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1 **VOLUME 13 FLIGHT STANDARDS DES**  **IGNEES CHAPTER**  **3 DESIGNATED AIRCRAFT**  **DISPATCH EXAMINER**

**Section 4 The**  **Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test 13**  **- 221**  **PROGRAM TRACKING AND REPORTING SUBSYSTEM (PTRS) ACTIVITY CODES.**  **A. PTRS Activity Codes**  **:** 1513, 1524, 1555 . **B. Information on PTRS Entries.**  In formati on regarding specific PTRS entries can be found in Volume 5, Chapter 5, S ection 10, paragraph 5
- 1369 . **13 -**  **222 APPLICABILITY**  **.** This section applies to examiners who administer the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test. For the purposes of this section, such an examiner may be a Designated Aircraft Dispatch Examiner (DADE) or an Aviation Safety Inspector- Aircraft Dispatcher (ASI
- AD). The policies, procedures, and information contained in this section are applicable to both DADEs and ASI
- ADs who administer the Aircraft Di spatcher Practical Test, except where noted. Information in this section also applies to FAA managing specialists with oversight responsibility

of a DADE. **13 -**  **223 GENERAL.**  **A. No More Than Two Tests Per Day.**  An Examiner may not administer more than two practical tests per day (excluding retests). **B. Single Applicant.**  An examiner may not administer any portion of the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test to more than one applicant at a time. **C. Applicant Notes.**  Examiners must not permit applicants to have any notes or documents in the testing area other than those specificall y listed in the Aircraft Dispatcher P ractical T est S tandards
. **D. Observers.**  Generally , observers may not be present during the administration of the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test.

**1)** At no time will another applicant for an Aircraft D ispatcher C ertificate observe, or be present in the same room or testing area during the administration of the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test.

**2)** At no time will any

representative (employee, contract employee or affiliate) of an FAA - approved Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 65 dispatcher certification course operator (school) be permitted to observe, monitor, administer , or participate in any way during the administration of the Aircraft Dispatcher Practic al Test. **3)** An FAA managing specialist may always monitor a DADE administering the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical T est .DATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

2 **4)** No other observers may monitor the test without permission from the FAA specialist, and agreement from the DADE and the applicant. **E. Time Lim** **its.** For s cheduling purposes, an examiner should plan an average of 2 hours for each portion of the test (knowledge and skill). The Aircraft Dispatcher P ractical T est S tandards requirements are extensive. Therefore , examiners must ensure that the y thoroughly administer the test in accordance with the practical test standards (PTS ) . Examiners will take no less than 4 hours (combined) to administer the knowledge and skill portions of the test. An additional 2 hours may

be allocated for applicants to complete administrative requirements such as filling out the appropriate application documentation . At no time should the test be longer than 6 hours in duration. An applicant’s ability to complete any

portion of the test in a reasonable amount of time must be part of the examiner’s evaluation criteria. Inability by an applicant to complete any portion of the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test in a timel y m anner may be an indication that the applicant lacks the ability to manage his or her workload . Workload managem ent is a critical element of performing the duties of an aircraft dispatcher. **13 -**  **224 PREREQUISITES AND COORDINATION REQUIREMENTS.**  **A. Prerequisites.**  This task requires knowledge of 14 CFR parts 1, 61, 65, 91, 110, 119, 121, 183 , and the policies set forth in this order . **B. Coordination.**  This task may require coordination between the managing FAA office, regional Flight Standards division (RFSD ) , and/or the Air Transportation Division (AFS - 200 )
. **13 -**  **225 REFERENCES, FORMS, AND JOB AIDS.**  **A. References (current editions):** 
 14 CFR parts 1, 61, 65, 91, 110, 119, 121, and 183.  Title 49 of the United States Code (49 U.S.C.). **B. Forms:** 
 FAA Form 8000 - 36, PTRS Data Sheet.  FAA Form 8060 - 4, Temporary Airman Certificate.  FAA Form 8060 - 5, Notice of Disapproval of Application.  FAA Form 8400 - 3, Application for an Airman Certificate and/or Rating.  FAA Form 8710 - 6, Examiner Designation and Qualification Record. **C. Figures:** 
 Figure 13 - 18 , FAA Form 8400 - 3 Sample Dispatch Release Worksheet
.  Figure 13
- 19, Sample Operational Flight Plan Form
.  Figure 13
- 20, Sample Flight Time Anal ys is
.  Figure 13
- 21, Sample Captain Briefing Form
.  Figure 13
- 2 2 , FAA Form 8060 - 5, Notice of Disapproval of Application
.  Figure 13
- 22A , Sample Letter of Discontinuance
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3 **13 -**  **226 APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY.**  Prior to testing any applicant for an Aircraft D ispatcher Certificate an examiner must verify : **A. Age.**  To be eligible for an aircraft dispatcher certificate, a person must be at least 23 ye ars of age. To be eligible to take the Aircraft D ispatcher P ractical T est , however , an applicant may be at least 21 ye ars of age. This is because § 65.53, allows an applicant to be at least 21 years of age to be eligible to take the Aircraft Dispatcher Knowledge Test; § 65.55(b) requires an applicant to present documentary evidence satisfactory

