What is the Mel and how is it used?

The Minimum Equipment List (MEL) is a document and method aircraft operators use to obtain relief from Federal Aviation Regulations requiring that all equipment installed on the aircraft be operative at the time of flight.

Is Mel mandatory?

14 CFR 91, ¶91.213 tells us the MEL and the LOA authorizing the MEL are mandatory for those of us operating turbine-powered airplanes. FAA Order 8900, Volume 4, Chapter 4, ¶4-658. B. 13) tells us that these become part of an STC and must be carried on the aircraft.

What is meant Mel and includes the things that are equipped with Mel?

A minimum equipment list (MEL) is a list which provides for the operation of aircraft, subject to specified conditions, with particular equipment inoperative (which is) prepared by an operator in conformity with, or more restrictive than, the MMEL established for the aircraft type.

What equipment Cannot be listed on an Mel?

It may not include items like galley equipment, entertainment systems, passenger convenience equipment, which do not affect the airworthiness of an aircraft. All items which affect the airworthiness of aircraft or safety of those carried on board and are not included in MEL are required to be operative.

Does the Cessna 172 have a Mel?

Doc Holliday Pattern Altitude Doubt your 172 has a MEL. A Cessna 172 MEL has to be developed from the generic SE MMEL, then submitted to the FSDO for approval. Bell206 likes this.

What is the difference between Mel and CDL?

While the MEL describes the limitations of aircraft operation in case of a system being inoperative/having malfunctioned (e.g. transponder failure), the CDL deals with situations where external parts of an aircraft are missing/fallen off (e.g. fairings, aerodynamic seals or panels).

Does a Cessna 172 have a Mel?

Can a pilot fly with inoperative equipment?

14 CFR §91.213(d) allows certain part 91 operators to fly an aircraft with inoperative instruments or equipment even though the Federal Aviation Regulations generally require that all equipment installed on the aircraft be operative at the time of flight.