Definition
RELEASE TIME
A departure time restriction issued to a pilot by ATC (either directly or through an authorized relay) when necessary to separate a departing aircraft from other traffic.
- See: ICAO term RELEASE TIME
Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).
Where This Term Is Used
- 14 CFR § 91.1057 — § 91.1057 Flight, duty and rest time requirements: All crewmembers.
- 14 CFR § 91.1439 — § 91.1439 CAMP: Maintenance recording requirements.
- 14 CFR § 91.1049 — § 91.1049 Personnel.
- 14 CFR § 91.1055 — § 91.1055 Pilot operating limitations and pairing requirement.
- 14 CFR § 91.1027 — § 91.1027 Recordkeeping.
- 14 CFR § 91.1029 — § 91.1029 Flight scheduling and locating requirements.
- 14 CFR § 91.108 — § 91.108 Use of supplemental restraint systems.
7 sections reference this term in their FAR Decoded content.