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1 **VOLUME 5 AIRMAN CERTIFICATION**  **CHAPTER 5 TITLE 14 C FR PART 65** **— AIRMEN OTHER THAN FL**  **IGHT CREWMEMBERS**  **Section 10 Pa**  **rt 65 Aircraft Dispatcher Certificates**  **5 -**  **1361 GENERAL.**  This section provides inspectors, designated examiners, regional specialists, all Flight Standards division managers and district office managers with the necessary direction, guidance, and procedures for conducting aircraft dispatcher certification. For the purposes of this section an “examiner” is an individual who administers the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test. An examiner may be an Aviation Safety

Inspector- Aircraft Dispatcher (ASI - AD ) or a Designated Aircraft Dispatch Examiner (DADE). The information contained in this section is relevant to both. **5 -**  **1362 ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE.**  Volume 13, Chapter 3, S ections 1 through 4 c ontain guidance on how to administer an Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test and manage a DADE. **5 -**  **1363 DESIGNATION OF DISTRICT OFFICES AND ASSIGNMENT**  **OF INSPECTORS.**  **A. Designation of a District Office.**  Each regional Flight Standards division (RFSD) may designate, one or more district offices, to conduct Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Tests and issue A ircraft Dispatcher C ertificates. The RFSD must select an office based on public demand an d adequate inspector resources.

**1) Public Demand.**  The RFSD will select a dis trict offi ce ( Flight Standards District Office (FSDO ) , certificate - holding district office ( CHDO ) , Certificate Management Office ( CMO ) , etc. ) located in the geographic area in which there is public demand for A ircraft D ispatcher C ertificates.

**2) Adequate Inspector Reso**  **urces.** The RFSD will select a district office that is assigned an ASI - AD , commonly referred to as a dispatch inspector. **3) Lack of an**  **ASI -** **AD .**  If there is no ASI - AD assigned to the district office located in the geographic area where there is public demand for testing, the RFSD will contact another district office located within the region and request it assign an ASI - AD to conduct Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Tests or manage a DADE. If the RFSD is unable to locate an ASI - AD resource within its region, then th e RFSD must make a request to the Air Transportation Division (AFS - 200 ) to locate an ASI - AD .

**4) Alternate Resource for Management of a DADE**  **.** If all attempts by the RFSD and AFS - 200 fail to locate an ASI - AD resource, the RFSD may select a district office that is assigned an ASI - Air Carrier- Operations (ASI - AC - OPS) who meets the following criteria to manage and conduct oversight of a DADE. The ASI - AC - OP S must:

 Have a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) A ircraft D ispatcher C ertificate ,DATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

2  Have attended FAA Academy C ourse 21047, Aircraft Dispatcher Functions for ASIs ,  Have at least 1 ye ar of experience in oversight responsibilities of a 14 CFR part 121 domestic and/or flag air carrier’s dispatch center , and  Attend standardization meetings for ASI - AD s when scheduled . NOTE: An ASI - General Aviation - OPS (ASI - GA - OPS) may not oversee or manage a DADE. NOTE: ASI - AC - OPS may not administer the A ircraft D ispatcher P ractical T est. Only an ASI - AD or DADE may administer this test. **5) Authorization of a DADE.**  If an RFSD selects a district offi ce to authorize a DADE, and/or the manager of a district office feels there is a need for a DADE, the office manager must review the guidance contained in Volume 13, Chapter 3, Section 1 prior to granting authority

to a DADE. **B. Assignment of Inspector Resou**  **rces.** Each manager of a district office that conducts Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Tests must ensure the proper assignment of inspector resources.

