Dispatch Release Explanation Flashcards

1
Q

The dispatch/flight release must contain, or have attached to it, at least the following information (14 CFR 121.687)

A

D- departure airport, intermediate stops, destination airports, and alternate airports

I- identification number of aircraft
M- Minto 
M- MEL's and/or CDL items on DMI log
W- Wx
I- IFR/VFR
T- Trip or flight number
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2
Q

FAR 121.639 Minimum Fuel for takeoff (MINTO) includes what?

A
  1. Enroute burn
  2. Go-around/alternate (most distant)
  3. Holding
  4. Reserve Fuel
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3
Q

Release fuel includes what?

A

MINTO plus taxi-out and contingency fuel rounded to nearest 100 lb.

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4
Q

Equipment code “CRJ2” in line 18 of release

A

Equipment type CRJ 200

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5
Q

Equipment code “M” in line 18 of release

A

Medium category for wake turbulence

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6
Q

Equipment code “S” in line 18 of release

A

FAA-defined standard equipment: VHF Comm Radio VOR and ILS

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7
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Equipment code “D” in line 18 of release

A

DME

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8
Q

Equipment code “E3” in line 18 of release

A

ACARS with PDC

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9
Q

Equipment code “G” in line 18 of release

A

GPS

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10
Q

Equipment code “R” in line 18 of release

A

Aircraft has PBN/RNAV (performance based navigation) capabilities

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11
Q

Equipment code “W” in line 18 of release

A

RVSM certified

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12
Q

Equipment code “/L” in line 18 of release

A

Transponder is Mode S, has altitude reporting and ADS-B with Extended Squitter

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13
Q

Equipment code “B1” in line 18 of release

A

ADS-B equipment 1090 MHz, OUT only

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14
Q

Equipment code “PBN/” in line 22 of release

A

Performance based navigation section

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15
Q

Equipment code “D2” in line 22 of release

A

Aircraft capable of RNAV1 procedures utilizing GPS

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16
Q

Equipment code “SUR/260B” in line 22 of release

A

ADS-B transponder is compliant with 14 CFR 91.227

17
Q

Equipment code “REG/” in line 22 of release

A

Aircraft Registration

18
Q

Equipment code “CODE/” in line 22 of release

A

ADS-B hex code

19
Q

International differences 22a code “EET/”

A

Estimated Entry Time. For international flights, the minutes after departure that a flight will cross the FIR (Flight Information Region)

20
Q

International differences 22a code “TALT/”

A

Takeoff alternate

21
Q

Go-around Fuel CRJ 200

A

500 lb

22
Q

Go-around Fuel CRJ 700

A

700 lb

23
Q

Go-around Fuel CRJ 900

A

750 lb

24
Q

When no alternate is listed and GA fuel is planned, how much GA fuel will there be?

A

The aircraft specific value

25
Q

When an alternate is listed the GA fuel value represents what?

A

Alternate burn + go-around fuel

26
Q

Planned reserve fuel is calculated at how much time?

A

45 min

27
Q

Planned reserve fuel is planned at what altitude and speed?

A

15000’ and 250 kt

28
Q

Planned reserve fuel is never less than these minimum values for the 200/700/900?

A

1700 / 2300 / 2350

29
Q

Contingency Fuel is calculated at what planned weight and altitude above the destination airport?

A

Landing weight 15000’ above the destination airport.

30
Q

Planned Hold Fuel is calculated at what weight and altitude above the destination airport?

A

Planned landing weight and 10000’ above the destination airport.

31
Q

Gate fuel is equal to?

A

Landing fuel minus taxi-in fuel

32
Q

The time column for fuel in what units?

A

Hours and minutes

33
Q

What is the maximum cargo weight found?

A

On the release. It’s separated into fwd/aft cargo bins.

34
Q

If there is a “0” in the climb column, what does this mean?

A

It indicates the TOC was reached before the first point in the actual flight plan. Wind and temp values where planned for, but not printed on the release.

35
Q

The height of the tropopause is listed on the release as?

A

MWL in the computer flight plan