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Old 3rd Jul 2002, 11:19
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Boulderman
 
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TCAS RA when at max alt

i accept that these a/c were not flying at their max alt, but I was wondering if a 'TCAS expert' could answer this question. If 2 a/c at say 42000 on an intercept course with resulting TA followed by RA would one a/c be given a command to climb? and would this be wise to accept if it took the a/c above its max operating altitude and close to 'coffin corner'.

Or does the system take into account a/c performance when commanding an RA? If flying at high altitudes would TCAS command one a/c to descend and another to maintain its level?
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