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Air Traffic Control Coordination Flashcards

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  1. A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is established by NOTAM under which FAR authority?

    Answer: 14 CFR Part 91.137

    14 CFR 91.137 authorizes TFRs for disaster/hazard areas, and related sections cover Presidential, VIP, and security TFRs.

  2. When coordinating a flight through Special Use Airspace (SUA) that is scheduled to be active, the dispatcher must:

    Answer: Obtain coordination approval from the controlling agency or plan routing around the active SUA

    Active SUA (restricted areas, prohibited areas) requires either routing around the airspace or obtaining prior coordination with the controlling agency.

  3. A SIGMET for severe turbulence along a planned route prompts ATC to recommend a 50-mile deviation. The dispatcher's authority in this situation is:

    Answer: The dispatcher and PIC jointly make operational decisions; the dispatcher can authorize or deny the deviation based on safety assessment

    Under 14 CFR 121.535, the dispatcher and PIC share joint responsibility for the safe conduct of the flight, including route deviation decisions.

  4. Which type of NOTAM would a dispatcher check specifically for active Temporary Flight Restrictions around a major sporting event?

    Answer: FDC NOTAMs — regulatory and aeronautical data changes

    FDC (Flight Data Center) NOTAMs are used for regulatory and safety matters including TFRs and instrument procedure amendments.

  5. A prohibited area (P-area) differs from a restricted area (R-area) in that:

    Answer: Flight within a prohibited area is not permitted under any circumstances, while restricted areas may be entered with controlling agency permission

    Prohibited areas (e.g., P-56 over Washington D.C.) are absolutely off-limits, while restricted areas may be transited when not active or with permission.

  6. When must a dispatcher file an amended IFR flight plan with ATC due to a significant en route weather deviation?

    Answer: Whenever the deviation results in a significant change to the planned route or altitude that ATC is not already controlling

    Significant route or altitude changes not already coordinated with ATC require amended plan filing to ensure proper separation and flight following.

  7. What is the dispatcher's action when a flight is airborne and ATC issues a Reroute that extends the flight time beyond the fuel range on the dispatch release?

    Answer: Coordinate with the PIC and amend the dispatch release, potentially directing a fuel stop or alternate

    If a reroute affects fuel sufficiency, the dispatcher must reassess the release, coordinate with the PIC, and amend it as necessary to maintain legal fuel requirements.