DADE Emergency Procedures & Abnormal Operations Flashcards
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What is the correct dispatcher response when a flight reports total electrical failure in flight?
Answer: Coordinate with ATC for visual approach assistance, alert airport emergency services, and prepare for a possible communications-out aircraft arrival
Total electrical failure eliminates all radio communication, so the dispatcher must coordinate with ATC for a visual approach, alert airport emergency services, and prepare for a NORDO aircraft arrival.
Under what circumstances may a Part 121 PIC deviate from any rule in 14 CFR Part 121?
Answer: In an in-flight emergency requiring immediate action for safety
A PIC may deviate from Part 121 rules only to the extent necessary to meet an in-flight emergency requiring immediate action for the safety of the aircraft and occupants.
What is a 'sterile cockpit' requirement, and how does it affect dispatcher-pilot communications?
Answer: Prohibits non-essential communications and activities below 10,000 feet AGL — dispatchers must avoid non-safety communications during critical phases
The sterile cockpit rule prohibits non-essential activities during critical flight phases (taxi, takeoff, landing, below 10,000 feet), so dispatchers must limit communications to safety-critical information only during these phases.
When an aircraft is overdue and communication has been lost, what organization should the dispatcher contact first?
Answer: The FAA's Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC) and initiate the carrier's missing aircraft procedures
When an aircraft is overdue and communication is lost, the dispatcher contacts the ATCSCC and initiates the carrier's established missing aircraft procedures.
What does 'decompression emergency' require from the dispatcher's perspective?
Answer: Coordinate ATC priority handling for emergency descent, alert appropriate airports, and support the crew with MEL information on pressurization systems
A decompression emergency requires dispatcher coordination with ATC for priority emergency descent clearance, alerting appropriate airports, and supporting the crew with relevant aircraft system information.
Following any aircraft accident or serious incident, what must the dispatcher do regarding their records?
Answer: Preserve all dispatch records, communications logs, and flight plans related to the flight pending investigation
All dispatch records, communications, weather documents, and flight plans related to an accident or serious incident must be preserved and protected for investigation purposes.