DADE Emergency Procedures & Abnormal Operations Flashcards
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When a flight crew declares an emergency, what immediate action should the dispatcher take?
Answer: Immediately provide all requested support, coordinate ATC/airport assistance, and document the emergency
Upon declaration of an emergency, the dispatcher must immediately provide all requested support, coordinate with ATC and airport authorities, and document all actions taken.
What is the primary purpose of the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) that dispatchers must follow?
Answer: To provide structured procedures ensuring rapid, coordinated response to aviation emergencies
The ERP provides structured, pre-established procedures to ensure a rapid, coordinated, and effective response to aviation emergencies involving carrier aircraft.
Which condition requires an aircraft to declare MAYDAY rather than PAN-PAN?
Answer: An immediate threat to the safety of the aircraft or persons requiring immediate assistance
MAYDAY is declared when there is an immediate, grave threat to the safety of the aircraft or persons aboard requiring immediate assistance.
During a bomb threat, which Part 121 requirement governs the dispatcher's role?
Answer: Dispatchers must follow the carrier's security program and coordinate with appropriate authorities per the carrier's operations specifications
Dispatchers follow the carrier's FAA-approved security program and Operations Specifications, coordinating with law enforcement, ATC, and management per established procedures.
What is the dispatcher's responsibility when a pilot reports smoke or fire in the cockpit?
Answer: Immediately advise the nearest suitable airport, coordinate emergency services, and support the crew with all available resources
Cockpit smoke or fire is a critical emergency requiring the dispatcher to immediately coordinate emergency services at the nearest suitable airport and provide full support to the crew.
What information must a dispatcher provide to emergency responders when coordinating an aircraft emergency?
Answer: Aircraft type, number of souls on board, fuel on board, nature of emergency, and estimated arrival time
Emergency responders require the aircraft type, souls on board, fuel quantity, nature of the emergency, and ETA to properly prepare and position resources.