**1) Offices Assigned an**  **ASI -** **AD .**  The manager of a district office that is assigned an ASI - AD will: a) Assign the ASI - AD to administer A ircraft D ispatcher P ractical T ests or;

b) Assign the ASI - AD to be the FAA managing speciali st of a DADE, and c) Ensure the ASI - AD has attended FAA Academy Course 21047 prior to assigning that individual to administer A ircraft D ispatcher P racti cal T ests and/or manage a DADE. NOTE: Detailed guidance on conducting an Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test and managing a DADE (selection, authorization and oversight) is contained in Volume 13, Chapter 3, S ections 1 through 4. **2) Offices Not Assigned an**  **ASI -** **AD.** The manager of a district office that does not have an ASI - AD assigned, will assign an ASI - AC - OP to oversee and manage a DADE in accordance with subparagra ph 5 - 1363A4). **5 -**  **1364 FORMS.**   FAA Form 8400 - 3, Application for An Airman Certificate and/or Rating.  FAA Form 80 60 - 4, Temporary Airman Certificate.  FAA Form 8060 - 5, Noti ce of Disapproval of Application.  FAA Form 8000 - 36, P rogram Tracking and Reporting S ys tem (PTRS) Data Sheet. **5 -**  **1365 ELIGIBILITY FOR AIRCRAFT**  **DISPACHER AIRMAN KNOWLEDGE TEST (ADX**  **KNOWLEDGE TEST ).**  To be eligible to take the ADX knowledge test, a person mustDATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

3 be at least 21 ye ars of age. There are no other prerequisites for the airman knowledge test . The knowledge test may

be taken before any of the experience requirements for the issuance of the certificate are met. **5 -**  **1366 ELIGIBILITY FOR THE AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER PRACTICAL TEST.**  Examiners will ensure applicants meet all eligibility criteria for an Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate before administering a practical test to the applicant. The ASI - AD or DADE will review the eligibility criteria with applicants as follows: **A. Age.**  To be eligible for an A ircraft D ispatcher C ertificate, a person must be at least 23 ye ars of age. To be eligible to take the A ircraft D ispatcher P ractical T est , however , an applicant may be at least 21 ye ars of age. This is because Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 65, § 65.53 allows an applicant to be at least 21 ye ars of age to be eligible to take the ADX Knowledge Test; § 65.55(b) requires an applicant to present documentary

ev idence satisfactory

to the Administrator of having passed that knowledge test within the preceding 24 calendar - months . Therefore, an individual who passed the knowledge test at 21 ye ars of age would be eligible for an Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate upon reaching his or her 23rd birthday , by

virtue of § 65.55(b). An applicant who is under the age of 23 is not entitled to an A ircraft D ispatcher C ertificate regardless of whether or not he or she successfull y passes the Aircraft Dispatcher Knowledge and Practi cal Test. In the case of such an applicant, an examiner who is an ASI - AD or the FAA managing specialist of a DADE will issue a L etter of Aeronautical Competency in lieu of a Temporary

Airman Certificate to an applicant who is less that 23 ye ars of age and has successfully passed the A ircra ft D ispatcher P ractical T est. See subparagraph 5 - 1368B for more information on applicants under the age of 23 and L etters of A eronautical C ompetency . Additional information is also contained in Volume 13, Chapter 3, S ectio n 4, subparagraph 13 - 230B. **B. English Language Requirement.**  To be eligible for an Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate, a person must be able to read, speak, write , and understand the English language in accordance with § 65.53. Examiners must establish this abili ty prior to accepting applications for and administering the A ircraft D ispatcher P ractical T est. The current edition of A dvisory C ircular (AC) 60 - 28 , English Language Skill Standards Required by 14 CFR p arts 61, 63 , and 65 provides guidance for ASI s, DADEs , and airman applicants in determining English language skills required for airman certification. ASI - AD s and DADEs must administer the entire Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test in English . **C. Airman Knowledge Test.**  Each applicant must present an original, embossed, Airman Knowledge Test Report showing satisfactory test results. The applicant must have passed the test within the preceding 24 calendar- months prior to completion of the practical test . **D. Application.**  Each applicant must complete and sign an FAA For m 8400 - 3, Application for an Airman Certificate and/or Rating. **E. Experience/Training Requirement.**  Each applicant for an A ircraft D ispatcher C ertificate must show evidence satisfactory to the Administrator of having obtained experience or training in accordance with § 65.57.DATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

