Aircraft Dispatcher Knowledge Test — Information & Free Practice
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Aircraft Dispatcher Knowledge Test
- Provider
- FAA airman knowledge testing through the ACTS testing service; registration through PSI True Talent
- Format
- Computerized knowledge examination at an Airman Knowledge Testing center
- Exam questions
- Scored questions: 80; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- 3.5 hours, including time for any validation questions
- Passing score
- 70
Examination outline
- Applicable Federal Aviation Regulations
- Meteorology
- Weather and NOTAM information systems
- Weather charts, maps, forecasts and reports
- National Weather Service functions
- Windshear and microburst
- Instrument air navigation in the National Airspace System
- Air traffic control procedures and pilot responsibilities
- Aircraft loading, weight and balance, and performance calculations
- Aerodynamics and normal and abnormal flight performance
- Human factors
- Aeronautical decision making and judgment
- Crew resource management
Examination sources
- 14 CFR 65.55
§65.55(a)(1)-(13), complete knowledge requirements
- AC 65-34A including Change 1
printed p.3, paragraph 9(c) (PDF p.6)
- FAA advisory circular status record
Document Information, title/status/content
- FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix
p.5, ADX row and full table headers
- FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix
p.2, Validation Questions
- AC 65-34A including Change 1
printed p.3, paragraph 9(c) (PDF p.6)
- FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix
p.1, Federal Tracking Number and acceptable identification
- FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix
p.5, initial authorization except ACM and ATM; ADX retest authorization
- FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix
p.5, Acceptable forms of retest authorization for ADX and FNX tests only
- 14 CFR part 65, subpart C
§65.53(a)
- FAA Airman Testing Frequently Asked Questions
p.2, Scheduling the test
- 14 CFR 65.55
§65.55(b)-(c)
- 14 CFR 61.40
§61.40(a)(6), (b) and (c)