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Why can't we reset the EEC and EIU CBs while the engines are running on the A320?
I was reading the MEL preamble for the A320 and it stated in a note that with the engines running do not reset the the EEC and EIU CBs. Could anyone explain why is that ?
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Why are the affected engine's bleed and pack switched off when there is an engine bleed under MEL?
My question mainly pertains to A320neo's equipped with PW engines. The MEL procedure states that the crew has to switch off the affected side's engine bleed, and its associated pack pushbutton to off.
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A320 IR2 MEL OPS Procedure
The A320 34-10-05B IR2 MEL OPS procedure additionally calls for Air Data switching to FO3.
When ADR 2 is working fine why replace its data on the FO PFD when only IR data is lost?
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Is a Cessna 172S still airworthy if factory-installed instrumentation not required for day VFR flight is inoperative?
A C172S I occasionally rent had the EGT gauge placarded INOP when it had a JPI EDM-700 engine monitor installed. The placard sits on the gauge so you can no longer see the needle. Probably the single ...
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What, if any, equipment on a commercial airliner is (allowed to be) inoperative most of the time? [closed]
Since airliners are bound by their minimum equipment list, I was wondering, which parts/systems that are not on the minimum equipment list are often inoperative on normal commercial flights.
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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
if we go into ...
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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 ...