4 **1) Graduates of an FAA** **- approved**  **p art**  **65 a**  **ircraft d**  **ispatcher c**  **ertification c**  **ourse in**  **a ccordance with §**  **65.57(b).** Applicants possessing a Statement of Graduation from an FAA - approved part 65 aircraft dispatcher certification course meet the training requirements of § 65.57(b) and are eligible to take the A ircraft D ispatcher P ractical T est. An ASI - AD or DADE may

administer this test to such an applicant. a) The applicant must present a written S tatement of Graduation, which is v alid for 90 days. The course operator may revalidate the S tatement of Graduation for an additional 90 days in accordance with § 65.70(b). The S tatement of Graduation, which is ty picall y issued by a course operator in the form of a graduation certificate or diploma, is required to contain at least the following:

 A signature b y an authorized representative of the course operator attesting to the applicant’s successful completion of the aircraft dispatcher certification course ,  The total number of hours of instruction administered to the applicant , and  The basis for any credit of course hours provided to the applicant in accordance with § 65.61(d) . b) If an FAA - a

pproved aircraft dispatcher c ertification c ourse has provided the applicant with a substitution credit for previous experience or training in accordance with § 65.61(d), basis for the credit and substitution criteria must have been approved b y the FAA as part of the aircraft dispatcher certification course. In order to fulfill the requirement to provide the basis for substitution credit on a Statement of Graduation , a course operator may simply include a reference to the section of the FAA - approved aircraft dispatcher certification course outline that contains the approved substation criteria. For example: “Steven Sm ith has received a total of 170 hours of instruction in accordance with the FAA - approved XYZ training course outline, C hapter 3, S ection 2 . ”

c) The applicant must have an instructor’s recommendation. FAA Form 8400 - 3 , Application for An Airman Certificate and/or Rating , requires an instructor to enter his or her recommendation in S ection 7. The instructor’s signature indicates the applicant has met the requirements for, and is ready to take, the A ircraft D ispatcher P ractical T est.

**2) Applicants who Provide Documentary Evid**  **ence of Experience in Accordance with §**  **65.57(a)(1), (2)**  **, or (3).**  Applicants who have not attended or successfully completed an FAA - approved part 65 aircraft dispatcher c ertification c ourse but instead present documentary evidence satisfactory

to the Administrator of having experience in accordance with § 65.57(a)(1), (2) , or (3) may be administered the A ircraft D ispatcher P ractical T est as follows: a) An ASI - AD may

administer the A ircraft D ispatcher P ractical T est to an applicant who provides satisfactory documentary

evidence of the experience containe d in § 65.57(a)(1), (2), or (3).

b) A DADE may

administer the A ircraft D ispatcher P ractical T est to an applicant who provides satisfactory documentary

evidence of the experience contained in § 65.57(a)(1), (2), or ( 3), with written approval fro m the FAA managing specialist.DATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

5 **3) Applicants**  **W ho Provide Documentary Evidence of Experience in Aircraft**  **Operations in Accordance with § 65.57(a)(4) Require Approval from AFS**  **- 200.**  No examiner may administer the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical T est to an applicant presenting evidence of equivalent experience in accordance with § 65.57(a)(4), without first obtaining written permission from AFS - 200. All requests to AFS - 200 for such approval must be accompanied by documentary

evidence of the applicant’s experience. AFS - 200 will not grant approval to any examiner to test such an applicant unless it finds the documentary evidence of th e experience to be acceptable. a) An ASI - AD may test the applicant with written approval from AFS - 200. b) A DADE may

test the applicant with written approval from the FAA managing specialist. The FAA managing specialist must obtain written approval from AFS - 200 prior to granting permission to a DADE to administer the A ircraft D ispatcher P ractical T est to an applicant presenting evidence of experience in aircraft operations as provided in § 65.57(a)(4) .

