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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
Who develops the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)?
Aircraft manufacturer
What governs the MMEL and MEL topics in Europe?
CS-MMEL
What is the relationship between MMEL and MEL?
MEL must be less restrictive than MMEL
What does MEL stand for?
Minimum Equipment List
Who approves the MEL developed by the Operator?
Local Aviation Authority
What is the primary objective of the MMEL?
To ensure safe and uninterrupted operation of the aircraft in case of failures
What does the MMEL stand for?
Minimum Maintenance Equipment List
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
What is NOT included in the MMEL/MEL?
Structure, tolerances
What is the purpose of an MMEL?
To ensure smooth and uninterrupted operation in case of failures
What does 'NO GO' status indicate in the MMEL/MEL?
Dispatch of the aircraft is not allowed
What is listed in the MMEL/MEL?
Equipment related to the safety of the aircraft and its occupants and not listed in the MMEL
'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
'Item inoperative' means in the MMEL/MEL?
'Item inoperative' means that the item does not satisfactorily fulfill its function
'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, ...
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.
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.
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