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ASA Aircraft Dispatcher Exam – FULL CONTENT
COVERAGE ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR-JUST
RELEASED
SHORT POINT-FORM REVISION COVERAGE
• Dispatcher shares legal responsibility with PIC
• Fuel must include trip, reserve, alternate, contingency
• METAR = current weather; TAF = forecast
• Cold fronts → thunderstorms; warm fronts → steady precipitation
• CG outside limits → unsafe flight
• High density altitude reduces aircraft performance
• ETOPS requires special fuel and alternate planning
• NOTAMs affect route safety and legality
• Lost comms → follow AVEF (route) & MEA (altitude)
• SIGMET = severe weather; AIRMET = moderate hazards
MCQs – BATCH 1 (50 QUESTIONS, SCENARIO-BASED)
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1.
A dispatcher releases a flight knowing weather at destination is below minimums without an
alternate listed. What regulation issue arises?
A. Fuel miscalculation
B. Violation of alternate requirements
C. ATC separation error
D. Navigation error
Answer: B
Rationale: FAA requires an alternate when weather is below minimums.
2.
During preflight planning, a dispatcher notices rapidly falling pressure and cumulonimbus
clouds forming along the route. What hazard is most likely?
A. Clear air turbulence
B. Thunderstorms
C. Radiation fog
D. Stable air
Answer: B
Rationale: Falling pressure + CB clouds indicate thunderstorms.
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3.
An aircraft departs from a high-elevation airport on a hot day. What performance issue is
expected?
A. Increased lift
B. Reduced takeoff distance
C. Reduced engine performance
D. Higher air density
Answer: C
Rationale: High density altitude reduces engine and lift performance.
4.
A dispatcher must ensure fuel planning includes contingency fuel. What is its primary purpose?
A. Taxi operations
B. Unexpected delays or deviations
C. Passenger comfort
D. Climb performance
Answer: B
Rationale: Contingency fuel accounts for unforeseen events.
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5.
While reviewing a METAR, the dispatcher sees “+TSRA”. What does this indicate?
A. Light rain
B. Moderate turbulence
C. Heavy thunderstorm rain
D. Snow showers
Answer: C
Rationale: “+” = heavy, TSRA = thunderstorm rain.
6.
If the center of gravity is too far aft, what is the primary risk?
A. Reduced fuel burn
B. Increased stability
C. Loss of control
D. Better climb rate
Answer: C
Rationale: Aft CG reduces stability → dangerous.
7.
ASA Aircraft Dispatcher Exam – FULL CONTENT
COVERAGE ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR-JUST
RELEASED
SHORT POINT-FORM REVISION COVERAGE
• Dispatcher shares legal responsibility with PIC
• Fuel must include trip, reserve, alternate, contingency
• METAR = current weather; TAF = forecast
• Cold fronts → thunderstorms; warm fronts → steady precipitation
• CG outside limits → unsafe flight
• High density altitude reduces aircraft performance
• ETOPS requires special fuel and alternate planning
• NOTAMs affect route safety and legality
• Lost comms → follow AVEF (route) & MEA (altitude)
• SIGMET = severe weather; AIRMET = moderate hazards
MCQs – BATCH 1 (50 QUESTIONS, SCENARIO-BASED)
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1.
A dispatcher releases a flight knowing weather at destination is below minimums without an
alternate listed. What regulation issue arises?
A. Fuel miscalculation
B. Violation of alternate requirements
C. ATC separation error
D. Navigation error
Answer: B
Rationale: FAA requires an alternate when weather is below minimums.
2.
During preflight planning, a dispatcher notices rapidly falling pressure and cumulonimbus
clouds forming along the route. What hazard is most likely?
A. Clear air turbulence
B. Thunderstorms
C. Radiation fog
D. Stable air
Answer: B
Rationale: Falling pressure + CB clouds indicate thunderstorms.
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3.
An aircraft departs from a high-elevation airport on a hot day. What performance issue is
expected?
A. Increased lift
B. Reduced takeoff distance
C. Reduced engine performance
D. Higher air density
Answer: C
Rationale: High density altitude reduces engine and lift performance.
4.
A dispatcher must ensure fuel planning includes contingency fuel. What is its primary purpose?
A. Taxi operations
B. Unexpected delays or deviations
C. Passenger comfort
D. Climb performance
Answer: B
Rationale: Contingency fuel accounts for unforeseen events.
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5.
While reviewing a METAR, the dispatcher sees “+TSRA”. What does this indicate?
A. Light rain
B. Moderate turbulence
C. Heavy thunderstorm rain
D. Snow showers
Answer: C
Rationale: “+” = heavy, TSRA = thunderstorm rain.
6.
If the center of gravity is too far aft, what is the primary risk?
A. Reduced fuel burn
B. Increased stability
C. Loss of control
D. Better climb rate
Answer: C
Rationale: Aft CG reduces stability → dangerous.
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