**4) Required Documentati**  **on of Training and Experience.** An applicant for an A ircraft D ispatcher C ertificate must provide documentary evidence satisfactory

to the Administrator that he or she has the experience prescribed in § 65.57(a) or accomplished the training described in § 65.57(b). Examiners may not test an applicant who does not provide satisfactory

documentary evidence. a) An applicant providing documentary evidence of e xperience in accordance with § 65.57(a) may

submit the following ty

pes of documents to the A dministrator for consideration:  Letters from emplo ye rs on company letter head accompanied by

applicable training records ,  Lo gbooks ,  Military

service records , and  Employ

ment Records . b) Examiners must verify the validity

of all documentary

evidence prior to administering the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test.

c) An applicant who has successfull y completed an FAA - approved p art 65 aircraft dispatcher c ertification course in accordance with § 65.57(b), must present the following documents:  An original embossed Airman Knowledge Test Report showing

satisfactory

test results ,  A Statement of Graduation issued or revalidated in accordance with § 65.70(b), showing that the applicant has successfully completed an approved aircraft dispatcher certification course , and  FAA Form 8400 - 3 , Application for An Airman Certificate and/or Rating , with an instructor’s recommendation entered in S ection 7 .DATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

6 **F. Identification.**  The applicant must provide valid photo identification. **1) U.S. Citizens.**  U.S. citizens must provide one form of valid photo identification. **2) Non**  **- U.S. Citizens.**  Non - U.S. citizens must provide two forms of valid photo identification.

**3) Identification Acceptable to the Administrator.**  All e xaminers must review Volume 13, Chapter 3, Section 4, subparagraph 13 - 226 D for a detailed description of identification acceptable to the Administrator.

**4) Annotation of**  **Identification Accepted.** When an examiner accepts the form(s) of identification, he/she must annotate the “ Practical Test Report” s ection of FAA Fo rm 8400 - 3 , Application for An Airman Certificate and/or Rating . Copies of identification documentation do not have to accompany the application package; simply reference the identification in the appropriate section on the back of the form . **5 -**  **1367 THE AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER PRACTICAL TEST.**  Detailed guidance on administering the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test is located in Volume 13, Chapter 3, S ection 4. Volume 13 applies mostly to DADEs , however, the guidance contained in Chapter 3, S ection 4 applies to any

examiner who administers the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test. **5 -**  **1368 SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS.**  When an applicant has successfully completed the practical test, ASI - AD s and DADEs will accomplish the following, according to the applicant’s age. **A. Applicants**  **23 years**  **of Age or Older.** Successful applicants who have completed all requirements for the A ircraft D ispatcher C ertificate and are 23 ye ars of age or older are entitled to an FAA Form 8060 - 4 , Temporary Airman Certificate. Examiners will complete the application as follows:

**1) Prepare the Application for an Airman Certificate**  **and/or Rating (FAA Form**  **8400 -**  **3) .**  ASI - AD s who are examiners, DADEs and the FAA managing specialis t of the DADE must complete FAA Form 8400 - 3 as follows:

a) An examiner who is an ASI - AD will complete the following sections of FAA Form 8400 - 3 , Application for An Airman Certificate and/or Rating :

 Section 8

– Evaluation Record ,  Section 9

– In spector’s Record ,  Section 10

– Practical Test Report , and  Bl ock 10

– Remarks Section, as applicable. b) An examiner who is a DADE will complete these sections of FAA Form 8400 - 3 , Application for An Airman Certificate and/or Rating :

 Section 8 ,  Se ction 10 , andDATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

7  Block 10, as applicable . c) The FAA managing specialist of a D ADE will complete S ection 9 of FAA Form 8400 - 3 , Application for An Airman Certificate and/or Rating :

