Originally Posted by
billybone
In reading the many threads and posts, this SLF (engineer type) has what may be a yet to be discussed issue . with MCAS and the following rare scenario -
Cruise at altitude on autopilot
TCAS warning equivalent to " pull up turn left or right - now " - Does MCAS care ? Does MCAS engage ? how much change in AOA allowed before MCAS pushes nose down ?
If you fly an "RA" TCAS event, then the autopilot and Auto throttle should be disengaged. TCAS "TA" is to alert crew of other "traffic" but is not deemed to be a threat.TCAS "RA" maneuvers are generally flown with "smooth" control inputs for pitch up or down depending on the course of action. These events are not subject to high or low pitch angles in general, so MCAS probably wouldn't be a factor.