Flight Monitoring / Enroute Operations Flashcards
1
Q
How long after ETA will the dispatcher begin to locate the aircraft?
A
15 min past the ETA, the dispatcher will begin backtracking through appropriate facilites. If the aircraft is over due past 1hr of the ETA, all official agencies will be notified and an immediate search will commence.
2
Q
Communication Methods
A
- In-Range Air-Ground Radios
- SATCOM
- ARINC
- Telephone
3
Q
What is the range of the air to ground radio for communication located in the OCC
A
180NM
4
Q
At what altitude will ARINC provide continuous coverage?
A
20000’
5
Q
What must be provided by the dispatcher when requesting a phone patch via ARINC?
A
- Call sign
- Route of the flight
- Present location of the aircraft
- SELCAL code (however it is not necessary)
6
Q
For how long does the communication log need to be kept?
A
30 days to ensure compliance with 14 CFR 121.711.
