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VOLUME 13 FLIGHT STANDARDS DESIGNEES

CHAPTER 3 DESIGNATED AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER EXAMINER

Section 1 Designation, Renewal, Oversight, and Termination of a Designated Aircraft 

Dispatcher Examiner

13-136 INTRODUCTION. This section provides policy related to the selection, appointment, 

oversight, training, renewal, and termination of Designated Aircraft Dispatcher Examiners 

(DADE). This policy is intended to coordinate with the general policy regarding air 

transportation designees located in Volume 13, Chapter 1, Sections 1 and 2, and the designee 

management policy contained in Order 8000.95, Designee Management Policy.

13-137 PROGRAM TRACKING AND REPORTING SUBSYSTEM (PTRS) ACTIVITY

CODES. 1555, 1565, 1595, and 1669.

13-138 REFERENCES, FORMS, AND JOB AIDS.

A. References (current editions):

• Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Parts 1, 61, 65, 91, 110,

119, 121, and 183.

• Title 49 of the United States Code (49 U.S.C.).

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Order VS 1100.2, Managing AVS 

Delegation Programs.

• FAA Order 8000.95, Designee Management Policy.

B. Forms:

• FAA Form 8000-5, Certificate of Designation;

• FAA Form 8430-9 (1-70), Certificate of Authority;

• FAA Form 8000-36, Program Tracking and Reporting Subsystem Data Sheet;

• FAA Form 8060-4, Temporary Airman Certificate;

• FAA Form 8060-5, Notification of Disapproval of Application;

• FAA Form 8400-3, Application for an Airman Certificate and/or Rating; and

• FAA Form 8710-6, Examiner Designation and Qualification Record.

C. Job Aids:

• Figure 13-9, Sample Designated Aircraft Dispatcher Examiner Initial 

Appointment Checklist;

• Figure 13-10, Sample FAA Form 8000-5, Certificate of Designation;

• Figure 13-11, Sample FAA Form 8430-9 (Formerly FAA Form 1382), Certificate 

of Authority;

• Figure 13-12, Sample Designated Aircraft Dispatcher Examiner Letter of 

Authority;

• Figure 13-12A, Sample Addendum to DADE LOA – Temporary Authorization to 

Exercise DADE Privileges Beyond the DADE’s Geographic Limit of Authority;

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• Figure 13-13, Designated Aircraft Dispatcher Examiner Checklist;

• Figure 13-14, Sample Practical Test Tracking Form;

• Figure 13-15, Sample Annual Meeting Agenda;

• Figure 13-16, Sample Designated Aircraft Dispatcher Examiner Surveillance 

Checklist; and

• Figure 13-17, Sample Designated Aircraft Dispatcher Examiner Renewal 

Checklist.

13-139 BACKGROUND. The FAA appoints designees to provide airman and aircraft 

certifications and other services to the public in accordance with FAA policy, guidance, and 

regulations. Designees help the FAA leverage its resources, thus providing the agency with the 

ability to respond to changing workloads and aviation industry needs. The FAA designee 

management program demands the highest technical and ethical standards from its designees as 

well as strict compliance with certification policies and regulations.

A. Statutory Authority. Title 49 U.S.C., subtitle VII, chapter 447, provides the 

statutory authority for the FAA to delegate private persons to perform certain authorized 

functions on behalf of the Administrator. These persons are called designees.

B. Regulatory Requirements. Part 183, Representatives of the Administrator, 

prescribes the regulatory requirements for designating private individuals to act as 

representatives of the Administrator. Specifically, part 183, § 183.25(f) contains the specific 

privileges the Administrator may delegate to a DADE.

C. Designation Principles. The FAA bases its designee management programs on the 

following principles:

1) Privilege. Designation is a privilege, not a right.

2) Knowledgeable. Designees must be knowledgeable, qualified, and competent.

3) Risk-Based Approach. Management of designation programs must employ a 

risk-based approach.

4) Essential. Designation programs are essential.

5) Need and Ability. A need for and ability to manage a designee must exist for all 

designees.

D. Employee Status. A designee is not considered an employee of the U.S. Government 

and is not federally protected for the work performed or the decisions made as a designee.

13-140 FAA RESPONSIBILITIES.

A. Responsibility and Authority for Policies Governing DADEs.

1) The Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety (AVS-1). AVS-1 has the 

overall authority for establishing policy that governs the designees managed by the various AVS 

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lines of business. These lines of business include the Flight Standards Service (AFS), the Aircraft 

Certification Service (AIR), and Aerospace Medicine (AAM). The AFS, AIR, and AAM 

headquarters (HQ) policy divisions are responsible for developing policy applicable to specific 

designee types. AFS is responsible for developing policy specific to DADEs.

2) The Air Transportation Division (AFS-200). AFS-200 is responsible for the 

overall policy governing DADEs.

3) The Regulatory Support Division (AFS-600). AFS-600 is responsible for the 

Designee Management System (DMS) policy specific to DADEs. The policy contained in this 

chapter reflects the requirements contained in the DMS.

B. Responsibility for Selection of DADEs. “Selection” means the identification and 

evaluation of qualified designee applicants that best meet the FAA’s needs.

1) Selecting Official. In accordance with part 183, a DADE falls under the category

of Technical Personal Examiner (TPE). Section 183.11 allows any local AFS inspector to select 

a TPE. However, AVS Designee Management Policy requires the FAA selecting official to be a 

management representative. For a DADE, the selecting official will be the manager of the 

managing AFS field office.

2) Selection Process. AFS uses the selection process to determine the eligibility of a 

DADE applicant by evaluating the applicant’s technical skills and competence, along with the 

applicant’s ability to apply those skills and maintain a good understanding of FAA policy. The 

selection process also considers the interpersonal skills of the applicant and how they would 

contribute to the applicant’s ability to perform as a designee. 

C. Responsibility for Authorization (Appointment) of DADEs. “Appointment” is the 

action taken by the FAA to designate a qualified individual as a representative of the 

Administrator. The manager of the AFS field office has the overall responsibility to appoint a 

DADE. AFS field offices include a certificate holding district office (CHDO), certificate 

management office (CMO), and Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). The AFS field office 

manager appoints the DADE by signing the Certificate of Designation (see Figure 13-10 for a 

sample of a Certificate of Designation). The office manager and the aviation safety inspector 

(ASI) the manager selects to be the FAA managing specialist of the DADE will both sign the 

Certificate of Authority (see Figure 13-11 for a sample of a Certificate of Authority). For the 

purposes of this chapter, the AFS field office that appoints and manages a DADE will be referred 

to as the CHDO.

D. Management of DADEs. The primary responsibility for managing a DADE resides 

with the FAA managing specialist. Managing a DADE includes the following activities:

• Appointment,

• Oversight,

• Training,

• Renewal, and

• Termination.

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1) FAA Managing Specialist Qualifications. With limited exception, the FAA 

managing specialist of a DADE must be an Aviation Safety Inspector–Aircraft Dispatcher 

(ASI-AD) (often referred to as a Dispatch Inspector). An ASI-AD is not simply an ASI who

holds an Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate. The title of Aviation Safety Inspector–Aircraft 

Dispatcher is a specific U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) position description (PD). 

An ASI is not considered to be an ASI-AD unless specifically designated as such in an official 

OPM PD. The PD for an ASI-AD is contained in Human Resource Policy Manual (HRPM)

Supplement, Volume 1, and is listed as an “1825AD”.

2) Limited Exception Temporary Assignment. Volume 5, Chapter 5, Section 10,

paragraph 5-1363, Designation of Field Offices and Assignment of Inspectors, outlines the 

ability to obtain a waiver from AFS-200 to temporarily assign an ASI–Air Carrier Operations 

(ASI-AC-OPs) as the FAA managing specialist of a DADE. The temporary assignment is 

allowable until such time as an ASI-AD becomes available, but for no longer than 

24 calendar-months. This time period is equivalent to two DADE authorization renewal cycles.

In order to temporarily manage a DADE, an ASI-AC-OP must meet the following criteria:

• Have an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate;

• Have at least 1 year of experience in oversight responsibilities of the 14 CFR;

and

• Have successfully completed FAA Academy Course 21047, Aircraft 

Dispatcher Functions for ASIs.

3) Knowledge of 14 CFR. The FAA managing specialist must be knowledgeable of 

parts 1, 61, 65, 91, 110, 119, 121, and 183, and the requirements set forth in this order.

4) Training. Any FAA managing specialist of a DADE (including an ASI-AC-OP

on temporary assignment) must successfully complete FAA Academy Course 21047, Aircraft 

Dispatcher Functions for ASIs. In addition, the FAA managing specialist and his or her Frontline 

Manager (FLM) must complete the appropriate available Web-based and/or instructor-led 

designee management courses offered through the electronic Learning Management System 

(eLMS).

13-141 NEED AND ABILITY TO MANAGE A DADE. Prior to appointing any designee, 

the FAA must first determine there is a need for the designee and, subsequently, if the ability 

exists to manage the designee once appointed. Determining the need and ability to manage a 

DADE is at the sole discretion of the AFS field office manager as the selecting and appointing 

official.

