Minimum Equipment List

What is the use of MEL?

• To improve aircraft utilization and thereby provide more convenient and economical air transportation to the public

• Gives operator more control of the aircraft

• To increase safety of air transport for the passengers

What does M# means?

• Operational restrictions apply

• Maintenance Procedures may be actioned and deferred by the PIC

• Maintenance personnel required

Can an aircraft takeoff from base if it does not meet the required number for dispatch?

• YES

• NO

• MAYBE (If column 4 conditions are met)

What does (M) Item mean?

• Maintenance personnel required

• Maintenance procedures may be actioned and deferred by the PIC

• Indicates that certain Operational restrictions may apply

What is the repair interval for Category A items?

• Shall be rectified before the next flight

• Shall be rectified within 3 consecutive calendar day

• Shall be rectified within 240 hours excluding day of discovery

What does O# means?

• Maintenance personnel required

• Maintenance Procedures may be actioned and deferred by the PIC

• Operational restrictions apply

What is the repair interval for Category B items?

• Shall be rectified within 10 consecutive calendar days

• Shall be rectified within 3 consecutive calendar days

• Shall be rectified within 120 days

What is the repair interval for Category D items?

• Shall be rectified before the next flight

• Shall be rectified within 120 consecutive calendar day

• Shall be rectified within 240 hours excluding day of discovery

To defer any items not in the MEL will require prior approval from?

• Manufacturer

• Operator

• CAA

What is the repair interval for Category C items?

• Shall be rectified within 10 consecutive calendar days

• Shall be rectified within 120 days

• Shall be rectified within 3 consecutive calendar days