ADX Communication Procedures 2

Question 1

When an aircraft dispatcher receives a PIREP indicating severe turbulence along a planned route, what is the FIRST action the dispatcher should take?

Accepted Answer

Relay the PIREP to the flight crew immediately via ACARS or radio

Answer

The dispatcher must relay hazardous weather information to the flight crew immediately so the crew can make informed decisions.

Question 2

What term is used to describe the two-way communication required between a dispatcher and the pilot-in-command before a flight departs?

Accepted Answer

Preflight briefing

Answer

A preflight briefing is the required exchange of flight-relevant information between the dispatcher and the PIC prior to departure.

Question 3

Under 14 CFR Part 121, which party has the authority to delay or cancel a flight if they determine conditions are unsafe?

Accepted Answer

Either the PIC or the aircraft dispatcher

Answer

Under Part 121, both the PIC and the aircraft dispatcher share joint authority and responsibility for the safety of the flight.

Question 4

A dispatcher needs to relay an urgent message to a flight crew but ACARS is inoperative. What is the standard alternate communication method?

Accepted Answer

VHF company radio frequency via a ground station or ARINC

Answer

VHF company radio frequencies routed through ground stations or ARINC provide an alternative when ACARS is unavailable.

Question 5

When communicating a weather divert suggestion via ACARS, which information is MOST critical for the dispatcher to include?

Accepted Answer

Alternate airport ATIS, fuel required to alternate, and current METAR

Answer

Operational divert suggestions must include weather conditions, fuel calculations, and current airport conditions at the alternate.

(ADX) Aircraft Dispatcher Practice Test