A. Establishing Need. The need for a designee is driven by the certification needs of the 

public. Each regional Flight Standards division (RFSD) and AFS field office has overall 

responsibility to ensure the certification needs of the public within its geographic area of 

responsibility are met. This includes ensuring that adequate FAA personnel and/or designees are 

available to conduct certification activities in the geographic area. Keeping these responsibilities 

in mind, here are some examples of what constitutes a need for a DADE. They include, but are 

not limited to:

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• An FAA-approved Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Course is located in, setting 

up, or moving to the geographic area;

• High or increased volume of students seeking certification in the geographic area;

• Unavailability of a previously authorized DADE;

• Decreased ability to provide examinations within a reasonable period of time; and

• Documented public complaints regarding the inability of the FAA to meet aircraft 

dispatcher certification needs.

B. The Ability to Manage. Before an office manager can select and appoint a DADE, 

the manager must first determine if the office has the ability and resources to manage a DADE. 

The determination must be based on criteria such as:

1) Appropriate Technical Resources. The AFS field office staff must have the 

appropriate technical skills and knowledge to oversee the designee. The appropriate technical 

resource for managing a DADE is an ASI-AD who is available to manage the DADE and be 

assigned as the FAA managing specialist. In limited circumstances, an ASI-AC-OPs may 

temporarily manage a DADE. For limited temporary exception, see paragraph 13-140 and 

Volume 5, Chapter 5, Section 10.

2) Ability to Maintain Oversight and Conduct Surveillance. Oversight is the 

ongoing task of ensuring that a designee performs within established guidelines. This is primarily 

accomplished through surveillance. Therefore, the proposed FAA managing specialist’s 

workload must permit that individual to conduct surveillance of a DADE whenever necessary.

The office manager will consider the following with respect to the ASI-AD’s current work 

assignments:

• The number of air carrier certificates the ASI-AD is currently assigned;

• Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Courses for which the ASI-AD has approval 

oversight responsibility;

• The number of designees the ASI-AD is managing;

• The number of Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Tests required; and

• The amount of travel involved for each of the ASI-AD’s certificate 

management, designee management, course oversight, and testing 

responsibilities.

3) Funding. The manager must consider the funding that could be associated with 

any travel required to conduct surveillance of a DADE.

13-142 GENERAL APPLICANT CONSIDERATIONS. The AFS field office will consider 

the following factors when evaluating a DADE applicant for possible selection: minimum 

qualifications and competitive differentiators.

A. Minimum Qualifications for Initial DADE Authorization. Applicants for initial 

DADE authorization must have experience working in an operational control environment and 

must be in a position to stay up-to-date with FAA-approved industry practices and the evolving 

regulatory environment as a condition of continued authorization. The applicant must hold an 

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Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate that was issued no less than 3 years prior to his or her application 

as a DADE. In addition, the candidate must meet any one of the following criteria:

1) Have a total of at least 2 of the last 3 years’ experience as a current and qualified 

aircraft dispatcher for a certificate holder who is authorized to conduct part 121 domestic and/or 

flag operations.

2) Have a total of at least 3 of the last 4 years’ experience having responsibility for 

operational control for a certificate holder who is authorized to conduct part 121 supplemental 

operations.

3) Have at least 2 of the last 5 years as an ASI-AD.

4) Have at least 5 years of experience, without recency, as a current and qualified 

aircraft dispatcher for a certificate holder who is authorized to conduct part 121 domestic and/or 

flag operations, and is currently performing technical functions in a dispatch or operational 

control related field that supports part 121 operations. For the purposes of this section, dispatch 

or operational control functions include the following:

• Actively employed by a certificate holder who conducts part 121 operations, 

as an Air Traffic Coordinator, located within a dispatch or Operations Control 

Center (OCC);

• Actively employed in a dispatch or operational control management position 

by a certificate holder who conducts part 121 operations;

• Actively working in technical support for a flight planning and operational 

control system provider that provides systems to certificate holders who 

conduct part 121 operations;

• Actively working as an instructor who administers part 121 regulatory training 

to aircraft dispatchers; and

• Actively employed as a dispatch subject matter expert (SME) for the purposes 

of developing dispatch and operational control software and/or procedures for 

a certificate holder that conducts part 121 operations.

B. Competitive Differentiators (CD). Practical experience that enhances the 

applicant’s competitiveness for the DADE appointments is referred to as CDs. Each CD the 

applicant possesses will affect the applicant’s competitiveness for the selection, but will not 

automatically ensure selection and appointment or result in nonappointment. The CDs are listed 

below, but not necessarily in order of general relevance. Actual relevance will be determined by 

the managing specialist and selecting official, depending on the requirements of the AFS field 

office.

• Prior experience as a DADE.

• Served as an FAA ASI-AD (dispatch safety inspector (DSI)) for at least two of 

the last five years.

• Served as an FAA designee other than a DADE.

• Served as an Air Transportation Supervisor (ATS) (administering competence 

checks in accordance with part 121 training requirments.)

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• Currently working as an aircraft dispatcher for a part 121 flag or domestic 

operator.

• Currently working at a part 121 supplemental as a dispatcher in a flight following 

system.

• Served as a dispatch supervisor in a part 121 OCC.

• Served as a dispatch manager in a part 121 OCC.

• Served as a dispatch instructor at a part 121 operator.

• Served as an air traffic control (ATC) coordinator in a part 121 OCC.

• Recent (last 5 years) experience in extended overwater operations or ETOPS.

• Recent (last 5 years) experience in high terrain (driftdown environment) 

operations.

• Currently working in an environment that allows a continuing opportunity to 

remain professionally current with evolving regulations, technology, and 

FAA-approved industry practices.

• Served as a dispatch standards or procedures developer at a part 121 operator,

either as an employee or a contractor.

• Holds airman’s certificates other than aircraft dispatcher.

• An active member of a dispatcher professional organization, such as Airline 

Dispatchers Federation (ADF) or International Federation of Airline Dispatchers 

Associations (IFALDA).

• Worked as an instructor at a part 65 dispatcher certification course.

• Served as an Air Force Flight Manager.

C. Requirements for DADEs Applying for Renewal of Authorization. As a condition 

for continued authorization, DADEs must stay up-to-date with Federal regulations, FAA orders,

and aviation industry best practices. DADEs must also remain knowledgeable of FAA-approved 

programs such as Enhanced Weather Information Systems (EWINS), Extended Range (ETOPS),

Weight and Balance (W&B), and minimum equipment list (MEL). In addition, a DADE seeking 

renewal of his or her designee authorization must meet the following criteria:

1) Be in possession of an Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate that the DADE has held for 

at least 3 years.

2) Successfully complete the recurrent training required by Volume 13, Chapter 3, 

Section 3, and Order 8000.95 at least annually.

3) Maintain knowledge of the regulatory requirements contained in parts 65 and 121, 

as well as those listed in the current edition of FAA-S-8081-10, Aircraft Dispatcher Practical 

Test Standards (PTS).

4) Maintain knowledge of current FAA policies contained in FAA orders such as 

FAA Order 8900.1, Flights Standards Information Management System (FSIMS).

5) Maintain knowledge of the current editions of the appropriate FAA 

advisory circulars (AC).

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6) Remain engaged in aviation through any of the following means:

• Continuing employment with a certificate holder conducting part 121 

operations;

• Continuing experience as an instructor for an FAA-approved Aircraft 

Dispatcher Certification Course;

• Continuing employment in a dispatch or operational control related field as 

discussed in subparagraph 13-142A4); or

• Active participation in professional aircraft dispatcher organizations, such as 

the ADF or the IFALDA.

13-143 SOLICITATION OF APPLICANTS FOR DADE SELECTION. Once the need and 

the ability to manage a DADE are established, it is important to solicit the most qualified 

applicant(s) available. The following are suggested avenues for soliciting applicants:

• Advertise a DADE opening at an air carrier in the area that conducts part 121 

operations.

• Notify professional aircraft dispatcher organizations, such as the ADF and the 

IFALDA.

• Contact the Airmen Certification Branch (AFS-760) and request that they run a query 

of all certificated aircraft dispatchers located in a particular ZIP code range, city, or 

region.

A. DADE Application Package. Individuals responding to the solicitation of a AFS 

field office must submit an application package to the office manager. The application package 

must contain the following items:

• A completed Examiner Designation and Qualification Record 

(FAA Form 8710-6);

• A brief résumé that describes the applicant’s knowledge, skill, and experience 

appropriate to the position (the information on the résumé should correspond to 

the information on FAA Form 8710-6); and

• At least two letters of recommendation attesting to the professional qualifications 

of the applicant.

B. FAA Form 8710-6. FAA Form 8710-6 must include the applicant’s Aircraft 

Dispatcher Certificate number, as well as any other airman certificates and designee 

appointments held by the applicant.

13-144 DADE SELECTION PROCESS.

A. Evaluation Panel. The AFS field office manager will assign inspectors from the 

office to serve as the evaluation panel for DADE applications. The evaluation panel will review 

the DADE applications and interview the applicants. The office manager will assign an ASI-AD 

who meets the qualification requirements of this section to be the evaluating specialist, to act as 

the focal point of the panel, and ultimately act as the FAA managing specialist of the DADE. 

