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VOLUME 13 FLIGHT STANDARDS DES IGNEES
CHAPTER 3 DESIGNATED AIRCRAFT DISPATCH ER EXAMINER
Section 2 Duties and Responsibilities of the Designee
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- 171 OBJECTIVE

. This section outlines the duties and responsibilities of a Designated Aircraft Dispatch er Examiner (DADE).
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- 172 GENERAL. When th e Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) determines there is a need in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 183, § 183.11, a Flight Standards (AFS) f ield o ffice ( i ncluding a c ertificate

- h olding d istrict o ffice (CHDO), c e rtificate m anagement o ffice (CMO) , and Flight Standards District Office (FSDO)) may authorize a DADE to leverage the FAA workforce and provide certification services on behalf of the Administrator. DADEs must exercise the privileges of their designation wi thin the limitations set forth in their letter of authority (LOA). I n accordance with § 183.25(f) , DADEs are Technical Personnel Examiners (TPE) and are subject to all pertinent FAA policies , procedures, and guidance in FAA orders, including this one, whil e exercising the privileges of their authorization.
NOTE: Former FAA employees are subject to the same processes as any other applicant or designee.
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- 173 ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE

. A. DADE

. 1) Volume 13, Chapter 3, Section 1 , contains directives and guidance on the process of s electing and authorizing a DADE. 2) Volume 13 , Chapter 3, Section 3 , contains directives and gu idance regarding DADE training. 3) Volume 13, Chapter 3, Section 4 , contains directives and guidance regarding the Aircraft Dispatcher P ractical Test. 4) The current edit ion of FAA Order 8000.95, Designee Management Policy, Volumes 1 and 4.
B. Certification of Aircraft Dispatchers. Guidance specific to the certification of aircraft dispatchers is contained in V olume 5, Chapter 5, Section 10.
C. English Language Requirements. The current edition of Advisory Circular (AC) 60

- 28, English Language Skill Standards Required by 14 CFR Parts 61, 63, and 65, contains requirements and guidelines related to English language skills for aircraft dispatchers
ce rtificated under 14 CFR part 65.

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D. Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Courses. Guidance related to the oversight of A i rcraft D ispatcher C ertification C ourses is contained in Volume 3, Chapter 6 3 , S ections 1 through 3.
E. Information for Course Operators. The current edition of Advisory Circula r (AC) 65

- XX , FAA

- Approved Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Courses, contains information for potential and existing Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Course operators.
F. Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA). Information related to IACRA can be found at the following Web site: https://iacra.faa.gov/iacra/default.aspx.
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- 174 DESIGNATION IS A PRIVILEGE. Designation is a privilege, not a right, and as such may be terminated at any time. In accordance with Title 49 of the United States Code ( 49 U.S.C.) , § 44702, the Administrator may rescind a designation at any time for any reason he or she considers appropriate.
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- 175 SPECIFIC PRIVILEGES. In accordance with § 183.25(f), a DADE may:

• Accept FAA Form 8400

- 3, Application for an Airman Certificate and/ or Rating ;

• Conduct the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test ; and

• At the discretion of the local AFS inspe ctor (FAA managing specialist), issue temporary Aircraft Dispatcher Certificates to tested applicants who have qualified for the certificate.
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- 176 DADE RESPON SIBILITIES.
A. Represent the FAA Positively. A DADE must r e present the Administrator in a manner that reflects p ositively on the FAA

. As a representative of the Administrator, a DADE must act accordingly.
B. Honor Appointments

. A DADE should honor appointments m ade with the public and with th e FAA as promptly as possible.
C. Develop a Plan of Action

. A DADE must develop and use a plan of a ction for each Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test administered by the DADE

. D. Give Undivided Attention to Applicants. A DADE must g ive undivided attention to the applicant during the conduct of the test.
E. Keep Discussion Private and Confidential

. A DADE must ensure that discussion with the applicant following the conduct of the Aircraft Dispatcher P ractical T es t is private and confiden tial.
F. Maintain a High Degree of Knowledge and Skill. A DADE must maintain a high degree of knowledge and skill of all the a reas an d subjects set forth in part 65 a ppendix A and the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test Standards (PTS).

