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

The dispatcher must attempt contact via any available means, including requesting ATC relay, before escalating to an emergency declaration.

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

Dispatchers must monitor SIGMETs, meteorological watch bulletins, and all other official weather advisories throughout the flight.

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

Once airborne, the pilot-in-command has final authority over the operation of the aircraft, though the dispatcher retains joint responsibility for safety.

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

PIREPs provide real-time inflight weather observations from pilots, which dispatchers use to assess and update route conditions.

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

UUAs are urgent and must be relayed immediately to affected crews, and the dispatcher must evaluate whether a reroute or altitude change is necessary.

(ADX) Aircraft Dispatcher Practice Test

(ADX) Aircraft Dispatcher Practice Test

ADX Communication and Monitoring 2