Originally Posted by
Busboy
From the FOM:
Block-out
Block-out occurs the moment an aircraft first moves from the blocks for the purpose of flight or repositioning on the airport (including pushback or tow). Block-out time is automatically determined by ACARS equipped aircraft
That is correct because that is the way it is addressed in the contract. The FAA could care less if the push time is changed because it does not meet their definition.