Commercial Fixed Wing
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Instrument
ATC Issue All Types; Conflict NMAC; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Clearance; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Human Factors; Procedure
Flight was level at 3;000 MSL on vectors to a visual approach to 17L at DFW. While approaching the DRAAK waypoint heading westbound ATC called small aircraft traffic level at 2;500 MSL; 12 O'clock; opposite direction. The crew was unable to visually acquire the small aircraft and as it passed under the aircraft a TCAS RA was received. The PF (Pilot Flying) executed the avoidance maneuver by climbing to 3;500 MSL. ATC was notified; the flight completed the visual approach and landed without further incident.Traffic passed under aircraft with 500 feet of vertical separation.
Air carrier Captain reported an NMAC with GA aircraft on approach to DFW airport.