 Select either “Temporary Airman Certificate Issued” or “Notice of Dis approval of Application I ssued , ” as appropriate ,  Select Examiner’s Action Accepted (unless the FAA managing specialist intends to reject the DADE’s actions) ,  Enter signature, date , and FAA o ffice information , and  Select “Aircraft Dispatcher” located under the box provided for the FAA Office information . **2) Issue**  **F AA F**  **orm 8060**  **- 4**  **, Temporary Airm an Certificate**  **.** An ASI - AD will issue the Temporary

Airman Certi ficate in duplicate (see Volume 5, Chapter 1, Section 5, subparagraph 5 - 112 C for instructions on completing this form) and give a copy to the applicant. A DADE may

onl y issue a Temporary

Airman Certificate if permitted in the DADE’s FAA l etter of a uthori ty (LOA). (See also Volume 13, Chapter 3, S ection 1, paragraph 13 - 148). **3) Fo**  **rward the Application Package.** Airman application packages must be forwarded to the Airmen Certification Branch (AFS - 760 ) in Oklahoma City, OK for processing.

a) An examiner who is an ASI - AD or the FAA managing specialist of a DADE will forward the application package to AFS - 760. The application package must contain the following documents:

 The completed FAA F orm 8400 - 3, Applic ation for An Airman Certificate and/or Rating ,  Ori ginal cop y of FAA Form 8060 - 4, Temporary Airman Certificate,  Original Airman Knowledge Test Report, and  A c opy

of a S tatement of Graduation , if the applicant has successfully completed an FAA - a

pproved part 65 aircraft dispatcher certification course . b) A DADE will forward an application package to the FAA managing specialist within 7 calendar - days of administering the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test. The DADE must provide the following documents to the mana ging specialist as part of the application package:

 The completed FAA F orm 8400 - 3, Application for An Airman Certificate and/or Rating ,  Original cop y of FAA Form 8060 - 4, Temporary Airman Certificate (if issued by the DADE) ,  Original Airman Knowledge Test Report ,  A c opy

of a S tatement of Graduation , if the applicant has successfully completed an FAA - approved part 65 aircraft dispatcher certification course ,DATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

8  Copies of documentary evidence provided by

the applicant, in accordance with paragraph 5 - 1366 , and  A c ompleted FAA Form 8000 - 36, PTRS Data Sheet (if provided b y the FAA managing specialist). **B. Applicants Under the Age of 23.**  An applicant under the age of 23 is not entitled to a Temporary

Airman Certificate until he or she reaches his or her 23rd birthday . An ASI - AD or the FAA managing specialist of a DADE will issue a Letter of Aeronautical Competency on FAA l etterhead to successful applicants who are under 23 years of age. At no time may a DADE issue a Letter of Aeronautical Competency . The letter will cont ain the statement that the applicant has met all of the requirements for an A ircraft D ispatcher C ertificate except for age (see Figure 5 - 13 9 for a sample letter).

**1) Prepare**  **FAA Form**  **8400 -**  **3 , Application for An Airman Certificate and/or**  **Rating .**  Prepare FAA For m 8400 - 3 according to subparagrap h 5 - 1368A1 ) . **2) Fo**  **rward the Application Package.** Application packages for applicants under the age of 23 must be f

orwarded to AFS - 760 as follows: a) An examiner who is an ASI - AD or the FAA managing specialist of a DADE will forward the application package to AFS - 760. The application package must contain the following documents:

 The completed FAA Form 8400 - 3 , Application for An Airman Certificate and/or Rating . The ASI must enter the following remarks in the “ Remarks” section of th e form: “APPLICANT IS LESS THAN 23 ye ars OF AGE. HOLD APPLICATION. LETTER OF AERONAUTICAL COMPETENCY I SSUED , ”  Original Airman Knowledge Test Report,  Copy of S tatement of Graduation , if the applicant has successfully completed an FAA - a

pproved part 65 aircra ft dispatcher certification course , and  A cop y of the Letter of Aeronautical Competency . b) A DADE will forward an application package to the FAA managing specialist within 7 calendar - days of administering the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test. The DADE must provide the following documents to the managing specialist as part of the application package:

