ASA Aircraft Dispatcher Oral Exam Guide A. 14 CFR Part 1 Flashcards
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What is the definition of an “air carrier”? (14 CFR §1.1)
An air carrier is a person (or entity) who directly undertakes to engage in air transportation by lease or by other arrangement.
What is the definition of “air commerce”? (14 CFR §1.1)
Interstate, overseas, or foreign air commerce or the transportation of mail by aircraft or any operation or navigation of aircraft within the limits of any Federal airway or any operation or navigation of aircraft which directly affects, or which may endanger safety in, interstate, overseas, or foreign air commerce.
What is an “air traffic control clearance”? (14 CFR §1.1)
An air traffic control clearance is an authorization by air traffic control, for the purpose of preventing collision between known aircraft, for an aircraft to proceed under specified traffic conditions within controlled airspace.
What is an “air traffic service (ATS) route”? (14 CFR §1.1)
A specified route designated for channeling the flow of traffic as necessary for the provision of air traffic services. The term “ATS route” refers to a variety of airways, including jet routes, area navigation (RNAV) routes, and arrival and departure routes. An ATS route is defined by route specifications.
What is the definition of “air transportation”? (14 CFR §1.1)
Air transportation is defined as interstate, overseas, or foreign air transportation or the transportation of mail by aircraft.
What is the definition of an “alternate airport”? (14 CFR §1.1)
An airport at which an aircraft may land if landing at the intended airport becomes inadvisable.
What is “area navigation” (RNAV?) (14 CFR §1.1)
Area navigation is a means of navigation that allows for direct and random routes. This type of navigation allows for the selection of essentially any routing permitted by Air Traffic Control.
What are some examples of RNAV capable avionics?
Global positioning system (GPS), flight management system (FMS), distance measuring equipment (DME)/DME navigation, and VOR/DME RNAV.
What is a Category II ILS? (14 CFR §1.1)
This type of instrument landing system (ILS) allows for lower minimums than Category I, but not less than a 100-foot decision height (DH) and normally not less than 1,200 runway visual range (RVR).
What are the different types of Category III ILS approaches and what minimums are associated with each type (14 CFR §1.1)
Category III approches allow for the approach minimums lower than Category II ILS procedures. Category IIa approches allow operations down to a DH as low as 100 feet and o an RVR as low as 700 feet. Category IIIb approaches allow operations down to a DH as low as 50 feet and to an RVR between 700 feet and 150 feet. Category IIIc operations are permitted without a DH or visibility requirement.
What is the definition of a “ceiling” in terms of weather reporting? (14 CFR §1.1)
A ceiling is the lowest reported cloud layer that is broken, overcast, or obscured. Clouds that are reported as thin or obscurations that are reported as partial are not considered a ceiling.
What is a “clearway”? (14 CFR §1.1)
For turbine aircraft built after August 29, 1959, the clearway is an area beyond the runway that is clear of obstacles (in an upward slope of 1.25 degrees) and under control of the airport. It is a minimum of 500 feet wide and centered on the runway centerline. Threshold lights no higher than 26 inches can protrude into the clearway. For aircraft built before the aforementioned date, the clearway must be 300 feet wide and have no obstacles (there is no allowance for a slope or threshold lights).
What is the definition of “controlled airspace”? (14 CFR §1.1)
Controlled airspace is airspace in which IFR traffic is subject to Air Traffic Control. In the United States, controlled airspace is designated Class A, B, C, D, or E.
What are some examples of crewmembers? (14 CFR §1.1)
Crewmembers are individuals who are assigned a duty during flight. A flight attendant is considered a crewmember. Pilots are also considered crewmembers, though they are typically differentiated by the term “flight crew.” A dispatcher riding in the jump seat is normally not considered a crewmember unless participating in required dispatcher training.
