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Minimum equipment list (MEL)
Definitions
- A list developed for larger aircraft that outlines equipment that can be inoperative for various types of flight including IFR and icing conditions. This list is based on the master minimum equipment list (MMEL) developed by the FAA and must be appro
References
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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2023