DADE Air Traffic Control Coordination 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

14 CFR Part 91.137

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 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:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

FDC NOTAMs — regulatory and aeronautical data changes

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

(DADE) Designated Aircraft Dispatch Examiner Practice Test

(DADE) Designated Aircraft Dispatch Examiner Practice Test

DADE Air Traffic Control Coordination 3