TCAS FCTM OPERATIONAL RECOMENDATIONS The flight crew should select ABV in climb (+9 900 ft/-2 700
00 ft) ALL in cruise (+2 700 ft/ -2 700 ft) BELOW, if the cruise altitude is within 2 000 ft of FL 410, or in descent (+2 700 ft/-9 900 ft) THRT in heavy traffic terminal area TA, in the case of: o Engine failure o Flight with landing gear down o Known nearby traffic, that is in visual contact o Operations at specific airports, and during specific procedures that an operator identifies as having a significant potential for not wanted and not appropriate RAs, e.g. closely spaced parallel runways, converging runways.
Pilots should comply with the vertical speed limitations during the last 2 000 ft of a climb or descent. In particular, pilots should limit vertical speeds to 1 500 ft/min during the last 2 000 ft of a climb or descent, especially when they are aware of traffic that is converging in altitude and intending to level off 1 000 ft above or below the pilots assigned altitude. If a TA is generated:
The PF announces: TCAS, I have controls. The PF flies and announces the bearing and distance displayed on his ND. The PNF looks outside to get visual contact. No evasive manoeuvre should be initiated, only on the basis of a TA.
If a RA is generated: The flight crew must always follow the TCAS RA orders in the correct direction, even: o If the TCAS RA orders are in contradiction with the ATC instructions o At the maximum ceiling altitude with CLIMB, CLIMB or INCREASE CLIMB, INCREASE CLIMB TCAS RA orders o If it results in crossing the altitude of the intruder.
CAUTION: If a pilot does not follow a RA, he should be aware that the intruder may be TCAS equipped and may be manoeuvring toward his aircraft in response to a coordinated RA. This could compromise safe separation.
The PF disconnects the AP, and smoothly and firmly follows the Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) green sector within 5 s, and requests that both FDs be disconnected.
Note: Both FDs must be disconnected once APs are disconnected: To ensure autothrust speed mode To avoid possible confusion between FD bar orders and, TCAS aural and VSI orders The PNF disconnects both FDs, but will not try to see intruders. o o
The PF will avoid excessive manoeuvres, and keep the Vertical Speed outside the red area of the VSI and within the green area. If necessary, the PF must use the full speed range between Valpha max and Vmax. The PNF must notify ATC (Air Portugal 580 TCAS RA) The flight crew should never manoeuvre in the opposite direction of the RA, because TCAS manoeuvres are coordinated. In final approach, i.e. CLIMB, CLIMB NOW, INCREASE CLIMB, the flight crew will initiate a go-around.
When clear of conflict:
The flight crew must resume normal navigation, in accordance with ATC clearance, and using the AP, as required.
FCOM Traffic advisory: "TRAFFIC" messages
Do not manoeuvre based on a TA alone. Attempt to see the reported traffic.
Resolution advisory: All "CLIMB" and "DESCEND" or "MAINTAIN VERTICAL SPEED MAINTAIN" or "ADJUST VERTICAL SPEED ADJUST" or "MONITOR VERTICAL SPEED" type messages
AP (if engaged)................................................................OFF BOTH FDs.......................................................................OFF
Respond promptly and smoothly to an RA by adjusting or maintaining the vertical speed, as required, to reach the green area and/or avoid the red area of the vertical speed scale. Note: Avoid excessive manoeuvres while aiming to keep the vertical speed just outside the red area of the VSI, and within the green area. If necessary, use the full speed range between Vmax and Vmax. Respect stall, GPWS, or windshear warning. Notify ATC. When "CLEAR OF CONFLICT" is announced:
Resume normal navigation in accordance with ATC clearance AP/FD can be re-engaged as desired.
GO AROUND procedure must be performed when a RA "CLIMB" or "INCREASE CLIMB" is triggered on final approach. Note: Resolution Advisories (RA) are inhibited below 900 feet.