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Comp Check Packet
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many hours may you be scheduled to work in a row? | Shifts 8.5 hours - Never more than 10 (DOM 4.8) |
| May a dispatcher work more than 10 hours in a 24 hour period? | Yes, but they must receive 8 hours rest before their next shift. (DOM 4.8) |
| What times do you enter in workzone at the beginning and end of your shift? | Precise time you started and ended your shift (DOM 5.2 |
| How many 24 hour breaks must you have in a calendar month? | 4 24 hour breaks (DOM 4.8) |
| How long does a dispatcher have to notify the FAA of a change in his permanent mailing address? | Within 30 days (DOM 3.2) |
| How long after consuming alcohol may you perform a safety sensitive position? | 8 hours (Drug and Alcohol Policies Chapter IV) |
| What information must be included on a dispatch turnover log? | Position (desk), time, notam info, atc constraints, MEL items, Airport Status, Weather, Additional Information, Incoming/relieving dispatcher, password (DOM 5.3) |
| When to plan engine anti ice for takeoff | Temperature 10C or less and visible moisture in any form exists (including a ceiling of 1500' or less or visibility 1 mile or less) or the runway is contaminated with snow, slush, standing water or ice . (DOM 11.3.2) |
| When to plan engine anti ice for landing | Temperature 10C or less and ceiling of less than 1000' OR visible moisture is forecast. (DOM 11.3.2) |
| When to plan wing anti ice for takeoff | Never because deicing procedures remove the need for antiice |
| When to plan wing anti ice for landing | If icing greater than light is forecast below 1000' at ETA or if freezing drizzle/rain is forecast at ETA. (DOM 11.3.2) |
| When to plan enroute icing | When icing is forecast or encountered and the destination temperature is below 10C (8C for classics) or the use of anti-ice is anticipated at landing. |
| What information must the dispatcher provide to the captain? | All available current reports or information in airport conditions and irregularities of navigation facilities that may affect the safety of the flight. Also additional available information of meteorological at airport and enroute. (DOM 3.3.2) |
| What are some reasons to suspend operations at an airport? | Weather minima, crosswind/tailwind, field conditions, station deicing capability, impaired public access to the airport, inop navaids, adverse turb/icing in terminal area. (DOM 10.2.2) |
| What are the required elements of a SWA dispatch release? | Aircraft ID, flight number, city pair and alternates, type of operation, min fuel required, max allowable takeoff gross weight, dispatchers name and date. Should also have weather reports and forecasts for airports listed. (DOM 12.5) |
| How many times may a release be amended at the gate? Off the gate? | At the gate, 2 times before new revision is required. Off the gate, unlimited DOM 12.6 Keyword: amend |
| When is a takeoff alternate required? | When the weather at departure airport are below non-HGS CAT I minimums DOM 10.6.1 Keyword: Takeoff Alternate |
| How far away can a takeoff alternate be? | 320NM - No more than one hour from the departure airport at normal cruising speed in still air with one engine inop DOM 10.6.1 Keyword: Takeoff alternate |
| What are the requirements to list an airport as a takeoff alternate? | Normal landing alternate minimums determined by derived chart mins DOM 10.6.1 Keyword: takeoff alternate |
| When is a destination alternate required? | Always, unless the destination weather report, forecast, or any combination dictate that for at least one hour before and one hour after the ETA the ceiling is 2000 feet or more AND the visibility is more than 3 miles. DOM 10.6.3 Keyword: 3 miles |
| What must you do if a destination alternate is required for a flight AFTER it becomes airborne and was released without and alternate | Develop a safe contingency plan to be implemented in the event the aircraft is unable to land at the intended destination. Continuously monitor the destination weather reports for observable trends and notify the flight deck crew as necessary/ |
| What three times are a second destination alternate required? | 1. Dispatch based on NGRVR 2. Weather is marginal at destination and first alternate 3. Exemption 3585 keywords: NGRVR, marginal, 3585 |
| What does SWA define as marginal weather | Weather conditions are less than a 600ft ceiling AND less than 2SM visibility. DOM 10.6.3 keyword: marginal |
| What must you do if your alternate goes below alternate minimums in flight? | Amend release enroute to include any other alternate airport that is within fuel range of the A/C DOM 10.6.3 keyword: amended en route |
