Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)

In this course you will learn about Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) and its importance in the aircraft. The course provides pilots with general knowledge important for TCAS operation. In this course the term “TCAS” refers to “TCAS II version 7.1”.

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DURATION

~ 30 minutes

INTENDED FOR

Flight Crew

Flight Instructors 

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

ICAO, ACAS, FAA

Learning Objectives

TCAS General
TCAS Technical
TCAS Procedures
TCAS Summary
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Screenshot showing Traffic Collision Avoidance System course for the airline flight crew and flight instructors.
Screenshot showing Traffic Collision Avoidance System course for the airline flight crew and flight instructors.
Screenshot showing Traffic Collision Avoidance System course for the airline flight crew and flight instructors.
Screenshot showing Traffic Collision Avoidance System course for the airline flight crew and flight instructors.

Contents of the course

1. Theory of operation

System operation:
• Surveillance
• Collision avoidance

• TCAS components
• Advisory thresholds
• TCAS limitations
• TCAS inhibits

2. Operating procedures

Use of TCAS controls and settings

• Display interpretation
• Use of TA mode only
• Crew coordination and communication with ATC

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Course References

ICAO ACAS Manual, DOC 9863

Eurocontrol ACAS Guide

FAA, Introduction to TCAS II Version 7.1