DADE Aircraft Communication Systems 5

Question 1

What is the significance of the D-ATIS (Digital ATIS) system for airline dispatchers?

Accepted Answer

D-ATIS delivers current airport information digitally via ACARS or CPDLC, reducing crew workload and ensuring current data

Answer

D-ATIS provides the same information as voice ATIS in digital format via datalink, improving efficiency and ensuring crews receive the most current airport information.

Question 2

A flight is operating in MNPS (Minimum Navigation Performance Specification) airspace. Which communication system is typically required to support position reporting?

Accepted Answer

HF voice and/or CPDLC/ACARS datalink for oceanic position reports

Answer

MNPS airspace (e.g., North Atlantic) requires HF radio and/or approved datalink for position reporting due to the absence of VHF radar coverage.

Question 3

What communication action must a dispatcher take when a crew reports an in-flight emergency via ACARS?

Accepted Answer

Immediately assess the situation, provide all possible assistance, notify company operations, and coordinate with ATC as needed

Answer

In an emergency, the dispatcher must actively assist the crew, coordinate with ATC and company resources, and provide any information that aids safe resolution.

Question 4

When would a dispatcher use the ARINC (Aeronautical Radio, Incorporated) network?

Accepted Answer

To route company and ATC messages to and from aircraft via its global communication infrastructure

Answer

ARINC operates a global aeronautical telecommunications network that routes ACARS, CPDLC, and other data/voice messages between aircraft and ground stations.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes ADS-C (Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Contract) as it relates to dispatch communications?

Accepted Answer

ADS-C automatically downlinks aircraft position and other data to specific ground users based on a pre-established contract between the aircraft and ground system

Answer

ADS-C establishes a contract specifying when and what data the aircraft will automatically report, used primarily for oceanic surveillance and dispatcher situational awareness.

(DADE) Designated Aircraft Dispatch Examiner Practice Test

(DADE) Designated Aircraft Dispatch Examiner Practice Test

DADE Aircraft Communication Systems 5