TCAS II and RVSM flying

[A330Driver]

Could anyone provide a reference regarding whether or not TCAS II is required for flights in RVSM airspace?

Thanks

 

[FlaZoomie]

Not reference, but can say TCAS not required. Don't have TCAS in a Lear I fly but do have RVSM.

 

[Lampshade]

a vague guess of not required.

 

[A330Driver]

TCAS II and RVSM

Gentlemen- Thanks for the responses. I am curious about this reg though:


121.356 Collision Avoidance System.
Effective January 1, 2005, any airplane you operate under this part must be equipped and operated according to the following table:

The table lays out the type and version for aircraft with a gross weight of 33,000 or greater and so on.

The word OPERATED in 121.356 leads me to believe that I cannot depart without an operational TCAS in any circumstance.

Please forgive me if this is an elementary question?

 

[Lampshade]

It can be on MEL i.e. not operating.

 

[paulsalem]

It can be on MEL i.e. not operating.

Yes, we had it MEL'ed last week and the only operating restriction was no ILS PRM.

 

[ultrarunner]

If TCAS is installed, and the aircraft is operated in rvsm airspace, the TCAS MUST be TCAS II Change 7.

 

[CAL to T-1A]

Ultra Runner is correct. You don't need TCAS. If you have TCAS you need Version 7 because it eliminates the "traffic,traffic" call from planes that are only 1,000 feet above/below you.

 

[heywatchthis]

I agree. I operate a Hawker 700 without TCAS. We fly in RVSM airspace. But I do think some ICAO countries require TCAS in RVSM (not sure), but the US does not.

But yes if you have TCAS, then you must have change 7, otherwise it would scream at you every time you crossed someone at 1000' separation.

Change 7 is just a software upgrade.

 

[Dilligaff]

We have TCAS I and are certified for RVSM.