ADX Communication and Monitoring 2

Question 1

When an aircraft dispatcher loses two-way radio communication with a flight, what is the first action required?

Accepted Answer

Attempt to contact the aircraft through any available means including relay through ATC

Answer

Immediately declare an emergency on behalf of the flight

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Notify the FAA Flight Standards District Office

Answer

Ground all other flights under the dispatcher's authority

Question 2

Under 14 CFR Part 121, which document must a dispatcher use to continuously monitor weather along the route of flight?

Accepted Answer

Meteorological watch bulletins and SIGMET advisories

Answer

Pilot's weather briefing form

Answer

Company operations manual only

Answer

NOTAM D notices exclusively

Question 3

A dispatcher notes a SIGMET for severe turbulence over the aircraft's planned route. The pilot-in-command disagrees and wants to proceed. Who has final authority?

Accepted Answer

The pilot-in-command, who has final authority once airborne

Answer

The dispatcher, who can ground the flight

Answer

The chief dispatcher, who must be consulted

Answer

The FAA Air Traffic Control Center

Question 4

What is the purpose of a PIREP (Pilot Report) in the context of dispatcher communication monitoring?

Accepted Answer

Real-time weather observations reported by pilots in flight used to update route assessments

Answer

Official weather forecast issued by the National Weather Service

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A dispatcher's formal report to the FAA about flight conditions

Answer

ATC advisory about traffic separation requirements

Question 5

A dispatcher receives a UUA (Urgent Pilot Report) indicating severe icing at FL220 along a flight's route. What should the dispatcher do?

Accepted Answer

Immediately relay the information to the affected flight crew and evaluate rerouting options

Answer

Log the report and review it at the next scheduled check-in

Answer

File a report with the NWS and take no further action

Answer

Divert all flights below FL180 as a precaution

Question 6

Which communication system is used by air carriers to transmit operational messages between aircraft and dispatch during flight?

Accepted Answer

ACARS (Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System)

Answer

VHF voice radio exclusively

Answer

HF single-sideband radio only

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Satellite telephone systems only

Question 7

How often must a dispatcher monitoring a transoceanic flight typically receive a position report if SELCAL or ACARS is not available?

Accepted Answer

At intervals not to exceed those specified in the operations specifications, typically every 60 minutes

Answer

Every 30 minutes

Answer

Only at departure and arrival

Answer

Every 2 hours