ADX Safety and Compliance 2

Question 1

Under 14 CFR Part 121, what is the minimum rest period required for a dispatcher before a duty period?

Accepted Answer

9 hours

Answer

14 CFR 121.463 requires dispatchers to have at least 9 consecutive hours of rest before any duty period.

Question 2

A dispatcher receives an AIRMET Sierra for the destination airport. Which condition does this specifically warn about?

Accepted Answer

Mountain obscuration or IFR conditions

Answer

AIRMET Sierra (S for Sierra) specifically warns about mountain obscuration and IFR conditions (ceiling below 1,000 ft or visibility below 3 miles).

Question 3

When is a dispatcher required to cancel or delay a flight?

Accepted Answer

When weather minimums cannot be met at departure or destination

Answer

A dispatcher must withhold or cancel a dispatch release if any condition, including weather, makes it unsafe to operate the flight.

Question 4

Which FAA form is used to report a near-midair collision (NMAC)?

Accepted Answer

FAA Form 8740-5

Answer

FAA Form 8740-5 is the Near Midair Collision Report form used to document NMAC incidents.

Question 5

Under the FAA's Safety Management System (SMS), what is the primary goal of the 'Safety Assurance' component?

Accepted Answer

Continuously monitoring effectiveness of risk controls

Answer

Safety Assurance continuously monitors and evaluates SMS performance to ensure risk controls remain effective over time.

(ADX) Aircraft Dispatcher Practice Test