Recordkeeping and Documentation Flashcards
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Under 14 CFR Part 121, how long must an air carrier retain aircraft dispatch release records?
Answer: 3 months
Dispatch release records must be retained for at least 3 months under 14 CFR Part 121.
A dispatcher amends a flight release after departure. Which document must reflect the amended information?
Answer: The original dispatch release with notations of changes
Amendments to a dispatch release must be documented as notations on the original release, with the dispatcher's authorization recorded.
What information is NOT typically required on an FAA Form 8400-6 (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)?
Answer: Aircraft tail number of a specific flight
FAA Form 8400-6 (NPRM) pertains to regulatory proposals and does not include specific aircraft tail numbers from individual flights.
Which dispatcher record must be made available to the FAA upon request under 14 CFR 121.697?
Answer: Dispatch release, load manifest, and weather reports used for the flight
Under 14 CFR 121.697, the carrier must make dispatch releases, load manifests, and weather data available to the FAA upon request.
A flight is cancelled before departure. What happens to the dispatch release that was already issued?
Answer: It is retained and annotated with the cancellation details
Cancelled flights require the issued dispatch release to be retained and annotated to show the cancellation and reason.
When a dispatcher uses ACARS to transmit a flight release amendment, what constitutes the dispatcher's signature?
Answer: A unique ACARS authentication code or digital identifier assigned to that dispatcher
Electronic dispatch systems use unique digital identifiers or authentication codes to serve as the dispatcher's legally binding signature.
The load manifest for a 14 CFR Part 121 flight must include which of the following?
Answer: Fuel load, passenger count, cargo weight, and center of gravity data
The load manifest must include fuel, passenger count, cargo weights, and CG data to confirm the aircraft is within approved weight and balance limits.