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(The qualifications are also specified in Volume 5, Chapter 5, Section 10, and Order 8900.95.) 

The full evaluation panel will consist of at least the following personnel:

1) The evaluating/managing specialist.

2) At least two individuals who are either operations or airworthiness ASIs. These 

ASIs should have experience in managing designees and do not have to be qualified as an 

ASI-AD.

3) The frontline supervisor if possible.

B. Review the Application Package. The evaluation panel will review the DADE 

application packages and verify the information contained therein.

1) Review the information contained in the applicant’s completed FAA 

Form 8710-6.

2) Review the applicant’s résumé. Whenever possible, verify employment history 

and ensure there is nothing negative in the history that could call into question the applicant’s 

qualifications and overall desirability as a candidate.

3) Verify any airman certificates held by the applicant in the Safety Performance 

Analysis System (SPAS) Multi-System Access Tool for Air Personnel (MSAT-A) database to:

a) Ensure accuracy of the information provided by the applicant.

b) Review records associated with the applicant, such as those contained in the 

following systems:

1. PTRS.

2. Accident/Incident Data System (AIDS).

3. Enforcement Information System (EIS).

4) Verify any other FAA designation authorizations held by the applicant in the 

enhanced Vital Information Database (eVID) or by accessing the National Vital Information 

Subsystem (NVIS) located in SPAS.

5) Review any letters of recommendation submitted by the applicant.

6) Review the applicant’s CDs.

C. Select an Applicant to Interview. The evaluation panel will select up to three of the 

most qualified applicants to interview while considering each applicant’s availability to 

administer Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Tests. If an applicant’s availability to administer tests 

does not meet the demand for testing, the evaluation specialist should solicit additional 

applicants. In the case where the need has been established for more than one DADE, the 

evaluation panel may select up to three candidates to interview per DADE needed.

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D. Conduct the Interview. The evaluation panel will interview the DADE applicants. 

During the interview, the FAA evaluating/managing specialist will ask pointed questions about 

the applicant’s experience and background as well as technical expertise regarding the 

requirements of part 65 subpart C and appendix A, part 121, and the current edition of the 

Aircraft Dispatcher PTS.

E. After the Interview. After completing the interview, the interview panel will meet to 

discuss the applicant’s ability to answer technical questions, as well as the applicant’s overall 

adequacy as a DADE candidate. When considering an applicant, the interview panel will take 

into account any of the applicant’s past performance (both negative and positive) in the aviation 

industry, as an FAA designee, or as a former FAA employee.

F. Selection of the DADE Candidate. The Office Manager will select the most 

qualified applicant based on the recommendations of the interview panel.

13-145 TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATE.

A. Training. In accordance with Volume 13, Chapter 3, Section 3, and Order 8900.95, 

Volume 4, Chapter 7, the FAA managing specialist will conduct initial training for each DADE 

candidate. Prior to authorizing the candidate as a DADE, the FAA managing specialist must 

evaluate the candidate’s knowledge of the training and verify that he or she understands his or 

her duties and responsibilities. If the FAA managing specialist cannot satisfactorily verify the 

candidate’s knowledge, the specialist must either provide the candidate with additional training 

or reject the candidate. The FAA managing specialist will record all DADE training events in the 

PTRS using activity code 1595.

B. Qualification. Once a DADE candidate satisfactorily completes initial training, he or 

she must administer an Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test in accordance with the Aircraft 

Dispatcher PTS, as part of the qualification process. The FAA managing specialist must observe 

the candidate administer the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test to an applicant for certification. 

The specialist will pay careful attention to the candidate’s testing methods and level of 

professionalism, and evaluate the DADE candidate’s performance during the administration of 

the test. The DADE candidate does not have the authority to issue a certificate to the applicant; 

however, the FAA managing specialist may allow the candidate to fill out the appropriate 

paperwork while the specialist observes. The FAA managing specialist will sign the Temporary 

Airman Certificate or Notice of Disapproval, as appropriate, and issue it to the applicant.

C. Determination by the FAA Managing Specialist. After observing the DADE 

candidate administer the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test to an applicant for certification, the 

FAA managing specialist will make one of the following determinations:

1) The DADE candidate’s performance was satisfactory;

2) The DADE candidate requires additional training and observation; or

3) The DADE candidate must be rejected. If rejected, the candidate has no recourse 

to appeal because the candidate has not actually been appointed.

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D. PTRS. The FAA managing specialist will select PTRS activity code 1555 and 

complete a PTRS entry after the administration of the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test,

regardless of whether or not the result was satisfactory.

1) Enter the PTRS activity code in the Flight Service Automation System (FSAS).

2) Select “183” in the CFR field.

3) Enter the appropriate “Start” and “Closed” dates.

4) Enter the DADE candidate’s name and Airman Certificate number in the 

appropriate fields (“Name” and “Examiner”).

5) Check the appropriate box for “Pass” or “Fail,” depending upon the result of the 

test.

6) Enter “1524,” which corresponds to the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test, in the 

field titled “Exam Kind.”

7) Check the box titled “Observed by Inspector.”

8) Enter any comments as appropriate by expanding the “Comments” area and 

clicking on the “Add New Comment” bar.

9) Select “J-Crewmembers” from the “Primary Area” dropdown menu.

10) Select code “783” for designees in the “Keyword” dropdown menu.

11) Enter your “Opinion Code” and “Comments,” as appropriate.

13-146 INITIAL APPOINTMENT. FAA managing specialists may use the Sample 

Designated Aircraft Dispatcher Examiner Initial Appointment Checklist (Figure 13-9) to ensure 

that the initial appointment process is complete. In addition, the managing specialist will 

accomplish the following actions:

• Prepare the DADE’s designated examiner file (see Volume 13, Chapter 1, Section 2, 

paragraph 13-32, as well as paragraph 13-149 of this section, for complete file 

information);

• Enter the DADE’s information into the eVID and ensure a control number is 

assigned;

• Prepare FAA Form 8000-5 (Figure 13-10) and the letter of authority (LOA) 

(Figure 13-12) for the office manger’s signature; and

• Forward the appointment documentation to the DADE once it is signed by the office 

manager.

13-147 GEOGRAPHIC LIMITS OF AUTHORITY. In accordance with Order 8000.95, the 

FAA expects designees to perform the majority of their functions within the bounds of that 

managing office’s area of responsibility. Accordingly, a DADE’s authority and privileges are 

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limited to the CHDO’s geographic area of responsibility. This is necessary to allow for adequate 

oversight by the FAA managing specialist and to ensure the continuing and uninterrupted ability 

to conduct airmen certification within the CHDO’s geographic area.

A. Extending a DADE’s Geographic Limit of Authority. When certification needs 

exist in an area that does not have the necessary resources such as an ASI-AD or a DADE, a 

CHDO may extend a DADE’s authority beyond the geographic area of responsibility on a 

case-by-case basis. This is allowable provided it does not affect the CHDO’s ability to maintain 

oversight of the DADE and meet the aircraft dispatcher certification needs of the public located 

within its geographic area. In addition, the following conditions apply:

1) The CHDO must be able to maintain the ability to conduct surveillance of the 

DADE while the DADE is administering the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test outside of the 

CHDO’s geographic area of responsibility, or

2) The CHDO will ensure surveillance support can be provided by a local AFS field 

office located in the geographic area where the aircraft dispatcher certification is to occur.

Surveillance may only be conducted by an ASI-AD or ASI-AC-OPS qualified in accordance 

with this section, Volume 5, Chapter 5, Section 10, and Order 8000.95.

3) A CHDO may not extend a DADE’s geographic area of responsibility if there is 

no ability to conduct surveillance in the extended area.

4) A CHDO may not extend a DADE’s geographic area of responsibility if it could 

negatively impact the needs of the public located in the CHDO’s geographic area. An example of 

a negative impact would be delaying or otherwise impeding the certification of applicants for 

Aircraft Dispatcher Certificates within the CHDO’s area.

5) Extension of the DADE’s geographic limit of authority will be for a limited 

amount of time, or a limited number of tests. A DADE’s authority may not be extended for more 

than 30 days without reevaluation and reauthorization by the CHDO.

6) The extended authority will be granted through a temporary authorization 

(see Figure 13-12A), which will be an addendum to the DADE’s LOA (see Figure 13-12).

B. Required Coordination. When a DADE’s authority is extended beyond the 

geographic area of authority of the CHDO, coordination must occur between the CHDO and the 

local AFS field office in whose geographic area of responsibility the aircraft dispatcher 

certification will occur. All coordination must be accomplished in writing, which may include 

email.

1) When a Local AFS Field Office Requests the Services of a DADE. The 

manager of the local AFS field office in need of the services of a DADE will contact the 

manager of the DADE’s CHDO as soon as practicable, but not less than 10 business days after 

having established the need for aircraft dispatcher certification. The manager of the local AFS 

field office must provide the following to the DADE’s CHDO:

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a) The estimated dates and time period during which the DADE will be needed.

b) The estimated number of certification applicants requiring testing.

c) The means by which the certification applicant(s) meets the experience or 

training requirements of part 65, § 65.57 (e.g., graduate of an FAA-approved part 65 Aircraft 

Dispatcher Certification Course).

d) The exact location of the facility at which the tests are to be conducted.

e) A description of the testing facilities.

