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Safety and Compliance Flashcards

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  1. Under 14 CFR Part 121, what is the minimum rest period required for a dispatcher before a duty period?

    Answer: 9 hours

    14 CFR 121.463 requires dispatchers to have at least 9 consecutive hours of rest before any duty period.

  2. A dispatcher receives an AIRMET Sierra for the destination airport. Which condition does this specifically warn about?

    Answer: Mountain obscuration or IFR conditions

    AIRMET Sierra (S for Sierra) specifically warns about mountain obscuration and IFR conditions (ceiling below 1,000 ft or visibility below 3 miles).

  3. When is a dispatcher required to cancel or delay a flight?

    Answer: When weather minimums cannot be met at departure or destination

    A dispatcher must withhold or cancel a dispatch release if any condition, including weather, makes it unsafe to operate the flight.

  4. Which FAA form is used to report a near-midair collision (NMAC)?

    Answer: FAA Form 8740-5

    FAA Form 8740-5 is the Near Midair Collision Report form used to document NMAC incidents.

  5. Under the FAA's Safety Management System (SMS), what is the primary goal of the 'Safety Assurance' component?

    Answer: Continuously monitoring effectiveness of risk controls

    Safety Assurance continuously monitors and evaluates SMS performance to ensure risk controls remain effective over time.

  6. What does a Dispatch Release (flight release) legally authorize?

    Answer: The captain and dispatcher to jointly conduct a specific flight

    The dispatch release is the joint authorization by the dispatcher and PIC that legally clears a specific flight to operate under Part 121.

  7. A NOTAM D (Distant) is typically disseminated for which type of information?

    Answer: Information affecting instrument approach procedures or navigation aids

    NOTAM D (Distant) covers information affecting instrument approaches, navigation aids, runways, and other items affecting flight safety at distant airports.