FAA Aircraft Dispatcher (ADX)Regulations (Part 121)Easy
Under 14 CFR 121.687, which of the following must be included on or attached to the dispatch release for a Part 121 domestic flight?
- AThe estimated total cost of fuel for the flight
- BThe type of operation (IFR, VFR, etc.) under which the flight is to be conducted
- CThe names of all flight attendants assigned to the trip
- DThe names of any non-revenue passengers on board
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. The type of operation (IFR, VFR, etc.) under which the flight is to be conducted
14 CFR 121.687 requires the dispatch release to contain or have attached specific operational information, including the aircraft registration number, trip number, departure point/stops/destination, the type of operation to be conducted (IFR or VFR), and the minimum fuel supply. Crew names, non-revenue passenger lists, and fuel cost are not required release items.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Fuel cost is irrelevant; minimum fuel supply (not cost) is required.
- C. Crewmember names are not a required dispatch release item.
- D. Passenger revenue status is not a dispatch release requirement.
Dispatch Release Contents (121.687)
A regulatory list of information that must appear on or be attached to every Part 121 dispatch release before flight.
- Includes aircraft registration and trip number
- Includes departure point, stops, and destination
- Includes type of operation and minimum fuel supply
Memory trick: 'Release' Really Tells Type & Fuel