1. Testing facilities should be equivalent to or better than those required by 

§ 65.65 and must be equipped with writing surfaces (desks, tables, etc.) that provide the 

applicant with sufficient space to use all necessary testing materials, such as aeronautical en 

route charts and Airplane Flight Manuals (AFM).

2. The local AFS field office requesting the DADE will ensure that the 

testing facilities are adequate. However, if the DADE’s FAA managing specialist is conducting 

surveillance of the DADE while outside of the geographic area, the specialist will verify the 

adequacy of the testing facility as part of the DADE surveillance.

2) CHDO Response. If a CHDO determines it is appropriate to extend a DADE’s 

authority based on a request from a local AFS field office, the FAA managing specialist will 

prepare the temporary authorization for signature by the office manager. The authorization will 

be accompanied by a memo to the requesting local AFS field office, stating that the CHDO has 

extended the DADE’s geographic area of authority based on the request from the local AFS 

office. The memo will also include the dates during which the DADE will be authorized to 

conduct the aircraft dispatcher certification. After providing the temporary authorization to the 

DADE, the FAA managing specialist will include a copy of the DADE’s temporary authorization 

along with the CHDO response memo, and forward it to the requesting local AFS field office

manager. If the CHDO decides it must deny a request to extend a DADE’s authority, the office 

manager will convey the denial and provide the reason why in writing, which may be via email.

3) When the CHDO Has a Need to Extend the DADE’s Geographic Area. When 

a CHDO has a need to authorize a DADE to administer the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test 

outside of the CHDO’s geographic area of responsibility, the office manager will do the 

following:

a) Ensure that the CHDO is able to conduct surveillance of the DADE while the 

DADE is administering Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Tests outside of the CHDO’s geographic 

area of responsibility, or

b) Ensure surveillance support can be provided by a local AFS field office

located in the geographic area where the aircraft dispatcher certification is to occur. Surveillance 

may only be conducted by an ASI-AD or ASI-AC-OPs qualified in accordance with this section, 

Volume 5, Chapter 5, Section 10, and Order 8000.95.

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c) A CHDO may not extend a DADE’s geographic area of responsibility if there 

is no available means of maintaining oversight and conducting surveillance.

d) If the ability to maintain oversight and conduct surveillance of a DADE is

ensured, the DADE’s CHDO manager will inform, in writing which may include email, the 

manager of the local AFS field office in whose geographic area the aircraft dispatcher 

certification is to occur. The DADE’s CHDO manager must provide this information to the local 

AFS field office manager no less than 10 business days prior to the estimated commencement of 

the aircraft dispatcher certification testing. The information must include the following:

1. The reason for the need to conduct aircraft dispatcher certification in the 

geographic area of the local AFS field office.

2. The estimated number of certification applicants requiring testing.

3. The estimated time period during which the testing will be conducted 

(not to exceed 30 days).

4. A request for concurrence to conduct aircraft dispatcher certification in the 

local AFS field office’s geographic area.

5. A request for surveillance support if unable to be accomplished by the 

FAA managing specialist. (Surveillance may only be conducted by an ASI-AD or ASI-AC-OPs

qualified in accordance with this section, Volume 5, Chapter 5, Section 10, and Order 8000.95.)

6. A CHDO will not extend a DADE’s authority into the geographic area of 

responsibility of another AFS field office without concurrence from the local field office 

manager.

4) Decision by Local AFS Field Office. The manager of the local AFS field office

will convey his or her concurrence or nonoccurrence in writing, which may be accomplished via 

email.

a) If the local AFS field office manager concurs, he or she will provide a 

statement of concurrence along with any conditions or limitations, if appropriate.

b) If the local AFS field office manager does not concur, he or she will include 

the reason(s) for nonoccurrence.

5) Unforeseen Circumstances. Should unforeseen circumstances occur, such as 

sudden illness or unavailability of an ASI-AD or DADE, a CHDO may extend the authority of a 

DADE beyond the geographic limits as needed to meet the testing and certification needs of the 

public. The following conditions and limitations apply:

a) The unforeseen circumstance is an unplanned event of insufficient duration to 

allow for adjustments to schedules by applicants and/or other examiners (ASI-ADs or DADEs) 

in the local area.

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b) The DADE’s temporary authorization may not exceed 10 consecutive 

calendar-days.

c) In unforeseen circumstances only, a CHDO may waive its requirement to 

conduct surveillance while the DADE is administering tests outside of the geographic area of the 

CHDO.

d) Coordination must still occur between a DADE’s CHDO and a local AFS

field office in whose area the testing is needed. Formal coordination in writing must be 

accomplished as soon as practicable. The manager of a local AFS office in whose geographic 

area the aircraft dispatcher testing and certification is needed will initiate the coordination. A 

local AFS field office manager may initiate coordination verbally and then follow it up in writing 

as soon as practicable. Email is an acceptable method of accomplishing this.

e) Ongoing or prolonged events do not meet the intent of unforeseen 

circumstances. Unforeseen circumstances are for a single event (e.g., illness, unavailability, etc.) 

and may not be repeated.

f) If there is an ongoing event that continues to necessitate the extension of a 

DADE’s authority beyond the geographic limits of the CHDO, the regular requirements for 

extending a DADE’s authority (subparagraphs 13-147A1) through 6)) apply.

6) Responsibility for Processing Airman Certification Paperwork. The DADE’s 

CHDO is always responsible for reviewing and processing airman certification packages (airman 

application packages) regardless of the geographic area in which the DADE administers the 

Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test. Review of a DADE’s certification/application package is a 

function of oversight and therefore remains the responsibility of the CHDO.

13-148 DADE’s LOA. A DADE’s LOA will convey all of the privileges, limitations, and 

conditions associated with the DADE’s authority to act on behalf of the Administrator for the 

testing and certification of aircraft dispatchers.

A. The CHDO Issues the LOA. The FAA managing specialist will prepare an LOA for 

signature by the CHDO office manager. The LOA must describe the specific privileges, 

limitations, and conditions of the DADE’s authority; state the time period of validity of the 

authorization; and include the FAA managing specialist’s contact information. A DADE’s LOA 

is valid for no more than 12 calendar-months and will expire on the last day of the month, one 

year from the date of the initial authorization. For example, if the DADE’s authorization was 

granted October 21, 2014, it will expire October 31, 2015. (See Figure 13-12 for a sample of a 

DADE LOA.)

B. The DADE is Responsible to Maintain the LOA. The DADE must keep the LOA 

in his or her immediate possession at all times when he or she is acting under its authority. The 

DADE must maintain the LOA in good condition and must make it available upon request to any 

FAA inspector or applicant for an Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate.

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13-149 FAA DIRECTIVES BOOK AND EXAMINER MATERIALS.

A. Contents of the FAA Directives Book. The FAA managing specialist will develop 

an FAA directives book that contains the appropriate FAA directives, forms, policies, 

procedures, and guidance, and issue it to each DADE. The CHDO must retain a copy of the book 

as part of the DADE’s designated examiner file. The book will contain at least the following:

1) The Certificate of Designation (see Figure 13-10).

2) The Certificate of Authority (see Figure 13-11).

3) The DADE LOA (see Figure 13-12).

4) The FAA managing specialist’s contact information.

5) Information regarding Web sites such as the FAA public site, the Electronic Code 

of Federal Regulations (e-CFR), and the Flight Standards Information Management System 

(FSIMS).

6) A statement of CHDO policies regarding the duties and responsibilities of the 

DADE to include:

a) Conduct as representative of the Administrator, including promptness, 

courtesy, and professionalism.

b) Guidelines regarding the conduct of the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test in 

accordance with the current PTS.

c) The requirements for submitting complete and accurate certification packages 

to the supervising CMO/FSDO within a specified period of time (between 7 and 14 business 

days) of administering a test.

d) A list of materials provided to the DADE.

B. Materials to Provide to the DADE:

• Sample PTRS forms (at the discretion of the FAA managing specialist);

• Aircraft Dispatcher PTS;

• The DADE Checklist (see Figure 13-13);

• Practical test tracking forms (may be developed locally, or copied from this 

section; see Figure 13-14);

• Copies of FAA Form 8060-4;

• Copies of FAA Form 8060-5; and

• Copies of FAA Form 8400-3.

13-150 DESIGNATED EXAMINER FILE. The FAA managing specialist will maintain 

examiner records and use them to collect and analyze information. (See also Volume 13, 

Chapter 1, Section 2, paragraph 13-32.) The FAA managing specialist should use the information 

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collected to determine continued adequacy of a DADE’s overall performance and to establish a 

risk-based method of conducting surveillance. (See also Order 8000.95, Volume 4, Chapter 6, for 

information regarding oversight and surveillance.) All DADE files will contain at least the 

following information:

• Copy of FAA Form 8000-5;

• DADE LOA;

• Original DADE application;

• Letter of request for renewal;

• Résumé or documentation of experience;

• FAA Form 8710-6;

• Copy of the eVID record of the DADE;

• Copies of renewal letters;

• Acknowledgement of responsibilities;

• Records of discussion and counseling;

• Copies of all official correspondence to and from the DADE; and

• A copy of the DADE’s FAA directives book.

