ADX Emergency Response Protocols 5

Question 1

A dispatcher receives a PIREP of severe icing ahead of a flight that is not equipped with adequate de-icing. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately contact the crew with the PIREP and jointly coordinate an altitude change or reroute to avoid the icing

Answer

Dispatchers must immediately relay safety-threatening weather information and work with the crew to avoid the hazard per FAR 121.601.

Question 2

An aircraft declares minimum fuel. What distinguishes 'minimum fuel' from a 'fuel emergency'?

Accepted Answer

Minimum fuel is an advisory indicating no delay can be accepted; fuel emergency means fuel exhaustion is imminent and priority handling is needed

Answer

Minimum fuel is an advisory to ATC that no delay can be tolerated; a fuel emergency (MAYDAY fuel) means the aircraft may not be able to reach destination without priority handling.

Question 3

What is the significance of the term 'sterile cockpit' during an emergency, and how does it affect dispatcher communication?

Accepted Answer

Dispatchers should limit communications to safety-essential information and avoid routine messages during critical flight phases or emergencies

Answer

During critical phases of flight, dispatchers must prioritize and limit ACARS and radio messages to avoid distracting the crew from essential tasks.

Question 4

A dispatcher's flight experiences a runway excursion on landing with injuries reported. After notifying emergency services, what documentation must the dispatcher preserve immediately?

Accepted Answer

All operational records including dispatch release, weather data, fuel orders, MEL items, NOTAMs, and communications logs

Answer

All operational documents related to the flight become accident investigation evidence and must be preserved immediately to prevent alteration or loss.

Question 5

During a declared emergency, ATC asks the dispatcher directly for information about the aircraft. What is the proper protocol?

Accepted Answer

Provide information to ATC while simultaneously coordinating with the crew to ensure consistent situational awareness

Answer

Dispatchers can and should support ATC with accurate aircraft data while keeping the crew informed to maintain joint situational awareness.

(ADX) Aircraft Dispatcher Practice Test

(ADX) Aircraft Dispatcher Practice Test

ADX Emergency Response Protocols 5