to the Administrator, of having passed that knowledge test within th e preceding 24 calendar months. Therefore, an individual who passed the knowledge test at 21 ye ars of age would be eligible for a 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 Aircraft D ispatcher C ertificate regardless of whether or not he or she successfully passes the Aircraft Dispatcher Knowledge and Practical 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 A eronautical C ompetency in lieu of a FAA Form 8 060 - 4, Temporary

Airman Certificate , to an applicant who is less that 23 years of age and has successfull y passed the Aircraft D ispatcher P ractical T est. A DADE may not issue a Letter of Aeronautical Competency
. See subparagraph 13 - 2 30 B 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 5, Chapter 5, S ection 10, subparagraph 5 - 1368B . **B. English**  **Language Requirements.**  Before accepting an application and beginning the practical test, the examiner must evaluate the applicant’s ability to read, write, speak and understand the English l anguage. C ommunication is another critical element of performing the duties of an aircraft dispatcher. The English language component of crew coordination and communication skills can never be in doubt for the satisfactory outcome of the test. The current edition of Advisory

Circular (AC) 60 - 28, English Language Skill Standards Required b y 14 CFR P arts 61, 63, and 65, provides guidance for airman applicants, designated examiners, and ASI s in determining English language skills required for airman certification. An ex aminer must administer the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test e ntirely in English. Examiners must not allow language interpreters to be present while the test is being administered. If an examiner is not satisfied with an applicant’s ability to read, write , and understand the English l anguage, he or s he may not administer the test. If the examiner is a DADE , he or she may contact the FAA managing specialist for assistance in establishing an applicant’ s eligibility for an Aircraft D ispatcher C ertificate base d on whether or not the applicant can read, write, speak, and understand the English l anguage. **C. Experience**  **and Training Requirements.**  Section 65.67 contains the experience or training requirements an applicant must poss ess in order to qualify for an Aircraf

t Dispatcher C ertificate. **1)** An examiner may test any applicant who presents a Statement of Graduation from an FAA - approved p art 65 aircraft dispatcher c ertification c ourse in accordance with § 65.57(b)
.

**2)** An examiner may

not test an applicant who has completed an FAA - a pproved aircraft dispatcher c ertification c ourse that has provided for a substitution of previous experience or training in accordance with § 65.61(d), unless the basis for the credit and substitution criteria have been approved b y the FAA as part of the aircraft dispatcher c ertification c ourse.DATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

4 a) A DADE must obtain prior approval from the FAA managing specialis t to testing such an applicant.

b) Examiners and FAA managing specialists must ensure that the total number of hours of instruction provided to the applicant is reflected in the Statement of Graduation issued by the aircraft dispatcher c ertification c ourse operator. The basis for substitution must also be included in the Statement of Graduation . The minimum contents of a Statement of Graduation c an be found in Volume 5, Chapter 5, S ection 10, subparagraph 5
- 1366 E 1)a) )
.

**3)** A DADE may

not test an applicant who has obtained experience in accordance with § 65.57(a)(1) ,(2) or (3) unless specificall y approved b y FAA managing specialist prior to testing. **4)** An examiner who is an ASI
- AD may not test an applicant based on the experience allowed b y § 65.57(a)(4) without written approval from AFS - 200 .

**5)** A DADE may

not test an applicant based on the experience allowed b y § 65.57(a)(4 ) without written permission from the FAA managing specialist who first obtain written approval from AFS - 200 .

