DADE DADE Emergency Procedures & Abnormal Operations

Question 1

When a flight crew declares an emergency, what immediate action should the dispatcher take?

Accepted Answer

Immediately provide all requested support, coordinate ATC/airport assistance, and document the emergency

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Wait for the crew to request assistance before acting

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Notify the FAA and airline management only

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Alert ground crews at the origin airport

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) that dispatchers must follow?

Accepted Answer

To provide structured procedures ensuring rapid, coordinated response to aviation emergencies

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To coordinate press releases after an accident

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To document crew duty time violations

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To establish evacuation procedures for the operations center

Question 3

Which condition requires an aircraft to declare MAYDAY rather than PAN-PAN?

Accepted Answer

An immediate threat to the safety of the aircraft or persons requiring immediate assistance

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An inoperative non-essential system

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A medical situation requiring priority handling

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A navigation system failure in VMC conditions

Question 4

During a bomb threat, which Part 121 requirement governs the dispatcher's role?

Accepted Answer

Dispatchers must follow the carrier's security program and coordinate with appropriate authorities per the carrier's operations specifications

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Dispatchers have no specific role in bomb threat procedures

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Dispatchers must immediately divert the aircraft to the nearest airport

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Dispatchers must notify all airports within 500 miles

Question 5

What is the dispatcher's responsibility when a pilot reports smoke or fire in the cockpit?

Accepted Answer

Immediately advise the nearest suitable airport, coordinate emergency services, and support the crew with all available resources

Answer

Log the report and monitor the situation

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Contact maintenance for troubleshooting guidance only

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Notify the NTSB immediately

Question 6

What information must a dispatcher provide to emergency responders when coordinating an aircraft emergency?

Accepted Answer

Aircraft type, number of souls on board, fuel on board, nature of emergency, and estimated arrival time

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Passenger names only

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Flight number and departure city only

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Credit card information for emergency services billing