TM 1-1510-225-10
3B-187
Table 3B-106. TVI-920 Transponder/TCAS Mode/Warning Flags and Messages
SLOT NUMBER
SYMBOL
INTERPRETATION
1
6NM or 12NM
Selected forward range of traffic display.
1 & 2
TCAS OFF
TCAS set to standby, either manually or automatically.
3
TEST
TCAS set to test mode.
3 & 4
No bearing
message (Red if
RA; yellow if TA)
Range and altitude of RA or TA intruders for which no bearing
information is available.
4
ABV
Traffic displayed in altitudes from +9900 ft to 2700 ft, relative to
own aircraft. (If no message is displayed, traffic display is from
+2700 ft to 2700 ft relative to own aircraft.)
4
BLW
Traffic displayed in altitudes from 9900 ft to +2700 ft, relative to
own aircraft. (If no message is displayed, traffic display is from
+2700 ft to 2700 ft relative to own aircraft.)
5
V/S
Vertical speed is unreliable, or system is in test mode.
6 & 7
ONLY T/A
TCAS set to TA-only mode. If TA occurs, message and box
border change to yellow.
7
R/A
Resolution advisory or vertical speed is unreliable.
7
TCAS
TCAS functions have failed.
Table 3B-107. Aural Annunciator Messages
MESSAGE
INTERPRETATION
Traffic Advisory Annunciation
Traffic; Traffic
Traffic has entered 20 to 48 second envelope.
(Symbol has changed to solid yellow circle.)
Resolution Advisory Annunciations (Maneuver should begin within 5 seconds)
Climb; Climb; Climb
Climb at rate shown on vertical speed indicator.
Climb-Crossing Climb; Climb-Crossing Climb
Climb at rate shown on vertical speed indicator. Flight
path will cross intruder's flight path.
Reduce Climb; Reduce Climb
Reduce rate of climb to that on vertical speed
indicator.
Descend; Descend; Descend
Descend at rate shown on vertical speed indicator.
Descend, Crossing Descend; Descend, Crossing
Descend
Descend at rate shown on vertical speed indicator.
Flight path will cross through intruder's flight path.
Reduce Descent; Reduce Descent
Reduce rate of descent to that shown on vertical
speed indicator.
Monitor Vertical Speed; Monitor Vertical Speed
Monitor present vertical speed to prevent entering
restricted (red arc) vertical speed.
Increased Action Resolution Advisory Annunciations (Maneuver should begin within 2 1/2 seconds)
Increase Climb; Increase Climb
Follows "Climb" advisory due to intruding aircraft's
maneuvering. Rate of descent of own aircraft should
be increased.