DADE DADE Aircraft Systems & Airworthiness

Question 1

What is the purpose of the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) in dispatch operations?

Accepted Answer

The FAA-approved document containing aircraft limitations, performance data, and operating procedures that dispatchers must use for release decisions

Answer

The AFM is the FAA-approved document containing certified performance data, operating limitations, and procedures that dispatchers must reference when computing performance and making release decisions.

Question 2

What does the term 'aircraft airworthiness' mean in the context of dispatch?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft conforms to its type certificate and is in condition for safe flight, with all required equipment operative or deferred per MEL

Answer

Airworthiness means the aircraft conforms to its type certificate design and is in a condition for safe flight, with any inoperative items handled per the approved MEL.

Question 3

What is the function of the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)?

Accepted Answer

The FAA-approved basis document from which each carrier's MEL is developed, defining which items may be inoperative under specified conditions

Answer

The MMEL is the FAA-approved document for each aircraft type that defines which equipment may be inoperative and under what conditions, forming the basis for each carrier's customized MEL.

Question 4

Under what condition may a carrier dispatch an aircraft with an inoperative item NOT listed in its MEL?

Accepted Answer

Never — items not listed in the MEL must be operative before dispatch

Answer

If an inoperative item is not in the MEL, it must be repaired before the aircraft can be legally dispatched — there is no MEL relief available for unlisted items.

Question 5

What does 'deferred maintenance' mean for a dispatcher releasing a flight?

Accepted Answer

A documented inoperative item deferred per MEL with a specific repair interval — the dispatcher must verify the deferral is within its allowable interval

Answer

Deferred maintenance means an inoperative item has been documented per MEL with an allowable deferral interval, and the dispatcher must verify the deferral remains within its allowed time before release.

(DADE) Designated Aircraft Dispatch Examiner Practice Test

(DADE) Designated Aircraft Dispatch Examiner Practice Test

DADE DADE Aircraft Systems & Airworthiness