 The completed FAA F orm 8400 - 3, Application for An Airman Certificate and/or Rating ,  A statement advising the FAA managing specialist that the applicant is less than 23 ye ars of age ,  Original Airman Knowledge Test Report,  A c opy

of a S tatement of Graduation , if the applicant has successfully completed an FAA - approved part 65 aircraft dispatcher certification course ,DATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

9  Copies of documentary evidence provided b y the a pplicant, in accordance with paragraph 5 - 1366 , and  A completed FAA Form 8000 - 36 , PTRS Data Sheet (if provided b y the FAA managing specialist) . **3) Issue a Certificate When the Applicant is at Least**  **23 years**  **of Age.** Once the applicant has reached the age of 23, he or she will present the original Letter of Aeronautical Competency , proof of age, an updated FAA Form 8400 - 3, Application for An Airman Certificate and/or Rating , and two forms of photo identification to any FSDO for issuance of the Temporary Airman Certificate. Letters of A eronautical C ompetency do not expire. The ASIwho issues the certificate will forward the a pplication package to AFS - 760. The package must contain :  The completed FAA F orm 8400 - 3 , Application for An Airman Certificate and/or Rating ,  A cop y of the Letter of Aeronautical Competency , and  Original cop y of FAA Form 8060 - 4 , Temporary Airman Certificate . **5 -**  **1369 PTRS ENTRIES.**  Each activity associated with the A ircraft D ispatcher P ractical T est must be recorded in PTRS. The PTRS activity code will depend on who actually administered the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test and the age of the applicant. DADEs will complete PTRS entries manuall y if instructed b y the FAA managing specialist. ASI - AD s and FAA managing specialist s will complete PTRS entries in the Enhanced Flight Standards Automation System ( e FSAS) . **A. Applicants**  **23 years**  **or Older. 1)**  If the test was administered by an ASI - AD , that individual will complete PTRS activity c ode 1524 (C ERT/AIRM/DISPATCHER). The ASI - AD will need to indicate if the applic ant passed or failed the test by checking the appropriate bo x while entering the PTRS data. **2)** If the test was administered by a DADE, the FAA managing specialist will complete PTRS activity code 1555 (CERT/EXMNR/DESIG/DISPATCHER) as follows:

a) Complete the app ropriate sections of the electronic PTRS Data Sheet (this is the Direct Entry

Form in e FSAS) utilizing the manual FAA Form 8000 - 36 (PTRS Data Sheet) provided b y the DADE along with the information contained on FAA Form 8400 - 3 , Application for An Airman Certificate and/or Rating ;

b) Check the appropriate box for pass or fail depending upon the whether or not the applicant passed or failed the practical test ;

c) Enter the “1524” which corresponds to the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical T est in the field titled “Exam Kind” ;

d) Check the box titled “Observed b y Inspector” only if the FAA specialist observed the DADE administering the test ;DATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

10 e) Enter any comments as appropriate b y expanding the “Comments” area and clicking on the “Add New Comment” b ar ;

f) Select “J - Crewmembers” fro m the “Primary Area” dropdown menu ; g) Select code “783” for Designees in the “Key word” dropdown menu ; and h) Enter your “Opinion Code” and c omments as appropriate. **B. Ap**  **plicants under 23**  **years of Age.**  **1)** If the A ircraft D ispatcher P ractical T est was administered by an ASI - AD , that individual will complete PTRS activity code 1513 (CERT/AIRM/DISP/LTR/COMPTENCY).

