FOREWORD The purpose of this “Getting to Grips with MMEL and MEL” Brochure is: • To help Airbus Operators understand the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) and the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) • To explain how the Airbus MMEL is created and approved/accepted • To provide guidance material for the creation and the use of the MEL. The MMEL is an Airbus document, developed by the Flight Operations Support and Services Department. Operators use the Airbus MMEL as a reference for creating their own MEL, which is provided to their flight crews, line maintenance personnel, and/or flight operations personnel. It is important to note that an Operator’s MEL cannot be less restrictive than the Airbus MMEL. Both the MMEL and the MEL are legal documents that are either approved or accepted by Airworthiness Authorities. The MMEL and the MEL consist of component and system lists that are attributed a “GO”, “GO IF”, or “NO GO” status, depending on their impact on the safety of a flight. These attrib...
