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CriticalTrafficAircraftavionics reference

TCAS Resolution Advisory

Traffic collision-avoidance system commands a vertical avoidance manoeuvre.

What to doQualified flight crew should follow applicable TCAS/ACAS procedures and RA guidance.
Typical colourRed
PriorityCritical
Where seenPFD / navigation display / VSI

Reference basis: avionics reference. Standardized symbols use the exact standard where available; otherwise SymbolDeck uses a cleaner OEM-neutral reference or panel-style rendering matched to the system type and typical colour.

What the TCAS Resolution Advisory symbol means

TCAS/ACAS has assessed traffic as a collision threat and issued a Resolution Advisory.

Where you may see this symbol

This entry belongs to the Aircraft section and is grouped under Traffic. It is commonly encountered at PFD / navigation display / VSI. Depending on the vehicle, vessel or machine, it may appear as a lamp, display message, annunciator or control-panel symbol.

How this symbol usually looks

Traffic symbols use different colours/shapes for proximate traffic, TA and RA.

Common versions you may see

The examples below show a few realistic ways this symbol may appear. Exact geometry, wording, framing and flashing behaviour can vary by manufacturer and system design.

Primary reference

Primary reference appearance for this symbol or indicator.

Display / text variant

Displays may use abbreviations, labels or annunciator tiles instead of an isolated pictogram.

System-state variant

Colour, flash pattern or status wording may change with system state.

Detailed explanation and operating context

TCAS Resolution Advisory is indexed on SymbolDeck so users can find it by a specific symbol name or by plain-language searches such as “what does this warning light mean?” The page is designed to help with fast visual identification while still giving enough context to understand the system behind the symbol.

Critical is SymbolDeck’s general-reference urgency classification for this entry. Real-world urgency can change with operating state, multiple simultaneous warnings, environmental conditions and manufacturer logic. Approved documentation should always take precedence.

Safety note

For safety-critical road, aviation, marine, rail or machinery operation, this page is for identification and learning only. Approved manuals, checklists, rulebooks, placards and qualified personnel take precedence.