NOTE: If any of these items are unavailable, the FAA office should include a 

written notation to that effect in the DADE file.

13-151 RENEWAL. A designation authorization is valid for 12 calendar-months and may be 

renewed by the FAA managing specialist and the office manager of the CHDO if:

• The need for the DADE still exists;

• The CHDO maintains the ability to manage the DADE; and

• The DADE continues to meet the minimum qualification requirements of this section.

NOTE: The FAA managing specialist may use the Sample DADE Renewal 

Checklist (see Figure 13-17) to ensure the renewal process is completed properly.

A. Application for Renewal. If the DADE wishes to be renewed, he or she must submit 

an application for renewal at least 60 calendar-days, but not more than 90 calendar-days, before 

the DADE authorization expires. Renewal may be delayed if the CHDO receives the application 

within 60 days of expiration. A DADE may not exercise the privileges of the authorization 

beyond the expiration date. An application for renewal must contain:

• A letter from the DADE, addressed to the office manager and copied to the FAA 

managing specialist, requesting renewal of his or her DADE authority, and

• A completed Examiner Designation and Qualification Record (FAA 

Form 8710-6).

B. FAA Managing Specialist Action. When reviewing the designee’s renewal 

application, the FAA managing specialist will:

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1) Review the DADE file and eligibility criteria to determine whether the DADE 

may be renewed. The specialist will continue to review the need and ability to manage the 

DADE in collaboration with the office manager.

2) If the FAA managing specialist determines continued eligibility and qualification 

of the DADE, he or she will prepare a new LOA and present it to the office manager for 

signature. The FAA managing specialist will then issue the new LOA to the DADE. The 

specialist does not need to issue a new Certificate of Designation (FAA Form 8000-5).

3) In accordance with Order VS 1100.2, the FAA managing specialist will ensure 

that upon renewal, the DADE acknowledges that designation is a privilege, not a right, and is 

subject to termination at any time for any reason at the discretion of the Administrator.

4) If the DADE’s authority is not renewed because the CHDO no longer has a need 

for or lacks the ability to manage the DADE, the CHDO must notify the DADE that he or she is 

being terminated not-for-cause, in accordance with subparagraph 13-155B and Volume 13, 

Chapter 1, Section 2, paragraph 13-40, and Order 8000.95, Volume 1 and Volume 4, Chapter 9.

C. Failure by a DADE to Request Renewal Prior to Expiration. If the DADE does 

not request renewal prior to the expiration of the authority, the CHDO will terminate the 

designation.

13-152 OVERSIGHT OF DADEs. Oversight is the ongoing task of managing a DADE and 

ensuring that he or she performs within established guidelines. Oversight should include risk 

management, which is a continual process of evaluating a DADE’s performance and taking 

action when performance does not meet the established guidelines or the expectations of the 

FAA. Oversight of a DADE includes the managing, monitoring, and tracking of the DADE and 

his or her activities. Oversight activities are divided into the following categories:

A. Direct Observation (Surveillance). An FAA managing specialist must conduct 

direct surveillance by observation as often as he or she deems necessary. The direct observation 

inspection is an opportunity for the FAA managing specialist to conduct a performance 

evaluation and provide feedback to the DADE. After completion of the practical test and the 

departure of the certification applicant, the FAA managing specialist will debrief the DADE on 

the conduct of the exam.

B. Document Review. An FAA managing specialist must review airman applications 

prepared by the DADE prior to accepting the examiner’s actions in Inspector’s Record Block 

(Block 9) of FAA Form 8400-3.

C. Applicant or Public Interviews. An FAA managing specialist will interview an 

applicant for an Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate or the public regarding the performance of the 

DADE anytime the specialist feels it’s warranted.

D. Counselling. An FAA managing specialist will provide the DADE with counseling

any time the specialist deems it necessary, or at the request of the DADE.

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E. Annual Meeting. In accordance with Volume 13, Chapter 1, Section 2, 

paragraph 13-34, the FAA managing specialist must conduct a safety standardization meeting 

and FAA briefing for each DADE under the specialist’s management at least once a year. These 

meetings can be held concurrently. At the discretion of the specialist, these meetings may also be 

held concurrently with the DADE annual recurrent training required by Volume 13, Chapter 3, 

Section 3. The managing specialist will prepare an agenda for each event, including a recurrent 

training syllabus if recurrent training is conducted in combination with the standardization 

meeting and FAA briefing. The FAA managing specialist will place copies of the meeting 

agenda, FAA briefing, and training syllabus in each attending DADE’s designated examiner file.

If an FAA managing specialist or CHDO has oversight responsibility of multiple DADEs, those 

DADEs should attend the annual meeting together if practicable. This could help ensure 

consistency and standardization in the DADE’s activities on behalf of the Administrator. A 

sample meeting agenda is depicted in Figure 13-15. The standardization meeting, FAA briefing,

and DADE recurrent training are separate events, even when combined in a single day. Each 

event must be recorded separately in the PTRS. The events can be recorded using a single PTRS 

activity code, provided each separate event is notated in the PTRS. Alternatively, the managing 

specialist may record each event using a separate PTRS activity code. The FAA managing 

specialist will use PTRS activity code 1595 to record the events.

F. Performance Observation. An FAA managing specialist must conduct a 

performance observation at least once annually. The observation should be made within a week 

of renewing the DADE’s authority.

13-153 SURVEILLANCE. The current edition of FAA Order 1800.56, National Flight 

Standards Work Program Guidelines, requires at least one surveillance activity for a DADE per 

year. However, the FAA managing specialist should observe several practical tests throughout 

the year to ensure consistency and compliance with the PTS and Order 1800.56. (Refer to 

Order 8000.95, Volume 4, Chapter 6, for information and guidelines for oversight planning.)

Inspectors may use the Sample DADE Surveillance Checklist (see Figure 13-16) to help ensure 

the conduct of a thorough inspection. The FAA managing specialist will record his or her 

surveillance of a DADE by using PTRS activity code 1669.

A. Performance Categories. There are three performance categories for a DADE:

1) Technical. Evaluating the technical performance of a DADE should be centered 

around the DADE’s demonstration of technical knowledge, skill, and ability in administering the 

Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test in accordance with the PTS. In particular, focus on the 

DADE’s ability to correctly interpret and apply the performance standards of the Aircraft 

Dispatcher PTS. It’s also important to evaluate the DADE’s technical understanding of the 

appropriate Federal regulations and FAA orders.

2) Procedural. Evaluate the DADE’s compliance with the FAA’s policies and 

procedures as set forth in FAA orders and by the CHDO.

3) Professional. Professionalism means the level of compliance with the ethical and 

technical standards such that it indicates a professional representation of the Administrator. This 

includes the quality, completeness, and timeliness of oral and written communications and the 

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continual demonstration of integrity, tact, and diplomacy with airmen, industry, and the FAA. 

When evaluating a DADE’s level of professionalism, consider whether or not the DADE 

demonstrates an overall cooperative attitude with the FAA. Also consider whether or not the 

DADE is easy to work with and presents a positive attitude when interacting with the public and 

FAA.

B. Performance Feedback. The direct observation inspection is an opportunity for the 

FAA managing specialist to conduct a performance evaluation and provide feedback to the 

DADE. After completion of the practical test and the departure of the certification applicant, the 

FAA managing specialist will provide feedback regarding the DADE’s performance during the 

practical test.

C. Required Surveillance Areas. At a minimum, evaluate the following areas to 

determine a DADE’s continued adequacy and compliance with Federal regulations, policies, and 

directives:

1) The DADE is knowledgeable of, and administers the practical test in accordance 

with, the current PTS and regulatory requirements.

2) The DADE administers the test in accordance with the plan of action required by 

the PTS.

3) The FAA managing specialist will verify that the DADE continues to comply 

with the requirements of Volume 13, Chapter 3, Section 2, and Order 8000.95, Volume 4, 

Chapter 5, as follows:

a) The DADE does not examine any applicant he or she has provided instruction 

to on any of the subjects contained in part 65 appendix A.

b) The DADE does not combine teaching with testing during the testing of an 

applicant.

c) The DADE does not perform designee activities outside his or her geographic 

area of responsibility, unless specifically authorized in writing by the FAA managing specialist.

d) The DADE does not administer more than two practical tests per day without 

permission from the FAA managing specialist.

e) The DADE does not administer more than one practical test at a time.

f) The DADE does not administer the practical test to more than one applicant at 

a time.

g) The DADE does not administer the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test to 

individuals who have not graduated from an FAA-approved part 65 Aircraft Dispatcher 

Certification Course unless authorized in writing by the FAA managing specialist. (See also 

Volume 13, Chapter 3, Section 4, and Volume 5, Chapter 5, Section 10.)

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D. Surveillance of DADEs who are Owners, Operators, or Employees of an 

FAA-Approved Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Course.

1) When the DADE is also an owner, operator, or employee of an Aircraft 

Dispatcher Certification Course, the different responsibilities of each role become interrelated. 

