ADX ADX Airport Operations and Ground Procedures 3

Question 1

What does the acronym 'PIREP' stand for and how does it assist dispatchers?

Accepted Answer

Pilot Report; firsthand weather observations from pilots en route that supplement official forecasts

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Precision Instrument Runway End Point; used for approach planning

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Pre-Inspection Ramp Equipment Procedure; required before pushback

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Passenger Incident Report; filed after an in-flight event

Question 2

Why must a dispatcher verify runway condition reports (RCR/MU values) before dispatching a flight in winter operations?

Accepted Answer

Runway contamination significantly reduces braking effectiveness and may require performance penalties or runway changes

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RCR values determine de-icing fluid type required for the aircraft

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Runway conditions affect baggage loading sequence in cold weather

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MU values are only required for international flights

Question 3

What is the dispatcher's responsibility regarding a flight that has declared an emergency while airborne?

Accepted Answer

Provide all possible assistance including weather, alternate airports, performance data, and coordinate with ground resources

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Transfer full authority to the captain and document the event only after landing

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Immediately contact NTSB and suspend operations

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Notify TSA and await further security instructions

Question 4

What is a Departure Procedure (DP) and why does a dispatcher reference it?

Accepted Answer

An FAA instrument procedure providing obstacle clearance guidance after takeoff from a specific airport

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A passenger boarding sequence used for efficient gate departure

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A ground crew checklist for aircraft pushback and engine start

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An ATC coordination form filed before each flight

Question 5

Under 14 CFR Part 121, what crew member shares legal responsibility with the aircraft dispatcher for the safety of each flight?

Accepted Answer

The Pilot in Command (PIC)

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The Lead Flight Attendant

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The Station Manager at departure

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The Director of Maintenance

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of an Airport Emergency Plan (AEP)?

Accepted Answer

To coordinate the response of all airport stakeholders (airlines, ATC, emergency services) to accidents or serious incidents

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To schedule routine aircraft maintenance in the event of a mechanical delay

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To define procedures for reassigning gates during high traffic periods

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To outline TSA security screening procedures for international arrivals