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Regulatory Compliance Flashcards

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  1. Under 14 CFR 121.601, what weather information must a dispatcher include in or with the dispatch release?

    Answer: Current and forecast weather for all airports listed in the release

    14 CFR 121.601 requires the dispatcher to provide the PIC with current and forecast weather reports for destination, alternate, and route airports.

  2. Which regulatory body must approve an air carrier's dispatcher training program?

    Answer: FAA

    The FAA must approve all Part 121 air carrier training programs, including dispatcher initial and recurrent training curricula.

  3. A Part 121 dispatcher may not exercise dispatcher authority unless holding what document?

    Answer: A current Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 65

    14 CFR Part 65 Subpart C requires an Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate for anyone exercising dispatch authority at a Part 121 carrier.

  4. Under 14 CFR 121.631, what action is required when a flight is cleared for an IFR flight but the alternate airport is not listed in the operations specifications?

    Answer: An alternate airport must be specified unless weather conditions meet the 1-2-3 rule exception

    An alternate is not required only when the destination weather is forecast to be at least 2,000-foot ceiling and 3 SM visibility 1 hour before through 1 hour after ETA (the 1-2-3 rule).

  5. How often must a certificated aircraft dispatcher complete recurrent training under 14 CFR Part 121?

    Answer: Every 12 months

    14 CFR 121.463 requires dispatcher recurrent training to be completed within each 12-calendar-month period.

  6. Which document authorizes a specific air carrier to conduct operations and defines the carrier's approved routes and procedures?

    Answer: Operations Specifications (OpSpecs)

    Operations Specifications (OpSpecs) are FAA-issued authorizations that define the carrier's approved routes, aircraft, and operational procedures.

  7. A dispatcher is notified that a SIGMET has been issued for severe turbulence along the planned route. Under 14 CFR 121.601, the dispatcher must:

    Answer: Provide this information to the pilot in command before departure

    14 CFR 121.601 requires the dispatcher to provide the PIC with all available weather reports relevant to safety before departure.