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What is the purpose of the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) for aircraft operators?
What is the purpose of the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) for aircraft operators?
- To sanction aircraft for flight with defects
- To issue certificates of airworthiness
- To prepare the Acceptable Deficiency List (MEL)
- To create a basis for preparing the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) (correct)
According to sub rule (5) of rule 60, can an aircraft with defects be released for flight?
According to sub rule (5) of rule 60, can an aircraft with defects be released for flight?
- No, only for non-scheduled flights
- Yes, with immediate repair required
- No, unless defects are covered in the MEL (correct)
- Yes, without any restrictions
Who issues the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) for operators?
Who issues the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) for operators?
- State of design/ manufacture (correct)
- International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- Aircraft manufacturers
- Civil Aviation Authorities
What does the Civil Aviation Requirements specify in relation to the Acceptable Deficiency List (MEL)?
What does the Civil Aviation Requirements specify in relation to the Acceptable Deficiency List (MEL)?
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Under which provision of the Aircraft Rules, 1937 is this Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) issued?
Under which provision of the Aircraft Rules, 1937 is this Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) issued?
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Aircraft Defect Rules
- No aircraft can fly with defects or damages unless they are listed in the approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL) as per sub rule (5) of rule 60 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937.
- The MEL is prepared by Scheduled, Nonscheduled, and General Aviation operators based on the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) issued by the State of design or manufacture.
- The Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) specifies the procedure for framing, approving, and using the acceptable deficiency list (MEL) for aircraft engaged in scheduled, non-scheduled, and general aviation operations.
- This CAR is issued under the provision of Rule 133A of the Aircraft Rules, 1937.
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