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Why is IGN SYSTEM A FAULT dispatch a NO GO on the A320 for ETOPS?
In the A320 MEL if Ignition system A is under MEL the aircraft can't be dispatched for ETOPS. Why is it specifically restricted for ETOPS because even while conducting non ETOPS
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If ELAC 1 is under MEL why is it a NO GO item when carrying out EDTO on the A320?
In the MEL for the A320 it is mentioned that ELAC 1 is a NO GO if carrying out EDTO operations. Why is ELAC 1 specifically for EDTO? In that case shouldn't it be for non EDTO operations also.
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Why would a pilot's armrest be a no-go item?
From the end of issue #216 (June 1997) of Callback:
Another First Officer also learned too late the importance of consulting the MEL before take-off.
Inbound equipment arrived late. About ...
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What is a 5 Tube System?
I've been going over the new Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) for Textron Aviation Model 500 Series Citations and on page 70 an Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS) 5 or 3 Tube System is ...
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What is a Ground Power Dispatch Switch?
I've been going over the new Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) for Textron Aviation Model 500 Series Citations and on page 36 a Ground Power Dispatch Switch is mentioned but I can't find any ...
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Why can’t we perform CONFIG 1+F Takeoff in the following conditions as per the MEL?
I was reading in one of my company notices that we can’t perform config 1+f takeoff on the Airbus A320 if we have the following faults.
SFCC SLAT CHANNEL FAULT
ADR 2 FAULT
IR 2 INOPERATIVE
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How accurate must fuel gauges be for VFR flight?
All Private Pilots should know the acronym TOMATO FLAMES for the Minimum Equipment List (MEL).
On that list, F means Fuel Gauges.But what exactly is required of fuel gauges?
Yesterday, my rental ...