**2)** If the test was administered by a DADE , the FAA managing specialist will complete activity code 1555 in accordance with the steps contained in sub paragraph 5 - 1 3 69 A2) . The specialist must al so complete activity code 1513. NOTE: There are multiple selections in e FSAS for a L etter of C ompetency under activity c ode 1513. In order to access the correct o ne, use the search function by clicking on the s ymbol of the binocular s located to the ri ght of the “Activity Num” field. Once the search is enabled, enter “1513” in the “Code” section of the purple highlighted field. Then select, “CERT/AIRM/DI SP/LTR COMPTENCY . ” **5 -**  **1370 UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS.**  If an applicant’s practical test is unsatisfactory , the examiner will accomplish the following: **A. Prepare**  **FAA Form 8400**  **- 3**  **, Application for An Airman Certificate and/or Rating**  **.** Prepare FAA Form 8400 - 3 according to subparagraph 5 - 1368A1) and record the results of the practical test in the “ Practi cal Test Report” section. Annotate each unsatisfactory subject area with a “U” in the appropriate subject areas. The examiner will inform the applicant the he or she has failed the test and instruct him or her to retain the original Airman Knowledge Test Report and Statement of Graduation , if applicab le, as well as the original Notic e of Disapproval of Application (FAA Form 8060 - 5 ) . NOTE: If the unsuccessful applicant has satisfactoril y co mpleted any subject areas, the examiner may

note those with an “S” for sati sfactory . **B. Prepare**  **FAA Form**  **8060 -**  **5 , Notice of Disapproval of Application**  **.** The examiner will complete FAA Form 8060 - 5, in duplicate, and give the original to the applicant (see Volume 5, Chapter 1, Section 6, subparagraph 5 - 132 A for instructions). **C. Forward t**  **he Application Package.** Application packages for applicants who have failed the A ircraft D ispatcher P ractical T est must be forwarded to AFS - 760 as follows:

**1) ASI**  **- AD**  **or FAA Managing Specialist.** An examiner who is an ASI - AD or the FAA managing specialist of a DADE will forward the application package to AFS - 760 and include the following documents:DATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

11  The completed FAA Form 8400 - 3 , Application for An Airman Certificate and/or Rating , and  Duplicate of FAA Form 8060 - 5 , Noti ce of Disapproval of Application . **2) DADEs.**  A DADE will forward an application package to the FAA managing specialist within 7 calendar- days of administering the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test. The DADE must provide the following documents to the managing specialist as part of the application package:

 The completed FAA Form 8400 - 3, Application for An Airman Certificate and/or Rating ,  Duplicate of FAA Form 8060 - 5 , Noti ce of Disapproval of Application , and  FAA Form 8000 - 36, PTRS Data Sheet, (if provided by the FAA managing specialist) . **5 -**  **1371 RETESTING AFT**  **ER FAILURE.** An applicant who is retesting after failure must present the following documentation: **A. Application.**  Each applicant must complete and sign FAA Form 8400 - 3 , Application for An Airman Certificate and/or Rating . In accordance with § 65.19 , an applic ant for a written, oral, or practical test for a certificate and rating ( or for an additional rating under this part) may apply for retesting . **1)** 30 days after the date the applicant failed the test , or **2)** Before the 30 days have expired, if :  The applicant presents a signed statement from an airman holding the certificate and rating sought b y the applicant certifying that the airman has given the applicant additional instruction in each of the subjects failed, and  The airman considers the applicant ready for rete sting. **B. Airman Knowledge Test.**  Each applicant for a retest must present an original, embossed, Airman Knowledge Test Report showing satisfactory test results. **C. Statement of Graduation**  **(If Applicable).** Each applicant for a retest must present a copy of a Stat ement of Graduation , if he or she has successfull y completed an FAA - approved, p art 65 dispatcher training c ourse . **D. Original Copy of**  **FAA Form**  **8060 -**  **5 , Notice of Disapproval of Application**  **.** FAA Form 8060 - 5 will contain a list of the sub jects failed by

the appl icant. This list will have been entered b y the original testing examiner. An examiner administering a retest may give the applicant credit for those areas of operation and tasks completed satisfactorily on the previous practical examination(s) if the retes t occurs within 60 calendar- days of the original test. If the retest occurs more than 60 calendar- days after the original test, the entire Aircraft Dispatcher P ractical T est must be retaken. The 90 day limit after graduation (with extension , if approved) s till controls the eligibility period to take the practical test.DATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