There is a fine line between the role as a part 183 DADE, who is a representative of the 

Administrator, and the role as a part 65 course owner, operator, or employee, who is subject to 

the regulatory authority of that Administrator. During surveillance, the FAA managing specialist 

will focus attention on the dual roles and verify that the DADE understands that his or her duties 

or responsibilities associated with the Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Course must not conflict 

with the duties, responsibilities, and authority of a DADE.

2) A DADE may never test an applicant to whom the DADE has provided 

instruction in any of the areas of knowledge, topics, or subtopics required by part 65 appendix A.

Whenever possible, the DADE’s FAA managing specialist should also be the Dispatch Course 

Program Manager (DCPM) of the Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Course of which the DADE 

is an owner, operator, or employee. Having oversight responsibility of both the DADE and the 

Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Course will allow the inspector to have unfettered access to the 

DADE’s testing records, as well as the course operator’s student records. Access to these types 

of records is a normal function of oversight. FAA managing specialists who are also DCPMs will 

compare the DADE’s testing records with course operator’s student records to verify that the 

DADE has not administered the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test to any individual to whom the 

DADE has provided instruction on any of the subjects, topics, or subtopics required by part 65 

appendix A.

E. Increased Surveillance. As stated earlier in this section, National Work Program 

Guidelines (NPG) mandate at least one direct observation of a DADE per year. However, 

increased surveillance is recommended under any of the following conditions:

1) After the initial authorization of a DADE. If possible, increased surveillance is 

recommended when a DADE is newly authorized.

2) In the case of high activity. A DADE is considered to have high activity when he 

or she conducts 50 or more practical tests during a given 6-month period.

3) A DADE conducts more than two Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Tests in a single 

day.

4) A DADE’s practical test passing rate exceeds 90 percent.

5) A DADE’s application package error rate exceeds 10 percent.

6) Observation of a DADE reveals issues that are negative or questionable.

7) The DADE is the subject of a valid, documented public complaint.

8) The DADE has been involved in an accident, incident, or a violation of 14 CFR. 

Determine the impact and relevance to the duties as a designee.

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9) A DADE is administering Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Tests to applicants who

are graduates of an Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Course of which the DADE is the course 

owner, operator, or employee. Increased surveillance can help identify whether or not the 

DADE’s affiliation with an Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Course in any way affects the 

DADE’s objectivity and overall performance as a representative of the Administrator.

F. Quality and Compliance Check.

1) At any time, the FAA managing specialist may elect to issue a Temporary Airman 

Certificate to an applicant for the purposes of getting direct feedback regarding the 

administration of the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test by a DADE. A brief interview of an 

applicant regarding the DADE’s conduct and testing methods can be used as a quality check for 

verifying a DADE’s continued compliance with the PTS; the provisions, limitations, and 

conditions of the LOA; and the policies and directives contained in this order and the FAA 

directives book.

2) When the FAA managing specialist elects to issue a Temporary Airman 

Certificate to an applicant, he or she will notify the DADE in advance. The DADE must then 

notify the applicant that the FAA will be issuing the Temporary Airman Certificate.

3) The FAA managing specialist will take the applicant’s scheduling needs into 

consideration prior to electing to issue a Temporary Airman Certificate. Out-of-town applicants 

must be given special consideration. An FAA managing specialist’s desire to interview the 

applicant should not negatively impact the applicant’s ability to travel home and/or return to 

work.

13-154 RESULTS OF SURVEILLANCE.

A. Satisfactory Performance. If a DADE’s performance is satisfactory, the FAA 

managing specialist will document the results in the PTRS by using activity code 1669, 

“SURVL/AIRM/AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER/EXMNR,” and indicating the satisfactory 

outcome.

B. Unsatisfactory Performance. If a DADE’s performance is unsatisfactory, the FAA 

managing specialist will accomplish the following:

1) Debrief. Debrief the DADE and discuss the negative findings.

2) Determine Appropriate Action. Based on the severity of the unsatisfactory 

performance and negative findings, determine the next appropriate action. Appropriate action 

includes, but is not limited to:

• Counseling the DADE;

• Additional surveillance;

• Temporary withdrawal of some or all privileges of the DADE’s authorization 

pending further training; or

• Termination of the DADE’s authority for cause, in accordance with 

Volume 13, Chapter 1, Section 2, paragraph 13-40.

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3) Document the Outcome. When a DADE exhibits unsatisfactory performance, 

document the negative findings using PTRS activity code 1669. If the FAA managing specialist 

takes immediate action such as on-the-spot counseling, document the counseling. The managing 

specialist can open and close the PTRS on the same day and document the results as “F” for 

followup in the PTRS transmittal in the Enhanced Flight Standards Automation System 

(eFSAS). If the action taken by the FAA managing specialist is anything other than on-the-spot 

counseling, the FAA managing specialist will close the initial PTRS indicating the unsatisfactory 

performance, document the results as “F” (unless enforcement action is required), and trigger 

another PTRS activity to document any actions taken by the managing specialist. The FAA 

managing specialist must retain all documentation, including copies of PTRS activities, of 

unsatisfactory DADE performance in the DADE’s designated examiner file.

13-155 TERMINATION. Termination is the action by the FAA to not renew or to rescind a 

designee’s authority at any time for any reason the Administrator considers appropriate.

Designations are terminated under the general conditions contained in 49 U.S.C., § 44702 and 

the directives contained in Order 8000.95, Volumes 1 and 4, and Order VS 1100.2. There are 

two types of termination:

• Termination for cause: this is due to negative findings based on a DADE’s

unsatisfactory performance.

• Termination not-for-cause: this can be for any reason not related to a DADE’s 

performance.

A. Termination for Cause. Designees are selected, appointed, and trained to serve the 

needs of the FAA in fulfilling its safety mission, allowing the FAA to leverage its resources. 

Therefore, the FAA can terminate a designee for any reason considered appropriate by the 

Administrator. CHDO managers and FAA managing specialists must terminate any DADE who 

performs poorly or who requires excessive resources to manage. Termination for cause will be 

based on documented deficiencies demonstrated during the DADE’s performance. The following 

are examples of deficiencies:

1) Unsatisfactory performance in any phase of the DADE’s duties or responsibilities, 

including the inability to accept or carry out the CHDO’s instructions.

2) Any actions by the DADE that may reflect poorly on the FAA, such as misuse of

the designation or failure to maintain a reputation for integrity and dependability in the industry 

and the community.

3) The inability of the DADE to work constructively with the FAA or the public.

4) Evidence that the DADE’s general and/or professional qualifications and 

requirements were not met at the time of the original designation or at any time thereafter.

5) A DADE’s inability to demonstrate satisfactory performance during a knowledge 

and skill evaluation or during an initial or recurrent training seminar.

6) A DADE’s failure to maintain, or inability to demonstrate, qualifications for any 

certificate, rating, or examiner designation held.

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B. Termination Not-for-Cause. Termination not-for-cause can be for any reason not 

specific to the DADE’s performance. Some examples of not-for-cause include, but are not 

limited to:

1) Lack of continued need of the DADE’s services by the public and/or the CHDO.

2) DADE inactivity. Lack of testing activity by a DADE can also be tied to a lack of 

public need.

3) Inability of the CHDO to manage the DADE due to staffing.

4) Voluntary surrender of designee authority and privileges by the DADE.

5) The DADE did not request renewal prior to expiration.

13-156 TERMINATION AND APPEAL PROCEDURES. Designations are terminated 

under the general conditions contained in 49 U.S.C. § 44702. The appointing FAA office 

manager makes the decision to terminate a designee. The procedures contained in this section are 

intended to be consistent with those contained in Volume 13, Chapter 1, Section 2.

A. Decision to Terminate. The appointing FAA CHDO office manager makes the 

decision to terminate a designee.

B. Notification. The CHDO office manager will notify the DADE in writing of 

the decision to terminate and provide the reason(s) for termination. The office manager must be 

specific as to whether termination is for cause or not-for-cause. Upon notification of termination, 

the DADE must immediately cease the exercise of his or her designee privileges. (See

Figures 13-18 and 13-19 for samples of termination letters.)

C. Documentation. If the CHDO terminates a DADE, the following actions must be 

taken:

1) Update the eVID. The FAA managing specialist will update eVID to reflect the 

DADE’s termination.

2) Update the Designated Examiner File. The FAA managing specialist will 

update the designee file to reflect the appropriate designation status (e.g., termination, appeal 

pending, or reinstatement).

3) PTRS. The FAA managing specialist will document the termination in the PTRS 

using activity code 1565, “CERT/AIRM/DESIGNEE/TERMINATE (183),” and enter “DADE” 

in the “National Use Field” of the PTRS. In addition, the FAA managing specialist will enter one 

of the following key words in the comment section to describe the reason for termination:

• 786—Voluntary [Not-for-Cause],

• 787—Involuntary–Need [Not-for-Cause],

• 788—Involuntary–Performance [For Cause], or

• 789—Involuntary–Other [For Cause].

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D. Appeal of Termination. Designees cannot appeal termination based on the following 

conditions:

• Lack of need,

• Inability of the FAA office to manage the designee,

• Loss of a prerequisite certification,

• Failure to meet training requirements, or

• Termination not-for-cause.