**6)** Examiners must verify the applicant’s training and experience. Examiners and FAA managing specialists must refer to the guidance contained in Volume 5, Chapter 5, S ection 10 , paragraph 5
- 1366 for information regarding acceptable documentary evidence of an appli cant’s experience and training. **D. Identification.**  Li sted below are samples of minimum required identification documents. Once accepted, the appropriate information on these documents must be annotated on FAA Form 8400 - 3, Application for an Airman Certificate and/or Rating
. NOTE: Copies of documentation do not have to accompany the application package; they only need to be referenced in the appropriate block on the back of FAA Form 8400 - 3 , Application for an Airman Certificate and/or Rating
. **1)** U.S. citizens must provide one form of valid photo identification
. Examples include:
 Passport,

 Driver’s license ,  Government issued identification card, and/or  Id entification issued b y employer. **2)** Non - U .S. citizens must provide two forms of valid photo identification. Examples include a valid passport/visa. NOTE: An applicant presenting a foreign passport must provide another form of identification containing the applicant’s signature and at least a matching physical description
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5 **3)** For a naturalized citizen, provide two forms of valid photo identification. Examples include:

 Valid passport, including either one of the following items :  Certificate of Naturalization. Do not copy this document.  Certificate of Citizenship. Do not copy this document. **E. Application.**  The applicant must provide the examiner with the following prior to testing : **1)** A completed FAA Form 8400 - 3 , Application for an Airman Certificate and/or Rating , with an instructor’s recommendation entered in S e ction 7 .

**2)** An original embossed Aircraft Dispatcher Airman Knowledge Test Report showing satisfactory

test results
. **3)** A Statement of Graduation issued or revalidated (in accordance with § 65.70(b)) showing that the applicant has successfull y completed an FAA
- a pproved aircraft dispatcher c ertification c ourse. (Not required if the applicant has not attended or successfully completed an FAA - approved part 65 aircraft dispatcher c ertification c ourse . )

**4)** Documentary

evidence in accordance with Volume 5, Chapter 5, S ection 10, subparagraph 5
- 1366E4) and, i f the applicant has experience , in accordance with § 65.57(a). **13 -**  **227 AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER**  **P RACTICAL**  **T EST**  **S TANDARDS**  **.** The FAA requires examiners to administer all Aircraft D ispatcher P ractical T ests in accordance with the Aircraft Dispatcher P ractical T est S tandards
. While using the PTS , the examiner must evaluate the applicant’s knowledge and skill in sufficient depth to determine that the standards of performance listed for all “ TASK s ” are met b y the applicant. **A. Introduction.**  Th e “INTRODUCTION” section of the Aircraft Dispatcher P ractical T est S tandards contains general guidance, information, and examiner responsibilities. Examiners must review the “INTRODUCTION” section thoroughl y and adhere to instructions contained therein
. **B. Ar**  **eas of Operation.** “AREA s OF OPERATION” are phases of the practical test arranged in a logical sequence within the standard. They begin with “ FLIGHT PLANNING/DISPATCH RELEASE ” and end with “ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. ” The examiner, however, may cond uct the practical test in any sequence that will result in a complete and efficient test. **C. Task.**  **“** TASK s ” are titles of knowledge areas or procedures appropriate to an AREA OF OPERATION . **D. Plan of Action (POA).**  The examiner will develop a written POA for each Aircraft D ispatcher P ractical T est he or she administers. The POA shall include all required TASKs in each AREA OF OPERATION . If the e lements in one TASK have already been evaluated in another TASK , they

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6 once if it has been sufficiently evaluated within a particular TASK . Examiners are expected to follow the POA; therefore, they must construct it in manner that flows and is flexible enough to account for variables and unexpected situations, should they arise. A POA must be comprehensive enough to ensure evaluation of all selected TASKs . NOTE: Although the Aircraft Dispatcher P ractical T est S tandards allow s for utilization of different POAs, examiners should always administer tests in a manner that best illustrates a logical working flow of aircraft dispatcher duties and responsibilities as they would be at an air carrier . It is of the utmost importance that the examiner captures a logical workflow through the use of realistic scenarios in order to be able to evaluate the applicant’s ability to perform the duties of an aircraft dispatcher with a high degree of safety. **E. Knowledge.**  The knowledge portion of the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test, which is ty picall y known as the oral portion, is conducted to determine whether the applicant has acquired adequate practical knowledge.

