DADE DADE Regulations & Legal Requirements 2

Question 1

What does 14 CFR 121.663 require regarding the dispatch or flight release of an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

No person may start a flight unless the dispatcher and PIC have jointly agreed it is safe to operate

Answer

Only the captain must sign the release

Answer

The release must be filed with the FAA 24 hours in advance

Answer

The release must be verbal only for domestic flights

Question 2

A Designated Aircraft Dispatch Examiner (DADE) is authorized to conduct practical tests for which certificate?

Accepted Answer

Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate under 14 CFR Part 65

Answer

Airline Transport Pilot Certificate

Answer

Flight Navigator Certificate

Answer

Ground Instructor Certificate

Question 3

How long must a Part 121 air carrier retain completed dispatch releases?

Accepted Answer

At least 3 months

Answer

30 days

Answer

3 months

Answer

3 months for domestic, 6 months for international

Question 4

What is the legal effect of the dispatcher NOT signing the dispatch release?

Accepted Answer

The flight cannot legally depart under Part 121 domestic rules

Answer

The pilot may depart at their own discretion

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Only the cargo portion of the flight is affected

Answer

The captain can override and authorize the release

Question 5

Which FAA document governs the specific areas of knowledge and skill tested on the Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate practical test?

Accepted Answer

The Aircraft Dispatcher Airman Certification Standards (ACS)

Answer

Advisory Circular 120-85

Answer

14 CFR Part 65 appendix A

Answer

FSDO Operations Specification

Question 6

Under what authority does the FAA designate individuals as Designated Aircraft Dispatch Examiners (DADEs)?

Accepted Answer

49 USC 44709 and 14 CFR Part 183 Subpart C

Answer

14 CFR Part 65 Subpart C

Answer

14 CFR Part 121 Subpart S

Answer

FAA Order 8900.1 only