| What limitations are there for planning alternate mins off of an RNAV approach? | RAIM Check, RNAV approach not being used for destination DOM 10.6.7 Keyword: IAP minimums |
| What is a driftdown alternate? | Alternate listed for method 2 driftdown to allow for a safe arrival to an airport in the event of an engine failure over high terrain. |
| What is RVSM and which altitudes are considered RVSM airspace? | Allows for 1000ft vertical separation minimum betweel FL290-FL410 DOM 14.2 Keyword: RVSM |
| What is the difference between minimum fuel and emergency fuel? | Minimum fuel at 4000lbs FOB Emergency fuel at 3000lbs FOB DOM 9.8 Keyword: minimum fuel |
| How much fuel is required for a domestic operation? | BAR fuel - Burn to airport which it is dispatched Alternate burn Reserve fuel - 45 minutes at normal cruising fuel consumption DOM 9.1 |
| Approx Cruise rate burn for 737 | Estimated: 100 lbs per minute Actual: 75 lbs per minute (NG) 79 lbs per minute (CL) DOM 9.12 Keyword: Fuel Burns |
| When is cost differential tanker fueling not allowed? | - Antiskid inop - Thrust reverser inop - Braking action at departure or arrival airport less than good - Within 1,000lbs of dispatch landing performance - When max quick turn weight will be exceeded - NG into CA or FL when time exceeds 2:30 |
| May a flight depart below minimum takeoff fuel? | No. An amendment to the dispatch release fuel requirements or return to the gate for additional fuel is required DOM 9.4 Keyword: minimum takeoff |
| When are takeoffs not allowed? | 10.3.2 or 737 reference card |
| What are the procedures for departing under VFR? | - Visual meteorological conditions (VNC) are reported to exist at time of takeoff. - Flight remains in VMC at all times while operating under VFR - Flight deck crew obtains an IFR clearance as soon as practical - No further than 50nm DOM 10.3.5 |
| What are the lowest takeoff minimums allowed at SWA? | 300 RVR with HUD. 500 otherwise |
| What does OpSpec A013 allow for and what are policies for using it | Overwater operations - FL250 and higher, no more than 100 or 162 miles from nearest shoreline or 30 minutes flying time in still air with one engine inop, whichever is less. |
| What are the lowest circling minimums allowed for SWA? | 1000' 3SM and both are required to conduct approach DOM |
| What is required to dispatch to an airport without an available instrument approach? | 10.5.13 - Ceiling 1000ft or greater, legal alternate must be listed |
| What minimum equipment is allowed to plan an RNAV GPS or RNP approach? | |
| What is a derived decision altitude? | Calculated by adding 50ft to authorized MDA altitude. No level-off at a DDA. Used for non-precision approaches based on ground based navaids (LOC, VOR) using vertical speed profile and RNAV (GPS) approaches to LNAV-only MDA minima DOM 10.5.5 - derived |
| When are landings not authorized? | |
| What are the limitations for planning LAHSO operations? | - Runway must be dry - Visual or electronic vertical guidance - Not authorized at night without PAPI or VASI - Ceiling and viz no less than 1500ft and 5SM (1000 and 3 with PAPI or vasi) - Tailwind less than 3kts DOM 10.4.2.1 |
| Below what altitude is the ACARS chime inhibited in the cockpit? | FL230 DOM 15.4 |
| What would you do if unable to communicate with your flight via ACARS or company radio? | |
| What must you do if your flight is experiencing a tarmac delay and it has been 60 minutes? | - Communicate with flight crew to asses situation - Communicate with SOD if lav is inop - Acknowledge alert Tarmac Delay Quick Hits on NOC home page |
| What must you do if your flight is experiencing a tarmac delay and it has been 90 minutes? | - Send reminder to crew regarding food and bed service and lavatories - Discuss information received by pilots and any operational issues with SOD as necessary Tarmac Delay Quick Hits on NOC home page |
| What must you do if your flight is experiencing a tarmac delay and it has been 120 minutes? | Notify SOD of 120 minutes. Immediate return to gate if unable to confirm takeoff by 150 minute mark. Tarmac Delay Quick Hits on NOC home page |
| What are the different flight number ranges for specialty flights? (KEYWORD FLIGHT NUMBERING) | 7000-7999 - DOD charters 8000-8499 - Commercial Charters 8500-8549 - Position Ferries 8550-8699 - Charter Ferries 8700-8724 - MX Ferry 8725-8749 - Promotional 8750-8774 - MX check 8775-8779- Pilot training 8800-8949 - Extra section |
| When are actual passenger weights required? | Military Charter or anytime it appears that a group of 10 or more customers exceeds the average weight standard (football teams) DOM 17.4.6 |