**1)** Examiners should base questions on th e TASK s outlined in the PTS and phrase them in clear and concise terms. Examiners will test to the greatest extent practicable, the applicant’s correlative abilities, rather than rote memorization of facts, throughout the practical test. **2)** Examiners may conduct the oral portion of the test as a separate phase or combine it with the skill portion of the test. One way to evaluate the applicant’s progress is to determine the number of correct answers during the knowledge portion of the test. Failure to achieve 70 percent in any of the following areas during the oral test must be considered to be a failure of the entire test:
 Flight Planning/Dispatch Release ,

 Preflight, Takeoff, Departure ,  En Route Procedures ,  Arrival, Approach, and Landing Procedures ,  Post Fl ight Procedures , and/or  Abnormal and Emergency Pro cedures
. **F. Skill.**  The skill portion of the Aircraft Dispatcher P ractical T est, will include the preparation of a flight plan, load manifest, take off data information, and dispatch release for a flight between designated points selected by the examiner. During the skill phase of the test, the following actions by

an applicant will result in a failure of the entire test:
 Failure to appropriatel y apply minimum equipment list (MEL) / Configuration Deviation List ( CDL) item ,  Violation of the CFRs in a test scenari o ,  Failure to properl y interpret weather data ,  Failure to observe or exceeding an Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM ) limitation , and/or  Failure to compl y with o perations specifications (OpSpecs)
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7 **G. Special Emphasis Areas.**  The Aircraft Dispatcher P ractical T est S tandards list several “Special Emphasis Areas
. ” Examiners must place special emphasis upon areas that are most critical to dispatching and flight safety. Among these are:

 Positive Operational Control ,  Aircraft Performance and Driftdown ,  Weather Requirements for Departure/Destination and if Applicable, Alternates ,  Hazardous Weather Awareness, Recognition and Avoidance ,  Aeronautical Decision
- Making (ADM) ,  Risk Management Procedures (RMP) ,  Dispatcher Resource Management (DRM) ,  Company

and TSA Security

Procedure s , and  Other areas deemed appropriate to any phase of the practical test
. NOTE: Although these areas may not be specifically

addressed under each “ TASK ,” they

are essential to dispatching and flight safety and must be evaluated during the practical test. **H. Refere**  **nce Material s.**  Where appropriate, the applicant should be allowed to use printed reference material commonly available to an aircraft dispatcher while working at an air carrier. Reference materials may onl y include those items specificall y listed in the Aircraft Dispatcher P ractical T est S tandards . Examiners must not permit applicants to have any personal notes or documents in the testing area at any time during the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test. **13 -**  **228 ADMINISTER THE AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER PRACTICAL TEST**  **. A.**  **Prior Notification** 
**– DADEs Only.**  A DADE must notify the FAA managing specialist at least 48 hours prior to scheduling any Aircraft D ispatcher P ractical T est in order to provide the specialist with an opportunity to conduct oversight of the DADE. The FAA managing specialist may

instruct the DADE to provide more than 48 hours notice. **B. Test Scenarios.**  The examiner should have at least three flight plan test scenarios developed which use actual operational data to simulate irregular operations and non
- normal situatio ns. Developing multiple scenarios allows the examiner to choose which scenario he or she will use for a particular test , and it prevents test applicants from successfully sharing test information with each other or with a course operator. The FAA managing specialist should review the test scenarios periodicall y and advise a DADE when the scenarios need to be revised or update d
. Examiners will update the scenarios as necessary at least once a ye ar and will provide at least the following items to the applicant:

 Weather, to include Aviation Routine Weather Reports (METAR), Terminal Area Forecasts (TAF), Winds Aloft, appropriate charts, and Pilot Weather Reports (PIREP);  Notices to Airmen (NOTAM);  Flight leg (city

pair);  Weight and Balance (W&B) Form for the app ropriate aircraft ;  Dispatch Release Work Sheet (see Figure 13 - 18);  Flight Plan Form (see Figure 13 - 19); andDATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

8  Captain Briefing Forms (see Figure 13 - 2 1 ). NOTE: Refer to the Aircraft Dispatcher P ractical T est S tandards for student supply requirements. **C. Testing Envir**  **onment.** The examiner must ensure that the testing environment meets similar requirements to those contained in § 65.65 and is private, free from distractions, and provides the applicant with sufficient space to complete the skill portion of the Aircraft Di spatcher Practical Test. **D. Tracking**  . A DADE must keep a record of the practical test he or she has administered. To satisfy