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G. Follow Federal Regulati ons and FAA Policy

. When exercising the privileges of a DADE appointment, t he DADE must adhere to Federal r egulations a nd FAA policy set forth in FAA o rders

. H. Administer Each Practical Test in English. A DADE must administer the Aircraft Dispatcher Practica l Test entirely in the English l anguage. The use of a translator during the test is not permitted.
I. Charge a Reasonable Fee

. The DADE is responsible to charge each applicant a reasonable fee. Prior to administering the test, a DADE must explain any fee char ged and must
ensure each applicant understands the fees, including those incurred for retesting after failure.
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- 177 LIMITATIONS. In accordance with FAA AFS policy:
A. A DADE May Not Endorse, Amend, Alter , or Issue any Permanent Airman Certificate. DADE’s are proh ibited from endorsing, amending, altering , or issuing any permanent Air craft Dispatcher Certificate. These actions may only be a ccomplished by a qualified ASI.
B. A DADE May Not Issue Any Limitation to an Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate. At no time may a DADE issue any limitation to an A ircraft Dispatcher Certificate.
C. A DADE Many Not Exempt A ny Applicant f rom the Testing Requirements of the Aircraft Dispatcher PTS. DADEs must administer the entire Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test in accordance with the fu ll requirements of the PTS

. D. A DADE May Not Provide Instruction to an Applicant in Combination with Administering the Practical Test to the Applicant. A DADE may not instruct the applicant during the test . If an applicant is unable to answer a question or succ essfully demonstrate a skill, the DADE may not instruct the applicant on the correct way to answer the que stion or demonstrate the skill.

E. A DADE May Not Temporarily Suspend (Discontinue) a Test to Allow the Applicant to Study. A DADE may not disco ntinue a test to all ow an applicant time to study. If an applicant appears deficient in a particular task or area of knowledge, then the DADE must treat that as unsatisfactory performance and either continue t he test if it appears the applicant will be able to pass the te st overall, or fail the applicant. (See also Volume 13, Chapt er 3, Section 4 paragraph 13

- 234 , Unsuccessful Applicants, and 13

- 23 6 , Discontin u ation of the Practical Test

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F. DADE s May Not Test Outside the Geographic Area of the CHDO Without Authorizat ion From the Manager. A DADE may not administer Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Tests at locations outside the geographic area of the CHDO unless approved by the CHDO
m anager. This requirement is discussed in greater detail in Volume 13, Chapter 3, Section 1

. G. DADE May Not Administer More than One Test at a Time. 1) A DADE may not administer more than one Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test at a time.

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2) A DADE may not administer any portion of the practical test to more than one applicant at the same time

. H. A DADE Ma y Not Administer More than Two Practical Tests Per Day Without Written Permission from the FAA Managing Specialist. A DADE may not conduct more than two practical tests in a single calendar

- day (i.e., midnight to midnight), unless that DADE has received sp ecific written permission from the FAA managing specialist. Initial tests, retests, discontinuances, or continuations of practical tests are all considered practical tests. Prior to granting permission, the FAA managing specialist will take into account ho w many hours in total the DADE is estimated to spend testing applicants in a single day. Prolonged periods of time spent administering multiple practical tests in a single day could contribute to fatigue, which could lead to degradation of the quality of t esting.
I. A DADE May Not Allow Observers During the Test. A DADE may not allow observe rs while he or she is administering the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test, except as described in Volume 13, Chapter 3, Section 4.
J. A DADE May Not Administer the Aircraf t Dispatcher Practical Test to Any A pplicant the DADE has Provided I nstruction to in A ny of the Subjects Contained in Part 65 Appendix A. This is necessary to ensure adequate and objective evaluation of the applicant by the DADE.

K. A DADE May Not Test Applican ts Who Have Not Successfully Completed an FAA

- Approved Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Course Without Specific Authorization. 1) A DADE may not test an applicant attempting to qualify to take the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test based on the experience ou tlined in part 65, § 65.57(a)(1), (2) , or (3), without written authorization from the FAA managing specialist. The s pecialist will not grant permission without first having determined that the applicant’s documentary evidence of experience is satisfactory. (See also Volume 13, Chapter 3, Section 4

. ) 2) A DADE may not test an applicant attempting to qualify to take the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test based on the experience outlined in § 65.57(a)(4) without written authorization from the FAA managing special ist who must first obtain approval from the Air Transportation Division ( AFS

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. L. A DADE May Not Conduct Competency Checks. Aircraft d ispatcher c ompetency
c hecks are a 14 CFR p art 121 requirement. Section 183.25(f) limits a DADE’s authority to testing and certification in accordance with part 65.
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- 178 GEOGRAPHIC LIMITS OF AUTHORITY. A DADE’s authority to administer the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test is limited to the geographic area of responsibility of the managing CHDO. Any exceptions to this geographic r equirement must be approved by the CHDO manager. (See also Volume 13, Chapter 3, Section 1.)
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- 179 DADES WHO ARE OWNERS, OPERATORS , OR EMPLOYEES OF A PART 65 AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER CERTIFICATION COURSE. When a DADE is also an owner, operator , or employee of an FAA

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must be able to separate a course operator’s responsibility for compliance with p art 65 from a DADE’s duties, responsibilities , and authority under the requirements of p art 183.
A. Regulatory Respons ibility in Accordance with Part 65. An owner, operator , or employee of an FAA

- approved Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Course is responsible for regulatory compliance and is subject to approval and regulatory oversight by the Administrator.

