FAA Aircraft Dispatcher (ADX)Flight Planning and PerformanceMedium
Which of the following is required to be included on a Part 121 dispatch release under 14 CFR 121.687?
- ANames of all cabin crew members
- BThe aircraft's maximum landing weight
- CThe name of the weather briefer who provided the forecast
- DThe minimum fuel supply for the flight
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. The minimum fuel supply for the flight
14 CFR 121.687 requires the dispatch release to state, among other things, the minimum fuel supply for the flight, in addition to items such as aircraft identification, trip number, route, alternates, and pertinent weather reports. Crew names, max landing weight, and briefer identity are not required release items.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Crew names are not a required dispatch release item.
- B. Maximum landing weight is an AFM performance limit, not a release requirement.
- C. The briefer's name is not a regulatory requirement for the release.
Dispatch Release Requirements (121.687)
14 CFR 121.687 specifies the minimum information that must appear on a Part 121 dispatch release, including route, fuel, weather, and alternates.
- Must include minimum fuel supply
- Must include destination and alternate airports
- Must include type of operation (IFR/VFR) and route
Memory trick: The release is a fuel-and-route contract, not a crew roster.