this requirement a DADE may keep a copy

of each FAA Form 8400 - 3, Application for an Airman Certificate and/or Rating , or he or she may use another means to track each test such as the one illustrated in Figure 13
- 13 located in Volume 13, Chapter 3, Section 1
. **13 -**  **229 EVALUATION OF THE APPLICANT.**  The examiner is responsible for determining that the applicant demonstrates acceptable knowledge and skill for each “ TASK” within the PTS. An examiner must test , to the greatest extent practicable , the applicant’s correlative abilities rather than rote memorization of facts throughout the practical test. If an examiner determines that a TASK is incomplete or the outcome is uncertain, he or she may require the applicant to repeat that TASK or portions of it. An examiner must not provide instruction to the applicant or allow the applicant to practice for the purposes of successfull y completing any TASK . Examiners must inform applicant s of the level of performance expected before beginning the test. **13 -**  **230 SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS.**  When an applicant has successfully completed the Aircraft D ispatcher P ractical T est, examiners and the FAA managing specialist will accompli sh the following, according to the applicant’s age. **A. Applicants 23 Years of Age or Older.**  Successful applicants who are 23 years or older are entitled to a T emporary Airman Certificate (FAA Form 8060
- 4). Examiners will complete the following steps:

**1)** Prepare the FAA Form 8400 - 3 , Application for an Airman Certificate and/or Rating , in accordance with Volume 5, Chapter 5, Section 10, subparagraph 5
- 1368 A1)
. In addition: a) Only

complete the “Practical Test Aircraft Dispatcher” block of S ection 8 , “ Evaluation Record
. ” Do not complete the “Oral” block of S ection 8. For the purposes of the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test and Form 8400
- 3, Application for an Airman Certificate and/or Rating , the “oral” phase is embedded in the overall practical test.

b) Record the result s of the practical test in S ection 10 , “ Practical Test Report ” and document the subject areas with an “S” for satisfactory
.

c) A DADE will check the “examiner” block of S ection 8 and enter his or her signature in the appropriate block
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9 d) An ASI - AD who as administered the Aircraft D ispatcher P ractical T est will check the “inspector” block of S ection 8 and enter his or her signature in the appropriate block

e) A DADE must also enter his or her designation and Aircraft Dispatcher C ertificate number.

f) Enter the date th e test was completed in the “Evaluation Record
. ” g) FAA - managing specialists will complete S ectio n 9 , “ Inspector’s Record
. ” **2)** Issue the Temporary

Airman Certificate ( FAA Form 8060 - 4 ) , in accordance with the guidance contained in Volume 5, Chapter 5, S ection 10, subparagraph 5
- 1368 A . A DADE may onl y issue a Temporary

Airman Certificate and sign Block X as a representative of the Administrator if his or her FAA l etter of authority (LOA) specificall y permits it
.

**3)** Obtain c ontact information f rom a pplicant at the time of issuance of the T emporary Airman Certificate . The examiner will request a telephone number (or email or other means to contact the applicant) where the applicant may be reached during the next 120 days in the event of application problems. The examiner can record the contact information in the “Remarks ” section of FAA Form 8400 - 3 , Application for an Airman Certificate and/or Rating
.

**4)** Forward the Application Package. Examiners and FAA managing specialists must follow the guidance contained in Volume 5, Chapter 5, S ection 10, subparagraph 5
- 1368 A3) , which provides details on how to forward the a pplication package. DADEs must forward all application documents to the certificate
- holding district office ( CHDO ) within 7 calendar
- days of administering the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test.

**5)** Document the activity in the Program Tracking and Reporting S ys tem (PTRS). a) DADEs will manually complete an FAA Form 8000 - 36, PTRS Data Sheet , if directed b y the FAA managing specialist.

b) ASI - ADs who administer the Aircraft D isp atcher P ractical T est and FAA managing specialist s will follow the instructions contained in Volume 5, Chapter 5, S ection 10, subparagraph 5
- 13 68A . **B. A** **pplicants U**  **nder t**  **he A**  **ge of**  **23.** An applicant under the age of 23 ye ars may take the Aircraft D ispatch er P rac tical T est. The examiner must advise the applicant that if he or she is successful and passes the test, he or she will not receive the temporary certificate until his or her 23rd birthday
. Successful applicants who are under the age of 23 will be provided with a L etter of A eronautical C ompetency . A sample Letter of Aeronautical C ompetency can be found in Volume 5, Chapter 5, S ection 10, Figure 5
- 13 9 .

