ADX Regulatory Compliance 2

Question 1

Under 14 CFR Part 121, what is the minimum fuel required for a domestic flight dispatcher's release beyond the destination airport?

Accepted Answer

Fuel to fly to the alternate plus 45 minutes at holding speed

Answer

14 CFR 121.639 requires fuel to fly to the alternate plus 45 minutes at normal cruising speed for domestic operations.

Question 2

Which FAA regulation governs the authority and responsibilities of an aircraft dispatcher?

Accepted Answer

14 CFR Part 121 Subpart U

Answer

14 CFR Part 121 Subpart U specifically outlines dispatcher certification, authority, and responsibilities for air carriers.

Question 3

A dispatcher discovers that the weather at the destination has deteriorated below minimums after the aircraft has departed. What is the FIRST regulatory obligation?

Accepted Answer

Advise the pilot in command and coordinate a diversion if needed

Answer

The dispatcher must advise the PIC of any condition that could affect flight safety so they can jointly decide on appropriate action.

Question 4

Under 14 CFR 121.533, operational control of domestic air carrier flights is exercised jointly by whom?

Accepted Answer

The pilot in command and the aircraft dispatcher

Answer

14 CFR 121.533 establishes that the PIC and the aircraft dispatcher jointly exercise operational control of Part 121 domestic flights.

Question 5

How long must an air carrier retain dispatch release records under 14 CFR Part 121?

Accepted Answer

3 months

Answer

14 CFR 121.695 requires dispatch releases and load manifests to be retained for at least 3 months.

(ADX) Aircraft Dispatcher Practice Test

(ADX) Aircraft Dispatcher Practice Test

ADX Regulatory Compliance 2