Emergencies

Traffic Collision Avoidance System Resolution Advisory

An instruction issued by the aircraft's TCAS system to avoid potential collision with another aircraft, advising a vertical maneuver.

Quick answer: An instruction issued by the aircraft's TCAS system to avoid potential collision with another aircraft, advising a vertical maneuver.

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Quick answer

An instruction issued by the aircraft's TCAS system to avoid potential collision with another aircraft, advising a vertical maneuver.

Why it matters

Traffic Collision Avoidance System Resolution Advisory matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

What is Traffic Collision Avoidance System Resolution Advisory?

In this glossary, Traffic Collision Avoidance System Resolution Advisory refers to: An instruction issued by the aircraft's TCAS system to avoid potential collision with another aircraft, advising a vertical maneuver.

How is Traffic Collision Avoidance System Resolution Advisory used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "TCAS RA, climb, climb now! We are following a resolution advisory to avoid a conflict."

Why does Traffic Collision Avoidance System Resolution Advisory matter in aviation?

Traffic Collision Avoidance System Resolution Advisory matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Traffic Collision Avoidance System Resolution Advisory?

Traffic Collision Avoidance System Resolution Advisory is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Traffic Collision Avoidance System Resolution Advisory belong to?

In this glossary, Traffic Collision Avoidance System Resolution Advisory is grouped under Emergencies. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

An instruction issued by the aircraft's TCAS system to avoid potential collision with another aircraft, advising a vertical maneuver.

Operational example

TCAS RA, climb, climb now! We are following a resolution advisory to avoid a conflict.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Emergencies

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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