1) If the DADE wishes to appeal his or her termination, the DADE must make the 

request in writing within 14 calendar-days of receipt of the written notification of the CHDO 

office manager’s decision. The DADE will send a letter to the CHDO office manager requesting 

an appeal. The DADE may include in the letter any information the DADE feels is appropriate in 

support of the appeal.

2) The CHDO office manager will forward the DADE’s request for appeal to the 

RFSD manager, who will convene an appeal panel comprised of three members. The RFSD

manager may request participation from another region not involved in the decision. The appeal 

panel will be composed of the following three members:

a) An AFS-200 HQ division representative;

b) A regional coordinator; and

c) An AFS manager or frontline supervisor not associated with the office that 

terminated the designee.

3) The appeal panel will review the CHDO’s termination decision, verify that all of 

the termination processes were followed, and make a final decision within 45 calendar-days of 

the appeal. The decision by the appeal panel is final.

4) The appeal panel will notify the DADE of its decision in writing within 

15 calendar-days of appeal panel’s decision.

13-157 RETENTION OF DESIGNEE RECORDS. The CHDO must retain records of 

activities including, but not limited to, authorizations, inspection reports, periodic reports, and 

related correspondence pertaining to individuals other than FAA employees designated (or who 

have made application for designation) to act for or on behalf of the Administrator in conducting 

and evaluating applicant performance in the various practical phases of examinations leading to 

the issuance or revalidation of airmen certificates of all types, in accordance with the current 

edition of FAA Order 1350.15, Records Organization, Transfer, and Destruction Standards.

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Figure 13-9. Sample Designated Aircraft Dispatcher Examiner Initial Appointment

Checklist

DADE Name: ________________________________Certificate Number: _______________________

Previous Experience: __________________________________________________________________

DATE INITIALS CHECKLIST ITEM NUMBER

__________ ____________ 1. Letter(s) of Recommendation

__________ ____________ 2. FAA Form 8710-6 (Application) Received

__________ ____________ 3. SPAS Airman Information Checked

__________ ____________ 4. Complete FAA policy/procedures training (1595)

PTRS #_______________________________

Observation of Candidate by FAA Specialist

Date: ____________

1669 Completed (DADE Surveillance) PTRS #

__________ ____________ 5. Airman Information File Established/Updated in

Local eFSAS

__________ ____________ 6. 1555 (Approval) PTRS #

__________ ____________ 7. Back of 8710-6 (Application) Completed

Character and Reputation

Professional Ability

Justification

Designation (Other)

Date-Office No-Inspector Signature

__________ ____________ 8. FAA Form 8000-5 (Certificate) Issued or Mailed to 

Designee

__________ ____________ 9. Letter of Authority (LOA) Issued or Mailed 

to Designee

DADE DESIGNATION EXPIRATION DATE: _________________

RENEWAL APPLICATION DUE: _________________

(60 days before expiration)

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Figure 13-10. Sample FAA Form 8000-5, Certificate of Designation

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Figure 13-11. Sample FAA Form 8430-9 (Formerly FAA Form 1382), Certificate of 

Authority

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Figure 13-12. Sample Designated Aircraft Dispatcher Examiner Letter of Authority

FAA Letterhead

CERTIFIED MAIL

[Date]

[Designee’s Name]

[Designee’s Number]

[Designee’s Address]

Dear [Designee’s Name]:

This letter authorizes you to perform activities as a Designated Aircraft Dispatcher Examiner 

(DADE) as a representative of the Administrator and the XYZ Flight Standards District Office 

(FSDO), to conduct Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Tests in accordance with the current edition of 

the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test Standards (FAA-S-8081-10).

As a representative of the Administrator, you are required to comply with FAA Order 8900.1, 

Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS). Your designation as a DADE is 

subject to the continuing need of the XYZ FSDO and your continued compliance with the 

following privileges, limitations, and conditions:

Privileges:

1) Accept applications for, and conduct, Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Tests in accordance 

with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 183, § 183.25(f)(1) and 

FAA-S-8081-10.

2) At the discretion of the FAA managing specialist, issue temporary Aircraft Dispatcher 

Certificates to qualified individuals in accordance with § 183.25(f)(2) and the eligibility 

requirements of 14 CFR part 65.

3) Issue Notices of Disapproval.

4) Issue Notices of Discontinuance.

5) Each privilege above is separate and may be withdrawn or suspended at any time by the 

XYZ FSDO.

Limitations:

1) Your authority is limited to conducting tests within the geographic area of responsibility 

of the XYZ FSDO, unless otherwise approved by the XYZ FSDO via temporary letter of 

authority (LOA).

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Figure 13-12. Sample Designated Aircraft Dispatcher Examiner Letter of Authority

(Continued)

2) You must notify the assigned FAA managing specialist at least XX hours (time to be 

determined by the FAA managing specialist) prior to conducting any Aircraft Dispatcher 

Practical Test.

3) You may only conduct retests after prior coordination with the FAA managing specialist.

4) You may only administer the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test to one applicant at a time.

5) You may not conduct more than two Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Tests per day 

(excluding retests) without prior approval from the FAA managing specialist.

6) You may not test any applicant who has not attended, or successfully completed, an 

FAA-approved part 65 Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Course without authorization from 

the FAA managing specialist.

7) You may not issue Letters of Aeronautical Competency.

8) You may not administer the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test to any applicant you have 

provided instruction to in any of the subjects contained in part 65 appendix A.

Conditions:

1) This LOA becomes void if your Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate is suspended or revoked.

2) Requests for annual renewal are your responsibility. If you want to have your DADE 

authorization renewed, you must submit your request to this office at least 60 days, but not 

more than 90 days, before the expiration date of this authorization. Your authorization 

renewal may be delayed if your request for renewal is received less than 60 days prior to 

expiration. You may not exercise the privileges of this authorization beyond its expiration 

date.

3) You are a representative of the FAA Administrator when exercising the privileges of 

your designation. Authorization as a DADE is a privilege, not a right, and your authorization 

may be terminated by the Administrator at any time for any reason. Any fraudulent use of 

your designation or any actions by you which discredit the FAA may result in termination of 

this authorization.

4) While exercising the privileges of your authorization as a DADE, you are subject to all 

pertinent FAA policies and procedures, and guidance contained in FAA orders.

5) This LOA is valid for a period of one year and expires on [month, date (last day of the 

month), year], unless terminated sooner.

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Figure 13-12. Sample Designated Aircraft Dispatcher Examiner Letter of Authority

(Continued)

6) You must carry this LOA at all times when exercising your privileges as a DADE.

7) You must maintain this LOA, keep it in good condition, and allow it to be examined upon 

request by any FAA inspector or applicant for an Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate.

This designation may be renewed, allowed to expire, or terminated early at the discretion of the 

Administrator. Further, Title 49 of the United States Code (49 U.S.C.), § 44702(d)(2) states,

“The Administrator may rescind a delegation under this subsection at any time for any reason the 

Administrator considers appropriate.”

You will be evaluated in accordance with the FAA Air Transportation Designee Job Aid (APD, 

TCE, DADE, DFEE and ADE Program) and Flight Standards Evaluation Program (FSEP) 

(current edition).

In accordance with FAA Order 8900.1, Volume 13, Chapter 3, Section 1, your designation 

authority can be terminated for the following reasons:

1) For cause, due to the following deficiencies:

a) Unsatisfactory performance in any phase of your designee duties or responsibilities, 

including the inability to accept or carry out the managing FAA office instructions;

b) Any actions by you that may reflect poorly on the FAA, such as misuse of the 

designation or failure to maintain a reputation for integrity and dependability in the 

industry and community;

c) Your inability to work constructively with the FAA or the public;

d) Evidence that your general and/or professional qualifications and requirements were 

not met at the time of the original designation or at any time thereafter;

e) Your inability to demonstrate satisfactory performance during a knowledge and skill 

evaluation, or during an initial or recurrent training seminar; or

f) Your failure to maintain, or inability to demonstrate, qualifications for any certificate, 

rating, or examiner designation held.

2) Not-for-cause:

a) Due to a lack of need of your services by the managing FAA office, or

b) Voluntary surrender by you.

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Figure 13-12. Sample Designated Aircraft Dispatcher Examiner Letter of Authority

(Continued)

Enclosed is FAA Form 8000-5, Certificate of Designation.

If you have any questions in connection with your DADE authority and responsibilities, please 

contact your FAA point of contact and specialist, Inspector [inspector’s name] at [inspector’s 

phone number].

Sincerely,

[Office Manager’s Name, Printed]

[Office Manager’s Signature]

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Figure 13-12A. Sample Addendum to DADE’s LOA – Temporary Authorization to 

Exercise DADE Privileges Beyond the DADE’s Geographic Limit of 

Authority

FAA Letterhead

CERTIFIED MAIL

[Date]

[Designee’s Name]

[Designee’s Number]

[Designee’s Address]

Dear [Designee’s Name]:

This letter is your temporary authorization to exercise your DADE privileges outside of the 

geographic area of responsibility of the XYZ Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). The 

following conditions and limitations apply:

Conditions:

1) This temporary authorization is an addendum to your current DADE letter of authority 

(LOA) dated [insert date of DADE’s current LOA], and expiring on [insert expiration date of 

DADE’s current LOA]. All of the privileges, limitations, and conditions of your current 

DADE LOA apply, with the exception of the extended authority contained in this temporary 

authorization.

