FAA May Bless TCAS II for Helicopters
The FAA has received numerous requests for certification of TCAS II installations in helicopters, most related to offshore operations, such as in the Gulf of Mexico. TCAS has proven successful in North Sea operations.
The FAA has received numerous requests for certification of TCAS II installations in helicopters, most related to offshore operations, such as in the Gulf of Mexico. TCAS has proven successful in North Sea operations.

Prompted by industry demand, the FAA is considering approving the installation and use of TCAS II aboard helicopters but is concerned about certification challenges. Major operators have been successfully using TCAS II for several years in regions such as the North Sea.