Safety and Compliance Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a Minimum Equipment List (MEL)?
Answer: To allow aircraft to operate with certain inoperative items under defined conditions
The MEL allows an air carrier to operate an aircraft with specified inoperative equipment, provided conditions and limitations defined in the MEL are met.
Under 14 CFR Part 121, who has the authority to add a fuel stop to an in-progress flight?
Answer: Either the PIC or the dispatcher, as they share operational control
Because the PIC and dispatcher share operational control under Part 121, either can determine that additional fuel is needed and initiate a fuel stop.
A dispatcher notices that the filed alternate airport has deteriorating weather below alternate minimums. What is the correct action?
Answer: Select a new suitable alternate and update the dispatch release before the flight reaches the point of no return
The dispatcher must proactively identify and file a new alternate airport if the original alternate no longer meets minimums, coordinating with the flight crew.
What is a Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS) required to monitor under Part 121?
Answer: The performance and effectiveness of the air carrier's maintenance program
CASS, required by 14 CFR 121.373, monitors the effectiveness of the carrier's maintenance and inspection programs to ensure continued airworthiness.
Which of the following is a key dispatcher responsibility under a Safety Management System (SMS)?
Answer: Participating in hazard reporting and safety risk management processes
Dispatchers play an active role in SMS by reporting hazards, participating in risk assessments, and contributing operational safety data.
Under 14 CFR 121.595, a dispatcher certificate may be suspended or revoked for which of the following?
Answer: Falsification of records, intentional violation of regulations, or incompetency
The FAA may suspend or revoke a dispatcher certificate for fraud, intentional regulatory violations, or demonstrated incompetency in performing dispatcher duties.
What is the role of a dispatcher during an in-flight emergency declared by the flight crew?
Answer: Provide support, coordinate resources, relay information, and assist the crew with any needed decisions
During an in-flight emergency, the dispatcher supports the crew by coordinating ground resources, relaying weather and airport data, and assisting with decision-making.