ADX Airport Operations and Ground Procedures Flashcards
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What does the acronym 'PIREP' stand for and how does it assist dispatchers?
Answer: Pilot Report; firsthand weather observations from pilots en route that supplement official forecasts
PIREPs are voluntary weather reports from pilots describing actual in-flight conditions such as turbulence, icing, or visibility, providing real-time data to dispatchers.
Why must a dispatcher verify runway condition reports (RCR/MU values) before dispatching a flight in winter operations?
Answer: Runway contamination significantly reduces braking effectiveness and may require performance penalties or runway changes
Runway Condition Reports quantify surface contamination (snow, ice, slush), allowing dispatchers to apply landing distance corrections and verify the runway is safe for the planned weight.
What is the dispatcher's responsibility regarding a flight that has declared an emergency while airborne?
Answer: Provide all possible assistance including weather, alternate airports, performance data, and coordinate with ground resources
During an airborne emergency, the dispatcher and captain share authority and both must cooperate; the dispatcher actively supports with information, alternatives, and coordinating airport emergency services.
What is a Departure Procedure (DP) and why does a dispatcher reference it?
Answer: An FAA instrument procedure providing obstacle clearance guidance after takeoff from a specific airport
Departure Procedures (DPs), including SIDs and ODPs, describe instrument departure routes that ensure obstacle clearance in low visibility, which dispatchers must verify are flyable for the filed route.
Under 14 CFR Part 121, what crew member shares legal responsibility with the aircraft dispatcher for the safety of each flight?
Answer: The Pilot in Command (PIC)
Under Part 121, the Pilot in Command and the aircraft dispatcher share joint responsibility for the preflight planning, delay, or cancellation of a flight under the localized operational control system.
What is the primary purpose of an Airport Emergency Plan (AEP)?
Answer: To coordinate the response of all airport stakeholders (airlines, ATC, emergency services) to accidents or serious incidents
The AEP establishes how the airport authority, airlines, emergency responders, and government agencies will coordinate their response in the event of an aircraft accident, fire, or other major emergency.