Instruments
Traffic Collision Avoidance System(TCAS)
Definition
An airborne system that monitors transponder signals from nearby aircraft and provides traffic advisories (TA) and resolution advisories (RA) to prevent midair collisions. TCAS RAs must be followed immediately.
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