**1)** If the examiner is an ASI
- AD, that individual will issue the Letter of Aeronautical C ompetency and complete PTRS Activity Code 1513 “ C ERT/AIRM/DISP/LTR COMPTENCY . ”

**2)** If the examiner is a DADE, he or she will direct the applicant to go to the CHDO to have the Letter of A eronautical C ompetency issued by the FAA managing specialist. IfDATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

10 circumstances exist that prevent the applicant from going to the CHDO, the DADE will advise the applicant that the L etter of A eronautical C ompetency will be mailed to the address provided on the FAA Form 8400 - 3 , Application for an Airman Certificate and/or Rating
. In addition, the DADE will provide the FAA managing specialist with a statement that the applicant is less than 23 years of age , along with the application package of the applicant.

**3)** Forward the Application Package. Examiners and FAA managing specialists must follow the guidanc e contained in Volume 5, Chapter 5, S ection 10, subparagraph 5
- 1368 B , which provides details on how to forward the a pplication package of an applicant who is less than 23 years of age . DADEs must forward all application documents to the CHDO within 7 calendar
- days of administering the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test.

**4)** When the applicant reaches his or her 23 rd birthday , he or she may present the original Letter of A eronautical C ompetency , proof of age, and an updated FAA Form 8400 - 3 , Application for an Airman Certificate and/or Rating , (practical test report, item 10c will be omitted), to any local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) for issuance of the temporary certificate. A L etter of A eronautical C ompetency does not expire. The ASI who issues the T emporary Airman C ertificate will forward the application package to AFS
- 760 in accordance with Volume 5, Chapter 5, S ection 10, subparagraph 5 - 1368B . **13 -**  **231 UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS**  **.** If, in the judgment of the examiner , the applicant does not meet the standards of performance of any TASK performed, then he or she is considered to have failed the associated “AREA OF OPERATION ” and therefore, has failed the entire Aircraft Dispatcher P ractical T est. The examiner or applicant may discontinue the test at any time the f

ailure of an AREA OF OPERATION makes the applicant ineligible for the certificate sought. If the test is discontinued, the examiner may onl y credit the applicant for those AREA s OF OPERATION and the associated “TASKs ” he or she has performed satisfactoril y . If the applicant becomes ineligible for the certificate sought due to his or her failure of an AREA OF OPERATION , the examiner may onl y continue the test with the consent of the applicant. Continuation of the test does not constitute a retest. If an appl icant has failed an AREA OF OPERATION , he or she has failed the Aircraft D ispatcher P ractical T est in its entirety , and will have to be retested on a later date in accordance with § 65.19 . **A. Record the Results.**  Record the results of the practical test on the back of FAA Form 8400 - 3, Application for an Airman Certificate and/or Rating , documenting the subject areas with a “U” for unsatisfactory . In addition, list the specific failed areas from the PTS in the “Remarks” section of FAA Form 8400 - 3, in the “Remark s” section of the PTRS Data S heet, and on FAA Form 8060 - 5 , Notice of Disapproval of Application
. Enter the date of test completion in the “Evaluation Record” section along with a signature and designation number. The examiner will instruct the applicant to retain the written test results and the written Statement of Graduation
. NOTE: If the unsuccessful applicant has satisfactoril y completed any subject areas the examiner may

note shoe with an “S” for satisfactory
. **B. Prepare**  **the Notice of Disapproval of Application (** **FAA Form**  **8060 -**  **5 )**  **.** The examiner will complete FAA Form 8060 - 5 (see Figure 13 - 22 ) in duplicate and give the original to the applicant.DATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

11 **C. Forward the Application Package.**  Examiners and FAA managing specialist s must follow the guidance contained in Volume 5, Chapter 5, S ection 10, paragraph 5
- 1370C , which provides details on how to forward the a pplication package. DADEs must forward all application documents to the CHDO within 7 calendar
- days of administering the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test. **13 -**  **232 RETEST**  **AFTE R FAILURE**  **. 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 applicant 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)** Be fore the 30 days have expired, if the applicant presents a signed statement from an airman holding the certificate and rating sought by the a pplicant certifying that the airman has given the applicant additional instruction in each of the subjects failed, and that the airman considers the applicant ready for retesting. **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 Statement of Graduation if he or she has successfull y completed an FAA
- approved, p art 6 5 dispatcher training c ourse . **D. Original Copy of**  **the Notice of Disapproval of Application (** **FAA Form 8060**  **- 5**  **) .**  FAA Form 8060 - 5 will contain a list of the subjects failed by the applicant. This list will have been entered b y the original testing examiner. An ex aminer administering a retest may give the applicant credit for those AREAs OF OPERATION and TASKs completed satisfactoril y on the previous practical examination(s) if the retest 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) still controls the eligibility period to take the practical test. **E. Time Requiremen**  **t for Retest.** In addition to the requirements set forth in § 65.19, an applicant for a retest must:

