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 is an MEL?
MEL – Minimum Equipment List. Created by the Certificate Holder this lists aircraft systems permitted to be broken.
What are the penalties associated with an MEL?
There may be penalties to operations for certain equipment and these will be defined in the MEL.
What is a CDL?
CDL – Configuration Deviations List. Similar to an MEL, the CDL lists equipment outside the aircraft that may be inoperative.
What is the purpose of a CDL?
The CDL is for use on the ground only – prior to takeoff.
If an inoperative item cannot be found in the MEL, what must be done?
The item MUST be fixed.
What is an AFM?
AFM – Aircraft Flight Manual. This document lists what actions should be taken if a piece of equipment becomes inoperative after takeoff.
What is a QRH?
QRH – Quick Reference Handbook. Similar to the AFM, it is used after the plane has left the ground to decide what to do if something breaks.
What does Ops Specs stand for?
Ops Specs – Operations Specifications.
What do Ops Specs tell an airline?
Ops Specs 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, such as:
* runway length
* width and strength
* type of lighting
* approaches available
* type of NAVAIDs
* ARFF category
* fueling capabilities and types of fuel
* number of gates.
What is considered a suitable airport?
A suitable airport is an adequate airport that meets weather requirements in terms of ceilings and visibility at the ETA.
Who determines whether an airport is suitable or not?
The dispatcher determines whether the airport is suitable or not.
