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2. Can locate such item on SID's and en route charts as—
a. VOR/VORTACS.
b. compulsory/non-compulsory reporting points.
c. VOR changeover points.
d. DME fix.
e. airway intersection.
f. symbols for MEA, MCA, and MRA.
g. clearance limit or transition (SID).
3. Can locate and discuss the following information on the appropriate instrument approach procedures chart—
a. field elevation.
b. touchdown zone elevation (TDZE).
c. aircraft approach category.
d. decision height (DH) and/or minimum descent altitude (MDA).
e. IFR approach/landing minimums (straight-in, circling, sidestep, and radar).
f. takeoff minimums (standard/non-standard).
g. availability of radar service.
h. procedure turn limitations.
i. time/distance from final approach fix (FAF) to missed approach point (MAP).
j. published missed approach procedure.
k. obstructions.
FAA-S-8081-10A 1-8 C. TASK: AIRPORTS REFERENCE: Airport/Facility Directory.
Objective. To determine that the applicant can:
1. Describe such items as the following at a specified airport—
a. runway lengths.
b. primary runway gradient and width.
c. displaced thresholds.
d. approach lighting system.
e. availability of VASI.
f. runway lighting system.
2. Discuss the following as it relates to the assigned dispatch—
a. runway visual range.
b. effect of inoperative components and visual aids on landing minimums.
c. IFR landing minimums for the alternate airport.
d. requirement with regard to the alternate for the departure airport.
1-9 FAA-S-8081-10A IV. AREA OF OPERATION:
AIRMAN'S INFORMATION MANUAL REFERENCES: FAR Part 65; AIM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant has a working knowledge of the Airman's Information Manual and is able to discuss such topics as:
1. Navigational aids.
2. Airport/air navigation lighting and marking.
3. Airspace.
4. Air traffic control.
5. Airport operations.
6. Air traffic control clearances.
7. Preflight.
8. Departure/en route/arrival procedures.
FAA-S-8081-10A 1-10 V. AREA OF OPERATION:
DISPATCH AND OPERATIONAL CONTROL A. TASK: COMPANY OPERATIONS REFERENCES: FAR Parts 65, 121; General Operations Manual;
Operations Specifications.
Objective. To assure the applicant has knowledge of company procedures by discussing such items as:
1. Dispatch area, routes, and main terminals.
2. Approved instrument approach procedures.
3. Takeoff and landing minimums.
4. The difference in decision height as it relates to category (CAT I - CAT II - CAT III).
5. Use of minimum equipment list (MEL).
6. Configuration deviation list (CDL).
7. Air traffic flow control.
8. Redispatch.
B. TASK: REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS REFERENCES: FAR Parts 65, 121; HMR 175.
Objective. To assure the applicant has adequate knowledge of regulations pertaining to the dispatch and operational control of a flight by discussing such items as:
1. Dispatcher responsibilities.
2. Dispatcher/pilot responsibilities.
3. Required equipment.
1-11 FAA-S-8081-10A VI. AREA OF OPERATION:
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES A. TASK: COMPANY POLICY REFERENCES: FAR Parts 65, 121; General Operations Manual.
Objective. To ensure the applicant has knowledge of company procedures regarding emergency situations.
B. TASK: OTHER PROCEDURES AND SERVICES REFERENCES: FAR Parts 65, 121; NTSB Part 830; AIM.
Objective. To ensure the applicant is familiar with the following services and procedures:
1. Responsibility for declaring an emergency.
2. Required reporting of an emergency.
3. Collection and dissemination of information on overdue or missing aircraft.
4. FAA responsibility and services.
5. Means of declaring an emergency.
6. NTSB reporting requirements.