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Communication Procedures Flashcards

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  1. When an aircraft dispatcher receives a PIREP indicating severe turbulence along a planned route, what is the FIRST action the dispatcher should take?

    Answer: Relay the PIREP to the flight crew immediately via ACARS or radio

    The dispatcher must relay hazardous weather information to the flight crew immediately so the crew can make informed decisions.

  2. What term is used to describe the two-way communication required between a dispatcher and the pilot-in-command before a flight departs?

    Answer: Preflight briefing

    A preflight briefing is the required exchange of flight-relevant information between the dispatcher and the PIC prior to departure.

  3. Under 14 CFR Part 121, which party has the authority to delay or cancel a flight if they determine conditions are unsafe?

    Answer: Either the PIC or the aircraft dispatcher

    Under Part 121, both the PIC and the aircraft dispatcher share joint authority and responsibility for the safety of the flight.

  4. A dispatcher needs to relay an urgent message to a flight crew but ACARS is inoperative. What is the standard alternate communication method?

    Answer: VHF company radio frequency via a ground station or ARINC

    VHF company radio frequencies routed through ground stations or ARINC provide an alternative when ACARS is unavailable.

  5. When communicating a weather divert suggestion via ACARS, which information is MOST critical for the dispatcher to include?

    Answer: Alternate airport ATIS, fuel required to alternate, and current METAR

    Operational divert suggestions must include weather conditions, fuel calculations, and current airport conditions at the alternate.

  6. What does the abbreviation 'SELCAL' refer to in aircraft communication procedures?

    Answer: Selective Calling system used to alert specific aircraft on HF radio

    SELCAL is a selective calling system that allows ground stations to alert a specific aircraft without continuous HF radio monitoring by the crew.

  7. If a dispatcher loses all communication with a flight for more than 30 minutes, what is the appropriate action?

    Answer: Attempt communication on all available frequencies and notify the chief dispatcher and ATC

    The dispatcher should exhaust all communication means and notify supervisors and ATC, who can relay messages through other aircraft or ground stations.