When a TA is received what are the actions of the PM?

When a TA is received what are the actions of the PM?

• A. Notify ATC
• B. Maintain TCAS display
• C. Refer to the TCAS display, state the relative position, and assist the PF in a visual search for the intruding aircraft
• D. Follow ATC instructions

Answer: (C)

When a TCAS TA is received, the pilot monitoring should quickly reference the TCAS display to determine the intruder’s relative position and then assist the pilot flying by conducting a visual search for the intruding aircraft. This step-by-step use of the TCAS info plus helping locate the traffic keeps the crew focused on situational awareness and prepares for a potential resolution if the traffic situation escalates. While ATC communication may be needed later, the immediate action on a TA is to identify the intruder’s position on the display and aid in visually locating it.

When a TCAS TA is received, the pilot monitoring should quickly reference the TCAS display to determine the intruder’s relative position and then assist the pilot flying by conducting a visual search for the intruding aircraft. This step-by-step use of the TCAS info plus helping locate the traffic keeps the crew focused on situational awareness and prepares for a potential resolution if the traffic situation escalates. While ATC communication may be needed later, the immediate action on a TA is to identify the intruder’s position on the display and aid in visually locating it.