder interrogations sending identification code but without
giving altitude data.
Mode C ATCRBS transponder that replies to ATC
Transponder interrogations giving identification code or encoded
altitude data.
Mode S Transponder that replies to ATC interrogations
Transponder giving an ATCRBS identification code, encoded
altitude and other data fields including aircraft discrete
address.
MOPS Minimum Operational Performance Standards per
RTCA document DO--185. TCAS II Change 6.04a is
specified by DO--185.TCAS II Change 7.0 is specified
by DO--185A. TCAS II Change 7.1 is specified by
DO--185B.
NAR Non--Altitude Reporting traffic.
Non--Threat An aircraft that has entered the TCAS surveillance
Intruder volume at a greater distance than 6 miles or altitude
greater than 1,200 feet above or below your aircraft.
Pressure Indicated altitude when barometric pressure is set to
Altitude 29.92 inHg (1013.15 mB). Pressure altitude is used by
TCAS to determine the relative altitude of traffic.
Proximity An aircraft that is within 6 miles range and within
Intruder 1,200 feet above or below your aircraft but does not
meet the TCAS definition of a threat.
Rad Alt Radio Altitude -- Altitude received from a radio
altimeter and used by TCAS to determine distance to
the surface. See Absolute Altitude.
RA Resolution Advisory. An audio and visual indication
recommending a vertical maneuver to achieve or
maintain separation from an intruding aircraft.
RA/VSI Resolution Advisory/Vertical Speed Indicator -- Aflight
instrument that gives standard VSI indication plus RA
climb and descend requirements.
Relative The difference in altitude between two aircraft. TCAS
Altitude calculates relative altitude as the difference between
your aircrafts pressure altitude and the encoded
pressure altitude of the intruder.
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Reversal A reversal maneuver is a change of the original
Maneuver Resolution advisory command from a climb to a
descent or vice--versa. The reversal maneuver could
require G--forces to reach approximately .35.
Self--test A functional test that determines equipment status.
Self--test differs from BITE performance monitoring
because it is initiated by the crewand is not performed
continually or automatically.
Surveillance The volume of airspace surrounding the aircraft that
Volume TCAS scans for intruding traffic. The TCAS system
scans approximately 40 NM in front of and 9,000 feet
above and below the aircraft. The volume
automatically begins to decrease when flying into a
highdensity areaandcanbereducedtoapproximately
15 NM in front of the aircraft.
TA Traffic Advisory -- An audio and visual indication that
another aircraft is a potential threat. A TA can become
a resolution advisory within 15 seconds.
TA/VSI Traffic Advisory/Vertical Speed Indicator. A flight
instrument that gives standard VSI indication, plan
position of local traffic, plus RA climb and descent
requirements.
Threat An aircraft that has satisfied TCAS threat detection
logic and thus requiring a resolution advisory.
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Index
A
Abbreviations, Abbrev--1
Acronyms, Abbrev--1
Air traffic control (ATC) procedures,
1-1
C
Cockpit displays, 1-1
resolution advisory, 1-1
traffic advisory, 1-1
Controls and displays, 3-1
fault message format, 3-18
annunciators, 3-18
function selector, 3-4
operating mode, 3-4, 3-5
ITA--81A dedicated traffic
display, 3-19
display controls, 3-19
IVA--81A/IVA--81D TA/VSI, 3-22
display message locations,
3-24
switchable, 3-23
TA select, 3-23
IVA--81B RA/VSI, 3-21
TCAS mode, 3-13
descriptions, 3-17
message format, 3-16
TCAS mode/failure, 3-25
transponder/TCAS CU, 3-1
CTA--100A, 3-6
CTA--81A, 3-1
CTA--81B, 3-1
CTA--81C, 3-2
typical TA/VSI scenarios, 3-26
weather modes, 3-13
descriptions, 3-15
message format, 3-15
weather radar indicators, 3-10
RDR--1E, 3-11
RDR--1F, 3-10
RDR--4, 3-10
Customer support, 1-5
global customer care (GCC), 1-5
Honeywell online technical
publications web site, 1-6
F
Failure conditions, A--8
G
Global customer care (GCC), 1-5
H
Half--symbol traffic, 2-7
Honeywell customer support, 1-5
global customer care, 1-5
Honeywell Online Technical
Publications Web site, 1-6
Honeywell product support, 1-5
How to fly typical TCAS II
commands, B--1, C--2
Change 6.04a , C--2
audio announcements, C--11
clear of conflict, C--10
climb, climb now. climb, climb
now, C--9
climb, climb, climb, C--3
descend, descend, descend,
C--8
indications and voice
announcements, C--2
monitor vertical speed, C--5,
C--7
monitor vertical speed,
monitor vertical speed,
C--4
traffic, traffic, C--6
Change 7.0, B--1
adjust vertical speed, adjust,
B--3
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Index (cont)
How to fly typical TCAS II
commands (cont)
Change 7.0 (cont)
clear of conflict, B--10
climb, climb, B--2
climb, climb now, climb, climb
now, B--9
descend, descend, B--8
announcements, B--1
maintain vertical speed,
crossing maintain, B--7
maintain, B--4
monitor vertical speed, B--5
recovery after clear of
conflict, B--11
traffic, traffic, B--6
Change 7.1, 2-9
clear of conflict, 2-18
climb, climb, 2-10
climb, climb now. climb, climb
now, 2-17
descend, descend, 2-16
announcements, 2-9
level off, level off, 2-11
crossing maintain, 2-15
maintain, 2-12
monitor vertical speed, 2-13
recovery after clear of
conflict, 2-19
traffic, traffic, 2-14
I
Introduction, customer support,
global customer care (GCC), 1-5
N
Non--threatening traffic, 2-3
P
Post flight reports, A--8
Proximity intruder traffic, 2-4
R
RA/VSI instrument, 2-8
RA/VSI lamp test, A--5
Resolution advisory (RA), 2-5
Resolution advisory (Change
6.04a), C--1
cautions, C--15
controls and displays, C--13
CTA--81A, C--13
CTA--81B, C--13
CTA--81C, C--13
ITA--81A traffic display, C--15
weather radar indicators,
C--14
warnings and limitations, C--15
weather radar indicators, C--14
PPI--1T, PPI--1U, PPI--4B,
C--14
S
System considerations, 4-1
cautions, 4-4
notes, 4-5
warnings and limitations, 4-1
T
TA/VSI instrument, 2-8
TA/VSI lamp test, A--6
TCAS II operation
Change 7.0
voice announcements, B--11
Change 7.1
voice announcements, 2-19
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Index (cont)
TCAS II operation (cont)
half--symbol traffic, 2-7
interrogation reply, 2-1
non--threatening traffic, 2-3
proximity intruder traffic, 2-4
RA/VSI instrument, 2-8
resolution advisory, 2-5
TA/VSI instrument, 2-8
traffic advisory, 2-5
traffic symbols, 2-3
typical encounter, 2-2
TCAS II overview, 1-1
TCAS II processor, 1-1
TCAS II system, 1-4
TCAS mode/failure, 3-25
Tests, A--1
automatic self--test, A--1
failure conditions, A--8
CTA--81B function selector,
A--8
test audio, A--8
flags and indicators, A--4
functional, A--1
post fight reports, A--8
RA/VSI lamp test, A--5
TA/VSI lamp test, A--6
Traffic advisory (TA), 2-5
Traffic display symbols, 2-3
Typical encounter, 2-2
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