DADE Aircraft Systems & Airworthiness Flashcards
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What is the significance of an aircraft's Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) in dispatch planning?
Answer: MTOW is the maximum certified weight at which an aircraft may legally begin its takeoff roll — dispatchers must ensure the planned takeoff weight does not exceed it
MTOW is a structural and performance limit certified in the aircraft's type certificate — dispatchers must ensure the computed takeoff weight remains at or below MTOW.
What is the purpose of a Noise Abatement Departure Procedure (NADP) in dispatch planning?
Answer: To define specific thrust, speed, and flap procedures that minimize noise exposure to communities surrounding the airport
NADPs specify aircraft configuration and performance procedures to minimize noise exposure to populated areas near airports, and dispatchers must ensure they are briefed and planned for applicable airports.
How does a contaminated runway (snow/ice) affect dispatch performance calculations?
Answer: Contaminated runway conditions significantly increase required takeoff and landing distances and may reduce maximum allowable weights, requiring revised dispatch calculations
Contaminated runways dramatically increase required distances due to reduced friction, tire slush drag, and potential aquaplaning — dispatchers must use approved contaminated runway performance data.
What does 'Runway Remaining Visual Reference' mean for dispatch purposes when operating at low-visibility airports?
Answer: Required visual references that pilots must see at decision height during an instrument approach before continuing to land
Required visual references are specific runway or approach light elements pilots must see at or before decision altitude/height to legally continue the approach to landing.
What is a 'dispatch deviation guide' (DDG) and how does it relate to the MEL?
Answer: A manufacturer-developed supplement providing detailed guidance on MEL item procedures and dispatch conditions for specific aircraft types
The DDG is a manufacturer-developed document that supplements the MEL with detailed operational and maintenance procedures for dispatching aircraft with specific inoperative items.
What factor distinguishes a 'Category III ILS approach' from a Category I ILS approach from a dispatch planning perspective?
Answer: Category III approaches allow significantly lower decision heights and visibility minimums, but require specific aircraft certification, crew training, and airport equipment — all of which dispatchers must verify
Cat III approaches permit extremely low or zero visibility landings but require specific aircraft avionics certification, crew qualification, and airport CAT III equipment — dispatchers must verify all elements are in place before releasing to CAT III destinations.