**1)** Complete the retest within the validity period of a Statement of Graduation issued in accordance with § 65.70(b) ,

**2)** Complete the retest within 24 months of having passed the Aircraft D ispatcher K nowledge T est in accordance with § 65.55(b) , and **3)** If an applicant has qualified to take the Aircraft D ispatcher P ractical T est through the experience outlined in § 65.57 (a), he or she must successfully complete a retest within 60 calendar
- days of the original test, or repeat the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test in its entirety
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12 **F. Scheduling.**  If an applicant must be retested , a DADE will notify the FAA managing specialist
. If the CHDO has more than one authorized DADE it is recommended th at another DADE administer the retest if possible. Utilizing a different examiner for a retest can be a means of ensuring quality

control . A qualified ASI
- AD may also administer the retest. In the event that a DADE must administer a retest to the same applicant he/she has previously tested , that DADE will notify

the FAA specialist when the retest is scheduled at least 48 hours in advance or as advised by

the FAA specialist. **G. Areas to Retest.**  The examiner should credit the applicant for thos e “AREA s OF OPERATION” and the associated “TASK s ” that have been performed satisfactoril y. However, an examiner may

choose to retest an applicant on any and all AREAs OF OPERATION and/or TASK s the examiner sees fit if he/she has reason to doubt the applicant’s competence in an AREA or TASK that was performed satisfactoril y during the previous test
. **H. Verify Forms.**  The examiner will confirm FAA Form 8400 - 3 , Application for an Airman Certificate and/or Rating , is correctl y filled out with an instructor’s recomm endation sign
- off by

a certificated aircraft dispatcher. In addition, the examiner will confirm the written Statement of Graduation is still valid. **I. Forward the Application Package.**  The examiner and FAA managing specialist will forward the application package in accordance with the guidance contained in Volume 5, Chapter 5, S ection 10 , subparagraphs 5
- 1368 B2), 5
- 1368A3), and 5
- 137 1E . **13 -**  **233 LETTER OF DISCONTINUANCE.**  **A. Termination**  **o f A Practical Test.**  An examiner will issue a L etter of Discontinuance when reasons other than unsatisfactory performance lead to the termination of a practical test. Some examples of reasons for discontinuing a test include:

 Power Failure ,  Family

emergency , or  In clement Weather
. **B. Completing a**  **Letter of Discontinuance.** 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 Discontinuance to the applicant
. The examiner will i dentify in the letter, the “AREA s OF OPERATION ” and their associated “ TASK s ” of the practical test that the app licant successfull y completed. The examiner will instruct the applicant to present the Letter of Discontinuance to the examiner when he or she re sumes the Aircraft D ispatcher P ractical T est. At no time will an examiner issue a Letter of Discontinuance in lieu of Notice of Disapproval of Application, if it appears an applicant may fail any portion of the Aircraft D ispatcher P ractical T est. A Letter of Discontinuance must be made part of an applicant’s certification file and a DADE’s designated examiner f

ile. See Figure 13 - 22A for an example of a Letter of Discontinuance.DATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

13 **Figure 13 -**  **18. Sample**  **Dispatch Release Worksheet Dispatch Release Worksheet**  FLT A/C TYPE DATE The most restrictive of the following weights is the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW): A. + = Maximum Landing Weight En Route Fuel Burn Structural Landing Weight OR + = Landing Climb Limit Weight En Route Fuel Burn Performance Li mited Landing Weight Flaps Tem

p ° C B. + = Maximum Zero Fuel Weight En Route Fuel Burn Structural Zero Fuel Weight C. Maximum Structural Takeoff Weight D. Takeoff Runway Analysis Weight Rwy Tem

p °C Flaps Performance Limited Takeoff Weight E. Maximum En Route Takeoff Weight Method 1 Takeoff Weight Note: Method 1 not limiting if Method 2 Authorized Or Driftdown Alternates (Method 2) FROM TO Driftdown Airport