| What must you do if a Charter flight is running more than 20 minutes late? | Dispatch must coordinate ground handling, ARFF coverage, and provisioning through Merrill Taylor Inc DOM 17.4.5 |
| What procedures are required when planning an unpressurized flight? | Normally planned at 10,000ft, max of 17,000ft if needed to avoid terrain. Flight time above 10,000 can not exceed one hour. Limited to flight deck and one observer only. Must use supplemental oxygen. DOM 7.4.7 |
| What procedures are required when planning a functional check flight? | DOM 7.6 |
| What are the requirements for dispatching using OpSpec A030 | Must be C070 Airports OPSPECS A,B,C |
| Exemption 11036 | Allows SWA to conduct nonscheduled supplemental operations using airports not listed in OpSpec C070 |
| How long may an aircraft operate with the different category MELs? A B C &D | A - Specified time in remarks or exceptions column B- 3 Days C- 10 Days D- 120 Days MEL PDF |
| May you operate an aircraft in revenue service with the CVR deactivated by pulling the circuit breaker to preserve the data | No. Can not fly revenue service until cockpit voice recorder is replaces with a serviceable unit and the proper aircraft logbook entry made. It can be deferred if inop (not merely deactivated to preserve its contents. DOM 16.4.2 |
| What are the policies for using a WSI TAF for planning? | The most current TAF available from either NWS or EWINS is to be used. A WSI TAF can be requested if a current TAF is not available or enhanced accuracy for a given TAF is needed DOM 11.1.2 |
| What is the current policy if a METAR is missing required information? | Use ASOS, AWOS, trained weather observer or ATIS. If none of those are available, surface temp can be obtained from RTMA website. Anytime this temp it used, it must be recorded as a remark or amd to rls. DOM 11.1.3 |
| Which regular airports are now allowed to be listed as an alternate? | DCA SNA (unless for operational necessity when no other option exists) BUR,MDW,SNA - If anti-skid is inop DOM 10.6.6 Keyword: DCA |
| Characteristics of a cold front? | -Cold air overtaking warm -Short period of showers -- Heavy rain, possible hail, thunder and lightning -- Showers then clearing -Warm temp -- Sudden drop -- steadily dropping |
| Characteristics of a warm front? | -Warm air overtaking cold -LGT-MOD RA DZ SN -- drizzle or none -- usually none -Cool, slowly warming -- steady rise -- warmer then steady |
| Characteristics of an occluded front? | |
| Characteristics of a stationary front? | |
| What are the policies for flights through active regions of mountain wave turbulence? | Mod Turb - File Wave Transit Route Greater that mod - WTR and altitude lower than turb May plan normal provided it avoids greater than MOD turb altitudes. File mountain wave avoidance route which will remain clear of active mtn wave DOM 10.9.1 |
| Is a conditional inspection required if hail strikes the aircraft reported as GR in the METAR? | Yes, unless the captain, first officer or licensed SWA AMT was in immediate vivinity of the aircraft at the time hail was reported and they ovserved that hail did not strike the aircraft |
| What information can ITWS provide? | Terminal Weather System - Used to provide high resolution weather information at terminals. Low level windshear, storm motion, lightning, storm cell formation. |
| What must you do if notified your flight encountered a lightning strike enroute? | Let MOC know as it will require a conditional inspection. Contract MX is not authorized to conduct lightning strike conditional inspections. |
| May a flight depart after the allowance time has expired? | No, unless precip stops at or before allowance time limit and does not restart - Can be accomplished 90 minutes after start of original allowance time. DOM 11.3.3 |
| May a flight depart beyond the holdover time? | Yes - Flight deck crew member operating the flight must inspect both aircraft wing surfaces from the cabin overwing windows within five minutes of takeoff. |
| Before applying a holdover time, what should you check when SN is the only reported obscuration to visibility | Snowfall Intensities as a Function to Prevailing Visibility Table |
| When do you plan thin clutter? | When more than 25% of runway surface is covered with: - .125 inch to .25 inch standing water or slush - .125 inch up to and including .50 inch wet snow - .75 inch to 2 inches dry snow |
| When do you plan .50 clutter? | When more than 25% of runway surface is covered with: - > .25 inch up to and including .50 inch standing water or slush - > .5 inch and up to and including 1 inch wet snow - > 2 inches up to and including 5 inches dry snow |
| What RNP requirement is necessary for flying an RNAV SID or STAR? | Level 1 (1NM) DOM Table 18.11 |
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