FAA MMEL Quiz and Flashcards: Master Minimum Equipment List

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What is the purpose of the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)?

To list the temporarily permitted inoperative aircraft equipment at departure (correct)

To define the maximum number of inoperative aircraft equipment allowed

To specify the maintenance procedures for inoperative aircraft equipment

To regulate the aviation authority's approval process

Who develops the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)?

Operator of the aircraft

Aircraft manufacturer (correct)

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Local Aviation Authority

What governs the MMEL and MEL topics in Europe?

CS-MMEL (correct)

CS-GEN-MMEL

CS-MEL

JAR-MMEL/MEL

What is the relationship between MMEL and MEL?

MEL must be less restrictive than MMEL Signup and view all the answers

What does MEL stand for?

Minimum Equipment List Signup and view all the answers

Who approves the MEL developed by the Operator?

Local Aviation Authority Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the MMEL?

To ensure safe and uninterrupted operation of the aircraft in case of failures Signup and view all the answers

What does the MMEL stand for?

Minimum Maintenance Equipment List Signup and view all the answers

What does 'GO' status indicate in the MMEL/MEL?

The item may be inoperative for a limited period of time provided that associated dispatch conditions are applied Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT included in the MMEL/MEL?

Structure, tolerances Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an MMEL?

To ensure smooth and uninterrupted operation in case of failures Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NO GO' status indicate in the MMEL/MEL?

Dispatch of the aircraft is not allowed Signup and view all the answers

What is listed in the MMEL/MEL?

Equipment related to the safety of the aircraft and its occupants and not listed in the MMEL Signup and view all the answers

'GO IF' status indicates in the MMEL/MEL?

'GO IF' status indicates that the item may be inoperative for a limited period of time provided that associated dispatch conditions are applied Signup and view all the answers

'Item inoperative' means in the MMEL/MEL?

'Item inoperative' means that the item does not satisfactorily fulfill its function Signup and view all the answers

'MMEL/MEL item' refers to what in general terms?

'MMEL/MEL item' refers to a system, a function, an indication, an instrument, a piece of equipment, ... Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)

The Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) is developed by the aviation authority or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The primary objective of the MMEL is to establish a minimum configuration of aircraft equipment that must be functioning properly for safe flight operations.
MMEL stands for Master Minimum Equipment List.

MMEL in Europe

In Europe, the MMEL and MEL (Minimum Equipment List) topics are governed by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations.

Relationship between MMEL and MEL

The MMEL serves as a basis for the development of an aircraft operator's Minimum Equipment List (MEL).
The MEL is a specific list of equipment that is required for safe operation of an aircraft, and it is developed by the Operator using the MMEL as a guide.
MEL stands for Minimum Equipment List.

MEL Approval

The MEL developed by the Operator is approved by the aviation authority or the FAA.

MMEL/MEL Statuses

'GO' status indicates that the aircraft is airworthy and can operate with the identified item inoperative.
'NO GO' status indicates that the aircraft is not airworthy and cannot operate with the identified item inoperative.
'GO IF' status indicates that the aircraft is airworthy and can operate with the identified item inoperative, but only under certain conditions.

MMEL/MEL Content

The MMEL/MEL lists the aircraft equipment that is required for safe flight operations.
'Item inoperative' means that the equipment is not functioning properly.
An 'MMEL/MEL item' refers to an aircraft component or system that is listed in the MMEL/MEL.

Exclusions

The MMEL/MEL does not include items that are not necessary for safe flight operations.

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Description

This quiz covers the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) for the year 2023, including its principles, legal basis, usage, development, and conversion to Minimum Equipment List (MEL). Learn about the operational suitability of aircraft through MMEL.