Communication and Monitoring Flashcards
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When an aircraft dispatcher loses two-way radio communication with a flight, what is the first action required?
Answer: Attempt to contact the aircraft through any available means including relay through ATC
The dispatcher must attempt contact via any available means, including requesting ATC relay, before escalating to an emergency declaration.
Under 14 CFR Part 121, which document must a dispatcher use to continuously monitor weather along the route of flight?
Answer: Meteorological watch bulletins and SIGMET advisories
Dispatchers must monitor SIGMETs, meteorological watch bulletins, and all other official weather advisories throughout the flight.
A dispatcher notes a SIGMET for severe turbulence over the aircraft's planned route. The pilot-in-command disagrees and wants to proceed. Who has final authority?
Answer: The pilot-in-command, who has final authority once airborne
Once airborne, the pilot-in-command has final authority over the operation of the aircraft, though the dispatcher retains joint responsibility for safety.
What is the purpose of a PIREP (Pilot Report) in the context of dispatcher communication monitoring?
Answer: Real-time weather observations reported by pilots in flight used to update route assessments
PIREPs provide real-time inflight weather observations from pilots, which dispatchers use to assess and update route conditions.
A dispatcher receives a UUA (Urgent Pilot Report) indicating severe icing at FL220 along a flight's route. What should the dispatcher do?
Answer: Immediately relay the information to the affected flight crew and evaluate rerouting options
UUAs are urgent and must be relayed immediately to affected crews, and the dispatcher must evaluate whether a reroute or altitude change is necessary.
Which communication system is used by air carriers to transmit operational messages between aircraft and dispatch during flight?
Answer: ACARS (Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System)
ACARS is the standard datalink system used by commercial air carriers to send operational messages between the aircraft and the dispatch office.
How often must a dispatcher monitoring a transoceanic flight typically receive a position report if SELCAL or ACARS is not available?
Answer: At intervals not to exceed those specified in the operations specifications, typically every 60 minutes
Position reporting intervals over oceanic routes are specified in the carrier's operations specifications, typically every 60 minutes when automated systems are unavailable.