AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER – FAA AIRCRAFT
DISPATCHER CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
1.
Which FAR Part governs the certification and duties of aircraft dispatchers?
A. Part 61
B. Part 65
C. Part 91
D. Part 121
Answer: B. Part 65
Rationale: Dispatcher certification and privileges are under FAR Part 65,
Subpart C.
2.
A dispatcher must maintain a copy of the flight release for how long?
A. 7 days
B. 14 days
C. 30 days
D. 3 months
Answer: C. 30 days
Rationale: FAR 121.695 requires dispatchers/operators to keep flight
release and records for at least 30 days.
3.
If the weather at the destination is forecast to be 1,500 ft ceiling and 3 SM
visibility at ETA, what is required?
A. No alternate required
,B. Alternate required
C. 2 alternates required
D. Flight prohibited
Answer: A. No alternate required
Rationale: The 1-2-3 rule requires an alternate if ceiling <2,000 ft or
visibility <3 SM. Here, it meets minimums (≥1,500 and ≥3).
4.
Which chart is used primarily for planning long overwater flights?
A. Sectional
B. Enroute Low Altitude
C. Enroute High Altitude
D. North Atlantic (NAT) Chart
Answer: D. North Atlantic (NAT) Chart
Rationale: NAT organized track charts are specifically designed for
oceanic operations.
5.
In a standard atmosphere, the temperature at 10,000 ft MSL is approximately:
A. +15 °C
B. 0 °C
C. –5 °C
D. –15 °C
Answer: D. –15 °C
Rationale: Standard lapse rate is –2 °C per 1,000 ft. At 10,000 ft → 15 –
(2×10) = –5 °C. Correction: Wait—let’s recalc: 10 × 2 = 20 °C drop. 15 –
20 = –5 °C (so correct is C). Fixed.
⬛ Correct Answer: C. –5 °C
,6.
What does “BECMG” in a TAF indicate?
A. Temporary condition
B. Gradual change
C. Probability forecast
D. Sudden change
Answer: B. Gradual change
Rationale: BECMG = becoming; indicates conditions will gradually
change during the forecast period.
7.
A SIGMET issued for non-convective weather includes:
A. Severe turbulence
B. Light turbulence
C. Broken ceilings
D. Visibility greater than 3 SM
Answer: A. Severe turbulence
Rationale: SIGMETs warn of severe icing, severe/extreme turbulence,
volcanic ash, or widespread dust/sandstorms.
8.
If a jet aircraft is cruising at Mach .80 at FL350, what is its approximate
TAS?
A. 300 KTAS
B. 420 KTAS
C. 470 KTAS
D. 510 KTAS
Answer: C. 470 KTAS
Rationale: At FL350, Mach .80 ≈ 470 KTAS (rule of thumb conversion).
, 9.
What does ETOPS stand for?
A. Extended Twin Operations
B. Extended Time Operations
C. Emergency Transport Operations
D. Engine Technical Operations
Answer: A. Extended Twin Operations
Rationale: ETOPS allows twin-engine aircraft to operate beyond 60
minutes from a diversion airport.
10.
When dispatching under IFR, who is responsible for operational control of
the flight?
A. Pilot in Command
B. Dispatcher
C. Joint responsibility between PIC and Dispatcher
D. Air Traffic Control
Answer: C. Joint responsibility between PIC and Dispatcher
Rationale: FAR 121 requires joint responsibility for preflight planning,
delay, and release.
11.
Which document lists aircraft equipment that may be inoperative for
dispatch?
A. CDL
B. MEL
C. AFM
D. MMEL
DISPATCHER CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
1.
Which FAR Part governs the certification and duties of aircraft dispatchers?
A. Part 61
B. Part 65
C. Part 91
D. Part 121
Answer: B. Part 65
Rationale: Dispatcher certification and privileges are under FAR Part 65,
Subpart C.
2.
A dispatcher must maintain a copy of the flight release for how long?
A. 7 days
B. 14 days
C. 30 days
D. 3 months
Answer: C. 30 days
Rationale: FAR 121.695 requires dispatchers/operators to keep flight
release and records for at least 30 days.
3.
If the weather at the destination is forecast to be 1,500 ft ceiling and 3 SM
visibility at ETA, what is required?
A. No alternate required
,B. Alternate required
C. 2 alternates required
D. Flight prohibited
Answer: A. No alternate required
Rationale: The 1-2-3 rule requires an alternate if ceiling <2,000 ft or
visibility <3 SM. Here, it meets minimums (≥1,500 and ≥3).
4.
Which chart is used primarily for planning long overwater flights?
A. Sectional
B. Enroute Low Altitude
C. Enroute High Altitude
D. North Atlantic (NAT) Chart
Answer: D. North Atlantic (NAT) Chart
Rationale: NAT organized track charts are specifically designed for
oceanic operations.
5.
In a standard atmosphere, the temperature at 10,000 ft MSL is approximately:
A. +15 °C
B. 0 °C
C. –5 °C
D. –15 °C
Answer: D. –15 °C
Rationale: Standard lapse rate is –2 °C per 1,000 ft. At 10,000 ft → 15 –
(2×10) = –5 °C. Correction: Wait—let’s recalc: 10 × 2 = 20 °C drop. 15 –
20 = –5 °C (so correct is C). Fixed.
⬛ Correct Answer: C. –5 °C
,6.
What does “BECMG” in a TAF indicate?
A. Temporary condition
B. Gradual change
C. Probability forecast
D. Sudden change
Answer: B. Gradual change
Rationale: BECMG = becoming; indicates conditions will gradually
change during the forecast period.
7.
A SIGMET issued for non-convective weather includes:
A. Severe turbulence
B. Light turbulence
C. Broken ceilings
D. Visibility greater than 3 SM
Answer: A. Severe turbulence
Rationale: SIGMETs warn of severe icing, severe/extreme turbulence,
volcanic ash, or widespread dust/sandstorms.
8.
If a jet aircraft is cruising at Mach .80 at FL350, what is its approximate
TAS?
A. 300 KTAS
B. 420 KTAS
C. 470 KTAS
D. 510 KTAS
Answer: C. 470 KTAS
Rationale: At FL350, Mach .80 ≈ 470 KTAS (rule of thumb conversion).
, 9.
What does ETOPS stand for?
A. Extended Twin Operations
B. Extended Time Operations
C. Emergency Transport Operations
D. Engine Technical Operations
Answer: A. Extended Twin Operations
Rationale: ETOPS allows twin-engine aircraft to operate beyond 60
minutes from a diversion airport.
10.
When dispatching under IFR, who is responsible for operational control of
the flight?
A. Pilot in Command
B. Dispatcher
C. Joint responsibility between PIC and Dispatcher
D. Air Traffic Control
Answer: C. Joint responsibility between PIC and Dispatcher
Rationale: FAR 121 requires joint responsibility for preflight planning,
delay, and release.
11.
Which document lists aircraft equipment that may be inoperative for
dispatch?
A. CDL
B. MEL
C. AFM
D. MMEL
