What is MEL?

What is MEL?

• A. Minimum Elevation List
• B. Maximum Equipment List
• C. Minimum Equipment List
• D. Mechanical Equipment List

Answer: (C)

In aviation, the Minimum Equipment List is a documented set of equipment that can be inoperative and still allow the aircraft to fly safely, under specific conditions and time limits. It’s based on the aircraft’s Master Minimum Equipment List and tailored by the operator, so a flight can depart with certain nonessential items out of service as long as the defect is addressed within prescribed intervals and any necessary operational restrictions are observed. This system helps keep flights moving when a noncritical item fails, while ensuring safety isn’t compromised. Other terms listed aren’t standard aviation terms, so the recognized concept is the Minimum Equipment List.

In aviation, the Minimum Equipment List is a documented set of equipment that can be inoperative and still allow the aircraft to fly safely, under specific conditions and time limits. It’s based on the aircraft’s Master Minimum Equipment List and tailored by the operator, so a flight can depart with certain nonessential items out of service as long as the defect is addressed within prescribed intervals and any necessary operational restrictions are observed. This system helps keep flights moving when a noncritical item fails, while ensuring safety isn’t compromised. Other terms listed aren’t standard aviation terms, so the recognized concept is the Minimum Equipment List.