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Am trying to find a definitive answer to this.
Is TCAS Mandatory in German Airspace ?
Can find no reference to support this. Anyone able to help ?
Denti
21st Feb 2006, 20:02
Yes, it is mandatory.
Check http://www.eurocontrol.int/mil/public/standard_page/cnsacas.html for further info.
Thanks Denti. Much appreciated.
CaptSkipper
22nd Feb 2006, 11:29
When flying RVSM, which from my understanding is implemented in German airspace, then yes! TCAS is Mandatory.
(At the appropriate FLT LVLS)
Denti
23rd Feb 2006, 22:18
Well, TCAS is mandatory and RVSM is implemented. But both things are independent of each other. RVSM doesnt automaticly makes TCAS mandatory, you just have to use a certain version of ACAS to be able to use it within RVSM Airspace. For example it is possible to fly several days in a row with an inop TCAS in german RVSM environment, if TCAS would be a prerequisite for RVSM (like 2 independent altimeter systems) that wouldn't be possible.
GlueBall
24th Feb 2006, 15:00
"TCAS Mandatory in German Airspace"
...a much too generalized statement, as I doubt that your Cessna 172 would have to be equipped as such. :p
Very true Glueball . . . . . . . .
But we are talking about big boys toys here . . .:E