FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Practice Exam

The type of NOTAM that provides information about temporary flight restrictions or changes is known as FDC NOTAMs. FDC stands for Flight Data Center, which is part of the FAA responsible for issuing NOTAMs that affect the safety of flight, including critical information regarding changes in regulations, flight restrictions, and pertinent temporary activities in airspace.

FDC NOTAMs include updates to instrument procedures, such as changes to the way airports operate or important information that pilots need to know regarding the use and limitations of specific airspace. They are crucial for pilots and flight planners to ensure they are aware of any conditions that could impact flight safety.

In contrast, NOTAM D typically pertains to information that is important for the entire aviation community, such as airport conditions or runway closures. Local NOTAMs deal with information pertinent to a specific airport and may be less critical on a broader scale. Flight Planning NOTAMs are not a recognized category of NOTAM and do not specifically exist as a term within NOTAM classifications.