Large Transport; Low Wing; 2 Turbojet Eng
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Situational Awareness; Confusion; Workload
ATC Issue All Types; Conflict Airborne Conflict
Flight Crew FLC complied w / Automation / Advisory; Flight Crew Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification; Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Airspace Structure; Procedure
After Takeoff out of DCA airport ATC advised us of Cessna traffic at 5;500 feet. We were in a climb to 5;000 feet. Just prior to level off we got a TCAS RA that told us to level off. I leveled off and slightly descended following the TCAS commands. We notified ATC. I noticed on the TCAS that he was 500 feet above us.
After a DCA takeoff a flight crew took evasive action following a TCAS RA nearing 5;000 feet from a small aircraft at 5;500 feet. ATC had advised the crew about the target in their climb.