Inoperative Equipment Flashcards
What does MMEL stand for?
MMEL – Master Minimum Equipment List.
What is an MMEL?
A list created by the manufacturer that outlines what equipment may be inoperative and what procedures need to be followed.
What does MEL stand for?
MEL – Minimum Equipment List.
What is an MEL?
Created by the Certificate Holder, this lists aircraft systems permitted to be broken.
What penalties may be included in an MEL?
Penalties to operations for certain equipment, which will be defined in the MEL.
What does CDL stand for?
CDL – Configuration Deviations List.
What is a CDL?
Similar to an MEL, the CDL lists equipment outside the aircraft that may be inoperative and any penalties associated with it.
When is the CDL used?
The CDL is for use on the ground only – prior to takeoff.
What must be done if an inoperative item cannot be found in the MEL?
The item MUST be fixed before the flight can be dispatched.
What does AFM stand for?
AFM – Aircraft Flight Manual.
What is an AFM?
This document lists what actions should be taken if a piece of equipment becomes inoperative after the flight has taken off.
What does QRH stand for?
QRH – Quick Reference Handbook.
What is a QRH?
Similar to the AFM, you can use this after the plane has left the ground to decide what to do in the event something breaks.
What does Ops Specs stand for?
Ops Specs – Operations Specifications.
What do Ops Specs tell an airline?
They tell an airline how, what, and where they can operate.
What is considered an adequate airport?
An airport that satisfies the aircraft’s performance requirements.
What performance requirements define an adequate airport?
Runway length, width and strength, type of lighting, approaches available, type of NAVAIDs, ARFF category, fueling capabilities, and types of fuel.
What is considered a suitable airport?
A suitable airport is an adequate airport that meets weather requirements in terms of ceilings and visibility as the ETA.
Who determines whether an airport is suitable?
The dispatcher.
