SEA TCAS/TAWS/Weather Review

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* Which statement is true regarding TCAS Capabilities?

TCAS only provides Traffic Advisories in ground radar-controlled environment.

If an intruder aircraft does not have an operating transponder, TCAS can not interrogate it.

TCAS is a new development and was started in the early 1990's.

All of the above.

* What is a resolution advisory in relation to TCAS II?

* When is TCAS required on an aircraft?

* Give an example of a passive and an active traffic system.

* In relation to a traffic avoidance system, what does a directional antenna provide to the system?

* Give four examples of TAWS systems:

* Is an STC required to install a TAWS system in an aircraft?

* Which TAWS classification requires air data input?

* When is a display required for a TAWS installation?

* Give a brief explanation of how a TAWS system works:

* What is meant by "active" vs. "passive" weather detection?

* What benefit does an active radar system have over a passive radar system?

* What does an aircraft heading input provide to a lightning detection system?

* What is the difference between a weather radar system (ex. RDR-2000) and a datalink system (KDR-610)?

* Name 2 displays that can show lightning strikes.

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