FAA AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER CERTIFICATION
FAA AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
1.
Which FAR Part governs the certification and duties of aircraft
dispatchers?
A. Part 61
B. Part 65
C. Part 91
D. Part 121
ANS >> 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
ANS >> C. 30 days
Rationale: FAR 121.695 requires dispatchers/operators to keep flight
release and records for at least 30 days.
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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
ANS >> 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
ANS >> 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:
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A. +15 °C
B. 0 °C
C. –5 °C
D. –15 °C
ANS >> 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 recalk: 10 × 2 = 20 °C drop. 15 –
20 = –5 °C (so correct is C). Fixed.
⬛ Correct ANS >> C. –5 °C
6.
What does “BECMG” in a TAF indicate?
A. Temporary condition
B. Gradual change
C. Probability forecast
D. Sudden change
ANS >> 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
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C. Broken ceilings
D. Visibility greater than 3 SM
ANS >> 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
ANS >> 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
ANS >> A. Extended Twin Operations
Rationale: ETOPS allows twin-engine aircraft to operate beyond 60
minutes from a diversion airport.
FAA AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
1.
Which FAR Part governs the certification and duties of aircraft
dispatchers?
A. Part 61
B. Part 65
C. Part 91
D. Part 121
ANS >> 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
ANS >> C. 30 days
Rationale: FAR 121.695 requires dispatchers/operators to keep flight
release and records for at least 30 days.
,FAA AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER CERTIFICATION
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
ANS >> 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
ANS >> 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:
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A. +15 °C
B. 0 °C
C. –5 °C
D. –15 °C
ANS >> 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 recalk: 10 × 2 = 20 °C drop. 15 –
20 = –5 °C (so correct is C). Fixed.
⬛ Correct ANS >> C. –5 °C
6.
What does “BECMG” in a TAF indicate?
A. Temporary condition
B. Gradual change
C. Probability forecast
D. Sudden change
ANS >> 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
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C. Broken ceilings
D. Visibility greater than 3 SM
ANS >> 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
ANS >> 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
ANS >> A. Extended Twin Operations
Rationale: ETOPS allows twin-engine aircraft to operate beyond 60
minutes from a diversion airport.
