Regulations Test Flashcards
Can an airplane (while airborne) proceed to the destination if the alternate is below minimums? Explain.
Yes, you need to select another alternate within the fuel range of the first alternate and file an amended release.
If the destination and the alternate both have marginal weather, what must the dispatcher do to keep the flight legal?
Select another alternate.
If issuing an additional alternate while the flight is airborne, what should the criteria be when selecting one?
The weather at that airport.
Under which conditions should a flight be issued a takeoff alternate?
When weather at that airport is below landing minimums.
Over which area of operations should communications be available all the time with the dispatch office while operating under domestic and flag rules?
Over the entire route of flight.
Can the flight depart if the weather at the destination is below minimums?
Yes, if the weather is forecast to be above minimums by the ETA.
Is a domestic or flag air carrier required to have enough weather reporting facilities along the entire route of flight?
Yes
How many dispatch centers should an air carrier have?
Enough to provide operational control for each flight.
Name the six items that are recorded in a normal flight recorder?
Time, altitude, airspeed, vertical airspeed, heading, and radio communications with ATC.
What are the limitations for dispatching, if airborne weather radar is inop?
The aircraft my not be dispatched if weather reports indicate TS or hazardous weather.
Define the term “operational control”
To initiate, conduct and terminate a flight.
What are dispatchers duties?
To plan, monitor and terminate the flight if necessary.
Does a supplemental carrier need a licensed dispatcher?
No, the DOO and the PIC share the responsibility for the flights.
How many hours are required for basic indoc?
40 hours
How many hours are required for Initial training?
40 hours
If dispatching a B737 what group do you qualify for?
Group II
How many hours do you need for recurrent training under the proper group?
20 hours
How many hours do you need for differences training?
Determined by the administrator
How many hours do you need for initial operating experience/fam flight?
5 hours flight time or substitution of one hour per TO and LND to a minimum of 2 1/2 hours.
How long do you have to do your cockpit observation (FAM) after initial hire?
90 days
Which of the training requirements can be reduced? By how much? By whom?
All requirements can be reduced if deemed appropriate by the Administrator.
What is the maximum hours of work that a dispatcher can be scheduled without a rest period?
10 consecutive on-duty hours
Who is responsible for the operational control of a domestic or flag flight?
the dispatcher and the PIC 50/50
Name the items that should be listed in a dispatch release?
Aircraft ID Number, Trip Number, Route of Flight, Minimum Fuel Required
Where is the opspecs do you find the airport that you are authorized to dispatch to?
C70
Name the different classifications of airports listed in the opspecs.
regular, refueling, provisional, and alternate
Can you dispatch to an airport listed as an alternate in your opspecs?
No
Explain the procedure for departing from an unlisted airport in terms of takeoff minimums.
The facilities are adequate, the aircraft limitations are met, all dispatch rules are met as if the aircraft were departing from a regular airport, and weather is 800-2 900-1 1/2 1000-1
Describe the domestic fuel requirements
destination + alternate + 45 minutes
Describe the flag fuel requrements
destination + 10% of the fuel to get to the destination + alternate + 30 minutes at holding speed at 1500’
Under which weather conditions an alternate airport is not required to be listed under domestic rules?
1 hour before and 1 hour after ETA + 2000’ AGL ceiling and 3 SM vis
How long should dispatch records be kept?
At least 30 days
What is the fuel requirement if dispatching to an airport with no available alternate?
Destination + 2 hours normal cruising speed.
What action is required if a 2 engine aircraft loses an engine?
The aircraft must land at a suitable airport
What action is required if a 3 engine aircraft loses an engine?
The aircraft can continue on if PIC and Dispatcher are in agreement
What action is required if a 4 engine aircraft loses an engine?
The aircraft can continue on if PIC and Dispatcher are in agreement.
Define Flag operations
Operations that originate or travel beyond the 48 contiguous states.
Define Domestic operations
Operations inside of the 48 contiguous states or inside of the boundaries of any state or territory of the US.
What is a High Minimum Captain?
A new PIC with less than 100 hours.
What are the penalties for a High Min Captain?
+100’ and 1/2 mile
What three items must be carried by the pilot on each flight?
Load manifest (weight and balance), Dispatch release, and flight plan.
Who approves weather sources for domestic flights?
The US National Weather Service
Who approves weather sources for flag flights?
The Administrator
What is section C52 in the OpSpecs?
Instrument approach procedure approvals for all airports.
What is section C55 in the OpSpecs?
Alternate airport IFR approach weather minimums.
one straight in approach: +400’ to CAT 1 HAT and +1 SM to CAT 1 vis
two straight in approach: +200 to CAT 1 HAT and +1/2 SM to CAT 1 vis
What is section C70 in the OpSpecs?
Airports authorized for scheduled operations.
When do Flag operations need an alternate?
When the flight is more than 6 hours.
What is attached to the dispatch report?
weather, notams, anything else the dispatcher thinks is noteworthy.
(OpSpecs) What is A12 in the OpSpecs?
Approval to use Vancouver BC as a domestic destination.
(OpSpecs) What is A30 in the OpSpecs?
Authorization to operate as a supplemental carrier.
(OpSpecs) What is A99 in the OpSpecs?
Standard Passanger and Baggage weights.
(OpSpecs) What is C52 in the OpSpecs?
Authorization for Instrument approach procedures.
(OpSpecs) What is C53 in the OpSpecs?
Procedures to execute a circling manouver
(OpSpecs) What is C54 in the OpSpecs?
Limitations and provisions for instrument approach procedures and IFR landing minimums.
(OpSpecs) What is C55 in the OpSpecs?
Alternate Airport Weather Minimums
(OpSpecs) What does C55 say?
For airport with one nav facility providing a straight-in approach add 400 ft to height above touchdown and add 1 sm to CAT 1 landing minimum.
For airport with two nav facilities providing a straight-in approach add 200 ft to height above touchdown and 1/2 sm to the higher CAT 1 landing minimum
(OpSpecs) What is C56 in the OpSpecs?
Authorization to use lower than standard minimums.
(OpSpecs) what does C56 say?
Standard minimums are: 2 engines or less 1 sm/ 5000 ft rvr 3 engines or more is 1/2 sm/2400 ft rvr.
Greenriver Airlines is authorized to use 500 ft rvr.
(OpSpecs) What is C70 in the OpSpecs?
The list of approved airports.
(regs) What is the 1-2-3 rule
Authorization to dispatch an aircraft without an alternate if one hour before and one hour after the ETA the weather is 2000 ft above the airport and 3 miles visibility.
(OpSpecs) What are the OpSpecs?
The document of limitations and authorizations to operate the airline.
