What is Minimum Equipment List?
In this glossary, Minimum Equipment List refers to: An approved document listing the minimum equipment required for safe operation of an aircraft, permitting specified inoperative items under controlled conditions.
How is Minimum Equipment List used in aviation?
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "According to the Minimum Equipment List, the flight may depart with the APU inoperative."
Why does Minimum Equipment List matter in aviation?
Minimum Equipment List matters because it supports clear communication in MEL and CDL MEL and CDL contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
Who uses Minimum Equipment List?
Minimum Equipment List is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
What category does Minimum Equipment List belong to?
In this glossary, Minimum Equipment List is grouped under MEL and CDL MEL and CDL. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
Where does this definition come from?
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
