Dispatcher Regulations Flashcards
What are the Domestic fuel requirements?
Enough fuel to
- Fly to the destination +
- Fly to the alternate +
- Fly for 45 minutes.
If an Alternate Airport is not specified, what “Additional” Fuel consideration MUST be made?
Enough Fuel to fly to Destination + at least 2 hours at Normal Cruising Fuel Consumption rate.
What are the Flag Fuel Requirements?
Enough fuel to
- Fly to the destination airport +
- Fly 10% of the total time from the departure airport to the destination airport +
- Fly to the most distant alternate +
- Fly for 30 minutes at holding speed at 1500ft above alternate airport in standard temperature conditions.
Are you required to have a NAVAID available “over route of flight?”
Yes, available over the route and in satisfactory operating conditions.
What do you do when weather goes below minimums at an alternate airport en route?
Dispatch/Flight Release must be amended en route to include any alternate airport within fuel range of aircraft.
Under what Part number are approved authorized airports certificated under?
Part 139
No person may list an alternate airport in a dispatch release unless what conditions exist?
Weather reports/forecasts indicate that weather conditions will be at or above alternate airport weather minimums as specified in the Operation Specifications at the ETA
What is the only condition that a PIC may allow a flight to continue toward any airport dispatched, when is the opinion of the PIC/Dispatcher that the flight cannot be completed safely?
When in the opinion of the PIC “there is no safer procedure” continuation is an emergency situation
What are standard IFR takeoff minimums?
Two engines or less = 1 SM or RVR 5000ft
More than two engines = 1/2 SM or RVR 2400ft
Which is controlling, RVR or visibility in SM?
RVR shall be used when available
Which is controlling Rollout, midfield, or TDZ RVR?
TDZ RVR
What is the lowest takeoff minimum?
Two engines or less = RVR 5000ft
More than two engines = RVR 2400ft
What must the PIC do if an engine fails or rotation is stopped?
Land the aircraft at the nearest suitable airport where safe landing can be made
Are there exceptions to this rule?
- Yes, if not more than one engine fails on an aircraft with three or more engines
- PIC may proceed to an airport he selects if this action is “As safe as landing at the nearest suitable airport”
What are some factors the PIC must consider regarding this rule?
Nature of the malfunction
Altitude, weight, and fuel at the time of stoppage
Weather conditions at landing points and en route
ATC delays, congestion
Terrain
Familiarity with the airport to be used
What are the reporting requirements?
See Part 121.565
What are 5 items required on a dispatch release?
- Aircraft Identification
- Trip Number
- Departure Airport, Intermediate Airports, Destination Airport, and Alternate Airports
- Type of Operation (IFR/VFR)
- Minimum Fuel supply (most important)