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Non-routine Work Entry

A maintenance log entry documenting unscheduled or unexpected technical issues or discrepancies detected during aircraft operations, requiring attention beyond regular or planned maintenance.

Quick answer: A maintenance log entry documenting unscheduled or unexpected technical issues or discrepancies detected during aircraft operations, requiring attention beyond regular or planned maintenance.

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Quick answer

A maintenance log entry documenting unscheduled or unexpected technical issues or discrepancies detected during aircraft operations, requiring attention beyond regular or planned maintenance.

Why it matters

Non-routine Work Entry 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.

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Questions and answers

What is Non-routine Work Entry?

In this glossary, Non-routine Work Entry refers to: A maintenance log entry documenting unscheduled or unexpected technical issues or discrepancies detected during aircraft operations, requiring attention beyond regular or planned maintenance.

How is Non-routine Work Entry used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "After landing, maintenance recorded a non-routine work entry for the right hydraulic system leak; corrective action is now required before next flight."

Why does Non-routine Work Entry matter in aviation?

Non-routine Work Entry 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 Non-routine Work Entry?

Non-routine Work Entry is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Non-routine Work Entry belong to?

In this glossary, Non-routine Work Entry 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.

Definition

A maintenance log entry documenting unscheduled or unexpected technical issues or discrepancies detected during aircraft operations, requiring attention beyond regular or planned maintenance.

Operational example

After landing, maintenance recorded a non-routine work entry for the right hydraulic system leak; corrective action is now required before next flight.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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