ADX Recordkeeping and Documentation 5

Question 1

What specific weather data element must be documented in the dispatch release for an IFR flight under Part 121?

Accepted Answer

Current and forecast weather for departure, en route, destination, and alternate airports

Answer

The dispatch release must document weather analysis for departure, en route, destination, and alternate airports to ensure IFR flight authorization is based on complete data.

Question 2

A dispatcher at an air carrier discovers that records from a flight 45 days ago have been accidentally deleted from the electronic system. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Report the loss to management and attempt recovery since the 3-month retention window has not expired

Answer

Since records must be retained for 3 months, a 45-day-old deletion is a regulatory violation that must be reported and recovery attempted.

Question 3

How does a dispatcher document a 'no-go' decision (refusing to release a flight) in the carrier's records?

Accepted Answer

The dispatcher records the reason for non-release in the dispatch log, noting conditions that made release unsafe or illegal

Answer

Refusals to release a flight must be documented in the dispatch log with the specific conditions or deficiencies that prevented a legal and safe release.

Question 4

What is the significance of a dispatcher's personal certificate number on a dispatch release?

Accepted Answer

It legally identifies the certificated dispatcher taking responsibility for the release

Answer

The dispatcher's certificate number on a release legally identifies the FAA-certificated individual who authorized the flight and bears responsibility for its accuracy.

Question 5

Which of the following changes to a filed IFR flight plan does NOT require a corresponding amendment to the air carrier's dispatch release?

Accepted Answer

A change in cruise altitude requested by ATC for separation

Answer

ATC-assigned altitude changes for traffic separation are routine ATC actions and do not require amendment to the carrier's dispatch release.

(ADX) Aircraft Dispatcher Practice Test

(ADX) Aircraft Dispatcher Practice Test

ADX Recordkeeping and Documentation 5