2) You must carry this temporary authorization in addition to your DADE LOA when 

exercising your privileges as a DADE in the extended area at the facility described below.

3) While exercising your DADE privileges in the extended area, your FAA managing 

specialist remains as your primary FAA point of contact. Your secondary and local FAA 

point of contact for this temporary authorization is Inspector [inspector’s name], located at 

the QRS FSDO. [Inspector’s name] can be reached by telephone at: [inspector’s phone 

number].

Limitations:

1) This temporary authorization is limited to your administration of the Aircraft Dispatcher 

Practical Test, and issuance of Temporary Airmen Certificates, at the XYZ Aircraft 

Dispatcher Facility located at 345 Happy Lane, Anytown, State, and ZIP Code.

2) This temporary authorization is in effect for no more than 30 days and will expire on 

May 26, 2013.

Sincerely,

[Office Manager’s Name, Printed]

[Office Manager’s Signature]

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Figure 13-13. Designated Aircraft Dispatcher Examiner Checklist

Scheduling Practical Tests

Schedule practical tests with course representative or candidate.

Notify the FAA of date practical test is scheduled, along with number of applicants (this includes retests).

Prepare written Plan of Action in accordance with PTS for each candidate.

Check to see if renewal is due and apply in writing to the FAA 60-days prior to expiration of your authorization with your 

intentions regarding renewal.

Candidate Eligibility

Age—minimum age 21.

Original ADX Knowledge Test results showing satisfactory results (good for 24 calendar-months per 14 CFR part 65, 

§ 65.55).

Complete and sign FAA Form 8400-3 “Application for an Airman Certificate and/or Rating.”

Course certificate or written statement of graduation (valid for 90 days per § 65.70).

or

Meets eligibility requirements of § 65.57(a).

NOTE: Documentary evidence of eligibility must be presented to the FAA managing specialist and permission to test 

must be granted by the specialist.

If under 23, FAA will issue a Letter of Aeronautical Competency to the individual.

Be sure the candidate can read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

If Applicant Passes:

Turn in to the FAA

Program Tracking Reporting Sheet (PTRS).

FAA Form 8400-3, with source of establishing ID indicated.

Written statement of graduation.

ADX Knowledge Test results.

Original, typed Temporary Airman Certificate if 23 years of age or older.

If Applicant Fails:

Return ADX Knowledge Test results and written statement of graduation to individual along with a copy of the “Notice of 

Disapproval of Application.”

Turn into the FAA

FAA Form 8400-3 with unsatisfactory areas noted.

Complete PTRS form.

“Notice of Disapproval of Application” and list what was unsatisfactory.

Retest:

Turn into the FAA

FAA Form 8400-3 signed by certificated aircraft dispatcher instructor recommending retest.

Written statement of graduation (valid for 90 days per § 65.70).

ADX Knowledge Test results.

Notice of Disapproval of Application or Temporary Certificate, if applicable.

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Figure 13-14. Sample Practical Test Tracking Form

Practical Test Tracking Form

Applicant’s Name Examination School Comments Results

Re-exam

Yes/No

Date Given Sat Unsat

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

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Figure 13-15. Sample Annual Meeting Agenda

XYZ FSDO Annual Safety Standardization Meeting, FAA Briefing, and Recurrent 

Training Agenda

1) Standardization Meeting.

a) Maintaining desirable standards and effective working relationships.

b) Special Issues/Changes. Any significant regulatory or guidance changes that affect 

the process of FAA airman certification with respect to DADEs.

2) FAA Briefing.

a) Current and new policies regarding the duties and responsibilities of the DADE.

b) Review of DADE privileges.

NOTE: This review must include emphasis that the DADE’s authority is a 

privilege, not a right, granted by the Administrator and subject to termination at 

any time for any reason at the discretion of the Administrator.

c) Review of expected conduct as a representative of the Administrator.

d) Review of past year performance issues (negative and positive), industry business 

practice changes, as well as technology evolution.

e) DADE feedback regarding testing, administrative, and procedural issues.

3) Recurrent Training (FAA Order 8900.1, Volume 13, Chapter 3, Section 3, 

paragraph 13-207).

a) DADE roles and responsibilities.

b) Paperwork discrepancies.

c) Applicable changes to 14 CFR.

d) New FAA policies and procedures.

e) Review of procedures and guidance for administering the practical test.

f) Review and updating test scenarios.

g) Foreign student applicants.

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Figure 13-16. Sample Designated Aircraft Dispatcher Examiner Surveillance Checklist

Designated Aircraft Dispatcher Examiner

NAME: DATE: Course Operator:

City pair:

Test Start time:

Flight Plan Start time:

Flight Plan End time:

Test End time:

Plan of Action reviewed:

FLIGHT PLAN:

The DADE has at least three flight plan scenarios and changes the information as appropriate.

The flight plan scenario time should be between 90 and 120 minutes to incorporate all the required 

practical test standards (PTS) elements.

Aircraft performance charts and minimum equipment list (MEL) information should be consistent with 

aircraft type.

KNOWLEDGE:

The DADE asks questions about items that are fair and challenging to the applicant.

The DADE asks questions that make the applicant think and apply knowledge.

The DADE should not coach the applicant.

ADMINISTRATIVE:

The DADE makes sure the applicant removes all course notes.

The DADE explains ground rules of the practical test to the applicant.

The DADE keeps track of the right and wrong answers.

The DADE’s average test time is not less than 4 hrs or more than 6 hrs.

OTHER:

The DADE is knowledgeable of regulatory and industry changes.

The DADE maintains good records of the candidates tested. The records must include the results of each 

Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test.

The DADE fills out forms correctly and properly briefs individuals less than 23 years of age.

NOTES:

RESULTS OF SURVEILLANCE:

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Figure 13-17. Sample Designated Aircraft Dispatcher Examiner Designation Renewal 

Checklist

DADE Name: Certificate Number:

DATE INITIALS CHECKLIST ITEM NUMBER

1. FAA Form 8710-6 (Application) Received

2. SPAS Airman Information Checked

3. Last Safety Standardization Briefing and

 Recurrent Training (1595) PTRS #

Observation of DADE by FAA Inspector

Date: Name of Inspector:

1669 Completed (DADE Surveillance)

PTRS #

4. FAA Observation Complete and Satisfactory

5. Airman Information File Updated in Local eFSAS

6. 1555 (Approval) PTRS #

7. Back of Form 8710-6 (Application) Completed

 Inspector’s Recommendation

 Designation (Other) Date/Office

 No-Inspector’s Signature

8. New Letter of Approval Completed and Issued to DADE

DADE DESIGNATION EXPIRATION DATE:

RENEWAL DUE:

(60 days before expiration)

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Figure 13-18. Sample Letter of Termination (For Cause)

FAA Letterhead

CERTIFIED MAIL

[Date]

[Designee’s Name]

[Designee’s Number]

[Designee’s Address]

Dear [Designee’s Name]:

This letter is to inform you that your Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) designation as a 

Designated Aircraft Dispatcher Examiner (DADE) is terminated pursuant to Title 14 of the Code 

of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 183, § 183.15(b)(4), § 183.15(b)(6), and Title 49 of the 

United States Code (49 U.S.C.), § 44702(d)(2). You must immediately cease exercising the 

privileges of your designation

Your designation is being terminated [for not performing your duties under your designation OR 

because you no longer meet the eligibility requirements for the designation.] [Cite the reference 

to the regulations/policy that was violated/in noncompliance.]

You may submit a request for appeal in writing to this office no later than 14 calendar-days from 

the date of receipt of this letter. At that time, you should include any evidence or statement 

concerning this matter with your written request for appeal. You will be notified of the outcome 

of the appeal within 60 calendar-days after our receipt of your written request for appeal.

Sincerely,

[Office Manager’s Name Printed]

[Office Manager’s Signature]

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Figure 13-19. Sample Letter of Termination (Not-for-Cause)

FAA Letterhead

CERTIFIED MAIL

[Date]

[Designee’s Name]

[Designee’s Number]

[Designee’s Address]

Dear [Designee’s Name]:

This letter is to inform you that your Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) designation as 

a Designated Aircraft Dispatcher Examiner (DADE) is terminated pursuant to Title 14 of the 

Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 183, § 183.15(b)(1), § 183.15(b)(5), and Title 49 of 

the United States Code (49 U.S.C.), § 44702(d)(2). You must immediately cease exercising the 

privileges of your designation.

Your designation is being terminated [because you voluntarily surrendered your designation 

authority on (date) OR because this office is no longer in need of your services.]

This termination is not-for-cause and may not be appealed. You may be eligible for 

reinstatement at a future date. We appreciate your service to the FAA.

Sincerely,

[Office Manager’s Name Printed]

[Office Manager’s Signature]

RESERVED. Paragraphs 13-157 through 13-170.

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