B. Responsibilit y as a Representative of the Administrator in Accordance with Part 183. A DADE is a representative of the Administrator , and as such must always be conscious of that authority and the responsibility that goes with it. This is the case even when the DADE is not necessarily exercising the privileges of his or her designee authority , but instead is acting in the capacity of an owner, operator , or employee of an FAA

- approved Aircraft D ispatcher Certification Course o perator. 1) Must Maintain Conduct Befitting a Re presentative of the FAA. When acting in the capacity of an Aircraft Dispatcher Certification C ourse owner, operator , or employee, an individual who is also a DADE must maintain compliance with p art 65, while continuing to conduct him or herself in a manner befitting a representative of the FAA. 2) May Not Act in a Manner That Reflects Poorly on the FAA. A DADE must not act in a manner that reflects poorly on the FAA, such as a failure to maintain a reputation for integrity and dependability within the aviation industry and community. 3) May Not Instruct and Test the Same Individual. A DADE who is also an instructor for an Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Course may not administer t he Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test to any student the DADE has also provided ins truction to. This is necessary to ensure adequate and objective evaluation of the applicant by the DADE. At no time may a DADE allow his or her affiliation with an FAA

- approved Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Course to influence or conduct the outcome of the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test. (See also Volume 3, Chapter 63 , Section 3.)
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- 180 REFERENCES, FORMS, AND JOB AIDS.
A. References (current editions) :

• Title 14 CFR P arts 1, 61, 65, 91, 110, 119, 121, and 183

. • Title 49 U.S.C.

• AFS

- 001

- 031, Air Transportation Designated Examiner Management Process.

B. Forms:

• FAA Form 8000

- 5, Certificate of Designation

. • FAA Form 8000

- 36, Program Tracking and Reporting Subsystem Data Sheet

. • FAA Form 8060

- 4, Temporary Airman Certificate

. • FAA Form 8060

- 5, Notice of Disapproval of App lication

. • FAA Form 8400

- 3, Application for an Airman Certificate and/or Rating.

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C. Job Aids

. None.
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- 181 DADE MATERIALS

. A. Materials. During initial training, the designee will obtain current editions of the following materials (restocked as needed) from the FAA ma naging specialist:

• FAA Form 8000

- 36, Program Tracking and Reporting Subsystem Data Sheet

. • FAA Form 8060

- 4, Temporary Airman Certificate

. • FAA Form 8060

- 5, Notice of Disapproval of Application

. • FAA

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- 8081

- 10, Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test Standards (PTS )

. • FAA Form 8400

- 3, Application for an Airman Certificate and/or Rating

. • Part 65, Certification: Airmen Other Than Flight Crewmembers, Subparts A , General, and C , Aircraft Dispatchers

. • Part 183, Representatives of the Administrator

. • Job Aids, as appropriat e.
B. Access to Appropriate Information. Each DADE must have access to current Federal aviation regulations, FAA o rders , and ACs , as well as any other appropriate information applicable to aircraft dispatcher certification. DADEs must have direct access to a computer with I nternet access for the purpose of obtaining this information.
C. Use of the Integrated Airman Certification and/or Rating Application (IACRA). A DADE may not use IACRA to process airman applications without first obtaining approval from the F AA managing specialist. If the FAA managing specialist approves the use of IACRA, he or she will list its use as a provision of the DADE’s LOA. Information related to IACRA can be found at the following Web site: https://iacra.faa.gov/iacra/default.aspx

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- 182 TESTING. All practical tests must be conducted in accordance with the Aircraft Dispatcher PTS . The DADE must notify the CHDO of all scheduled tests in advance. The FAA managing specialist will establish local procedures concerning types of required notific ations and notification timetables.
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- 183 TESTING FACILITIES. All DADEs must have access to testing facilities that are equivalent to those required by § 65.65 and Volume 3, Chapter 63 , Section 3. Testing facility access is a DADE’s responsibility.
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- 184 RELOCATION. If a DADE relocates outside of the CHDO geographic area of responsibility, the CHDO will terminate the designation in accordance with Volume 13, Chapter 3, Section 1, as it relates to “Termination N ot

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- C ause,” since relocation is not a product of poor p erformance.
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