12 NOTE: Whenever possible an FAA managing specialist should ensure that a retest is administered b y a DADE other than the one who administered the original test. **E. Forward the Application Package.**  The examiner and FAA managing specialist will forward the application package in accordance with the guidance contained in paragraph 5 - 1368 and will include a the duplicate of FAA Form 8060 - 5 , Notice of Disapproval of Application . **5 -**  **1372 LETTER OF DISCONTINUANCE.**  An examiner will issue a Letter of Discontinuance when reasons other than unsatisfactory performance lead to the termination of a practical test. Some examples of reasons fo r discontinuing a test include:  Power Failure ,  Family

emergency , or  In clement Weather . **A. When an Examiner Discontinues the Test.**  When an examiner discontinues the test, he or she will return the original Airman Knowledge T est Report and S tatement of Graduation , if applicable , to the applicant. The examiner will then prepare, sign , and issue the Letter of Di scontinuance to the applicant. The examiner will identify in the letter, the area s of operation and their associated task s of the practical test that the appl icant successfull y completed. The examiner will instruct the applicant to present the L etter of Discontinuance to the examiner when he or she resumes the A ircraft D ispatcher P ractical T est. At no time will an examiner issue a Letter of Discontinuance in lieu of FAA Form 8060 - 5 , Notice of Disapproval of Application, if it appears an appl icant may fail any portion of the A ircraft D ispatcher P ractical T est. A L etter of D iscontinuance must be made part of an applicant’s certification file and a D ADE’s designated e xaminer f

ile. **B.** See Figure 5 - 13 9A for an example of a Letter of Discontinuance. **5 -**  **1373 R** **ETENTION OF**  **APPLICATION PACKAGES.** The district office (FSDO, CHDO , or CMO) will retain all aircraft dispatcher certification documentation in accordance with Chapter 11 of the current edition of FAA Order 1350.1 5, Records Organization, Transfer, and Destruction Standards.DATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

13 **Figure 5 -**  **13 9**  **. Sample Letter of Aeronautical Competency**  **– Successful Applicant of** 

**Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate L**  **ess T**  **han 23**  **years of Age** 

(District Office Letterhead) **Letter of Aeronautical Competency**

This letter is evidence that:

_____(Name of Applicant)_____ has successfully

completed the required written, knowledge and skill tests for an Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate ; however, the applicant has not reached 23 years of age. The applicant may obtain a Temporary Airman Certificate (FAA Form 8060 - 4) from any Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) upon presenting the following:

**1)** Proof of age (23 years old). **2)** A current application, FAA Form 8400 - 3 , Application for An Airman Certificate and/or Rating .

**3)** This original letter. **4)** 2 valid forms of p hoto identification. Aviation Safety

Inspector Signature: Aviation Safety

Inspector Name (print): Date:_________________________ District Office Number Office Location

___________________ _____________

This L etter of Aeronautical Competency does not e xpire .DATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

14 **Figure 5 -**  **13 9A**  **. Sample Letter of Discontinuance** 

Dear , On this date, , you successfull y completed a portion of the practical test indicated below: A ircraft D ispatcher You completed the following areas of the practical test standards (PTS) satisfactorily . (List completed Areas of Operations and other associated tasks from the PTS.)

The practical test was discontinued because of: If application is made b y (enter 60 days from date of test) , this letter shows the above satisfactoril y c ompleted portions of the practical test. . After (expiration date) , you must complete the ENTIRE TEST. This letter does not extend the expiration date for your knowledge test results or the oral evaluation date.

Sincerel y, (ASI - AD or DADE) Certificate/Des ignation Number: **RESERVED.** Paragraphs 5 - 1374 through 5 - 138 5 .