Regulations Review Test

Question 1

Can an airplane (while airborne) proceed to the destination if the alternate is below minimums? Explain in detail your answer. (121.631)

Answer 1

Yes, if the weather is at or above landing minimums at the destination airport and a second alternate airport is selected within alternate fuel range.

Question 2

If the destination and alternate airports are marginal weather, what must the dispatcher do to keep the flight legal? (121.619)

Answer 2

Select a second alternate airport.

Question 3

If issuing an additional alternate while the flight is airborne, what should the criteria be when selecting one? (121.619)

Answer 3

Weather reports or forecasts indicate:
Single Runway Approach: add 400’ to CAT 1 HAT Visibility: add 1 Statute Mile to Cat 1
2 or More Approaches: add 200’ to Highest CAT 1 HAT Visibility: add 1/2 Statute Mile to Highest CAT 1 Visibility Minimum

Question 4

Can the flight depart if the weather at destination is below minimums (explain)? (121.613)

Answer 4

Yes, if weather conditions at the destination airport are forecast at or above authorized minimums at the estimated time of arrival (ETA).

Question 5

Under which conditions should a flight be issued a “take-off” alternate? (121.617)

Answer 5

When weather conditions at the departure airport are below the landing minimums in the certificate holders operations specifications.

Question 6

Over which area of operations should communications be available all the time with the dispatch office while operating under domestic and flag rules? (121.99)

Answer 6

Over the entire route.

Question 7

Is a domestic or flag air carrier required to have enough weather reporting facilities along the entire route of flight? (121.101)

Answer 7

Yes.

Question 8

How many dispatch centers should an air carrier have? (121.107)

Answer 8

Enough to provide “operational control” for each flight.

Question 9

Name the six items that are recorded in a normal flight recorder? (121.343)

Answer 9

	Time
	Altitude
	Airspeed
	vertical acceleration
	heading
	Time of each radio transmission either to or from air traffic control.

Question 10

What are the limitations for dispatching, if airborne weather radar is inoperative? (121.357)

Answer 10

The aircraft may not be dispatched under IFR or night VFR when current weather reports indicate thunderstorms or potentially hazardous weather conditions are reasonably expected along the route.

Question 11

Define the term “operational control”.

Answer 11

With respect to a flight, to exercise the authority to initiate, conduct, or terminate a flight.

Question 12

Does a supplemental air carrier need a licensed dispatcher? (121.537)

Answer 12

No. Operational control is shared by the PIC and Director of Operations. The Director of Operations may delegate the functions of operational control but may not delegate the responsibility for them.

Question 13

How many hours are required for basic indoctrination training? (121.415)

Answer 13

40 hours.

Question 14

How many hours are required for initial training? (121.422)

Answer 14

40 hours.

Question 15

If dispatching a Boeing 737, which group of aircraft do you qualify for? (121.400)

Answer 15

Group II. Turbojet powered.

Question 16

How many hours do you need for recurrent training under the proper group (B-737)? (121.427)

Answer 16

20 hours.

Question 17

How many hours do you need for differences training? (121.418)

Answer 17

As necessary. Determined by the Administrator.

Question 18

How many hours do you need for initial operating experience? (121.463)

Answer 18

 5 hours flight deck and simulator

 Reduced to 2 ½ hours by the substitution of one additional takeoff or landing for an hour of flight.

Question 19

How long do you have to do your cockpit observation (FAM) after initial Introduction? (121.463)

Answer 19

90 days.

Question 20

Which of the training requirements can be reduced? By how much? By whom? (121.463)

Answer 20

All training hours may be reduced as deemed appropriate by the Administrator in accordance with 14 CFR § 121.405.

Question 21

What are the maximum hours of work that a dispatcher can be scheduled without a rest period? (121.465)

Answer 21

10 consecutive hours of duty.

Question 22

Who is responsible for the operational control of a domestic or flag flight? (121.53)

Answer 22

PIC and Dispatcher are jointly responsible.(50/50)

Question 23

Name the items that should be listed in a dispatch release? (121.687)

Answer 23

	Identification number of aircraft
	Trip number
	Departure airport, intermediate stops, destination airports, and alternate airports
	A statement of the type of operation
	Minimum fuel supply

Question 24

Where in the Ops Specs do you find the airports that you are authorized to dispatch to?

Answer 24

C70 Airports Authorized for Scheduled Operations.

Question 25

Name the different classifications of airports listed in the Ops Specs.

Answer 25

 Scheduled, Regular
 Provisional
 Refueling
 Alternate

Question 26

Can you dispatch to an airport listed as an alternate in your Ops Specs?

Answer 26

No.

Question 27

Explain the procedure for departing from an unlisted airport in terms of takeoff minimums. (121.637)

Answer 27

 Ceiling 800 AGL

 Visibility 2 SM

Question 28

Describe the domestic fuel requirements. (121.639)

Answer 28

 45 minutes at normal cruising fuel consumption
 30 minutes at normal cruising fuel consumption for VFR operations non-transport type certificated aircraft after December 31, 1964 for day VFR operations.

Question 29

Describe the flag fuel requirements. (121.645)

Answer 29

10% of total time required from departure to destination airport.

Question 30

Under which weather conditions is an alternate airport not required to be listed under domestic rules? (121.619)

Answer 30

 Ceiling at least 2,000 AGL

 Visibility at least 3 SM

Question 31

How long should dispatch records be kept for? (121.695)

Answer 31

3 months.

Question 32

What is the fuel requirement if dispatching to an airport with no available alternate? (121.645)

Answer 32

Enough fuel to fly to destination airport with at least an additional 2 hours at normal cruising fuel consumption.