F. Minimum Equipment List (MEL) RestrictionsDATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

14 **Figure 13 -**  **19. Sam** **ple Operational Flight Plan Form** Ty pically , a sheet is given to the applicant with only the origin, destination, and estimated time of departure provided, and the applicant provides the following information:
 Name/Date,  Aircraft Ty

pe,  Maximum Take Off Wei ght (MTOW),  Maximum Landing Weight (MLW),  Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW),  Basic Operating Weight (BOW),  Max fuel (pounds/gallons),  Max altitude,  Alternate, if required, and  Air traffic control (ATC) routing. The general instructions to the applicant are:
 Plan maximum allowable payload based on weather and runway conditions;  Plan nearest suitable alternate or alternates, if required for departure and arrival airports; and  Prepare a weather briefing for the pilot in command. Complete the following for the fl ight:
 Flight Time Analysis  Operational flight plan. NOTE: The examiner must evaluate the applicant on his or her knowledge of the contents of the flight plan and how each performance value, (e.g., the airplane flight manual or company manual equivalent determines en route fuel burn) was determined
 Dispatch Release.  ATC Flight Plan.  Weight and Balance (W&B) calculation.  Retrieve all weather information and graphics from current weather (or the Designated Aircraft Dispatch Examiner (DADE) may provide weather and Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) information).DATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

15 **Figure 13**  **- 19.**  **Sample Operational Flight Plan Form (Continued) Complete the following information for the aircraft you plan to use for your Aircraft**  **Dispatcher Practical Test:** AIRCRAFT TYPE: _________ MTOW _______

_______________________ MLW _______________________________ MZFW ______________________________ EOW _______________________________ MAX FUEL __________ gallons/__________ pounds

MAX ALT ________________ **ORIGIN*** **DESTINATION*** **ALTERNATE IF REQUIRED9+**

________ _ __________ __________ **ETD*** **ETA**

_________ __________ *
- Examiner completed fields ATC ROUTING

INSTRUCTIONS and TASKINGS 1. Retrieve all weather and NOTAM information for the flight. 2. Plan the maximum allowable payload for the flight for the appropriate weather conditions. 3. Plan the nearest suitable alternate if required. 4. Flight Plan Time/Fuel Analysis or Computer Flight Plan. 5. ATC Flight Plan. 6. Company

Dispatch Release Form. 7. W&B Load Manifest. 8. Weather Briefing. NOTE: Consider all regul atory requirements for the flight. Noncompliance with 14 CFR during the exercise will result in failure of the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test.DATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

16 **Figure 13 -**  **20. Sample Flight Time Analysis** DATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

17 **Figure 13 -**  **21. Sample Captain Briefing Form**  **Dispatch/Release** Date: Release Flight IFR A/C # EOW PZFW DEP / DST / ALTN ETE (Origin) (ETD UTC) (Destination) (ETA UTC) (Alternate) (Estimated Time En Route) MTOW / RWY TEMP ° C FLAPS

Taxi Fuel Estimated En Route Fuel Burn Estimated Alternate Fuel Burn FAR Fuel Reserve Contingency

Fuel Hold Fuel **MINIMUM FUEL** ATC Routing
MELI TEMS Remarks Dispatcher (Print Name) Signature (Print Name) SignatureDATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

18 **Figure 13 -**  **22 FAA Form 8060**  **- 5.**  **Notice of Disapproval of Application**

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

– FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION NOTICE OF DISAPPROVAL OF APPLICATION NOTE PRESENT THIS FORM UPON APPLICATION FOR REEXAMINATION NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT CERTIFICATE OR RATING SOUGHT On the date shown, you failed the exa mination indicted below: FLIGHT ORAL PRACTICAL AIRCRAFT USED (Make and Model) FLT. TIME RECORDED IN LOGBOOK PILOT - IN - COMM. OR SOLO INSTRUMENT DUAL

UPON REAPPLICATION YOU WILL BE REEXAMINED IN THE FOLLOWING:

I have personally tested this applica nt and deem his or her performance unsatisfactory for the issuance of the certificate or rating sought. DATE OF EXAMINATION SIGNATURE OF EXAMINER OR INSPECTOR DESIGNATION OR OFFICE NO.
FAA Form 8060 - 5 (4
- 82)DATE DRAFT 8900.1 CHG DADE2

19 **Figure 13 -**  **22A. Sample Letter of Discontinuanc**  **e.** Dear , On this date, , you successfull y completed a portion of the practical test indicated below: Aircraft Dispatcher You have completed the following areas of the practical test standards (PTS) satisfactorily
. (List completed Areas of Operations and other associated tasks from the PTS.)

Reasons for discontinuance of the practical test : If application is made b y (enter 60 days from date of test), this letter indicates the completion of the following 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, Designation Number: DADE **RESERVED.** Paragraphs 13 - 234 through 13
- 250.